Mod 15 Video Blog
1. For each video
list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Video #1: Greenberg on Art Criticism:
An Interview by T. J. Clark
This video is an interview with Clement Greenberg. The interviewer is T.J. Clark. Greenberg is discussing artistic criticism. He states that the best criticism he has seen
is based on music. He says art criticism
is much harder to do. Personal
preferences can dominate the criticism and it is hard to keep them out. Political and cultural back grounds can
intrude on the attempt to make an objective analysis. Greenberg talks about how he has overcome his
own prejudices and how good art can come from anywhere. He also states that some of the best art has
been abstract art.
Video #2:
Greenberg on Pollock: An Interview by T. J. Clark
This video is an interview with Clement Greenberg. The interviewer is T.J. Clark. Greenberg is discussing the artist Jackson
Pollock. Greenberg discusses Pollock’s
progression from 1945 until his death.
He discusses Pollock’s transition from easel paintings to wall paintings
or murals. The techniques of the
paintings were also described.
Drip/splatter, finger painting, un-stretched canvases, and “cutting”
were all stylistic of Jackson Pollock.
The video also covers the personal struggles of Pollock including his alcoholism.
2. Do the videos relate
to the creation of your Art Criticism project? If yes, explain how. If no,
explain why not.
Video #1: Greenberg on Art Criticism:
An Interview by T. J. Clark
Seeing Greenberg discuss how his own prejudices had to be
overcome in order to give objective art criticism gave me some insight on how
to approach this project. He seemed to
have a great deal of experience in the area of art criticism and I listened to
some of the things he discussed. I think
one of the most important things he said is to keep an open mind at all times.
Video #2:
Greenberg on Pollock: An Interview by T. J. Clark
The entire video was basically a critique and analysis of
an artist’s work. This helped me to see
how a professional would see and artist’s works. How they would describe them. How they would discuss the good and the
bad. I was able gain a better
understanding of Pollock through Greenberg’s analysis. I will try to do the same in my project.
3. What is your opinion
of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of art criticism?
Video #1: Greenberg on Art Criticism:
An Interview by T. J. Clark
It was different to see someone smoking in a video. This has become taboo in our culture. It shows the age of the film. Greenberg had a lot of opinions on the
subject of art criticism. Some I agree
with and some I do not. I had a bit of
difficulty at times figuring out exactly what he was trying to say. He sort of spoke in abstract terms. I was however able to apply some of the
things he said and therefore it helped me to view this video.
Video #2:
Greenberg on Pollock: An Interview by T. J. Clark
This video was 26 minutes of art criticism. Most all aspects of Pollock’s work was analyzed. This allowed me to better understand two
things. First, I understand Pollock as
an artist better now. Second, I see how
a good critic knows both art and the artist.
I think it would take a long time to become a good art critic after
viewing this video. I have a good idea
now of how it is done.
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