Findings Through Art

1.) I don't usually use my own hand as a reference because on my left hand I have a curved pinky finger, this is called camptodactyly. I love using hands as references though, it is always fun drawing and painting hands. 2.) I used an Ebony pencil, this creates depth and a definite line. 3.) My left hand is hard to do a lot with, it was fun trying to use it though, but even doing an outline of my hand was hard and took a while. 4.) This outline is definitely a good base study and I could build more with this simple drawing, the final drawing turned out better than I expected. 5.) I probably wouldn't do it in the future especially if I'm trying to convey a more realistic feel.

1. I chose the video Florence: Heart of the Renaissance because I have learned about the Renaissance in the past and wanted to broaden my knowledge on the topic, especially related to art. Florence: Heart of the Renaissance 2. - The Renaissance began in 1400 in Florence - Renaissance art was successful in portraying humanism, beautiful people in “harmonious surroundings” they expressed “confidence” - Man begins to stand on its own and moves out of the church - People are sculpted nude, this celebrates the human body more and more. - The Duomo is the largest Italian Cathedral finished in the 15th century. - Donatello invented the Renaissance style of art, Michelangelo would come next and perfect what he started. - Michelangelo sculpted Jesus larger than life, the point of the statue is to reveal that Jesus is dead, he is successful in portraying this. 3. The reading and the video both explained the origin of the Renaissance being in Florence. The importance of huma...

https://elizabethdodgesarteducationblog.blogspot.com/2020/03/mod-5.html Module 5 comment: Hi again Elizabeth! the images you showcased from the Burchfield Penney were great. I went to the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh for my Module 5 museum choice. You made great and detailed connections to the art, for example, the one entitled "Swept Away" , the way you were able to make a connection to your own art is notable! Your reason behind the "Societal Promoting of Unrealistic Beauty" I 100% agree with. I think the modern difference between wealth then and now is important to recognize, modernly, people like thin, tall, attractive people and older pieces of artwork showcased more realistic beauty standards, pale skin, curves, and things society has trouble accepting now. The "Open Waters" exhibit in the Burchfield Penney looks very interesting and intriguing, climate change is such a relevant topic in today's news, art is needed around it. Art can spread...

Christianity Facts: - In Romanesque churches, architecture is largely focused on. They have rounded arches. In the Durham Cathedral in England, there is heavy, thick-walled architecture, and they’re geometry-based. Gothic architecture sprung from Romanesque architecture. - The Chartres Cathedral is known for its beautiful stained-glass windows that tell the stories of France. It has the largest collection of 12th and 13th century stained glass. - Flying Buttresses are a form of Gothic architecture - Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City was built in 1506. The architectures included Amante, Michaelangelo, and Lorenzo Bernini. It took 120 years to build. - Christians can celebrate death and resurrection here because Saint Peter was buried near it. How do the videos relate to the text? In the reading titled “Church Architecture,” it focuses on the basilica which was rectangular in shape, with the large central portion of the hall making up the nave. In the video, Reverend Doctor Simon Ta...

2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the OER Content? In the reading labeled "Ancient Greece and Rome" and the videos both had similarities in the way that sculpture was highlighted, Greek art highlighted life as was stated in the videos too. In the reading, it states that Greek art wanted to symbolize a desirable way of life, focusing on leisure, the arts, luxury, and learning. They both mention the importance of marble in Greek art as well, proportions were obtained with marble in Ancient Greek sculptures that were carried into modern Western Civilization art as well. 3.) What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding the themes/topics for this week? The films gave me a lot of insight into why certain artists choose what they choose to create. Humans being the center of most of the art from the films made me connect the question from Module 5 too " Why is our modern world dominated by images of the body that are unrealist...