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This week, I chose to visit the virtual gallery called National Gallery of Modern Art Amrita Sher-Gil,Self Portrait, 1932, Oil on Canvas, 43cmx 54.5cm Amrita Sher-Gil, Self Portrait, 1930, Oil on Canvas, 72cmx 92.5cm Amrita Sher-Gil, Self Portrait, 1930, Oil on Canvas, 49cmx 65.5cm Photograph Self portrait 1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces? I selected the inspiration pieces because I loved the work by this particular artist. The fact that the artist is a woman also was inspiring in itself because we do not often see them being celebrated in the art world. The confidence that I see in these painting I also see in myself and thought they would be a great representation. 2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait? I selected the media pencil to create my self portrait because it was the most accessible and convenient for me. Since I am not great at art, I knew I would be making quite a few mistakes and wanted to be able to ea

1. Use the vocabulary you have learned in class to describe this artwork or performance in detail. The painting Guernica by Pablo Picasso is considered a monochromatic or monochrome painting. This is so because of the one color that is used throughout the piece. Various shades of grey is used to highlight different parts of the piece. Based on the facial expressions and the hand gestures in the painting expressed through the creatures, it is evident that there is chaos expressed in the artwork. This painting of from the cubism era, the geometric shapes and the overlapping of each painting within the painting helps to confirm this. 2. What processes were used to create this work? What social influences might the artist be responding to and why? When creating this piece, Pablo Picasso had various steps. When he first got news about the bombing he was in Paris. That very day, he created the first draft of the incident. Within the weeks ahead; roughly a month, he composed differen

Beforehand, I did think that the project was going to be difficult. I was aware of the steps that I had to take and the details that I needed to include which I thought was a lot. However, I did have fun creating it because it allowed me to put together pieces of artwork that went with a theme that I had in mind. I got the opportunity to learn more about the artists and their work. The steps I took to create this project was to brainstorm and think about what theme I wanted my exhibit to be. I then needed to find pieces of artwork that fit into that theme and put it together in a slideshow. During this process, I also needed to analyze the work that I chose and break down what was taking place in the paintings.

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. From the “Tate modern” video, I learned how to keep a specific theme throughout an exhibit. I also learn that although art work can be different, they can still relate. For example, a painting on the wall in a exhibit connected to a sculpture because they both were curved. In “The Lockdown on Lowbrow” video, I learned that by art historians, it is known as pop surrealism, but by practitioners it is known as Lowblow. I also learned that this movement was important for women because it allowed them to show how they can contribute to the art world by creating pieces such as nude paintings of women. In the “An Acquiring Mind” video, I learned that despite pieces of artwork being different, they can be a part of the same exhibit because they share something in common. I also learned that Phillip de Montello was director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for 31 years. 2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibit

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. I chose to watch the videos entitled “Andy Warhol: Images of an Image” and “The Power of Art: Rothko.” I wanted to explore more of Andy Warhols’ work and know more about him as an artist. I also was not familiar with who Rothko was and wanted to learn about who the artist was as well as get the opportunity to explore his work. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. In the video “Andy Warhol: Images of an Image” I learned that Andy Warhol did not want to be an artist at first. I also learned that he painted many images of Marilyn Monroe, which was a major reason that he became famous. In the video “The Power of Art: Rothko, I learned that in the art world, he is identified as an abstract expressionist. I also learned that Rothko wanted his paintings to give off an intimate and personal feeling this way people could feel more connected to his work. 3. How do the v

The Exhibition 1. What is the title of the exhibit? The exhibit I chose to explore did not have a title. 2. What is the theme of the exhibition? The theme of the exhibit is nature. The Gallery 1. What type of lighting is used? Dimmed lighting was used in the exhibit. 2. What colors are used on the walls? The colors used on the wall were black and white. 3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space? The materials used in the interior architecture of the space were essentially the paintings that hung on the wall and two couches in the middle of the space. There was also a television on the wall that showed some art work. 4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space? The gallery has a great amount of space, which allowed me to freely move from one area to the next in order to explore the artworks. The space was not overwhelming to be in because of the right amount of distance between the materials and the artworks. The