Out of the videos I choose to watch Velazquez and Albrecht Durer. I had not heard of Velazquez and though it would be interesting to expand my knowledge and learn about a new artist. I picked Durer because I had lived in the area the described in the video. The time on these videos was nice as well.
One thing I found in common was that both of these artists developed their art and world views through travel. They were both influenced by the religions they were surrounded by. Velazquez’s balance between the image and the deeper concept to his subjects. He was able to give his paintings life because of this. He used imperfection to humanize each of the subject and used mood to tell a story. Durer mixed myth with realism in his artworks. His travels inspired the animals he created in his images. They were symbols of his experiences. He also was the “first true” land scape artists. He uses colors and contrast to show the glow of light, and set moods for the landscapes.
The videos are much more interesting that the text for me. They bring the artwork to life. They not only give an art history, but they bring the history of the artist to life.
I like the videos and I do feel the bring more depth. They helped me learn a few new things and brought realizations of myself. They bring more understanding on how they used the elements and principles of art. The commentary is very helpful when it describes the artworks.
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