1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you
choose from the selection listed above.
The Suspended Threat – I chose the suspend threat because for
a previous project I chose the great wave as one of the pictures. Because of
this I wanted to learn more about this artist.
Chinese art I had always had an interest in eastern culture
so I figured I would gather more information about it by watching this video.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
For the Hokusai video I learned just how important Mt. Fuji
is in Japanese culture. Also I learned exactly how the wood engraving paintings
work.
In Chinese pottery resembles a lot of stuff that we use
today. They collect a lot of functional art in their museums.
3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The wood engraving process is explained in detail which
backed up earlier chapters. It shows that there is a lot of religion in their
culture. The video backs it up by displaying the many figures of Buddha.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth
to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
The Great Wave video was a very informative video on the
life of the Japanese painter known as Hokusai. It shows his progression from a young
man to an old one. Also it show the importance of the Volcano Mt. Fuji in Japanese
culture as well as the sea. The Chinese art video was a little bit drier and strictly
informative. It showed pieces from the National Palace Museum and gave a brief description
of them.
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