Module Eight - Blog: Video Reviews

I like the video and how they explain what really mean the title More Human than Human. In this video I learn about the unrealistic human images. This video answer one of a question that I always have about the exaggeration in some arts. The professor studies the various Venus statues made by ancient humans was incredible how he compare and studies the brain of our ancestors.  The video was related to the chapters they explain about the exaggeration I read in the book but understand better with the video. I choose the video born of the middle age because I think is like the continuation after the Paleolithic and Neolithic.  The title suggest to me that idea. I learn in the video about the introduction to medieval Europe by showing surviving traces to provide a feel of medieval style and practice and by tracing the roots of the fall of civilization and the onset of darkness. Also the fall of Rome and the development of fortified monasteries and their gradual transformation into centers of prayer, work, and the study of ancient learning. With the acceptance of eastern peoples into the Church of Rome, Europe achieved its frontiers. This is relationated to the lectures they talk about the roots of that civilization.  The two video help me to understand better the importance of history and art.

Video Review module 7

I choose the video , Architecture: The Science of Design  and imperial Rome, Ostia, and Portus: Ancient Architecture and Technology . In the first video I learn about the importance of Skyscrapers, the intelligent home . Also I learn about concrete, a construction material that has become the symbol of modern architecture and is undergoing constant improvement. The second video is about  the technology behind the architecture that characterizes Imperial Rome and its transshipment centers, Ostia and Portus. Maps, city models, footage of historic sites.the construction of aqueducts, harbors, multistory tenement blocks known as insulae, the Servian and Aurelianic Walls, the Baths of Caracalla, the Pantheon and its puzzling portico, and other marvels. The use of brick-faced concrete is given special emphasis. In addition, the architectural record provides insights into life in ancient Rome and its environs. This video are related to the reading because they talk about the importance of the science in the architecture. For me videos help me in the understanding of the different aspect important and needed for the architecture. The part of the skyscrapers call my attention because before watching the video I don't any idea of the importance of the winds in architecture. I choose the video for the titles when I saw the word Rome I think in the beginning of the architecture and science make think in something modern. I think I choose a great and useful pair for my understanding of architecture.

Peers Reflection

I enjoy to receive great comments on my blog about my projects. Also I enjoy to appreciate my peers blogs. I feel this activity was helpful, we can read different points of view . I like this sharing activity.

module 6

 In the video Through the Eyes of the Sculptor I learn  about Emmanuel  Fillion he share how he start to work with art since he was a kid. He start to show his interest in stone carving and restoration at 15 years old. During the video we learn how a restoration is made. In the video the show a trip to  Tuscany to find the perfect marble block. Also in this trip other artist talk and talk also about Michangelo. Then he came back and start to work with clay to beginning the process to create the sculpture. The process was very complex but very interesting. The video was related to the readings in chapter 11 or 12 but in the video we visualize how hard is created a sculpture in the eyes of a sculptor. In the video they talk about the history how they doing centuries ago.
In the video Glass and ceramic they explain to us how the glass is made. They show two traditional glass making techniques: glass blowing and the art of stained glass windows. In the video the talk about the daily use and later transport us to the architecture with glass. For me was always surprising how the heat is necessary for work the glass. The video was great to complete more  our readings. We can visualize how art fine and craft are connected. Very clear for my understanding.

Art Gallery Visit

This visit was very interesting , I can not believe that I don't  visit the art Gallery before . I  Visit the art gallery with my family. My five- year-old also really enjoy the visit . Two of the works that most impressed me was the work (3) Bois Tiger de Fer,1964 by Jesus Rafael Soto and (5) Etude pour "Le Chahut ,1889 by Georges Seurat were not the most colorful or the biggest but I really caught my eye . The work of Jesus Rafael Soto impressed me very much to see the full impact of a wire can be achieved with imagination , it was like tridimensional , for me could be a long time watching the art and always found something new. The other art work by George Seurat  impressed me much as it was like being transported to work at a time in which the dance was magical . The two master pieces That I feel the connection was  (7)Abstract Art in five tones and complementaries 1943 by Joaquin Torres Garcia   and (6) Francis Picabia  Figure triste 1912. With Joaquin Torres Garcia work first thing that caught my attention were the words in my native language Spanish l , the work definitely is created to represent the Hispanic side was one of the first I saw when entering and one of my favorites. The other was that I felt connection Path Bordered by Grass, 1956 by Jean Dubufett that work  connect me to a warm place and made ​​me think in blossom, spring, warm . The two artwork I would like to investigate more of Anselm Kiefer 's (7,8) would inadvertently two works  of the same artist came into my favorites. When I get to the second floor and see that art was totally impressed the style of the art work made every person to stop and admire. Definitely I hope come back to the art galley and investigate more about her.

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