Site Specific Sculpture

Yesterday we visited the Museum of Contemporary Art in Downtown San Diego. We experienced a site specific installation by Jennifer Steinkamp entitled Madame Curie. The video installation drew us in the scene and made us, the viewer a part of the artwork. Although video installations are a new form of art, the creation of artwork for specific site is not.


The history of site specific sculptures dates back to classical times. The Column of Trajan is one obvious example. This commemorative monument was erected to display the Roman Emperor's military achievements during his reign. The column was placed in the public forum so that all would have the chance to encounter it.

One location in our town of San Diego that contains site specific sculpture is the University of California San Diego Campus in La Jolla. The Stuart Collection housed on the beautiful La Jolla campus contains over a dozen site specific sculptures/installations. Look at the Stuart Collection's Website and podcasts on the website to learn about the artworks.

When you look at the artworks and subjects consider:
1. Why they were created for a college campus...and the specific location on the campus? Do college students notice the artwork? Are college students intellectually curious?
2. How do the works fit into/enhance the setting OR stand out where they are placed?
3. How does one encounter the artwork? Are the artworks subtle or obvious? Does one easily encounter them as they walk through campus or must one make an effort to encounter them?
4. What message is the artist trying to get across to the viewer of the sculpture/installation?
5. What materials are used?
6. Are the artworks made "just for art's sake" or is they a massage behind any of them (social criticism, documentation of history, allusion to history, etc.)


BONUS: Travel to the UCSD campus. (Campus Map)Take your picture with each of the sculptures. Email to me by the last day of MARCH. Write a one page reflection about your experience with contemporary art at MCA and on the UCSD Campus. In your paper/response think about the reaction you have emotionally and intellectually to contemporary art vs classical art when you view the work wither in person or in a book. + 30 Points

Assignment Updates

Chapter 22 Part 1 assignments due NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM Saturday 2-25 uploaded to turnitin.com

March 1st: Test/MC 19-20
March 2: by 11:59 PM Ch. 22 Part 2
March 5: by 11:59 pm Ch. 23 Part 1
March 6: NOON Turnitin.com review discussion
March 7: by 11:59 pm Ch. 23 part 2
March 9: by 11:59 PM Ch. 24 part 1
March 12: by 11:59 pm Ch. 24 part 2
March 13: NOON turnitin.com review discussion
March 15 Test/MC 21-22-23
March 20: NOON turnitin.com review discussion
March 22: Test/MC 24
March 217: NOON Turnitin.com review discussion

Flowers and Symbolism in ART

In the Renaissance we encounter flowers in artwork. the flowers are not merely decoration. Each of the flowers has a symbolic meaning. A few sites to go to for information about some of the key flowers include:

Art Symbol Dictionary
Sara Gast Floral Designer
Living Artists Originals
Medieval and Renaissance Flower Symbolism

A few flowers frequently appear ... know their symbolism:
BAMBOO
DEADLY NIGHTSHADE
JUNIPER
LILY
LOTUS
ROSE
THISTLE

Website Updates

on EACH chapter's page on the website you will find key sites to visit, the ppts linked and the images I hand to you in class...the color versions.

peruse the links I post there...they ARE valuable.

On the Chapter 21/22 site...make sure to take time to watch the BBC video about Leonardo da VInci.

The test will be chapters 19 and 20 on Tuesday 3-1
the next test will be 21 and 22 ... Tuesday 3-15-11

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Ghent Altarpiece

In class we discussed the work's provenance. More information on those who stole the artwork as well as restoration efforts. A KEY READ.

Possible AP Tests essay could ask you to consider the original location for an artwork.

Possible AP Test essay could ask you to consider the topic of restoration vs age naturally (keeping original artists' hand)

Upcoming Due Dates...

Tuesday 2/22 Field trip
Wednesday 2/23 Present GLOG...turn in rubric
Friday 2/25 Chapter 22 Part 1 - uploaded to turnitin.com by MIDNIGHT

Tuesday 3-1-11 Test/MC 19-20-21
Wednesday 3-2-11 Chapter 22 Part 2 (turitin.com)
Friday 3-4-11 Chapter 23 Part 1 (Turnitin.com)

Friday 3-4-11 Turnitin.com AP Test review discussion...to be completed over the weekend. Posted HERE and on turnitin.com BEFORE SCHOOL Friday 3-4-11.

Natherlandish Proverbs

ANOTHER GREAT work "from the North". Read about the 100 Proverbs included in this image.

More Details can be found here

VIDEO brings proverbs to life

The Garden of Earthly Delights by Bosch (ca 1504)

An ENIGMATIC painting...read MORE about it here....we'll discuss in class next week

Museum Catalog

Chapter 19 and 20 MC is posted on the Key Documents Page. We will have a test AFTER 21 ... grouping 19 and 20 together as they are similar...21 will be it's own MC page. This may help you get started early and not have to cram.

Test will be March 1st or 2nd.

Do not forget permission slips...and tell your teachers about the filed trip!!

Upcoming Assignments

Next two Weeks:
Monday 2-14-11 Turn in SIGNED permission slip
Wednesday Chapter 21 Assignment, uploaded to turnitin.com.
Friday 2-18 No School
Monday 2-21 No School
Tuesday 2-22 Field Trip (10:30 leave school...return about 1:30), email me your glogster
Wednesday 2-23 Present Glogster in class
Each day...come prepared with your binder and workbook. We'll be discussing THE EARLY RENAISSANCE.

STARTING IN MARCH THERE WILL BE A WEEKLY REVIEW DISCUSSION ON TURNITIN.COM

SDMA Bonus Opportiunities ... 2nd Semester

AS WITH ALL MUSEUM OPPORTUNITIES, CALL THE MUSEUM AHEAD OF TIME TO CONFIRM PROGRAM IS RUNNING AND CONFIRM CONTENT IS STILL AS POSTED IN THE MUSEUM BROCHURE WHICH I HAVE IN THE CLASSROOM.

FOR CREDIT, BRING YOUR ADMISSION TICKET AND NOTES TO CLASS ALONG WITH ART THAT YOU MADE DURING THE PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE). BRING EVERYTHING TO CLASS THE NEXT DAY FOR A WORKSHEET TO FILL OUT AND PRESENTATION TO THE CLASS. FAILURE TO BRING EVERYTHING THE NEXT DAY WILL REDUCE YOUR BONUS POINT CHANCES.

ALL OPPORTUNITIES +10 EACH

February:
Saturday 3-19-11 SYMPOSIUM on Thomas Gainsborough
9 AM Coffee, 9:30-12:30 Presentation (($10.00 Students)
Sunday 3-20-11 FAMILY DROP IN DAYS 1-2 PM (Exploring Asian Art)
Saturday 3-26-11 WORKSHOP: ART OF MARBLING 2:30 PM ($10.00 STUDENTS)

March:
Tuesday 3-1-11 ART IN CONTEXT 7 PM
Sunday 3-20-11 FAMILY DROP IN DAYS 1-2 PM (Exploring Edward Hopper)
Saturday 3-26-11 WORKSHOP BASIC COLOR THEORY AND PAINTING TECHNIQUES
1-4 PM ($10.00 STUDENTS)
April:

Sunday 4-17-11 FAMILY DROP IN DAYS 1-2 PM (Exploring Dreams & Diversions Rotation II)

May:
Wednesday 5-11-11 TEEN ART CAFE 6-8 PM (FREE)
Sunday 3-15-11 family drop in days 1-2 PM (Exploring Young Art: Making Multiples)

February Bonus Opportunities...due last day fo the month

1.Come Up with a Memory Device for the Beyond the European Tradition Chapters:
India
China
Japan
Africa
Americas before the Age of Exploration
Oceania

+5 for each culture

2. Vocabulary and Photography
Take pictures in the local area and write a reflection to demonstrate your understanding of the following terms: (you may work with a partner but must turn in your own reflection and picture of yourself with vocabulary term). Email as an attachment.

Terms: +3 for each term
1. Aerial Perspective/Atmospheric Perspective
2. Apse
3. Nave
4. Rose Window
5. Arch - Rounded, Pointed or Horseshoe
6. Basilica
7. Atrium
8. Choir
9. Contrapposto
10. Fenestrated

Dipity Timeline

APAH Beyond the European Tradition

Google Art Project

Check out Google Art Project. You can visit museums ... from your home.

Something new I just learned...we can discover together!

GREAT READ

Look at this BLOG...lists KEY Art History Blogs to read to get KEY in depth information. Peruse, bookmark those that help you the most.

http://www.mastersdegree.net/blog/2011/50-best-art-history-blogs/

Created a Chapter 19 & 20 Page on the Website. Key links to websites and videos and key works of art/vocabulary words are on the pages.

Upcoming Assignments

Monday and Tuesday next week ... retreat/work in the library

Due NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 2-11-11:
1. Read Chapters 19 and 20
2. In essay format complete Discussion Question #1 page 20 and Looking Carefully page 31

The more information you complete in the workbook AS you read...the more it will help you pick out the KEY information in the chapters. For these two chapters...what will be collected is #2 above...the workbook is suggested but not required.

I'll have images for you to take notes on in class....to make flash cards. I can print them in black and white. Will email you the images if you want to print them out in color.

UPCOMING WORK:
Chapter 21 will be due TUESDAY 2-15-11. Complete Discussion Question 2 and 9 in essay format. To save trees, please post to turnitin.com. Completing the workbook questions AS YOU READ is highly suggested.

AP TEST in May...College Board information

According to the College Board's website:
Beginning with the May 2011 AP Exam administration, there will be a change to the way AP Exams are scored. Total scores on the multiple-choice section will be based on the number of questions answered correctly. Points will no longer be deducted for incorrect answers and, as always, no points will be awarded for unanswered questions

APAH Course - College Board Website

BLOCK DAY

We completed the Maya and Aztec video and I introduced the first PROJECT of the semester. The details and rubric will be posted on the Beyond the European tradition page on the website (where the intersession work was posted).

I showed you www.dipity.com (a website for interactive timelines). The one I am creating for the class is titled APAH Beyond the European Tradition. I will finish it this weekend.

Your project will be created using www.glogster.com.

We broke up into groups to start working on ideas for the project. Friday and Monday/Tuesday (the day you are not on sophomore retreat) we'll be in the library to work on this.

DUE DATE: Wednesday 2-23-11.

Start of Second Semester

Today we turned in workbook pages. By next week I'll have intersession assignments and workbook pages graded.

We started the Aztecs and Maya video today and will finish it tomorrow.

Block Day we'll start to work on a presentation based on the Intersession work.

Next week Monday and Tuesday will be the sophomore retreat. Chapter 19 and 20 will be due on Wednesday 2-9-11. Detail to be posted tomorrow.