Module #13

Kimberlin Gomez

May 1st, 2020

Fundamentals of Art Inquiry 

Module #13 

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

An Acquiring Mind: Philippe de Montebello and The Metropolitan Museum of Art: In this video the life of legendary Philippe de Montebello. Montebello was the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for 31 years. During his time as the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, he guided the acquisition of around 84,000 major works of art. Montebello was in charge of the conservation of these art pieces and also the exhibition. 

Live Q&A with MoMA Curator Anne Umland (April24) - In this video Anne Umland takes a tour of MoMA’s Picasso gallery while answering questions from the audience. She answered these questions very detailed, these questions ranged from design to layout and what is the process of the selection of art. The most important question asked was how to become a curator. 

The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art- In this video the art Lowbrow is described as pop surrealism which is art expressing feelings using abstractism. Different forms of abstract art which include different shapes ,color and patterns. 

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

The videos do relate to the creation of the Art Exhibition project because they help with the selection of the artwork that I am going to display in my exhibition. These information that I learned will help me choose art works which relate to my art piece. 

3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of the art concepts you practiced while creating your curation project?

My favorite out of the three films were The Lowdown on Lowbrow:West Coast Pop Art, this video really described my particular type of art. I am an abstract drawer and I am a lover of abstract art. It's what I identify with so therefore this video has taught me more about abstract art and Lowbrow. 

Module #12

Kimberlin Gomez 

Module 12 

April 26, 2020

Fundamentals of art inquiry 

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

Jacob Lawrence- This video was an interview with artist Jacov Lawrence before the Harlem Renaissance. He speaks about the importance in how the artist depicts its people in their paintings, such as the color of their eyes, movements and surroundings. 

Faith Ringgold: Artist and Activist- The artist Faith Ringgold who fought very hard to get women and african american artists into museums. She spoke about the difference in treatment that she got and the treatment white men artists got. 

Romare Bearden: A Black Odyssey- In this video different artists and critiques discussed modern American artist Romare Bearden. They spoke about it being very modern for it time and ahead of it time. 

Fauvism- Overview- Goodbye Art Academy- In this video the differences artist was discussed. Artists such as Henri Matisse and Andre Derain, the difference in style in portrait. Both these artists are wonderful artists but both create different art work, with different color range, different line work etc. 

Amadeo Modilglini- Amadeo Modogliani was a sculptor and painter which was known for art ahead of his time in the 19th century. He was an expressionist artist. He developed a different way of art, making his art different and new. He was unlike artists in his time in the ways that he was an expressionist artist but he liked to paint indoors and painted portraits and nudes.

The best moments from Dolce and Gabbana- In this video, the temple of Concordia the Greek myth were discussed and the inspiration for Dolce and Gabbanas garments and first articles of clothing. Which were viewed as alta moda, high fashion. 

On Creativity interview with fashion icon Norma Kamali- In this video,  Norma Kamali a fashion icon discussed the fashion industry and how after evolving the fashion industry and the health and beauty industry are combined together as one. 

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

The text  and the videos relate in the way in which it discusses the inspirations for artists and how these artists further developed their art and gave major advancements to the art industry. 

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, they were very informational. My favorite film was “On creativity interview with fashion icon Norma Kamili” I never thought about the connection of the fashion industry and the health and beauty combined. I love that all these factors are being combined as one because they do heavily relate.

Module 11 Art Gallery

Kimberlin Gomez 

April 19, 2020

Art Module 11 

Questions about the Place:

1. What is the name of the Gallery/Museum you visited?

I visited the Sorolla Museum in Madrid, Spain.

2. What is the URL of the Gallery/Museum you visited?

https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/museo-sorolla

3. Why did you select this Gallery/Museum?

I selected this museum because I am very interested in Spanish Art and also I've never been to Madrid Spain so I figure this was a good opportunity to adventure museums that I haven't been to. 

Step 2: The Gallery

Questions about the physical space. (You must use Google Street View to "walk" through the gallery to observe the gallery space.)

1. What type of lighting is used?

White light and natural light from the windows are used all around the museum for a very bright space.

2. What colors are used on the walls?

Most walls are plain white but others are painted in an orange/ reddish color. 

3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space?

In the interior architecture we can see a couple of different chandeliers. The museum also has spots that look very home-like, and seem ancient. 

4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space?

There is a good wide space to walk around all the art pieces, art pieces are spaced out and have a good distance from one another. 

Step 3: The Artwork

 Questions about the artwork:

1. How are the artworks organized?

The artworks are organized into 6 categories, Joaquin Sorolla, Luminism, Impressionism, oil paint, canvas , Spain, Valencia, Sea, Modern Art, Wood and Plants. 

2. How are the artworks similar?

His artwork is similar in style, for example whenever it's a painting of a female she is usually wearing a long white dress. There's only 2 or 3 paintings that show otherwise. 

3. How are the artworks different?

The artwork can be seen as having different moods, for example some of his artwork can be seen as cheerful while others contain a more serious tone. 

4. How are the artworks framed?

The artworks are framed in gold frames. 

     5. How are the artworks identified and labeled?

The artworks are identified and labeled by, having a little description in front of it in which the name  and the description can be seen. 

     6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other?

It depends on the collection. Some art pieces are closer to each other then others but i would say each art piece has around 5-10 inches of distance within that collection. 

Step 4: Art Criticism Exercise

Select three of the artworks from the show and use the Art Criticism worksheet to describe, analyze, bracket and interpret the work using the 5-step Art Criticism Process described. (see the sheet in the module folder)

Artist: Joaquin Sorolla 

Title of work: Fisherwomen With her son 

Media: Painting 

Date: 1908

Source of picture (URL):https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/fisherwomen-with-her-son-joaqu%C3%ADn-sorolla-y-bastida/8wFv5Om7Y1Pt8w

1. Be receptive - Keep an open mind.  Look for what is good.  No put-downs allowed.

This painting is very beutiful, with a background of a beach. A woman can be seen with her infant child. 

2. Description – Describe what you see.  (subject matter)? 

The woman in this painting is seen looking at a distance trying to see something but the sun is blocking her view. She is seen shadowing her eyes with one hand and holding her sun in the other hand. 

3. Formal analysis – (form)  What principles and elements were used and how are they used?

Color, mood, space, balance and movement. 

4.  Bracketing - Is there anything in or about this work that reminds you of anything else? Do you see any symbols, metaphors, or allegories?  (iconography) 

This art piece reminds me of when I used to live in Dr and my mom used to carry me to the beach in front of our house for a daily walk. 

5.  Interpretation - (content)  What do you think the artist was trying to say? 

I think the artist is trying to say that the mother is always going to be there for her son, despite everything and that when in hard times rely on your mom. 

Artist: Joanquin Sorolla 

Title of work:Clotilde on the Beach

Media: Painting

Date:1904

Size:-

Source of picture (URL):https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/clotilde-on-the-beach/SAHs0estRUvRYg

1. Be receptive - Keep an open mind.  Look for what is good.  No put-downs allowed.

This painting has a background of a calm beach, it seems peaceful and calm.

2. Description – Describe what you see.  (subject matter)? 

I see a young woman sitting in front of a beach. This young woman is wearing a long white dress and is using her umbrella to shade her from the sun. She has a very peaceful face, she looks totally relaxed and peaceful. 

3. Formal analysis – (form)  What principles and elements were used and how are they used?

Movement, texture, color form and value . 

4.  Bracketing - Is there anything in or about this work that reminds you of anything else? Do you see any symbols, metaphors, or allegories?  (iconography) 

This reminds me of going to the beach with my family members and just watching the waves quietly. 

5.  Interpretation - (content)  What do you think the artist was trying to say? 

I think the artist is trying to say that the waves can calm nerves and put people at ease. 

Artist:  Joaquin Sorolla 

Title of work:La siesta

Media:Painting

Date:1911

Size:- 

Source of picture (URL):https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/la-siesta/lAFezwWULZgCiQ

1. Be receptive - Keep an open mind.  Look for what is good.  No put-downs allowed.

This painting shows a beautiful difference in color, the background is one of different shades of green which I am guessing is grass.

2. Description – Describe what you see.  (subject matter)? 

In this painting I see 4 young ladies laying down in a field of grass. 3 of them are sleeping, the other one is seen calmly and peacefully reading. 

3. Formal analysis – (form)  What principles and elements were used and how are they used?
4. Color, value, space and texture. 

4.  Bracketing - Is there anything in or about this work that reminds you of anything else? Do you see any symbols, metaphors, or allegories?  (iconography) 

This reminds me of picnics in central park, where me and my friends go in the summer and then usually end up having at least 10 minute of quiet time in which we either take a nap or just be wrapped around in our own thoughts. 

5.  Interpretation - (content)  What do you think the artist was trying to say? 

 I think the artist is trying to say that self care is important and it's important to take time to relax. 

Module #11

Kimberlin Gomez 

Fundamentals of art 

Module #11

3/19/2020

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

I chose the videos Expressionism and Abstract Expressionism and pop : Art of the 50’s and 60’s. I chose these two videos because I am very interested in the topic of expressionism. I didn't know what the word meant or what it idd for art, but I have heard this before I am just not familiar with it. I am however very familiar with abstract art, it's my favorite type of art, I love both drawing and looking at abstract art. 

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

Expressionism-  This video was about the color and the emotions they represent in art. All colors give you unconditionally different feelings and those feelings of the colors affect your feelings for the overall art piece. In this video, a few art pieces were discussed such as “Ashes” created in 1894. This art piece is the representation of the relationship connection between a man and a woman, this art piece emphasizes sexuality and despite the togetherness of the couple you can see the loneliness and sadness both are feeling. 

Abstract Expressionism and pop: Art of the 50’s and 60’s- In this video we see how abstract expressionism was born in AMerican and European art. This type of art was not made popular due to its non figurative and egocentric characters. The beings in this type of art were seen as inhumane and improper. This video discussed the life of the American artist Franz Kline, who was known for conventional landscapes. In the beginning of his artist career he was a figurative painter but then decided to move to abstract painting. “Scudera '' one of Franz Kline's last paintings, the background colors of the painting along with the painting's actual main idea kind of belonged together, the colors were intertwined in a way in which it is almost confusing to decipher the difference between the background and the main object. 

2. How do the videos relate to the readings?

These videos relate to the readings because the readings also speak about the beginning of Abstract Expressionism and how it wasnt always accepted. 

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

I liked both films although Abstract Expressionism and pop: Art of the 50’s and 60’s was my favorite out of the two because I found Franz Kline to be a very interesting artist with incredible artworks. His upbringing was also very interesting, I liked how he transitioned from different forms of art he didn't just explore one form of art.

Module #10 Mask making

Kimberlin Gomez 

3/13/2020

Module #10 

Creation of mask 

1. Upload the three (3) inspiration images to your Blog. Explain why you selected the inspiration pieces.

     2. Include the analysis and description (art criticism steps) of the three (3) inspiration pieces.

I selected these three things, easter eggs, grass and my favorite color as the background for painting. For inspiration I looked at easter pictures. These easter pictures gave me the idea of creating the mask, with an easter design. Also using a plastic bottle as my mask, was so difficult, i went through a lot of trouble trying to paint it. 

3. Upload images of your thumbnail sketches and finished piece.

4. Explain how you used the Elements and Principles in your finished mask.

I used the elements and principles of art by choosing colors with each other. Colors that looked well together and complemented each other. I also used different textures to give the mask more details. 

5. Share your opinion of your finished mask and what you thought about creating the mask.

I love my mask, Easter is such a big deal for my family and means so much to be, as it represents my religion and my beliefs. I loved the way my mask came out, although I wish I was able to go to the store and buy the materials I needed instead of using things that I found around the house. Using a soda bottle was so difficult because I wasn't able to get it straight.