More Human Than Human
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
- Symbols and unrealistic images have significance to us.
- Our ancient ancestors influenced the way we view images today
- An analysis of Egyptian style
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
This video relates to the idea of realism, which is expressed in the book. Moreover, it seeks to find why we enjoy unrealistic images.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I thought this video was very interesting. I enjoyed the part when the diver finds the statue buried in the sand at the bottom of the ocean.
1. Explain why you selected each of the three videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I chose the following movies because of my interest in art of the Middle Ages and Greek art. In addition I feel these videos will provide additional knowledge of the aspects behind these areas of art.
Art and Life in the Middle Ages: The Luttrell Psalter
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
- The Psalter is a prayer book in Latin
- The Psalter shows all forms of life including human and animal interaction.
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
This video relates to the chapter on the Middle Ages because it shows the significance of religion on art in this time in history.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I thought this video really enhance and provided back round knowledge of art during the Middle Ages. In addition I learned what Psalter is and its place in the art world.
The Birth of the Middle Ages
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
- The influences that led to the Middle Ages.
-The introduction of the “Dark Ages”
- The way of life and shift during the Middle Ages
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
This video gave a better understanding of the Dark Ages. This video shows Europe during a time between Roman society and the glorious time of the Renaissance.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
This really accompanies the book quite well. It illustrates and gives a good picture of art in the Middle Ages.
The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
- The transformation of Greek influence on art
-The shift to capturing moving and naturalism
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
This video enhances the book on Greek architecture. More specifically, it analyzing how art transformed into realism and how the idea of naturalism and movement were introduce to art.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I thought this film was very interesting. In addition, I developed a better understanding of the Greek influence on art.
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