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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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I created a survey to find out some background and information about the students I will be working with this semster

INTRO ART BLOG- Betz and Students - HBCU Arts and Ideas

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Thursday January 28
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Shedrick H. Class was great...

Tuesday February 2
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Snow day- Class canceled		 Student Content







Thursday February 4
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Today we discussed the following movies (above). I mentioned that for some students, the example of the DaVinci Mona Lisa video is not very appealing. It seems dry, academic and foreign to many young students. We all know that is is supposed to be IMPORTANT, but this type of information doesn't engage us as well as it should. Instead, the class will continue to read the textbook and Mr Betz will review some of the important ideas in each chapter. Also, we will take a good look at the life and histories ofJean-Michel Basquiat Mr Betz hopes that this artist's story will engage the students and introduce them to a world of art that isn't always told in the textbooks. Check out the Basquiat videos below.

I also went over the responses to the survey:
Responses

Mr Betz will be away installing an exhibition of his paintings at the University of North Florida's Art Gallery. Please participate in the class by researching Basquiat and reading the next section CHAPTER 3.

Add three questions that interest you from Chapter 2 under the STUDENT CONTENT column for February 4.

Thanks Josh N. for getting the ball rolling...		 JoshN 1) What was the cause for fame of the "Mona Lisa"? 2) What time period around 1500, led to the raise of painting, sculpture, and architecture? 3) Picasso's painting of "Seated Woman Holding a Fan" is an example of what type of painting?
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Mary P. 1) Originally, philosophers of aesthetics thought art should produce what? 2) What is the difference in representational and abstract? 3) The form of a piece includes?
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Aishah B. 1) What is the famous work of western art and why? 2) What was the main cause for art to change. 3) In Louise Bourgeois works what influenced them and what was her purpose.
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Jonathan M. 1) What i e definition of Fom? 2) Wht is the definition of Conent? 3) Sculpture 2.26 is called the kiss. What is the name of the artist that created this sculpture?
Vanessa H. 1) What do you see in the picture in 2.9? 2) Why do you think art changes? 3) The sculpture in 2.14 it is title woman with packages, what do you see in the sculpture do you se what the title says it is?

test scott betz
Olivia B. 1) Why was the Mona Lisa so famous? 2.) What caused such a major change in art? 3.) What is abstract art?
ShedrickH 1) What is art? 2)During the 20th Century how did artist start to feel? 3)What is installation?
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Jakeyria P.scott betz 1.) What does Edward SWeston's photograph "Cabbage leaf" embodies? 2.) When and where was Louise Bourgeois borb? 3.) What is representation art?abstract art?

 Markisha Darden ; 1.) Who is the most famous work of Western Art in the world portrait known as ? 2.) Who are two well known artists? 3.) What was the theme in figure 2.9 ?

 Alex Raye 1.)Why was the Mona Lisa so Famous? 2.) What is abstract art? 3.)What is the definition of content?



[Chris Boone]1)What made impressionism so popular? 2)How much is the "Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations' Millennium General Assembly" worth? 3)What influenced Gayleen Aikens' art work?


Tuesday February 9
No Class today- Betz at UNF installing exhibition.

http://www.unf.edu/dept/gallery/Home.html

Work on your textbook reading and come up with three questions for chapter three.








Thursday February 11
No Class today- Betz at UNF installing exhibition.








Saturday February 13
Crossword Puzzle Chapter 1
Crossword Puzzle Chapter 2






Sunday February 14








Monday February 15








Tuesday February 16
Class will go over Chapter 3
Post 3 questions to the student column.		 JoshN 1) What does the natural world consist of? 2) What is significant of Vermeer's painting of "woman holding a balance?" 3) What are some themes of art?

AishaB 1) What are the eight themes? 2) What images would you see in the sacred realm? 3) What is art?

MaryP 1)How does art change according to the time period? 2) What can influence art? 3) How are religious figures portrayed in art?
VanessaH 1)What is your favorite theme of art? 2) WHat influenced the Great Pyramids? 3) Do you think that paintings of the natural world have an alternate meaning and are not just a pretty landscape?

ShedrickH 1) What is Art? 2) What form of art do you think is important? 3)What are the eight themes?

Jonathan M. 1) How tall is the Marcus Aurelius statue? 2) What does the young man give to the poor man in figure 3.9? 3) 3.2 THE DREAM consists of typical elements. What exactly do those elements consist of?
Olivia B. 1.) How are art themes created? 2.) How can you discover the theme? 3.) What influences a theme?

Markisha Darden ; 1.) What does figure 3.9 represent? 2.) What are the eight themes discussed in this chapter? 3.)How does a certain theme influence the work of an artist?

Alex Raye 1.) What is Art? 2.) What influences a theme? 3.) What are some themes of art?

Jakeyria P. 1.) List three themes of art? 2.) What is the meaning of nirvana?
3.) What does Meta Warrick Fuller's "Talking Skull" depicts?



[Chris Boone] 1)How has religion influenced art? 2)Which artist created "Liberty Leading the People"? 3)Where was Robert Rauschenberg born?
Mr. Betz discussed his art and influences.

Students were to write down what influences they thought were dominant based on the slideshow.

Link to slideshow

Homework: Students were to write down any strong feelings about any one theme discussed in Chapter 3. This will be turned in at the beginning of next class Thursday.


Crossword Puzzle Chapter 3


Wednesday February 17








Thursday February 18
Basquiat Part 1
The cast in contemporary art:
Artists
Gallery Directors/Owners
Museum Directors

Art Writers/Critics
read about "Bad Boys"

Collectors
Consider the differences between “outsider” (naïve or folk or graffiti) art and the works of professional artists, explaining the reasons that you believe that “outsider” art should or should not be accepted by critics, museums and galleries, and the public as “real” art.
Watched Basquiat to 25:52
Assigned to read next chapter: Chapter 4 THE VISUAL ELEMENTS 75-112

Post three questions from Chapter 4 in the right hand column		 VanessaH 1) What is the difference our minds process between virtical and horizontal lines? 2) What is mass? 3) What is an implied line?
Josh N 1) What is a figure? 2) What type of element does The Raft of the Medusa illustrate? 3) What does the element of light bring to art work?

MaryP 1)What is the purpose of contour lines? 2) How do humans react differently to horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines? 3) How do shape and mass differ?

AishahB 1) What are th three properties of color? 2) Whats the difference between contour lines and outlines? 3) What is kinetic used for in art?

Jonathan M. 1) Whats the definition of vanishing point? 2) What year did the American artist Alexander Calder set sculputure in motion with works that came to be called mobiles? 3) Art that moves is what kind of art?
Olivia B. 1.) How does light influence art? 2.) What is properties of art? 3.) What are contour lines?
ShedrickH. 1.)What are 3 properties of color? 2.)Wht are two of Michangelo's unfinished works called? Which are the most dynamic lines?

Markisha Darden; 1.) How does an artist express isometric perspective in their work? 2.) Do brigthness or dullness play a major part in the intensity of art work? 3.) What are the differences between contour lines and just normal lines in a drawing?

Alex Raye 1.) What are the most dynamic lines? 2.) What is the purpose of contour lines? 3.) What is a figure?
Jakeyria P. 1.) What are coutour lines? 2.) What are implied lines? 3.) Shades of light and dark is called___?



[Chris Boone] 1)Is Elizabeth Murray a realistic or abstract artist? 2)Which artist created "The Biglin Brothers Racing"? 3)Theodore Gericault utilized what kind of movement?


Friday February 19










Tuesday February 23
Will watch Basquiat to 1:09:45
art news:
http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp
Homework: Chapter 4 Crossword Puzzle. Printout, complete, turn in on Thursday.
Also on Thursday I'll collect the Feb 16 assignment to write down any strong feelings about a particular theme from Chapter 3.


Wednesday February 24








Thursday February 25
Finished Basquiat movie
Collect Feb 16 assignment
Collect Chapter 4 Crossword Puzzle
Assign Chapter 5 and
Crossword Puzzle		 test




Monday March 1

Tuesday March 2
Review Chapters 4 and 5
Collect Chapter 5 Crossword puzzle
Grades:

Questions for Chapter 2 3pts

Questions for Chapter 3 3pts

Written reactions to Mr. Betz's Lecture on his artistic development 3pts

Signature vs Graffiti Paper 3pts

Questions for Chapter 4 3pts

Questions for Chapter 5 3pts

Written Concerns for Chapter 3 Theme 3pts

Crossword Puzzle Chapter 4 3pts

Crossword Puzzle Chapter 5 3pts

Midterm Quiz 30pts		 JoshN 1) what is visual weight? 2) What is scale? 3) What ideas are greece and rome credited with?
Vanessa H 1) What is the difference in unity and variety? 2) What is the emphasis in figure 5.15? 3)What is the most obvious example of rhythm?
Alex Raye 1.) What is scale? 2.) What is visual weight? 3.) What is variety?

Jakeyria P. 1.) What are the similarities and differences of unity and variety? 2) Give an clear example of symmetirical balance? 3.)Give a clear example of assymetrical balance?

Mary P. 1)What is the Greek ratio known as the golden section? 2) How is rhythm conveyed in art? 3) What is the difference in scale and proportion?

AishahB 1) who worked with Basquiat? 2) What is thee meaning of mandala? 3) whats the difference between symmetrical and asymmetrical balance?

Jonathan M. 1) What did Henry Ossawa used in the Banjo Lesson painting? 2) Rhythm is based in? 3) What is a mandala?
ShedrickH 1) What is composition? 2)Name one general percepts about asymmetrical or informal balance (figure 5.9) 3) Define Rhythm

 Markisha ; 1. What is the significance between unity and variety ? 2. How is the form mandala expressed in art? 3. Assymmetric and Symmetric are said to be what?




[Chris Boone] 1)"Shimmering Substances" was created by whom? 2)What made Georgia O'Keeffe so significant? 3)Is balance required for all forms of artwork?


Wednesday March 3

Thursday March 4
Midterm Quiz in Blackboard (completed during class time at the library or with personal computer)








Tuesday March 16

1. Begin Drawing section in Textbook
2. Take Photos for Drawings
3. Looking at Kehinde Wiley
4. Beginning Criticism
5. Personal Portfolios

Assignments:

1. Critique one of Kehinde Wiley's paintings using the steps below. Bring in on a separate sheet of paper for thursday's class.

2. Find photos of yourself (color and faded version) print out both and bring to class with a pencil along with your other materials.
The link above will take you to a set of all students in Flickr.

a. Click on your images

b. and then click "all sizes"

c. then click "download"

d. Print out both so it fits the page (8x10 or something close).

Criticism:
1. Observation
2. Analysis
3. Interpretation
4. Evaluation
Objective1. Observation
2. Analysis
Subjective3. Interpretation
4. Evaluation





Wednesday March 17

Thursday March 18

Friday March 19

Saturday March 20

Sunday March 21

Monday March 22

Tuesday March 23
Today in class we discussed how to write an effective criticism. We also went over an example of a "Compare and Contrast Criticism" We compared and contrasted two paintings on page 160.
Mr Betz discussed a step-by-step approach to Observations, Analysis, Interpretation and final Evaluation. The notes the students took in class were to be used to develop their own critical writing. Next the class discussed the Jacob Lawrence painting on page 162.
Assignment for Thursday March 25: Pick two artworks from anywhere in our textbook and write a Compare and Contrast Criticism. Follow the four steps. Note artist name, media, size, and page number. This draft can be hand written or typed but the final version of it will need to be typed and uploaded to a special page here on the wiki before the end of the semester.
Bring your completed self-portrait drawing to class Thursday March 25 to be turned in for a grade. I will be looking to see that you have experimented with drawing using contours, hatching and cross hatched lines to create different values. I will not grade on how good of a drawer you are or how realistic it is. The grade will be based on completion, and experimentation.
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Wednesday March 24

Thursday March 25
Today in class we discussed the possibility of visiting a local art gallery or museum. Students were asked to consider a day and time when they could spend several hours to drive to this location and tour the space and write about the art work. In exchange for the trip, the students would be relieve of an equal amount of class time.
In class, Mr Betz discussed several artworks and the students generated criticisms for four works from the textbook. To make things more fun, we used the March Madness bracket system of contending artists and discussed who would move forward in this critical system.
Assignment for Tuesday: Complete the next round of the rest of the Sweet Sixteen Artworks. You must work out a complete critical sketch for each work but will only turn in your bracket results.
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Tuesday March 30
Today in class we discussed a field trip to a museum or gallery off campus. Students suggested a Friday as the best day and the afternoon as the best time. Mr Betz will look into Reynolda House of American Art as the best location for our trip. We have April 23 as the tentative date. 1-2:30 PM.
Also today, Mr Betz demonstrated so various printing techniques in the Print Studio in FA217. He discussed Silkscreen, Lithography, Intaglio and Relief. Students (Gerald, Tre and Ezra) assisted him in making a print- carving, inking, and running the press.
Assignment for Thursday: Read the next chapter on Printmaking
For Thursday: we will view the current exhibition at Diggs Gallery. There will be a compare and contrast writing assignment similar to past assignments.


Wednesday March 31

Thursday April 1
Today we went to the Diggs Gallery to see the two exhibitions there- the Senior Student Show and the Faculty Show.
Assignment:
Students were asked to create an overall description of the faculty show using notes from an inventory list. General statements about the amount and kind or work exhibited would make a nice introduction to a later and more specific comparison critique. The later compare and contrast section should focus on one artwork that the student thinks is noteworthy and successful. A second piece is to be chosen to discuss a shortfall or weakness. All writing should follow the 4 part writing process Mr. Betz discussed in earlier classes.

Email the finished critique to betzs@wssu.edu as an attachment by Tuesday April 6.
Plans are in place for a visit to Reynolda House Museum of Art. We will tour the house and collection on Friday, April 23 between 1 and 4. One of our major writing assignments will be based on this trip. Students that cannot attend this meeting can go at another time or do the same project based on a visit to the Diggs Gallery.
Reading for next week- Chapter 13, Architecture, beginning page 280.


Friday April 2

Saturday April 3

Sunday April 4

Monday April 5

Tuesday April 6
Today in class we discussed architecture as "clothing for content" Do buildings "dress up" in order to intimidate, express or comfort people? Also, how do buildings stay standing? What are the engineering principles behind different structures?
In class assignment: pick one of the three architectural styles of art museums on pp 303-305 and identify why the one you chose would work best for the artwork you would exhibit. Pick 5 artworks from the textbook that you put in the lobby of the museum.
We watched a video about Richard Serra's work and the context of the museum.

video

Map to Reynolda House from campus


Wednesday April 7

Thursday April 8
Today in class, Mr. Betz outlined the rest of the work for the semester. He showed the students where their final portfolios will be on this wiki site and how to add finished assignments to each segment. Each assignment is worth 57 points and minimum word counts need to be maintained. All assignments need to be completed by 11:59 PM April 29. Email Mr. Betz if you do not see your portfolio. betzs@wssu.edu
Work days for writing will be on April 13, 20 and 22. Mr. Betz will not be available on the 15th of April as he will be going out of town for a lecture at SCAD Atlanta and a conference in Alabama. Our "wrap-up class" will occur on the last day of instruction on April 27.

Today was also the evaluation day. Students filled out evaluation forms regarding Mr. Betz's quality of instruction.

Mr. Betz reminded the students that the class would meet at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art on Friday, April 23. One group will be scheduled for 11 PM and the other scheduled for 1:30 PM. Students that cannot attend the off-site visit can return to the Diggs gallery, however, student cannot write about the same artworks for two different assignments.




Tuesday April 13
Today Mr. Betz met the class at 8 and discussed the final writing assignments.
If you do not see your name on the portfolio page, email Mr. Betz and he will create a page for you.
Note: Mr. Betz will be traveling Thursday April 15 to speak to SCAD in Atlanta and then traveling on to attend a conference and his exhibition reception in Alabama. Work on your writing assignments that day.








Thursday April 15
Today is a work day. No class today.








Friday April 16

Saturday April 17

Sunday April 18

Monday April 19

Tuesday April 20

Wednesday April 21

Thursday April 22
NOTE: our last class is Tuesday April 27. We will meet at 8 AM for a wrap-up of the semester.








Friday April 23
Today we visit Reynolda House of American Art.
1:30-4:30PM
I spoke to the Curator of Education their yesterday and have the following reminders to help your vist go smoothly:

No Backpacks.

No ink pens- only lead pencils.






Saturday April 24

Sunday April 25

Monday April 26

Tuesday April 27

Wednesday

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