After watching the videos I was
able to gain an in depth understanding of the concepts, intricacies, time and
effort that is necessary, as well as the advanced procedures that are involved
with making these specific forms of art.
Specifically, with the "Through the Eyes of the Sculptor" film
I was able to take a massive amount of information and appreciation for this
particular art field. One specific thing
that I learned was how the process of sculpting is done, prior to viewing this
film I thought a lone sculptor was chiseling always at an enormous piece of
rock. Moreover, I also was astonished when
I discovered that there is a team of people helping an artist attain a certain
goal, this process reminded me of an assembly line that encouraged creativity,
which is uncommon in a process like this.
The second main thing that I learned was about the years of experience
and dedication that is necessary to proclaim professionalism. Again, by watching this film I noticed the accumulation
of experience over many years that Emmanuel Fillion had to partake in in order
to be deemed as a credible sculptor.
This also allowed me to understand the dedication and effort that goes
into many sculptures, for me I think of it as a lifetime of experience and not
some spontaneous occurrence or compensated endeavor.
As for the film titled “Glass and
Ceramics” I was provided with a new found intelligence in regards to a form of
art again. This particular craft was
very interesting to learn about, specifically because I never knew about the
extensive process that is undergone to achieve a completed project. Also, not only learning about the chemistry
about how glass is made, but how glass can be tinted and shaped for stained
glass, as well how glass in used in architecture was very profound in my opinion. Specifically with stained glass I was again
astonished by how lead is used as well as the prior artistic process that is
necessary to reach the completed version.
Using smaller replicas and testing pieces never has crossed my mind
before watching this film, very fascinating.
The third film, “Installation,” was
quite interesting as well as educational.
Before watching this film I have no idea what the forms of art that
depicted these certain things were called.
For example, while visiting the Albright-Knox Art Gallery I decided to
venture into the other parts of the gallery rather than staying on the floor
where photography was allowed. By doing
this I encountered several works of art that implemented video, projectors,
televisions, beds, and other ordinary objects that were used in a creative
fashion. Moreover, I think I am obligated
to mention that this is my second favorite form of art, but who is
counting? Getting back to the objective,
one of the most important things that I learned was how an artist can take
utilitarian objects and use their creativity to turn them into marvelous and
unique forms of art. I do not know how
to explain why I find this so fascinating, an attempt may be done so by
acknowledging the fact that I think art can be anything, and relies on
interpretations and perceptions.
In comparison the chapters in the
Getlein textbook I found that films were related to them in an enlightened
manner. Being an enormous nerd and
partaking in my nerdy standards I am always trying to figure out the best forms
of materials to learn from. However,
during my scholarly research at Buffalo State College I began to notice that
incorporating numerous educational elements is the most prominent way of
learning, meaning that I have steered away from only using the reading
materials. With this being stated, I
think the videos related extremely well to the chapters, they brought that missing
link that ended the little amount of confusion and wariness I had. Furthermore, the films were able to go into a
detailed description in regards to the many processes that these forms of art
endure, the processes that help them reach the completed version, also, a
process that is seldom noticed by the viewers.
Lastly, I thought that all the films were outstanding; they gave a new
insight into the effort and dedication that goes into these works of art. They also expounded the philosophy of
aesthetics again, and how works of art are an extension of the artist that
creates them. Without this I think that
works of art would be considered mundane and not have the capability of
influencing the thoughts and emotions that they expel. Again, awesome and very fascinating films, I
would recommend them to anyone, not only art students!
