1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Lowbrow- Lowbrow is different then surrealism. The term is sometimes used to describe an artist who uses images with cars, cartoons, pornography, etc. In the video, many lowbrow artists talk about what they think lowbrow art is and what it means to them as an artist. There is a common bond between these Lowbrow artists.
Displaying Modern Art- Tate curators developed a new method that utilized theme-based museum sections for viewers to see. This was a great success. Throughout this video, we see how this evolved starting in the early 1900's until today.
Native American Archaeology- This video revolves around whether it's right or wrong to analyze the bones for scientific research of the thousands of Native Americans that have been unearthed at archaeological sites all across the country. There is a lot of debate between the Native groups, scientists, and the museum curators as well. I can see why all sides feel the way they do.
George Eastman- He is the man who made Kodak a household name across the country. He developed the first cameras and motion pictures and this film takes a look at the museum at his mansion in Rochester, New York. He developed the first camera that took pictures of the moon. In this museum, thousands of films and photographs are stored as well as many other fascinating machines, lens, etc. This mansion is the center of the foundation of photography and motion pictures.
2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.
Lowbrow- I think this video gave me a few ideas for my exhibition. Some of the images were so out there and different, which gave me a few different perspectives on things that work well together.
Modern Art- This video showed me ways that I can set up particular art in my arrangement/exhibition. It gave me a few ideas as to where I would like to place particular art as well.
Native video- I felt like I got more out of the other videos as far as ideas for my art exhibition than this one. It just didn't really relate to my exhibition ideas, even though I enjoyed watching the program.
Eastman- This video was fascinating and I had never even heard about this museum before and it is less than an hour away from here. I learned how motion pictures can be used in art and also saw many great photographs.
3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of the art concepts you practiced while creating your curation project?
I enjoyed all four of these films. My favorite has to be the George Eastman video. I should try to make a visit to there sometime when I am out by Rochester. I feel that I now have a few more ideas that I can add to my Art Exhibition that I am creating. The other videos were informative as well and gave me more perspectives on what to do with my exhibition.
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