Judaism/Shinto/Daoism

For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

I watched the videos on Judaism and Shinto/Daoism, both spoke about the architecture of their religious buildings though the video on Judaism was a little more detailed. In Daoism, a mountain is the main object of worship. People who follow this religion have a great connection to nature, so a lot of their buildings and beliefs are centered around that. They believe in the idea of morality and the ways of nature, and their temples/caves/arches fit into nature without looking like bulking structures blocking the views beyond them. Judaism does have some similarities, Masada is an outdoor structure on the top of a mountain where King Herod built a fortress. This space has since been excavated and reconstructed as needed and is still used as a synagogue space today.

How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?

What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to your understanding?

I wish that the video on Shinto/Daoism talked more about architecture like the Judaism one did, though covered a lot but I still have a lot of questions about the construction and design of the buildings they use. Regardless, I learned a lot more in general about the beliefs of each of these religions.

Why did you choose the films that you watched?

I am always interested in learning more about Japanese culture in general, and think the way they use design in architecture is very appealing and quite different from what we see in the states. I am interested in Judaism as whole, so learning more about how theyve created the many different synagogues mentioned in this video was neat. I appreciate the fact that they pull so much inspiration from other cultures and religions to help create the spaces they worship in. The ornate ceilings, stained glass and floors are just phenomenally beautiful. Bright, symmetrical designs from the top of the synagogue to the bottom.

Peer Responses

https://kimberlingomez.blogspot.com/2020/02/module-5.html?showComment=1583720124931#c7122324974519804459

https://kimberlingomez.blogspot.com/2020/02/art-slideshow.html

2. When looking at Project #1: (Elements and Principles), did you agree with the element or principle the artist listed with the images? Did you see other elements and principles in the images?

I agree with the photos she chose to use, some of them probably could have even been used to show more than one principle or element. She did a great job of working with her surroundings and finding all of these things close to home.

3. When looking at Project #2: Where there any images in the Peer Blogs the same as your own? If yes, what were they? Where the reasons the image was selected the same or different as your own?

Sadly, I have yet to complete this assignment so none of them were the same as the ones that I have not posted.

4. Where there any images that your Peers selected that pique your interest now? If yes, what are they and what is your connection with them? What would you want to know about them?

I'd like to know more about Charles Burchfield so i guess those were most interesting for me. I don't dislike his work but I've seen a few in person and they just never seem to keep my attention so perhaps if I knew more about him or his process it would have more of a lasting impact on me.

https://findingsthroughart.blogspot.com/2020/02/module-5.html?showComment=1583720409099#c6133590424011219846

https://findingsthroughart.blogspot.com/2020/02/blog-post.html?showComment=1583720694922#c7543758801115339788

2. When looking at Project #1: (Elements and Principles), did you agree with the element or principle the artist listed with the images? Did you see other elements and principles in the images?

The images she used were fantastic and I defintely agree with the elements and principles they chose to use for each image. Some of them had more than a few elements in each photo but I think they chose the strongest ones for each.

3. When looking at Project #2: Where there any images in the Peer Blogs the same as your own? If yes, what were they? Where the reasons the image was selected the same or different as your own?

Again, I'm behind and have yet to complete this assignment but the pieces she chose from the Andy Warhol Museum were very interesting and always seem to stick with me. 

4. Where there any images that your Peers selected that pique your interest now? If yes, what are they and what is your connection with them? What would you want to know about them?

I would like to know more about the "Skulls" painting or to see it in real life, I feel like that tends to make more of an impact than seeing a photo of a work. 

5. What do you think about  the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?

As soon as I catch up I'll be sure to update this.

6. Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?

M6 : Video Review

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the themes/topics for this week?

1.

Beyond the Classical : Byzantine and Later Greek Art

This video spoke about churches and Greek Orthodox and it's affect on the culture of the country. Icon's were popular during this time, and religious paintings were a bulk of what was being created. Paintings had a lot of 2 dimensional elements and artists in that area still practice and perfect this style of painting.the temple of zeus and other structures in the area were popular visit spots during "Grand Tours" rich folks would take during this time. Neo-classical architecture-> authority and grandeur. The Royal Exchange and Bank of England were built in this style.

The Greek Awakening : Art from the 5th Century BC

The 6th and 5th centuries were when the Great Awakening took place. The people of Greece won against eh Persians and had a newly found sense of confidence that was reflecting in the work that they made. The Parthenon was always a religious place, whether it was a Christian Church or an Islamic Mosque. In 1975 they began construction and preservation work to try and save some of these larger structures. The Parthenon was a symbol of humanism, rationalism, and idealism in 5th century Greece.

The Measure of All Things : Greek Art and the Human Figure

The Acropolis was built and there was an explosion of philosophy, art and architecture. Artists finally discovered the natural form and started creating realistic sculptures rather than stylistic. The Cycladic sculptures are particularly interesting and look very similar to contemporary paintings and sculptures that are familiar to me. This period of time was considered a turning point in western art, a "revolution". The Calf Bearer was an interesting sculpture during this time because it was one of the first to convey movement, he is smiling and spooky but you can tell then what he was intact he and the calf were in motion. Contrary to everything I thought I knew, a lot of Greek sculptures were painted very brightly.Greek culture was the most dominant in the Mediteranean, this was a revolution in art, architecture and humanism.

2.

The videos and readings were slightly similar, though I feel like the readings were a little more detailed about certain information that the videos were not. They touched a lot on cave paintings, the Neolithic Revolution, Ancient Egypt and its influence on Greek and Roman culture.

3.

The films were interesting and slightly familiar to something I've seen in a different class. They spoke a lot about Greek and Roman architecture and how it affected so many cultures after their own, and I think its very apparent that those styles are still seen in a lot of architecture today.