Module 13/14: Video Blog Review

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

Lowdown on Lowbrow:

• Lowbrow is a new take on surrealism
• Lowbrow is not surrealism 
• Lowbrow takes guts and is all inclusive
• Found in sign paintings and advertising
• Lowbrow came around the early 60's especially in South California
• Drawing was a big deal, understand the basics
• More open to women that an other movement in art history
• Lowbrow and comic books share a common thread

New Tate Modern:

• Tate Modern in England has brought back the culture to the old industrial city
• Holds modern and contemporary art
• Divided the art world and created much controversy
• The young tend to struggle with contemporary art, sometimes it's the exact opposite
• Tate is the most visited contemporary museum in the world
• Vanity is culturally changing within society 
• Tate includes performance art, pushes the boundaries of what is considered art
• Art is always evolving

An Acquiring Mind:

• Sometimes, areas of collection must be reviewed and augmented
• Collections may even take pride in including art this is disliked
• Photography is also included 
• Much goes into the selection of a collection for a gallery
• Sculptures are also considered for how they are staged
• Curators will spent an unbelievable sum of money to obtain works that they consider are needed for their collection
• Some acquisitions can be varied or thematic where each collection within a gallery creates a different change based upon geography, timeline, themes, etc.

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

The last video applies to my project. It helps me to understand the importance of a theme and how it can alter the viewer's interpretation of the work. The Lowbrow video helped me understand what creates a following for a particular style of art. This can be considered when deciding on a theme for the project. The second video aids in deciding what route to take on the type of art that I want to choose. Some viewers may not enjoy what you put in your collection. You have to decide on what matters the most to you and what you want your collection to do for the viewer.

3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of the art concepts you practiced while creating your curation project?

I enjoyed the Lowbrow video the most. It was very interesting and actually quite fun. The Tate video was also interesting. The last video was by far my least favorite, but it did help me with the art project the most. The Tate video also helped, but I was more interested in the old building rather than the artwork.