Through the Eyes of a Sculptor
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
- A sculptor must use his or her feelings to carve life into the figure
- A sculptor’s soul must go in to creating a sculpture
- Sculpting is a precise process
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The video relates to the text because it explains the passion that goes into a sculpture. Additionally, they both examine the details and procedures that go into creating a sculpture.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics: Sculpture, Installation, and Craft?
I thought this video did an excellent job explaining what goes on in the sculptors mine when creating a sculpture. It is also clearly explains the process for creating such a sculpture.
Glass and Ceramics
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
- The ingredients that make up glass.
- The process for molding glass (heating, shaping, cooling)
- The different techniques used in ceramics
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
This video really enhances the readings. This video applies another insight of how a person creates glass figures. I especially thought it was interesting how glass is created.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics: Sculpture, Installation, and Craft?
This video was my favorite video of the three. The visuals really helped in my understanding of ceramics.
Installation Art
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned
- Installation art is a controversial issue in contemporary arts
- Installation is three-dimensional art that takes up space
- Observe different examples of installation art
- Encourages the viewer to interact with the world of the the installation
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The video complemented the text well. It gave a more in depth overview of the context.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics: Sculpture, Installation, and Craft?
I thought this video really enhance my knowledge of installation. Prior to watching this video, I was a bit confused of what defies installation art. This video cleared up this understanding.
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