Reflections of AED 200

1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met?

My expectations for this course were that I would learn more about making art and about interpreting art. My expectations were me.

2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your intial posting?

I would keep my definition from my original posting. I believe art is an expression of human imagination and creativity.

3. Who was your favorite artist in your original posting and who is your favorite visual artist now? If there is a difference, why do you think so? If you have the same favorite artist, why do you think so?

My favorite artist in my original posting was Salvador Dali and he is still my favorite. I have always enjoyed his surrealist style.

4. Now that you've completed this course, how do you feel about taking an online course? Is your answer the same as it was in your first posting? How is it the same or different?

I don't usually enjoy online courses, but I have enjoyed this online course. It was easy to find out what was due and when it was due, also the instructions for the assignments were clear.

Week Fifteen: Self Portrait /Art Gallery Visit

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?

I selected my Inspiration pieces from several different virtual galleries: Director's Gallery: Auckland Art Galley; Director's Gallery: Skagens Museum; and Director's Gallery: Museum of Latin American Art. I selected my pieces because they are all somewhat unusual self-portraits: one is a couple, one is a picture of the artists torso only, and in one the artist's expression is unusual. 

2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?

I prefer to work in colored pencil because it is less messy, and it is easier to draw detail.

3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?

The challenge I mostly had was finding appropriate colors for my skin, eyes, etc. I'm still not really happy with the final colors.

4. How does this piece represent you?

I tried to stick to my picture as much as possible so it is as close as I can get to how I actually look.

5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?

I used color, shape, emphasis, and line.

6. Did you enjoy working on this project?

Yes, it was fun to draw myself.

7. What do you think of your final artwork?

Like I said, I'm not completely happy with it, but I think it turned out ok.

Picture of me

Self Portrait

Links to self portraits:

https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/asset-viewer/torso-%E2%80%93-self-portrait/5AHmBTYPDj-jZg?exhibitId=ugKCzmY7cdU-LQ&userGallery&projectId=art-project

https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/asset-viewer/double-portrait-of-marie-and-p-s-kr%C3%B8yer-the-couple-have-portrayed-one-another/bQGsSVyDeRb13g?exhibitId=aAKynwcIbgZZIA&userGallery&projectId=art-project

https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/asset-viewer/self-portrait/pgEJgLzcBmRv2g?exhibitId=zQISEINHlyDgLw&userGallery&projectId=art-project

Video Reviews: Week 13&14

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

In the "An Acquiring Mind: Philippe de Montebello and The Metropolitan Museum of Art" video I learned about Philippe Motebello, the director for the Metropolitan Museum of Art for over 30 years and his job as an art curator, collecting pieces for the museum. In the "BBC Culture show: Tate Modern is 10!" I learned about the British modern art museum Tate Modern and why it has become so successful. In the "The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art" I learned about the idea of "lowbrow" art and why it appeals to the masses.

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

They don't directly relate to my art exhibition project, but they did give me insight into aspects of art curation and what makes museums successful.

3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of the art concepts you practiced while creating your curation project?

 I enjoyed all 3 films. They gave me good insight into how museums choose their pieces. 

Project 4: Art Exhibit "In the Garden"

The theme I chose for my exhibit was Victorian garden scenes done in the impressionist style. It was called “In the Garden.” I selected that theme because I love to garden myself and because it is becoming winter time now, the gardening season is well over and I wanted to remind myself of spring. I selected the title because it seemed to fit the theme well. I also love the impressionist style and find the old-fashioned aesthetic of the Victorians to be romantic.

When making the exhibit, I chose use a sort of leaf/spring green palette for the power point because it went better with the garden theme. I also chose a sort of fancier, cursive script because it fits with the old-fashioned, Victorian aesthetic. 

The only challenges I had while making the exhibit was in writing the descriptions/interpretations for the pieces. I honestly couldn’t find much to say about some of them.