Video Reviews

This week we watched three videos focusing on sculpture, craft, and installation.

Through the Eyes of a Sculptor discussed becoming a sculptor, from apprentice to master, as well as the steps of “immortalizing a work in marble.”  I also learned about the different types of work that sculptors do, such as helping with restoration of monuments, buildings, bridges, etc.  The video outlined the entire process of developing a sculpture, including from sketches, models, molds, casts, and selecting the limestone.   One of the most interesting facts I learned was that limestone must be stored at 12 degrees Celsius to have a consistent climate. 

Through the Eyes of Sculptor went deeper into the techniques and everything that is involved in sculpting, which was a nice addition to what we learned about sculpture from the book. 
I really liked that the video focused on the day to day life of a sculptor, how he got started, and the various projects sculptors work on, such as restoration.  It was very cool to see famous landmarks such as the Notre Dame Cathedral through the eyes of someone who worked to restore them

Glass and Ceramics discusses the many applications of glass and ceramics and their role in art.  For example, the video went through the process of glassblowing and stained glass, as well as the use of glass in architecture.  It was interesting to learn that glass is a viscous liquid that stiffens when cooled, and is thus not truly a solid - I had no idea!  The video also overviewed the steps that go into creating a piece of ceramics, as well as the various uses of ceramics.  I learned that cars may be made more efficient by using ceramic engines.

Once again, this video expanded on what was introduced in the text.  I appreciate that the videos go more in -depth about many of the techniques the book touches on.  Glass and Ceramics was a bit cheesy, but I found it interesting.  I enjoyed the scientific approach of the video.

The Installation Art video emphasized the variation of installation art, as well as talking about some specific pieces and the possible processes involved in installation art.  The video talks about how installation art combines elements of architecture, sculpture, painting, video, music, and performance.  My favorite definition of installation art from this video is "Installation art defines the space."

Installation Art definitely related to the readings from the text because it specifically talked about environmental and site-specific art.  Despite the low audio quality of this video, I definitely learned a lot about installation art and got some ideas for my project!  I also of course enjoyed the narrator's accent.