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Is censorship in art/entertainment required? Why or why not?

I can see censorship needed in entertainment as in television and radio for younger children listening, although children should be obscured from fowler language, most often they are not, a way to “protect” them from such language and sexual context is to censor it. As for art if we are talking in terms of gallery’s, paintings, drawings then I see where there many still need to be a warning, I know is some shows I’ve been in they ask for “child friendly” paintings or they will say “adults only “ preparing people for what they are to expect, is understandable but we also shouldn’t tell artist they cannot create such art or entertainment. A warning such as the ratings on movies should be put into place. Although we all know that children are not always protecting from such images, language, I feel as a overall society we try our best to “protect” the young.

Do you think ideas and concepts by artists can be dangerous? How?

When looking art thought the years many famous paintings have been controversial and considered dangerous but as times changed and so did people the old piece becomes “normal” and new pieces became the dangerous ones, in all movements of art there will be something someone will have a problem with and if that did not exist then is the movement considered a movement? The idea and concept thought of my artists are parts of their lives their mind and no one’s mind is completely “happy” and to be honest are not the best piece created the most dangerous in the eyes of the artist. If you are not taking a leap into the dark side or dangerous side of being an artist, then are you truly an artist? If your not willing to create something just because others might not like it, the whole point of being an artist is to make people think and take a look at their lives, I think Vincent van Gogh said it best “ art is to console those broken by life.” We are all broken and the broken part of being and artist is creating the dangerous thoughts in hopes of consoling someone else life.

Where should the line be drawn with censorship?

I feel the line for censorship should be drawn by the person creating such are what they choose to reveal because it is their art their vision, in showing such things like I said before their needs to be a warning / rating of the context and if it is child friendly or for adults only.

gomezla98

I can see what you mean when you say there should be censorship for children when it comes to certain paintings, but I do think that if there is going to be a censorship it has to be agreed up by people other than the artist. I say this because as you stated in your second question what may be explicit to some isn’t to others. So maybe to the artist it is child friendly, but to others it may not be. You do make some great points though.

faithpalmer01

I agree that the line should be drawn by the artist themselves. If I were an artist, I would want to create a piece in a way that made myself heard but wasn’t overbearing to the public eye. Move producers and artists know that there are younger generations who will see what they are putting out there. An as you said, usually there is a warning if the content is not advised for younger people.

Week 15 - Censorship

I do not think that censorship in art and entertainment is necessarily a requirement but I do think it is important in few cases. While traveling to Germany with my family, we saw plenty of art pieces that some people may have thought should be censored. Touring the Ettal Monastery, I remember seeing many pieces that seemed strange to me. But, after reading the descriptions provided, I realized that it is important for society to see these in order to better understand other cultures and history. I do not agree with what Hitler did as far as censoring everyday items, pieces of art, etc. to the public because of his discrimination against the Jewish population. This is where I think the government should not have interfered. There are few instances now where perhaps a piece of art or entertainment should be censored, but most often not. Movies are rated so young kids can not see certain movies and most often there are notices made for art shows so that people are aware of what it is they will be seeing.

Perhaps some movies, TV shows, video games, etc. could be encouraging bad behavior but as it said in the attached article, it is difficult to predict whether this is true or not. I do not think young children should be exposed to such violent concepts, because the brain is still developing. But as we grow, there seems to be no problem with them. I think that some violent video games help certain children get their anger out this way rather than physically.

People’s own personal beliefs and preferences should be valued whether considering different cultures, government styles, and while working with and being around other people. As we have learned this semester, we know there are many artists who, although some may be similar, each have different art styles and preferences which are each valued in their own way. Some artists use censorship to get important points exposed to the public, causing us to think more deeply on a subject such as the emotion and passion Ai Weiwei portrays in his art work. Artists should be allowed to express themselves through their art. For those who work in the art industry full time, it is there way of making a profit as well. I think that those who question governments and other powers should be careful of what they say or create to do so publicly, but they have a right to speak out.

Week 12

The intense emotion is very obvious in Joseph Mallard William Turner’s artwork called “The Field of Waterloo”, a painting exhibited in 1818. It was painted during the era of Romanticism. As I looked at many different pieces done during this time, I saw many magnificent paintings with different meanings. I took the time to look at paintings that, although constructed in the same time era, were quite different from one another. “The Field of Waterloo” stood out to me because of the focus it has on the light in the sky and the blend of figures surrounded by a dark field. It seemed more mysterious and luminous to me, therefore I was intrigued to learn more about this piece of art. The aftermath of Waterloo held a morbid fascination for many. Turner turned this morbidity into a fascinating work of art that many have reminisced and enjoyed over the years.

When we look at this piece of artwork, our attention is immediately brought to the two areas of light that is shone in the picture. There is a bright, blue color of light coming from the sky in the background of the painting. This blue/white light is surrounded by a darker colored sky of black, dark blue and gray, suggesting that a storm is upon the people huddled in the field. The clouds look as though they are popping out of the picture, proving the piece with texture. There are layers of black smoke from a fire in the upper right part of the painting. This tells me that the battle had subsided recently, causing the fires to still be in flame but still allowing silence on the battlefield.

There is little color shown in the picture, but I admire the rolling hills of a slight light green in the distance. I think that the bright light in the sky and the hills could also be a sign Turner included to relay the message of God who seems to be showing promise for the future for those who carry on through the hard time of war.

There are bodies scattered in the darkened field surrounding the illuminated figures in the center. The people who sit and lay close together on the field of the Waterloo Battle blend together; making it hard to depict one figure from another. However, we do see that there are figures of women and children with saddened, worried, and scared looks on their faces. This reminds us of the sadness each family felt when they had lost a loved one. This still holds true today, as it is never easy to lose a family member.

The Field of Waterloo depicts a battlefield during the aftermath of the battle of Waterloo on British soil during the French Revolution. While researching this piece, I found that over one-third of the approximately 191,000 soldiers who fought were killed or wounded. The women know that it will be extremely hard to find the family member, friend, or lover they are looking for. Turner put much of his own emotion he felt into the faces of the hurt women on the field and the scenes of thousands of dead soldiers scattered in the field. He traveled to the battlefield in 1817, sketching along the way. He wanted the painting to be as accurate and personal as possible. I am sure that the fact he saw the battlefield with his own eyes and seeing the effects the war had on surrounding communities and the country which made it more sentimental. War is always a topic that pulls many to their emotional side. We learn in history class about these types of situations suggested in Turner’s painting, but seeing it in this way allows us to more deeply think about how it really was and makes me feel sorry for the women sitting and waiting in the battlefield.

https://ageofrevolution.org/200-object/the-field-of-waterloo-joseph-turner/

hannahmtrimble

Week 11 Blog Post

I have to say that I really like Ai Weiwei’s work. There is a lot of passion and personal moral behind his work, and I can appreciate that. Especially because I think many of the things he advocates for are needed and agreeable, so I may be quite biased. I enjoy how his ability is shown in whatever material he may use, and a lot of his works are fascinating to look at and consider their meaning. I also think that his works are to be considered as both “art” and “activism” together as one.There is no doubt that these pieces share a message that expresses Weiwei’s intention and calls for activism and change. I think he uses art as a form of activism, a way to express his beliefs and entice change in the areas he visits and the things he speaks about. This, in a way, is art- Is it not? I don’t think art is just simply what the piece is, whether it be a painting, sculpture, et cetera. I believe there is art in how it is made, how it is presented, and how it is able to fulfill its purpose. All of Ai Weiwei’s works cover all of these avenues in great detail and therefore are able to encompass the titles of both “activism” and “art”. The way that he is able to take a concept and, as the video notes, “reform it in a way that gives the work new meaning” is remarkable and brings a new perspective to my argument as well. We have seen activism in art, but not to this degree. He finds a way to make activism his art, which is why I think he is so well known.

It is quite easy for some to shove his works into the category that claims they are not fine art. This might be because not all of his pieces require large amounts of talent and a particular mind, and some of them use quite traditional technique. I disagree with this frame of mind, because there are many more reasons to consider his works to be fine art than not so. These reasons can lie in the materials he uses, the reasons they are made vs. the way he interprets them based on personal experience, and the way he decides to express the need for change. It is complex. It is “classical, from its technical proficiency, from the forms he uses, the materials he works with … but its very modernist in its values”. These modernist values are very important, and many of his works specifically have to do with government hindering individual freedoms, and I think this is quite important and is a concept that should be listened to with open ears. Living in a first world country with a government that employs checks and balances that prides itself on ‘freedom’ can help us forget that many other countries in the world do not have these luxuries. Weiwei is trying to bring these luxuries to the people that don’t have them by bringing the awareness that many countries like us lack- improving lives for the greater good should not be considered a hindrance to people that prefer to be ignorant towards them.

faithpalmer01

You explain Weiwei’s reason for action very nicely and help me to better understand things as well. We are very privileged in the United States, perhaps too much even. If I were in a country like Chine, struggling with issues as a citizen, I would appreciate Ai Weiwei and his work to make injustices be heard.

Week 11 - Ai Weiwei

I admire the passion an emotion Ai Weiwei has and how he expresses himself in his artwork and elsewhere. I am not one who usually takes big steps when speaking out on things I believe in. I will stand up for what I think is right, but when there are large matters to be discussed, I tend to say as little as I can in hopes to not cause disagreement. I am inspired by Ai Weiwei and happy to see that there is someone like him using his occupation to make a difference in the world. I like how Ai Weiwei stands up and speaks out for human rights loudly and proudly. His actions are large, making the public unable to ignore them. One of his actions that really stood out to me was when he put 9000 backpacks on the façade in remembrance of the school children who lost their lives in the earthquake. He took the consequence of being beaten and arrested for trying to dig deeper in the situation. He knew that it was important to not ignore this situation and did something about it, which is remarkable.

I believe he is using his art work as a way to be an activist. This effectively makes the public and world aware of problems and changes that need to be made in regards to human rights and other injustices. His sculptures are unlike most of anything else I have seen. I love that he uses a lot of marble and wood in his artwork. His art is different, which is necessary in order to get people to pay attention to him and what he stands for. And he did get the attention he’d hoped for, because he has many supporters who stood up for him, especially while he was in jail. I think he made a risky yet good decision to use fine artwork in an activist way. There are few people who do things when they know they could potentially get in trouble for them. Ai Weiwei was even warned to be careful but says that he does not so much care about getting in trouble as he does about speaking out for what he believes in and helping others through his acts.

As I said before, the work of Ai Weiwei is different from most artwork. He is very creative in his use of materials and with the layout and structure of his pieces, large or small. His art work makes me want to go see it for myself as it intrigues me very much. I love art that makes you think and consider its deeper meaning while being beautiful at the same time.

sharacota

Week 8 Blog Post

The artist I decided to go with was Caravaggio whose full name is Michelangelo Merisi de Caravaggio. The artist I was intrigued by was Caravaggio because of the way his art turned out into the end. I feel Caravaggio used many dark colors and covered deep topic through his art. Another thing I noticed if he was not painting dark and gloomy he was painting portraits of people of the time. The image I chose is called Narcissus. Caravaggio painted it in 1599 and it is being displayed in Galleria Borghese.

The image I thought was very interesting. This image how I preserve it is a young boy looking into a puddle and what is looking back at him is what he looks like as an older version of himself. I think that this painting is one of his lighter pieces of work that is not of someone decapitating someone else. I noticed a lot of his work involved the death of someone. I enjoyed this image because it was very different than most of his other work that he painted.

I believe the story that he was telling through this work was that you have to look and see the bigger picture of what life truly has in store. That you have to see the bigger picture that even though your young you will grow into the person that you want to be. On the other side of this, it could be a man looking in on his past. He could be reminiscing on his youth; maybe what he could have done different with his life, or remembering past memories about life. This artist is very talented in all of his artwork. If you are ever in Rome, Italy and are around the Galleria of Borghese, you can look at this image and see it in person!

hannahmtrimble

I think this is a really interesting painting of Caravaggio’s to choose. In a lot of his work, we see a lighter figure with a starkly darker background but this brings more of a monochromatic color scheme to the table. I also agree with you on the younger boy looking at his older self’s reflection point of view. I love the way the younger boy looks at what you and I perceive as the older version of himself with such curiosity. He looks as if he’s about to jump in due to his thirst for knowledge, which shows Caravaggio’s influence on what will be considered the Baroque style.

faithpalmer01

I agree that Caravoggio’s paintings are pieces of art that require us to look deeper to see the true meaning of the picture. When I see this picture, I think this boy could be looking at his reflection in anticipation of finding answers. In movies, we see characters looking into the water in hopes find themselves; who they really are or what they have become. Maybe this painting meant that Carravogio was at a point in his life where he was personally trying to find himself.

Week 8

Caravaggio was a drunk, sometimes violent, and even a murder. Some of his most famous pieces of art were after he committed murder and left Rome. He chose to paint things in the world around him which I find very interesting and intriguing. A lot of people during his time also found this way of art lovely, which made him a well-known artist. His artwork is full of contrast and detail which makes looking at them so interesting. I remember in elementary school, our art teacher taught us about Caravaggio and his artwork called Bowl of Fruit. As 5th graders, we actually were assigned to remake this piece of art for ourselves. This was one of my favorite pieces of art we did during that class.

For my analysis and reflection, I will be looking at one of Artemisia Gentileschi’s paintings. She was greatly impacted by Caravaggio; he was a reason she became such a great artist. I am intrigued by her painting Susannah and the Elders. This piece stood out to me because it looks so incredibly real and the detail is amazing and I think it also relays to life today as well. In the painting, Susannah is unclothed but seems to be wrapping herself in a white cloth, trying to cover up her skin. She has a distressed look on her face, as she sees two men looking over a wall trying to see her bare skin. The men seem to be older (hence the title); not young. One is leaning over top of the other in order to get a better look at her. Susannah’s skin is quite light in contrast to the background of the painting. The sky seems luminous around the three figures. Her legs seem to be sitting in a pool of water with a small fountain that is circulating the water at the edge. Possibly Susannah is trying to wash herself when these two men come invade her space. Or maybe she just wants to go for a swim. I also respect and appreciate that Gentileschi did not paint Susannah with a really skinny figure.

If I were in her position, I would feel very vulnerable and scared. I like to think that most men are respectful of women’s privacy, but from what I hear at school and on the news, this is not true of all men. Susannah is beautiful, but she deserves respect and her privacy. I think the artist is telling us how society seems to be at times, no matter how old or young an individual may be. This also can go both ways; sometimes it is the women peering at men. I appreciate this piece of art from Gentileschi.

elizabethlambenicc

In The Garden Of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch there are three panels that, when put all together, tell the story of how humans live in happiness and then go to hell for it. In the first panel you can see just a few people and lots of strange looking animal like creatures roaming and just living basically. In this panel you see a more paradise-like image that has the Fountain of Life with a figure who is supposed to be representative of Eve. In the middle panel you can see that there are a lot more people and a lot more of the strange animal creatures. In the middle panel the people seem to be performing acts that are suggestive of sin. Though there are no direct sexual encounters occurring the viewer can assume that this is the idea the painter was trying to get across. The middle portion is the busiest panel and represents life after it was just Eve and how people have begun to sin more and more since that time. In the third panel you can see immediately that it is much darker and not vibrant like the other two panels. This panel gives a more gloomy and dark mood and shows images unlike the other two panels. It shows images of people being killed, hurt, or struggling. In this panel you can also see that there are only a few of the creature but they seem to be unpleasant looking creatures that are hurting the humans. This panel represents the hell that people go to for committing the sins they do throughout life represented in the first two panels. The first scene I am choosing to go a little more in depth with is from the first panel and it is the scene of the meeting of Eve and Adam. I did some research and found that the figure in the clothing is God presenting Adam with Eve this type of religious touch is very common in paintings of this time. The second scene I chose to take a deeper look at was from the third panel in the bottom right corner. I find that the image of the almost rat like creature sitting on top of the wooden structure is representative of the creatures that are found in Hell and the fact that there are human beings holding up the walk way and being held by some sort of blue ball like thing underneath is very showing that hell is not somewhere that is pleasant.

faithpalmer01

Your post helped me to better understand what the panels mean together in the sense of human life. I did not realize before that the panels seem to be in order leading to “hell” in the final panel. The panels each in themselves are very interesting and show how humans have evolved. I believe that the artist was trying to tell us how the world is changing and that we need to be aware of what is coming if we continue in the same way. The image you chose located in the last panel is also one that intrigued me. I think you are right in saying these may be creatures that could be found in dark places like hell.

Week 7 - Bosch

To find the intended meaning, we need to think deeper about the meaning of Hieronymus Bosch’s pieces. When I first read the title, before even looking at the piece of art, I imagined it would be something of unusual art and of greater creativity. When evacuating the artwork, I was very impressed but found it a challenge trying to figure out the deeper meanings of the images. In the Art Talk video of Hieronymus Bosch provided to us, the narrator talks about a key that we would think of opening a door. But it is necessary to ask more questions to find the precision of the piece. What door does the key open and why is this so? Is this the door to the mind? We have to be curious and relentless while looking at this piece of art. I had to be very open-minded while evaluating this piece, because I am not used to art work such as the Garden of Earthly Delights. Illustrative surrealism is an artistic style that is not one I would usually have chosen to look into the deeper meaning, but as I got into it, I found it more and more interesting and developed a theory for what this piece means to me specifically.

I feel that there are many places where symbolism is present, but a few specifically stand out to me. The largest symbolism to me is where the animals are feeding the humans. In this snippet, a duck is feeding a man some sort of berry with its beak, as if it is its own child. This is one of the first images I noticed. To me, this is symbolizing the fact that nature and its animals inevitably take care and provide for humans. I think of myself and my farming background when I find a way to compare this to present day. Although farmers take care of their animals, they take care of us in that they provide us with food, clothing, and other things we need. Again, this picture depicts that animals are necessary for human life, whether it be birds, chickens, or cows. Even vegetarian and vegans utilize goods that had animal contributors.

The second scene I chose is not specifically to this image but that there are a few black-skinned humans dispersed among a mostly white group. In the picture I have included, a white person seems to be explaining something to a black person. I think this signifies how humans should be inclusive. I find it interesting that Bosch included this in his artwork as this was done back in the late 1400s. This was when there seemed to be racism occurring in society. This shows me that Bosch found inclusiveness important.

Originally, it was hard to find meaning in this piece, but as I looked closer, I was able to depict images that meant something to me. This piece of art is full of wonderful color and creativity which is very appealing to the eye. Despite the odd figures found in this piece, I think it is beautifully created.

skylargarrett1

Week 4 - Art in the conflict of Hong Kong

Vivienne Chow wrote about how Hong Kong has been going through very hard days recently. In mid-November Hong Kong was, quite entirely, a war zone. These traumatic experiences have opened her eyes to humanity and made her realize the true meaning of art. She quotes “This is about being human, and the kind of resistance and resilience we are seeing. Hong Kong artists are making these distressing experiences into art. Abby Chen, the head of contemporary art at the Asian art Museum in San Francisco had said she believed the greatest art will be constructed in Hong Kong in the wake of this uprising. Chens understanding of humanity had led to the realization that the most relevant creative expressions are living on the street. This confrontation shows life experiences that people have to go through, so art plays a role in this by being able to capture the situation that is going on. In some ways, these hard times can be made into beautiful artwork. Art is able to take you away from everything that is happening around you. It is used to reduce stress and this will be able to take the artists who live in Hong Kong to escape from this horrible time and bring joy to the people.

faithpalmer01

I agree with your statements. Artwork is not a way for everyone to express themselves especially in times are distress, but for some, it can turn the hurt into something amazing. For me, artwork takes me away from the business and lets me leave my ideas on the canvas. I am happy some of the people living in these harsh conditions in Hong Kong are able to transform a situation and persuade others through their creativity. I believe that if people continue to create art, things may get better in Hong Kong.

Week 4 - Art in the Conflict of Hong Kong

In recent years, our world has had many crimes, natural disasters, human disasters, and other unfortunate events that result in death and/or hard to people and their culture. After reading this article, I am even more saddened by the things that happen in our world today. I learned a lot about what happens and how dangerous these circumstances really are.

We are all human. We make mistakes, but sometimes we cannot control what is brought to us. My dad always tells me that hard times make good people. I think that in a similar way, this quote can relate to situations such as the instances in Hong Kong.

People in Hong Kong are among great turmoil, but I think it is wonderful that some people turn to art in these times, because I do the same thing at home. Maybe it is a coping mechanism or simply something for them to remember these times. Either way, the art work and people made during the hardships is special. I can imagine the emotion people living there are full with. When this emotion is put into a piece of artwork, an original masterpiece is made. Art reminds the people where they come from and what their purpose is. In this case, it is being used as a symbol for the freedom wanted Art brings people together; hopefully the art created during this time will help in ending confrontation. Art brings me to a place of solitude. I hope that the power of art can bring this area to peace.

hannahmtrimble

Blog Post Week 3

The work I have chosen to analyze would be the amazing “Ascent of the Blessed”, made by Hieronymus Bosch from about 1500 to 1504 in an arrangement of four panels, titled “Visions of the Hereafter”. This painting stands out to me for many reasons. Within the entirety of the four paneled work, this is the painting that I think has the most interpretation value; the other paintings have more of a straightforward message in their visuals and moods.

This work is also very intriguing to me because of the stark amount of contrast, movement, and unity. Initially the eye is drawn to the tunnel of light, assumed to be leading to the heavens, where we see a women accompanied by an angel to the beyond. The tunnel provides us with the contrast that this painting stands out for. Below, we see a dark environment representing a world of sin and mortality, and above we see a contrastingly light plain that expresses the diving aspect of heaven. Once we take our eyes off the light portal, we start to see the movement and rhythm of the piece. In the foreground, we see many souls in different stages of their ascent to heaven. This creates a sort of path or guideline as to where our eyes are supposed to travel, and with this outline we are told the overall story of the piece. In the words of our second reading, we can “follow the rhymes from one body to another”. However, we can only interpret this story due to the great amount of unity the work possesses. These different stages and interactions between angel and man tell us that the process to ascend to heaven may be complicated and long, but the heavenly tunnel tells us that this journey might be worth it.

Now that the painting itself has been interpreted, one must look at it’s historical context. This work encompasses many traits of a typical Northern Renaissance painting. First, the obvious religious concentration was a common trait in the Netherlands at the time. Not to mention that the painting is oil upon an oak panel which, according to the readings, was a contrast from the use of temperas in Italy. Other traits that make this a trademark Northern Renaissance work is the great attention to detail we see in each of the unique angels, the texture in the panel, and the intricate nature of the highlights and shadows. This painting is truly intriguing to me, and I can see why it is highly acclaimed for the era.

wrightergirl

This is a wonderful piece to choose as a northern renaissance painting. I like your comment on the paintings “stark amount of contrast, movement, and unity”. To me things that are contrasting are not often in unity because of the contrasts. However, while the Ascent of The Blessed has many contrasting colors from the dark to the light of heaven it’s image as a whole is very uniform and has a unifying theme. Thanks for sharing this painting!

faithpalmer01

I find the piece you chose very interesting and beautiful. I love the contrast and intricacy the painting brings. As you said, when I look at the painting, I am drawn to the light and the angels marching to heaven. The angels are all looking towards the light while on the path to heaven, and some are raising their hands in anticipation for the lord. I agree with your explanation in that the darkness leading up to the light may represent the hardships we go through while living life and on our way to heaven. Despite our hardships, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Week 3

The story of Adam and Eve in the bible has always been one of my favorites since I was little. I think this piece of art by Albrecht Dürer is an amazing representation of how truly meaningful this piece is. An engraving was made in 1504 and then a pair of oil on panel paintings were completed in 1507. I find it very unique that the author chose to display his name in the sign held by the parrot in the tree. This is the first piece of art where I have seen an artist mark their work in another way besides just signing in the corner. I like that he chose this as a way to be different and unique, besides the uniqueness of the art itself.

The two figures, Adam and Eve, stand in a dark forest, which is not necessarily how the bible perceives the Garden of Eden. In the bible, the garden is described as “the most beautiful land on Earth”, with many fruit trees and animals. The innovative garden painted by Dürer is dark and said to be German.

The two figures appear to be naked and looking at each other while facing towards us. The man is very muscular while the women is not as much. They are both shifting their weight to one side balancing on one leg, looking as if they could move at any time. Adam and Eve are of very light complexion in contrast with the dark background they are in front of.

I chose this piece of work, because I found it interesting that the artist chose to perceive the Garden of Eden in a different way than what was explained in the book of Genesis in the bible. When I think of the Renaissance era I think of many religious paintings that would be seen in a church. This painting is one I could see hanging in a church, waiting for someone to unlock its deeper meaning. I notice there are many animals depicted in the backdrop of the piece. An elk, ox, cat, rabbit, mouse, goat and a parrot. Parrots were colorful birds and found that they were collector’s items in Germany and their call sounded to them of “Hail Mary”, which is another Christian relation. The cat seems to not have trouble with the mouse and the goat is standing way off in the distance, still on the mountain. I see this as Dürer setting this painting in the perfect moment in the dark and dreary forest.

Week 2

I find the revolution of vehicles to be relevant for this said assignment. Cars and trucks for common travel and tractors for farming and other heavy work have evolved tremendously in the last 100 or more years. Art has evolved as well. This week, in the readings, we learned about different periods of art; how the Renaissance era transfigured from the Medieval era and how they are different. I think that the evolution and change of the Renaissance and Medieval eras can compare to vehicles and the way they have drastically changed. Of course, this analogy of the cars is not the same period in time, but the meaning is the same.

In the article “Why was Cimabue so Important?”, it states the Medieval time period was inferior to the Renaissance. This is a way to compare vehicles to art because as vehicles change, they are said to be better and more people follow that way of thinking. People will buy new cars and tell their friends about it and the trend will continue. I feel that art is similar in that people will become more interested in what is new until what is old is history. Although things are changing, I find the old art and older vehicles fascinating. We are in different times, but now historic art is worth a lot of money and is prized by many. Older cars are also remarkable to the history of our country and world. The first art was found in caves and was treasured as were cars. But just as the old art began to be replaced, new vehicles have begun to replace the older ones.

When cars were first invented in 1885, the purpose was to have a very utilitarian structure that would get people from point A to point B. It was not a law to wear seat belts and doors were not necessary To say the least, safety was not a huge issue at this point in time. But now, over the course of many years, cars have changed in many ways. This is mainly because humans have changed their values and what they want in vehicles and in tractors. Now it is not only from getting from one place to another, it is about the luxury of the ride as well as the safety. Touch screens, televisions, reclining seats, and seat warmers can be found in most new vehicles. More cars now have extra safety features such as a rear few camera, vehicle detectors, automatic braking systems, and every car is now equipped with seat belts are required for people sitting in the front seat by law in Iowa. Tractors are much larger with a comfortable cab, with an adjustable seat and technology that increases convenience to the operator.

Art has also greatly changed over time, as we have already learned in the two weeks of this class. Art used to be more utilitarian in that it was used to tell stories of the past and present, such as Giotto and his art work in the chapel. These painting told stories pertaining to Christ’s life. I enjoyed visiting these types of places while I was in Germany, because each painting has its own story and the intricacy is amazing. Each piece of art helped to explain how life was and what was happening. Now, in the post-modern era of art, there are more paintings and art done simply for beauty, which is wonderful, it is just a change. There are however, artists who do more utilitarian work, which are some of my favorites, but there are less of these. With time comes change; it is expected. We wouldn’t be where we are today if it had not been for the past, therefore each part of the puzzle has its own significance.

Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh has been one of my favorite pieces of art since I was young. To me, this painting is very eye appealing. It includes a beautiful landscape with a village and a starry night of blues that are well blended and given a look of much texture and movement. The dark sky is behind a bright yellow moon and stars. Van Gogh was mainly self taught, which I find intriguing.

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