Video Review Week 11

The Impact of Cubism

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

I chose this video because I recognized cubism; I know what it is and have seen it before so I thought that it would be interesting to watch and learn more about the subject.

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

-the cubism movement took a great deal of influence from African tribes

-cubism is recognized as the most influential style of the 20th century

-cubism uses techniques like abstraction and collage

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

This video related to the text by extending on what we learned about cubism and showing us many more artists that had key roles in the cubism movement such as Kazimir Malevich and Umberto Boccioni.

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

I think this video was a very good portrayal of the cubism movement.  It was able to include a lot more information about this particular movement than the text because it could go into more depth and show so many more examples, while also explaining more about how cubism came about and where cubism came from in the the first place.

Expressionism

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

I chose this video because I really enjoyed the expressionism section in the  textbook, and I have always thought that art and emotion go hand in hand which is a key concept of this movement.

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

-expressionism utilizes color to explore connections with emotion

-in addition to color, subject matter of expressionist works of art often draw out emotional responses not just from artists but also from the viewers

-this led to expressionism being quite controversial because many people felt it invaded the privacy of their emotions

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

I think this video added a lot more to understanding that artists from this movement were not always appreciated and recognized right away, such as with Edvard Munch's painting Scream  which is now recognized by most societies.

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

This video really explored how a few artists in particular played huge roles in the expressionism movement, which I think is a hard concept to grasp so seeing and listening to it again was extremely beneficial.  It is easy to look back at something in the past, but this video shows how it occurred during the movement and didn't just look back on it.

Dada and Surrealism

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

I chose this video because surrealism is so different I was sure that I would see and learn some very interesting things.

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

-surrealism uses symbolism, abstraction and emotion among other things to explore new terms

-surrealism ranges from society and politics to dreams and the subconscious in subject matters

-surrealism avoids reality

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

The videos explored many surrealist subjects and artists that were in the text such as Salvador Dali and WWI, but it also showed us more examples of surrealism and surrealist artists that are not as common (at least to me) such as Man Ray's "La Fortune". 

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

I really like this video.  It really showed me how art can relate to other subjects and I especially found the exploration of dreams, imagination and the subconscious super interesting and it all seemed to relate a lot to a philosophy class I am currently taking, too.

Matisse and Picasso

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

I chose this video because I actually recognized the names of these artists outside of this course, so I thought it would be nice to learn more about them.

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

-Matisse and Picasso are both renowned artists

-Matisse is known for rational, organized and purposeful art

-Picasso is known for his impulsive, abstract and unpredictable art

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

This video followed the careers of two world famous artists.  It followed their individual paths, which were extremely different, that both led to success and an everlasting impression in the world of art.

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

This video captured the concept of how different movements and trends and artists could all be relevant at overlapping times and places.  It is cool to see how too totally different artists could coexist and be so successful.