Module 11 Video Review

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

Both were videos that I honestly wanted to learn more about. My favorite is A Sunday on La Grande Jatte because there are a lot of unanswered questions. This painting makes you think more about it every time it is viewed.

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

I learned that pointillism is not only a style of painting but also a very time consuming and extraordinary artistic ability. This is a very difficult style. It is beneficial to learn the many skills it takes to painting in this style. The people are known to be ones spending leisure time. The women are suspected to be prostitutes due to the clues throughout the picture.

The Expressionism video seemed as though it has emotional transparency throughout making the viewers more concerned about the true meanings of all paintings. This was a very intense period of history but did not stop artists from doing what they loved best. Indeed, a new way to express feelings of art. Composition is extremely important along with how it is specially placed with every stroke of the paintbrush.

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

The history is represented in both the films and the textbook. I believe that the video about Seurat’s paintings give a lot more detail though. It takes us into the picture as thought we are standing around trying to come up with a reasonable explanation for everyone’s reason for being at that place. The video depicts the overall analysis of the artist and paintings.

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

I think the films were very informational therefore helping me understand more than I thought possible. Art concepts are very vivid in this painting and continue to influence anyone who was interested.