Saturday, March 9, 2019

Module #6 Video and Text


In the video, Through the Eyes of a Sculptor, there were many very interesting facts and ideas that I learned about sculpture. I honestly did not imagine that quarries are actually locations where many sculptors actually work. I thought it was fascinating to watch the artists create works of art from a block of rock. The idea that the rock from these tunnels actually cuts easier than wood with their saws was new to me. I liked the quote from the artist that stated that an artist must know who he is order to create his pieces.  The restoration footage in the video surprised me in that I did not know how the molds for great sculptures were made and then saved for future recreations. I also though it was intriguing that carvers often train by doing restorations which actually require them to work "in the footsteps of the original artist." 
The Glass and Ceramics video was of less interest to me but I did learn many new facts about these two forms of art, such as that glass is not a true solid. The mixture used to make glass is actually 60-75% sand plus an added component and can be shaped at will. The stained glass making was fun to watch. The use of light factors in even more than I imagined in the final result. I liked watching the sketches being made, especially the full sized sketch which is the basic pattern for the puzzle of glass pieces. In the section on ceramics, I found the modern applications of ceramics most relevant.I had always connected ceramics to something my grandmother enjoyed but I see that it can be used for things like making engines for cars! Apparently it is lighter and more fuel efficient.

The book and text were related by topic but I did like how the book showed examples of famous sculptures, glass, and ceramics. There were ideas that overlapped also such as the description of the methods. I found the sculpture of Michael Jackson and Bubbles on p 246 interesting because of its use of white and gold when the outfits and other details were transposed.The use of black eyes and red lips to focus attention on the bond between them was smart. The book went on the discuss other media that the videos did not, such as wood and metal. I enjoyed reading about some of the specific piece of furniture, such as the Cinderella table by Jeroen Verhoeven, which was made of plywood.

 I enjoyed the videos and I definitely thought they both added to my understanding of the topics. I have a greater appreciation for the time, effort, and process that even a simple drinking glass is created from. I enjoyed listening and watching first hand accounts from artisans that have worked in the field and experienced the pride of creating these works.

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