1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met?
to learn new things and i did 

2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your intial posting?
art is whatever you want it to be, its your interpretation of the world through your eyes.

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?

i didnt have a favorite artist then , and i dont now. but what i can say is i learned about more 

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?

its the same , i love online classes always did 

module 15 art analysis

 Use the vocabulary you have learned in class to describe this artwork or performance in detail.

this painting is considered a monochromatic or monochrome painting. This is so because of the one color that is used throughout the piece.This painting of from the cubism era, the geometric shapes and the overlapping of each painting assures us of that

2. What processes were used to create this work? What social influences might the artist be responding to and why?

the bombing of the town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War was the influence on this painting. picasso was in paris when he heard about it. A photographer named Dora Maar collaborated with Picasso. Maar took photographs of Picassos’ creative process.a month later , he composed different sketches that would then turn out to be apart of the Mural. He used oil paint to create this piece.

3. What is the relationship of this work to the time and society in which it was created? Describe the symbols used to express this relationship.

the relation between the two is that this represents the destruction that resulted in the town of Guernica that took place during the Spanish Civil War.theres bulls and horse in the painting something thats significant to their culture.

4. Identify elements in the work that evoke a persuasive or emotional response. Be specific about what those responses are and why.

 their faces and reactions , the people even the bull looks distraught. theres a broken sword, someone on the floor, and even looks like someone is running.a person that appears to be a woman who is holding the lifeless body of a child.

project 4 reflection

this project was interesting to me because it made me think about home. If i was a real curator I would want to do a 3-D gallery on Jamaica. To narrow it down and decide i chose food. I could of chose the culture all in one or the different types of people . I could of spoken about the nature of the Island or the attractions.  I went with food because its like a love language in my country. Its like art. the process of preparing the food , seasoning it, cooking it ,even putting it on the plate for someone to eat, its all art. Once if figured out the theme of  my gallery , i had to find pictures to fill it up. I tried using ARTSTOR but they didnt have the pictures i needed so i used google images, thats where i found all the perfect pictures

Module 12 video review

Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.I chose to watch the videos entitled “Andy Warhol: Images of an Image” and “Hockney on photography.” I wanted to explore  wanted to know both of these people are and what was so great about their artwork
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. In the video “Hockney on photography” alot of the work that was showed was never seen by the public.He was also considered as an important contributor to the pop art movement of the 1960s, he is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century.In the video “Andy Warhol: Images of an Image” I learned that Andy painted many images of Marilyn Monroe, which was a major reason that he became famous.
3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text? The  videos highlight some of the key factors about artwork that is expressed in the text as well.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?I enjoyed watching both videos. I was able to easily follow along and grasp the information. I didn’t know any of these artist but now have a great deal of information about them and their work.

module 10 Blog review

  Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.

The videos I decided to do this week was African Art : Legacy Of Oppression and African Art. I decided on these videos because i've always been interested in African art and I don't think it gets the recognition that it deserves so thought theses videos would of been a great set for me to watch this week.

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

The key concepts that I've learned from the African Art video would be that African Art was unknown to the European's until the 19th century and that they had a lack of understanding  when it came to African Art. Another thing I learned figure scupltures are primarily found in west Africa , in other regions of Africa artist express themselves through making mask.

The African art : legacy of oppression  spoke about how the artist of central African gloried their mothers and motherhood and the “ Chiefness of their Chief” there was a statue of the chief and a sword coming out his mouth and in the video they said it represented the strength of his word. I also learned that Belgium's Tervuren Museum contains the world's largest collection of Central African art.

How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?

Both videos discussed mask and the history of African art and what the mask may have represent which was also discussed in the text.

What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?

I loved both of the videos I felt a bit of a connection to these videos and it kind of gave me a better insight of my culture and what their art represent. The videos gives you a sense of appreciation for the art and what it stands

blog review Module 9

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above

i chose the drawings of michelangelo because i always been fond of him and his work, i also chose leonardo video as well because of the same thing 

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

Michelangelo , during his time his painting were kept away so people wouldnt see it but now a serious art student can see them.it took him 2 years to complete the statue of david , it was the first collossal marble sculpture since Antiquity

2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?

 both videos are discussing the arts each individual made and the themes . Leonardo artwork always included elements of reality and were realistic in their appearance. Michel Angelo drew all his life but destroyed most of his own drawing because they showed his unwillingness.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?

i love them. because i loved those artist. it also made me understand them and the art they made 

Exploring lines

1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?

this was a dumb assignment because i know im only able to use one hand which is my right hand. i already dont know how to draw so it just made things worse .

2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?

pencil because thats all i had 

3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?

it was hard and i knew it would be because i can barely hold a pen with it 

4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?

 i knew what the outcome was going to be because i barely know how to hold my pen .

5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?

no