Thursday, August 31, 2017
Introduction: How to look at a painting
After reading the introduction, I am looking forward to learning about the different ways to look at art pieces to gain a better understanding of what story or message an artist is trying to depict through their artwork. I realized that I can get much more out of an art piece through analyzing. The introduction talked about several analyzing methods including color, composition, movement and mood. A painting that stood out to me is Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. What I like about this painting is the whirling movement of what seems like clouds in the sky.
Introduction: How to look at a painting
After reading the textbook I realized I just looked at a painting without seeing many of the details. I guess you can say I just used my sight but I wasn't insightful. I never truly knew how to view a painting until now. After reading the text I learned there are many ways to view art.
This painting is by Iris Scott and is named The Shaking Wet Dog. This painting is created with oil paints and the painter used her fingers. I chose this painting because of all the vibrant colors it caught my eye. I found it very interesting how the painter chose to make the rain colorful even the puddles! All the little details of the painting makes it look like rain when you look at it from far. In this painting I think there is a balance between light and dark. This painting has so much character and texture to it.
This painting is by Iris Scott and is named The Shaking Wet Dog. This painting is created with oil paints and the painter used her fingers. I chose this painting because of all the vibrant colors it caught my eye. I found it very interesting how the painter chose to make the rain colorful even the puddles! All the little details of the painting makes it look like rain when you look at it from far. In this painting I think there is a balance between light and dark. This painting has so much character and texture to it.
How to look at a painting
The Raft of the Medusa by Theodore Gericault 1818 - 1819
After reading the introduction and the basic concepts of understanding a painting, this piece by Theodore Gericault really provides a distinct raw emotion. I was pulled to the dramatic contrast of colors between the monstrous sea and the parting light in the stormy sky. I think that this piece really shows the struggle that these men are fighting through and their will to survive in this hostile environment. The other thing that really draws me to this piece is how clean and sharp the men and raft are. All the fine details down to the shadowing of the men's back muscles really make this painting a work of art.
Intro: How to look at a painting
In the introduction The Annotated Mona Lisa, as the title suggests it is explained how to look at a painting. In knowing how to view works of art you can then more than just look at the pieces, but, immerse yourself in them and really feel the emotions put into each work. When viewing painting things to pay attention to in order to have a more immersive and holistic view of the painting are colors, composition, lighting, the mood and movement. For example, in Birth of Venus by Botticelli the colors used are very natural tones relating back to what is a very natural thing (a birth) and these natural colors also help strengthen the element of realism. The composition as viewed by someone who has not viewed many paintings is fairly simple to see with Venus as the central image framed by a triangle making her the center of attention in all her beauty. Then the mood is very interesting very calm and it seems everyone in the painting already know what to do as this unnatural event occurs. All components listed above help contribute to this mood.
Introduction: How to Look at a Painting
After reading the introduction to The Annotated Mona Lisa, I learned that to fully enjoy and interpret a painting you can't just look at it, but you have to use insight too. I'm excited to read this book and learn more about these historic paintings and the meanings behind them since it covers 25,000 years of art. After looking through the book, the painting "The Rocky Mountains" by Albert Bierstadt stuck out to me because it's a beautiful painting that really captures the nature and scenery from his point of view. It's a very realistic piece of artwork that draws you in and makes you want to go see the view for yourself.
Introduction to Painting
After reading the introduction, I became very excited to learn more about painting. What really made me think was when the author talked about how there is a significant difference between viewing art and seeing it. I also really enjoyed how the author analyzed the painting in the introduction because as I was reading it, I would go back to the picture and try to see what he was talking about which was interesting. The reason why I chose this painting called "bird" is because it was the one painting of the book that I liked the most. It was interesting because the artist used sand as well as paint to paint this picture, which was cool to see.
Introduction: How To Look At A Painting
After reading the introduction in The Annotate Mona Lisa, I now have a better understanding and
insight on the basics of art. Although the introduction states that art is a
universal language, I have come to realize that it can be viewed or mean
different things by every individual. The
painting “The Raft of the Medusa” gives a good example how art can be portrayed
by many aspects of a painting such as composition, movement, etc. I would say
that I am not very educated on art history, and I am very excited to take this
class to have a better understanding.
Introduction of The Annotated Mona Lisa
Reading the introduction chapter, I was captivated by the rich history of art and how art has been documented back 25,0000 years. Looking through I was intrigued by this painting by Monet, this is an Impressionist piece called the Soleil Levant made in 1872. The art style is so simple but has a scene or story that Monet portray to the world. Many artist made their work in their own style that influenced many to this day. We not only gain knowledge through books and lectures but by images, art, visual proof of history.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
How to look at a painting
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-Melissa(:
Analyzing a Painting
While reading the introduction in The Annotated Mona Lisa by Carol Strickland, I was able to learn new ways of viewing artwork. I learned that there is a difference between sight and insight, where the public can often take art for granted. When viewing art, one should focus on the color, composition, mood, and lighting. I was able to use the tips provided to analyze one of my favorite paintings by Frida Kahlo.
Frida Kahlo is commonly known for her intricate self portraits. In her painting, Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird created in 1940, one can analyze the movement, color and light/ dark contrasts, and mood. In her portrait, Frida remains still, despite having a thorn necklace around her neck, and shows no sign of distress or pain. This suggests she is silently enduring pain and remaining calm and patient. She endured an accident when young and had to deal with multiple surgeries throughout her lifetime. Frida also uses bright colors as her background to represent the life around her but the hummingbird on her necklace is dark and represents death. The bird can symbolize her freedom which died and became tangled on her thorn necklace. Frida's facial expression sets the mood as she remains solemn which reflects not her physical pain, but her suffering from lack of freedom. By using the tips I learned from the chapter, I was able to better understand one of my favorite paintings.
Introduction : how to look at a painting
I've always been a fan of paintings, but after reading this introduction I feel more insightful to interpreting paintings. Instead of just looking at a painting as a whole, I could break it down into smaller details such as the mood and composition of it. It will be interesting to look at a painting and feel what the artist felt while painting it, just by analyzing it. I am really excited to see where this course takes me in my artistic abilities. The painting I chose was The Crystal Palace by Paxton. I like the complexity of the painting. And that even though there is a lot going on within the painting it's main focus is the Palace. Also I love how detailed the Palace looked and how amazing the architecture is
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Introduction of The Annotated Mona Lisa
The introduction of The Annotated Mona Lisa left me thinking about how each individual can look at art and interperet it differently. The introduction states that the more time you spend increasing your knowledge about art the more insight you will then have towards each individual piece. I think that after taking my first art class last semester I do believe this is true. Each artist made their work in their own style that influenced many to this day. A painting that stood out to me was Mary Cassatt's Young Mother Sewing. I find it very interesting that a common theme of hers is to include mothers and daughters in her work.
Introduction: How To Look At A Painting
After reading the introduction chapter, I was quickly captivated once I found out that I will get the opportunity to explore and get a glimpse of 25,000 years of art history. The first chapter goes on to explain the difference between viewing a work of art versus really seeing it, now what does this mean ? When an individual is viewing a piece of art, they might see something completely different as oppose to the person next to them due to past experiences and the way they see life compared to someone else . And before reading this I would have assumed that your own opinion of the art work was "really seeing it ". My perspective of the way I see art has now changed, one can only really see the art work if they understand what techniques were done to make the art work and the history behind each painting . For instance, what medium was used, what message was the artist trying to persuade, the movement, what did the artist due to create unity within the painting and many other factors. The painting above is by Picasso and it's called "Les Demoiselles d' Avignon", this specific painting caught my eye because instead of painting the prostitutes, Picasso added his own twist and painted mask on some of the women in order to bring African art to life. And after acquiring more information on African Art, I now have a completely different view of this painting.
Introduction to Painting
After
reading the introduction I found it interesting that there is a significant
difference between viewing art and really seeing it. Acquiring more knowledge and devoting more
time to art history will allow one to have a more engaging and enhanced
experience with art. I liked how the intro gave a descriptive example on how to
analyze a painting using traditional criteria. The example they used was “The
Raft of the Medusa” by Theodore Gericault.
I liked how they explained Gericault’s use of color and contrast to
depict varying emotions.
How to look at a painting
I found this first chapter very intriguing. One thing that shocked me is that the book will cover 25,000 years of art history. That is pretty impressive. Another aspect that I found interesting was the distinction between viewing and seeing. The book explains that you are not really seeing a painting unless you posses the knowledge, skill and techniques to do so. The painting above is one of my favorite Monet paintings and I have always loved it because I think that it portrays the natural word in a really unique way. I also love the way it flows with all of the natural colors and the serine feeling it gives me when I view it. After reading this chapter I may soon see it a bit differently thinking about the traditional criteria for analyzing paintings. After looking at all of the analyzing criteria with Gericault's "the Raft of the Medusa" I saw much more deeply into the feeling and history of the painting than I had when I took my first glimpse at it.
The Raft of the Medusa
The Raft of the Medusa was painted by Theodore Gericault. The story told through this painting portrays victims of a shipwreck, adrift at sea. The artist chose to paint a moment where the lost voyagers started to signal a distant ship. The artist captures the despite urge of rescue, the bodies of the people adrift show hunger and near starvation, and the artist conveyed an instant when the survivors regain hope of rescue. scrolling through The Annotated Mona Lisa, this painting seemed too be the first painting shown in the book. the color choice in the painting stuck out too me with the neutral color scheme. I also loved the crowded boat and how many bodies dangled along side of the boat and into the water. This one scene of this painting carries an entire story with it. I enjoyed the detailed work and the story within the painting itself.
Lots Of Love, Victoria Laiso.
Introduction to Painting
After reading the introduction to painting, I am extremely excited to begin learning how to fully appreciate and understand art and paintings. I am thrilled to learn how to interpret paintings, learn about new paintings and artists I have never heard of, and discover a new found appreciation for painting.
A painting that really struck out to me was Andre Derain's, "Big Ben". This painting is so full of color and uses a really interesting technique to portray the beauty of the painting.
A painting that really struck out to me was Andre Derain's, "Big Ben". This painting is so full of color and uses a really interesting technique to portray the beauty of the painting.
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Syllabus
Painting 2017 MSMC syllabus
Mount Saint Mary College
Painting
Course Number: ART 2201
Course Title: Painting
Professor: Gary Jacketti
Office Hours: Tues, Thurs before or after class
e-mail: jacketti@optonline.net
gjac4166@my.msmc.edu
Class Times: Tuesdays, Thursdays 3:45 to 5:05
Required Text: Carol Strickland, The Annotated Mona Lisa, Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC, Kansas City
ISBN: 0-7404-6872-7
Course Outcomes: The objective of this course is to highlight the meaning and importance of painting in Western Civilization. The course will investigate the influences and conventions of painting beginning with the dawn of time and end with Contemporary Art. The students will be introduced to the various techniques and mediums of painting. Numerous avenues for this exploration will include studio activities to engage in watercolor, oil pastel, acrylic, and tempera, as well as lectures, slide presentations and discussions.
Grading and Evaluation
This is a pass/fail course. To pass this course, you will need to complete 10 projects, complete the 5 page paper and take a mid term and final examination covering the materials and history in the text. Attendance is mandatory. Three unexcused missed classes will result in the dropping of the letter grade by 1, 5 absences the grade will be lowered by 2. I will evaluate the content as follows:
Mid-Term 15%
Blog 15%
Projects 50%
Final Exam 20%
Division of Arts and Letters Grading Policy
Points
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Grade Equivalent
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Quality Points
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Meaning
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100-95
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A
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4.0
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Superior
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94-90
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A-
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3.67
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Outstanding
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89-87
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B+
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3.33
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Excellent
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86-83
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B
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3.0
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Very Good
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82-80
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B-
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2.67
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Good
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79-77
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C+
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2.33
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Above Average
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76-73
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C
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2.0
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Average
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72-70
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C-
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1.67
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Below Average
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69-65
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D+
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1.33
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Poor
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64-60
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D
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1.0
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Passing
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59-0
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F
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0.0
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Failing
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Blog
You will be responsible for writing a concise yet academic comment concerning the lectures and projects. You will also need to post an academic art image to reinforce your criticism.
Projects andCritiques
Your finished paintings will be looked at and discussed critically with your peers. Attendance and participation is mandatory. This is one of the most important tools artists use to help reflect and improve their work.
Mid Term and Final Exam
The exams will investigate painting throughout art history and cover the materials and artists covered in the text.
Finish at Least 10 Projects
Readings
Week 1
Introduction: How to Look at a Painting
The Birth of Art: Prehistoric through Medieval 2
Prehistoric Art: The Beginning 4
Mesopotamia: The Architects 6
Egypt: The Art of Immortality 8
Greece: They Invented a Lot More Than the Olympics 2
Rome: The Organizers 16
Week 2
The Middle Ages: The Reign of Religion 24
Golden Age of Byzantine Art 24
Romanesque Art: Stories in Stone 26
Gothic Art: Height and Light 28
Week 3
The Rebirth of Art: Renaissance and Baroque 30
The Renaissance: The Beginning of Modern Painting 32
The Italian Renaissance 34
The Northern Renaissance 40
The Renaissance in the Low Countries 40
The German Renaissance 42
Mannerism and the Late Renaissance 44
The Spanish Renaissance 45
Week 4
Baroque: The Ornate Age 46
Italian Baroque 47
Flemish Baroque 50
Dutch Baroque 52
English Baroque 57
Spanish Baroque 60
French Baroque 62
Rococo 64
Week 5
The Nineteenth Century: Birth of the "ISMS" 66
Neoclassicism: Roman Fever68French Neoclassicism 69
American Neoclassicism 72
Goya: Man without An "ISM" 74
Week 6
Romanticism: The Power of Passion 76
French Romanticism76English Romanticism 79
American Romanticism and Genre Painting 81
Realism 83
French Realism 84
American Realism 85
Week 7
Studio Class and Mid Term Exam
Week 8
Mid Term Critique
Week 9
Birth of Photography 92
Impressionism: Let There Be Color and Light 96
Rodin: First Modern Sculptor 110
Post-Impressionism 112
Early Expressionism 123
Symbolism 124
Week 10
The Twentieth Century: Modern Art 128
Fauvism: Exploding Color 130
Twentieth-Century Sculpture: A New Look 133
Twin Titans of the Twentieth Century: Matisse and Picasso 134
Cubism 138
Modernism Outside of France 139
Futurism 139
Constructivism 140
Precisionism 141
Expressionism 142
Week 11
Mondrian: Harmony of Opposites 145
Modernist Architecture: Geometry to Live in 146
Dada and Surrealism: Art Between the Wars 148
Photography Comes of Age 152
American Art: 1908-40 154
Abstract Expressionism 158
Figural Expressionism: Not Just a Pretty Face 162
Post-War Sculpture 164
Color Field 166
Week 12
Hard Edge 170
Pre-Pop Art 172
Pop Art 174
Minimalism: The Cool School 177
Conceptual Art: Invisible Visual Art 178
Photo Realism 187
Neo-Expressionism 188
The New Breed: Post-Modern Art 190
Week 13
Studio Week
Week 14
Presentations and Final Critique
Week 15
Final Exam
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