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.