Exploring Others

1. Hyperlink the Blogs you reviewed into your Blog

http://joanna-livingwithart.blogspot.com/2011/06/pictures.html#comments

http://joanna-livingwithart.blogspot.com/2011/06/1-gallery-visit.html?showComment=1310333166144#c2953023114766361823

http://danielle-aed200.blogspot.com/2011/06/art-gallery-visit-extension-request.html?showComment=1310334053546#c3600299744612168078

http://danielle-aed200.blogspot.com/2011/06/creative-process-of-creating-element.html

2. When looking at Project #1: (Elements and Principles), did you agree with the element or principle the artist listed with the images? Did you see other elements and principles in the images?

Yes, I agreed with them and also found it very interesting to see what others chose and how they related to my own selections. I also found some similarities with choice objects around the house. The most common element that could have been used in many slides could have been, “shape”. A specific example would be Joanne’s slide on rhythm. It could also be used for space.

3. When looking at Project #2: Where there any images in the Peer Blogs the same as your own? If yes, what were they? Where the reasons the image was selected the same or different as your own?

Joanne only chose one, “Carcass of Beef”, that was also in my selection from the tour of Albright-Knox. We shared similar views and everything on it. It wasn’t selected because it was one of our favorites but more for the mere fact that we didn’t understand why the artist chose to use a carcass as their focal point. Danielle went to a different Gallery than the one I visited but it only peeked my interest being that I will have to visit it further into the semester.

4. Where there any images that your Peers selected that pique your interest now? If yes, what are they and what is your connection with them? What would you want to know about them?

Joanne’s slide for unity was of a s’more. Unity was the element I had to most difficulty with and yet I feel she did an excellent job at portraying it through something that is so familiar. Danielle's photographs from the element project involved a lot of nature which has always been an interest of mine. I was nice to see her connect the "outdoors" with the elements of art.

5. What do you think about  the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?

I honestly loved doing this! Sometimes when I’m completing my assignments I second guess myself and wonder how others are handling the same assignment. It’s intriguing to see what others take in and it provides additional reinforcement as we head further into the semester. I also enjoy reading and hearing what others say and feel about my own work because I feel I put in a great deal of effort to describe what I see and have heard.

6. Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?

I felt that the only comment I'm able to read at this point in time is brief and didn’t allow me to respond without reiterating what was already said in its entirety. Now that others are able to respond, I've found it slightly beneficial but extremely uplifting. It's nice to hear that others like the work that you done and it's interesting to see which portions of the project draw the most attention.