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1. I think my expectations were met, which was to learn how to better interpret art. What I didn't expect from this course was art gallery visits but it turned out to be a fun and interesting activity. 2. I think art is a way of expressing emotions or ideas. It's a way of expressing opinions about our society, politics, as well as a different important events. 3. I didn't have a favorite artist but after getting more exposure to classic artists I think I like Vincent Van Gogh's style of painting. 4. This was my first online course and didn't know what to expect from it but now after finishing it I feel better about taking another online course.

Title: Self-Portrait Artist: Vincent Van Gogh Media: Oil on artist's board, mounted on cradled panel Year: 1887 Size: 41x32.5 cm Title: Selfportrait Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn Media: Oil on copper Year: 1630 Size: 120x155cm Title: Spring is coming. Self-portrait Artist: Viktor E. Popkov Media: Oil on canvas Year:1963 Size:62x74cm Title: Self Portrait Creator: Me Year:2019 1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?  I chose those pieces because they are done in different styles. 2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait? I chose pen and paper because it's easy to work with. 3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them? One of the main challenges was getting the proportions right. I tried to overcome this issue by analyzing closely the form of my face and the shape, position and distance of each feature, and a lot of redrawing. 4. How does this...

1. Use the vocabulary you have learned in class to describe this artwork or performance in detail. "Guernica" is a monochrome painting done in black, white, and shades of grey. Picasso makes use of sharp lines and shapes to depict the subjects of the painting. By presenting the subjects of the painting through deformed shapes the artist reinforces the idea of pain and suffering present in the artwork. 2. What processes were used to create this work? What social influences might the artist be responding to and why? Picasso created this artwork as a political statement in response to the Nazi's devastating casual bombing practice on the Basque town of Guernica during Spanish Civil War. It shows the pain and suffering of the civilians affected by it. 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. "Guernica" is a political statement against the Nazi's b...

This project was more interesting than I expected it to be. Having to identify and select art pieces for my exhibition was a fun process. I started up by looking at famous artists like Leonardo Da Vinci and continued by selecting pictures from google results related to the theme of my exhibition which is Humanism. I decided to go with "Center of the Universe" for my title because one aspect of Humanism is to focus on the human aspect and that people should embrace human achievements.

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Ar - The video talks about the evolution of Lowbrow art and its relation to abstract expressionism. It talks about the inspiration and influences that shaped the Lowbrow art. BBC Culture show: Tate Modern is 10! (Part 5) - The video talks about how and exhibit is created and what makes an exhibit good. It talks about how art pieces should connect with each other in order to create the right atmosphere. An Acquiring Mind: Philippe de Montebello and The Metropolitan Museum of Art - The video talks about the skills of an art curator and the knowledge and interpretation skills required to identify good art and relay its message to other viewers. 2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not. The videos relate to the project because they give insight on what an art curator does and how to review art. 3. W...