Architecture

I decided to watch Architecture: The Science of Design & Frank Gehry: Architecture as Art. 
In the Architecture: The Science of Design, it was apparent that the process of building and the materials consisted of the smallest steps and details. I personally wouldn't of called the video The Science of Design, but the science of architecture, because it related much more to the process than the design aspect. In the video, it show where the products came from and the ingredients. One change in the mix of the material could change many characteristics of the cement. When considering the form and design of the structures, wind velocity, technology and the base support are three of the many things architects have to think about when planning a building. There was also note of the difference between practical material vs. decorative material. The use of these needs to be planned accordingly as well. 

The second video, Frank Gehry: Architecture as Art was interesting to watch. I don't feel like I paid attention to the information about Frank Gehry as much as I did about the discussion of the exploration of his creative process and again the technical and material process of architecture. His creative processes was developed through his explorations and when he was able to explore architecture from a creative aspect, his idea became revolutionary. He used unconventional materials and broke boundaries. He used perspective, form, space, and light in new ways in his architecture projects. Technology has helped expand the possibilities in the world of art as well, especially in architecture. 

I feel that neither of these videos played into the text. The most recent text was more art history and the videos were clearly focused on architecture. Though they didn't relate much in my opinion, I see the expansion of the emphasis of the elements and principles of art and design. I feel the videos are relevant to the text in that way. 

I liked the videos. I wish there were more artistic architecture shown. Many of the structures shown looked very modern and city related. I did enjoy the discussion of Gehry's creative process. The videos also brought new concepts for me to consider in my own art making. The idea of practical vs. decorative material seems important when doing any art work. 

I choose the science of design video for time purposes and because I like that is seemed more general. It was geared toward architecture as a whole where as the other videos were geared towards innovators in the architecture world.
I then picked from the other 3 and went with the Gehry video. I like the architecture as art in the title and it made me think of the artist Hundertwasser and how he was an artist. He used his art to build his architecture. 

Sculpture, Glass, and Ceramic Video Review

While watching the videos, I identified a few key concepts or theme. Both videos applied the art medium to the world. It was explained how glass and ceramic are used for insulation. Glass is used in buildings for energy efficiency purposes. The process of all mediums also included how they affected the world. Quarries contribute to the production of the products for mixing plasters, and marble cutting. In addition to showing the way it connects to the rest of the world, it also showed the processes. They all seemed very long and need to be well panned to be well executed. It blew my mind that the marble sculptor mentioned he works on multiple projects to keep fresh ideas.

The videos showed the process and the incorporation of the elements and principles of art and design. Seeing how things are laid out and cut made the concepts in the text become their own step in the process of creating a piece of artwork. It also expanded the medium I've seen into something more life like with a story behind it.

I enjoyed the films. Some parts could become a bit dull, but I appreciated that the glass and ceramic video was about a half hour. It was fun to see the process and the bigger picture to the creation of glass, ceramic, and marble.

Peer Review

https://artinquiryfundamentals.blogspot.com/2019/02/principals-and-elements-of-design.html?showComment=1552238813666#c3384511722397964540

At first, I just viewed the slide show. I definitely had some questions as to which image was linked to which elements or principals. Once I reviewed the list, it made a lot more sense. I saw other  elements and principals. I made up my own labels prior to reading the blog. The Ferris wheel looked more like a line piece to me but I also saw the concept of shape in the Ferris wheel image. 

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Ally's project was very calming to view. The identification between which image represented what was a little difficult to match. The animation goes by very quickly and I wasn't able to figure out which element. I saw texture, contrast, color, pattern, movement, and form very clearly. Texture I saw in the doll figures fur, color in the rock among the forest floor, pattern in the black item that could also be used for texture. 

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Ally and I had similar images but not the same. We both had question on pieces of art works that looked like they had bee chopped up and rearranged into a new image with the old fragments. Some one commented on my blog saying it gave them a Alice in Wonderland feel. I would have to agree. They cause us all confusion and made us want to understand more. It was as if the images where like a vortex of intriguing confusion pulling our mind in to make ourselves just ask more questions.

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Sandra and I didn't have any of the same images, but I do recall all the artworks she posted. I have seen the We The People exhibit many times. Many of them perplexed me, but I didn't take much interest in them except for a few. The massive German artwork of the flowers reminds me of the Pollock painting that made an impact on me. The size of Kiefer's artwork made an impact to, but in a calming way compared to Pollock's intensity.

 I really liked the untiled #901. It reeled me in with its bright and intense colors. I liked how Sandra talked about how its not normally something she was drawn to, but its simplicity and cleanness drew her in. I'd have to say the same. I like all sorts of art, modern isn't normally what I would pick first, but it is very  hypnotic and calming.  

Ally's connection with the bust peaked my interest as well. Her comment about feeling connect because our extremely old ancestor made this artwork. Art is a means of connections cross time and culture and I think this piece drives that concept home.  

I enjoyed reading each others blogs. It give us insight on people we only know digitally. By peer reviewing we are learning about them in a creative and artistic manner. We get to learn about each other aesthetic and culture ourselves about other opinions. It has given me new points of view that I didn't see prior to reviewing the blogs.

I don't know if I found the comments on my blog helpful, but it was cool to hear how some people agree or had a different concept. I did like the feedback that I needed to elaborate more. I think I needed to better communicate what I saw with the viewers of my slide show (project 1).

 

Repsonse to Gallery Artwork

L matin en Provence 

 Paul Cézanne 

Oil on Canvas

 40 3/8 X 33 3/8 inches

           1900-1906

           This image had a very calming impression on me. I feel as if I'm able to look at it and develop a scene that is most appealing to me. The image looks as if it could be a city, a storm coming through trees, or a the view from sitting on a park bench.

 Convergence
          Jackson Pollock
          Oil on Canvas
          95 1/4 X 157 1/8 inches
          1952

          This piece is very bold. Its randomization and size gives it power. The size alone is what makes an impression on me. It stand out very boldly. The contrasts of black and white with the mix of colors creates illusions. I feel like there's almost letters written out that need to be decoded. I feel a lot of emotion and release in this piece. The splatters of paint needed high energy to be put on the canvas and that is the impression I receive from this artwork, high energy.

  Soleil, tour, aéroplane

Robert Delaunay 

Oil on Canvas 

52 X51 5/8 inches 

1913

                                                                                                   

I felt a strong connection this piece of artwork because it reminded me of the music festival I like to go to. There's a cluster of people in a field on the left hand side, and the stage structure is on the right hand side. The bright colors had me captivated in the scene and it feels very free loving and happy. That's the feelings I connect to my music festivals. I has a synesthetic experience while view this piece. 

Translumina II
Richard Joseph Anuszkiewicz
Acrylic on wood construction
85 X 85 inches
1986

       This artwork was very bold and striking, similar to the Jackson Pollock piece I discussed. The color contrast giving the mind the illusion of depth. I felt a connection with this piece in reference to direction. The piece moves clockwise with the overlapping pieces of wood. I feel that choosing a life direction can be like this continuous rotation motion that puts us through illusions of feeling like we know. People a consistent, like the red in the artwork, but we change like the other colors that give the illusions of depth. I feel that my thoughts aren't very clear, but the basis of my though it there is complexity in simplicity, and the artwork portrays this.



Beta 
Lynda Benglis
aluminum screen, bunting cloth,
plaster, paint, gold enamel,
acrylic, and sparkles
42 X 42 X 10 inches
1972

I really like this piece a lot. I led me to objectively think about the artwork and I used questions from AED 100 to analyze it. Why these materials, why this form, and why use the pastel colored sparkles? Though it was pleasing to look at it, I don't think that is the message behind it. I get more of a high anxiety, like stomach knots, feeling from the artwork. It's the conflict of what the sculpture is trying to portray that leads me to want to know more.



Danseuse au café
Jean Metzinger
Oil on Canvas 
57 1/4 X 45 inches 
1912

This image was intriguing to look at. It sparks confusion and disorientation. It looks like a puzzle. A s I viewed it longer, I couldn't help but realize the center didn't seem to  follow the swirl disorientation. Was it like a vortex? I want to  understand the relevance of the confusion being provoked by the image and why its is structured that way.  

LOGO CREATION

 

Creating my logo was fun. I didn't really think of how it could be used realistically, but more of how it expressed who I am. My hair was a big inspiration for my logo. I wanted to capture the more vibrant side of my personality: bright, friendly, open, fiery, and bold. I wanted the squiggles to represent my hair and I stuck to warm colors due to my red hair color and my passion for the fall season. I also love to draw this flower made of 4 tear dropped shaped petals. It always calms me down to just double them so I felt it was important to incorporate that as well.
While creating my logo, I felt it was important for it to be simple and sophisticated all at once. I don't know if I can really say my logo is simple, but the pattern is is the same through out with a small emphasis on the curly-q coming from the center. It is balanced and organic making it simple. Yet, the boldness of the far outward movement and bright red at the ends makes it stand out and sophisticated.
The power point information about direction and its meaning was interesting and I took that into consideration in my piece. I wanted my movement to look like growth and wanted the pattern to move in a pin wheel motion that seemed as if it was changing direction. That is why the curls move in the directions the way they do. I've been focusing more on how much I've grown as a person, than how much I still have to work on. I also don't know what direction in life I want to go yet so the moving direction symoolizes my indecisiveness. The videos where interesting because they showed how long the process of graphic design can really take and what interesting things can influence them.