Questions and Topics for Your Blog Posting:
1. For each video
list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Video #1:
The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art
This video focused on
the Lowbrow art scene. The video begins
by trying to define Lowbrow. The video
claims Lowbrow is a type of surrealism that can’t be associated with any
existing artistic category. It is a new
modern type of art that is basically anything the artist wants to
incorporate. They almost discuss it as a
lifestyle rather than an artistic style.
Video #2:
Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach
This video deals with
the display of art. Primarily it
discussed the Tate approach. This was
the exhibition display style of Henry Tate. The traditional display of art by chronological
order was used set aside in Tate’s displays.
He utilized a thematic approach to his artistic displays.
Video #3:
Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology
This video discusses
the remains of Native American Indians.
Specifically the video discusses the bones. Initially the bones were collected as a curiosity
and then moved on into scientific analysis.
The controversy is centered on the fact the Native American bones are
collected for study while bones of other nationalities are generally reburied when
found.
Video #4:
2. Do the videos relate to
the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no,
explain why not.
Video #1:
The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art
The Lowbrow art had
many examples that were out of the ordinary.
This was consistent with my project.
I wanted to show art that was out of the ordinary and the Lowbrow scene
also had art that does not comply with typical scenes.
Video #2:
Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach
This video has a direct
connection to the creation of my project.
The video spends a good deal of time discussing thematic displays of
art. This is how my project was set
up. The works in my project were from
various time periods but all of them had a connection through a theme.
Video #3:
Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology
There are no real solid
connections between this video and my project.
I can make some loose associations between this video and my
exhibition. The video deals with
cultural norms and practices. This theme
runs through archeology as well as artistic studies. What is expected and the way cultural items
are treated is something that permeates all areas of society.
Video #4:
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?
Video #1:
The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art
This video was a bit
faster paced and modern than some of the others. It was easy to watch and kept my interest
well. This video had several examples of
exhibition type art displays. The
artists also discussed the concepts and purpose of this type of art.
Video #2:
Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach
This film was a good
example of how thematic exhibitions were set up. This is exactly what I needed to accomplish
in my project. The video had information
I could apply directly to my project.
For this reason I felt the video was a good additional source for me to
use.
Video #3:
Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology
This video gave me
information I did not really know about the collection of Native American
bones. It was clear that native bones
were not treated the same as non-native bones.
It almost seemed discriminatory.
I was glad to see some justice was served and some bones were returned.
Video #4:
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