Dante's Art Blog

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. I chose these films because I am a fan of pop art. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the ’50s and ’60s - Talks about abstract art and how the audience and viewers of the at work use their imaginations when looking at abstract art.  Andy Warhol: Images of an Image -  Andy Warhol took inspiration from random things he would come across in passing. He would paint things like soup cans and celebrity pop culture icons. 2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text? These artist's are discussed in the text, and they talk about abstract art and abstract expressionism. 3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? I liked the films. I enjoyed the Andy Warhol film a bit more than the other, however.

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. As always, I chose based on what I felt would interest me the most from the titles I also like Picasso as an artist. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. Matisse and Picasso - The history and origin of these artists, and how they were influenced. The Mystical North: Spanish Art from the 19th Century to Present - Goya was a Spanish painter. He created paintings called the black paintings. 2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text? They both discuss the same concepts. 3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? The videos were enjoyable, in my opinion. I've never heard of Goya, the artist, so it was nice to learn about him.

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. I love learning about African culture. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. African Art: Legacy of Oppression - There are different kinds of Art within African culture. Art can connect with anyone simply due to the characteristics it possesses. African Art - Speaks on the symbolism, aesthetics, and functionality of African art all throughout. 2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text? They both talk about the religion, the history of the art in Africa, the symbolism, etc. 3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? My opinion on the films is that, I enjoyed them both. I love watching videos on African culture and society.