Pattern and Ornament: Outside Visit- Wolfsonian

Today I want to the Wolfsonian museum! the artwork was really amazing, and am definitely ready to talk about it.

The artwork had me looking at it for quite a while. I just loved
the way it's presented! This work is the definition of defying the
'rules'. Usually the eye is drawn the lightest part of the piece, yet in this piece
you're eyes are drawn to the darkness. Of course this is because of the fire,
but the fact that the fire is in the middle of darkness it so you can't look away. Yes, very inspiring.

The Artwork was so beautiful! Walking through the exhibition, I was so enamored by the work (especially the paintings). Actually I might have paid more attention to the paintings, but the other work was very interesting as well!

I liked that the different rooms tackled different times end evolutions of art. Also the diversity of different mediums was fascinating. There was even stain glass work! I did find it funny that a few of the rooms were exhibiting household items. Maybe funny is the wrong word, but that aged items art exhibited in galleries seems really ironic. I wonder what the people who used these household items would think about that...

I think the last room with the landscapes was probably my favorite. It had so many amazing landscapes paintings. I personally have a hard time painting landscapes so I admire work like this. Anyway, the museum was amazing, and i'm glad I had the opportunity to go.

Pattern and Ornament: In-Depth Step 2

META-Assignment: Prompt #1

Pattern and Ornament: Response to "CAM Raleigh: Ornament and Pattern"

  This article, 'Ornament and Pattern', was written by Susan Yelavich. The beginning of this article starts to talk about pattern and ornament as a whole and even get's into a little bit of its history. I found it fascinating that the perception of both pattern and ornament had changed so much over history. I would understand the gender specific connections but the perceptions of these two art forms took a political turn. The fact that a group of people, and I assume that the article is referring to a large majority of people, could condemn and a whole style of art just blows my mind! Also it was really cool to see Yelavich list out a couple of examples people have used ornament, I already knew that in old America people would use the pineapples as a way of welcome, but I had no idea about the others. A lot of this part of the article talks about the evolution of pattern and ornament due to the changing times. Machines were able to make the art that only craftsmen could before, therefore the lower class people could get a hold of these items because they were inexpensive. Also I still don't quite understand how these upper class people went from intricate patterns and ornaments, to modernism... I guess I'll just have to run with it.

  Out of all the different types of ornament and pattern "sub-genres" I personally think I relate to Fantasy the most. The colors and oddities of it are definitely relatable to me. The Amplification "sub-genre" really reminds me of the metalwork that we went over in class. That's probably because of the contemporary feel though... The Everyday and Inheritances "sub-genres" seem very similar to me. They both in some way have a relation/connection to that past, and apply that. In the Everyday part of the article, the author refers to the fragile lace paper that the people in turkey drink on, and how it has changed over time. Overall this article was very informative.

Pattern and ornament: Response to Ivins, William M. "Ornament"

 After reading this article I don't think I could quite agree with Ivins. Ivins talks about the differentiation between design and craftsmanship, comparing them to music and composers. This reminded me of the last topic where we discussed the 'difference' between art and craft, and that is precisely why I disagree with him. I understand that he is pointing out that they are two different set  of skills. Ivins goes into detail, explaining the history ornament drawings and prints pertaining to etchings in furniture.

  I do think it was quite interesting reading about the evolution of decorative art. I think it is easy to forget that people have been creating and making for thousands of years and we are just part of a long line of that. I personally never thought of art as a skill passed down over thousands of years of collecting knowledge, and to be honest when I do think of that my brain explodes. I enjoyed this reading, I respect anyone who puts as much pride into their work as Ivins does.

Creative Impulse: In-Depth Project

Creative Impulse: Small Work #3

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Creative Impulse: Small work #2

Creative Impulse: Small Work #1

With this small work I decided to zoom in on the lotus flower.