Week 16 Videos

Greenberg on Art Criticism 
In this video, Greenburg relates art criticism to music criticism, pointing out that music is easier to critique due to the way musicians emote their music and that a score is used.  On the other hand, art is harder to be subjective about when it comes to criticism.  I will definitely keep these perspectives in mind for my project.
 
Greenberg on Pollock 
This video focused on the artwork of Jackson Pollock.  Interestingly, Pollock rejected the easel, yet used it throughout his career.  The video also explained the techniques utilized by Pollock, which oftentimes result in an artwork that isn't easy on the eyes.  This video related to art criticism in that it gave a whole picture on the artist, yet critiqued specific elements of his works.


The Critics: The Story from the Inside Page 
This video took an interesting angle of art criticism by comparing critics to reporters.  For example, music reporters might report on how the audience reacts to a concert, just as an art critic takes in the big picture beyond the artwork, including how the artwork affects the viewer.  It will be important for me to incorporate these ideas into my self-portrait project.

An Introduction to the Italian Renaissance
This video was different from any we have viewed throughout the semester because it involved a skit.  The main message of the film was that all art inspires more art.  This relates to the project in that it reminds us to look to other artists for inspiration, motivation, and ideas.

The Colonial Encounter: Views of Non-Western Art and Culture
This video touches on sexual exploitation of indigenous women and other topics of views of non-western art and culture.  As an anthropologist, I appreciated the tools segment that shared the view that tools can be considered an art form just as much as a traditional paintings and pottery.

Jackson Pollock 
This video introduced concepts of art criticism by discussing Pollock, considered a master, yet also used to describe a low point in modern art.  The film included a detailed discussion of the work "Lavender Mist," a controversial abstract painting.  This video inspired me to consider doing something more abstract for my self-portrait.