Module 12

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.

I selected “Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the '50s and '60s” because I have a fascination with the changes which occurred in those time periods especially the differences in all the arts. It is interesting to see how people went from something conservative to loud and expressive in just a couple decades and how it grew to be something completely different.

The second was “Andy Warhol: Images of an Image”, which I chose because I have heard of him and everyone knows at least on f his works, so figured I’d get some background on him.

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

In “Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the '50s and '60s” I learned about artists who make abstract art and how abstract represents feelings and emotions through colors and movements. It seemed that many of the artist were focused on feeling and were able to express this through abstract rather than realism.

“Andy Warhol: Images of an Image” was about how he went from a commercial artist to an advertising artist. Also how he was inspired by famous icons and the current events of his time and expressed them through his special way he created images.

3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?

The videos explain abstract art and how it was a movement. It explains more in depth the meaning of their art and why specific things are designed that way they are and how it is more about emotion.

4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?

I thought the films were very informative. The Andy Warhol one was ok, but the other was especially interesting as it went through multiple pieces of art and explained them and what they meant. I am not really a person who understood abstract art, but the “Abstract Expression” video helped me a lot to look at it, interpret it, and understand its meaning.