Module 9 // Video Review

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

I chose these two videos because I have never heard any information in depth about the two artists. I have heard of them, but I did not learn anything quite deep about them. I wanted to expand my knowledge on different artists and I picked these two videos because I wanted to learn more about Durer & Velazquez.

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

Velazquez:

• Learned about Velazquez and his life
• Velazquez studied Greek Mythology for his art
• He painted slowly, but that’s why his work are masterpieces 
• He was very educated
• He died a week after his wife
• Goes into depths about specific paintings he made
• He finds individuality beautiful and that nothing can be ugly
• He has his own sense of beauty
• In his paintings, he picks specific parts of his paintings that show emphasis

Albrecht Durer: Image of a Master:

• German painter
• He made a portrait of his father at age 19
• Enjoyed painting hands
• He has 17 siblings and his mother buried 15 of them
• Did a lot of travels
• Created prints
• Married a 15 year old named Agnes Frey
• He went to Italy for 4-5 months
• Talks about specific artworks of his
• Uses triangles, circles, and squares when creating his portraits
• Shows religion in his art

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

The videos relate to the readings in the text by explaining and having a section on the Renaissance Era and showing the art that was created then. The text explains the art that was created during the Renaissance Era as well as the artists that lived then.

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

I believe that the films are very beneficial to my knowledge of art. They are full of information and they are interesting. I think they are good at teaching me a more in depth understanding to the readings and the art concepts.