POST #10 St.Peter's Basillica Vatican City

This is a sign from Basilica Di San Pietro in Vaticano City. This picture was taken by a person on the inter net by the user name of Pickle Deli Square, this photo shows that women who wear blouses that show their cleavage and midriffs including men that expose their chest were not allowed to enter the city. Only women and men who wore shirts that were not revealing were allowed to enter the city. I chose this photo because there should not be a restriction on what someone wears, it is their choice and that it is a cliche because the city wants people to be a certain way and that is wrong. People should be free and have the right to choose what they wear and how they wear it.

POST # 9 "Forget Me Not" curated by Jan Petry

This painting that was curated by Jan Petry, it has some of the postmodern strategies such as re- contextualization. In the 19th century New Englanders engaged in painting themselves and members in their family as well. In that time period painting people or themselves was a source of status, people liked to look at paintings that showed statesmen and generals. This relates to re-contextualization because artist created  portrait's that defined how life was like, and by using those elements to design something new was part of re - contextualization as well as appropriation.

Post #8

My first quarter of art in high school was not what I thought it would be. I anticipated it to be all about drawing and learning about colors and shapes, but it was really about learning the many principles and elements of art and how they made up an artwork. I enjoyed participating in projects and activities such as the exquisite corpse and the accordion book, I was challenged by using all the elements and principles of art into a composition. I see art differently, I view artist's work as something new and unique. Art not only express the artist's emotions but it can connect to the world. Blogs was a transition from regular work which made it hands- on so students can see how art can be represented in numerous of ways. Viewing and judging art is important, if one person does not like a particular work of art they are likely to talk negative and dislike the art. I was taught various things in art this quarter but one thing I must say gaining the knowledge and enjoying doing it is what made this quarter good.

Post #7

  1. When working on the accordion book I learned that you can demonstrate principles and elements of art.I learned that artists uses these concepts to create a work of art. All art is displayed differently, and what may not look good to others may just be as creative and personal. I also learned it is good to make positive comments and not hurt peoples feelings. I was informed of this when I was evaluating another classmates blog.

  2. What I found enjoyable about the project was the students had a choice about the way they wanted to create their accordion books. There were some limitations to the project but mostly the thoughts and ideas flowed through the students mind. I believe creativity was key and taking the time out to think of ways to add your own style was what I also enjoyed about the project. I liked the poem I made for the book , it described the elements and principles in a new form. I found that to be exciting as I wrote down words and added several other elements and principles.

  3. What I found challenging about the project was how I  had to incorporate all the elements and principles of art. With most people I had to come up with a way to display those concepts, at first I was confused as to how I should start the project. Thoughts didn't flow through my mind when thinking of a design and that was hard to do. Adding more colors and shapes to my book was also challenging, and thinking of ways to make my book look nice. I didn't want to add too many items to the project I did not want it to be unsatisfactory.

  4. If I were to make another book I would change my design, instead of using small shapes such as squares and rhombuses. I would make larger ones that stand out, I believe that would look better. I will most definitely use different color paper. I'll use warm colors such as orange and scarlet red. That would make the new book more interesting and exciting, I feel that I would be more fascinated with the project.
  
    The accordion book was a project that I was not familiar with at first but during the process I enjoyed spending time on it. While making the book I "connected" with it and made it my own, I'm happy that the project turned out for the good.

Post#6

Artist: Mirabelle Studio
    
      I chose this handmade book by Mirabelle Studios because it included several elements of art. Line and Movement, texture,emphasis and many others. I like the design that was created and it stands out to the viewer which is emphasis, I believe that the image express movement as you can see the lines that create the image's shape. Principles of art were used I see rhythm, this particular handmade book brings out emotions
external and internal. It can also make someone feel good yet feel bad because there are many strong points and tension, connections can be made. This book is truly a work of art.

Post#5

Artist: Lynne Taetzsch

I notice Texture and color in Lynne Taetzsch's abstract drawing.The different colors are deeply shaded than others which provides a smooth and rough feeling to the artwork.Gradation was used  to make a change from small shapes to larger ones, I see movement as well, it guides the viewer's eye to each part of the work.

 

Post#4

Artist Casey Kotas
   
   The artist Casey Kotas uses many different types of elements of art but two elements of art that I see is Texture and Line. Texture is being used in  transition from smooth to grainy inside the artwork, Line is also being used to create circles and patterns.Emphasis is in the artists art it draws attention to the most important parts of the work such as the darkened circles. Movement can have the viewers eye all throughout the work of art, and that is happening in the work.