Stuart Collection at UCSD

Visit the Stuart Collection at UCSD. The newest of the 18 installation is Fallen Star by Do Ho Suh. Each site specific work add to the beautiful Eucalyptus lined campus.

Site specific installations are intriguing. Knowing they were created for the location in which they are placed and you get to view them, allows the viewer to get into the mind of the artist. When I encounter site specific artwork I start to think about what the artist must have been thinking in the creative process. I wonder if I am taking away from the artwork what the artist wished me to take away after my viewing experience.I wonder if I REALLY saw what I was supposed to see or if I overlooked something? I wonder if I over analyzed and was just to have experienced rather than thought about it.

Many cities have site specific sculptures located in public parks, downtown office buildings, and in airports. Next time you see one, don;t just walk by ... encounter it!


Class Assignment linked to the homepage of the class website - due no later than 4-15-13.

Class Monthly Artist Presentations/Report

I attached the rubric for the Class Artist Presentations on the HOMEPAGE of the class website.

The due date is the FIRST day of class for MARCH, APRIL, and MAY

Illuminated Manuscripts

Illuminated Manuscripts are made in great abundance during the Middle Ages and Early Renaissance. These texts provided an opportunity for the faithful to connect with the messages of the gospels. The images allowed those who were illiterate to remember the stories they heard. The manuscripts also allowed the faithful who came to Mass to sing the same hymns and follow along, unifying the people in attendance.

The BBC created a great Series on Illuminated Manuscripts and puts them in cultural contest. Watch the video to see the rich color of the images and go back in time to the era in which they were made. Watch a second BBC video about the Private Lives of Medieval Kings ... a story told through Illuminated Manuscripts.

The links are on the Ch. 20 Page of the class website.

Complete Discussion Board Response on Turnitin.com by 3-4-13

Test Chapters 19 and 20

The MC for EACH chapter is located on the Chapter's Page of the class website

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

TEST... Block Day 2-28-13
*** You may also use your workbooks on the test ***

Altneuschul in Prague

Prague's Altnueschul (Old-New Synagogue) is the oldest functioning synagogue in Europe. The building from the late 13th century reflects the geometric regularity that was a cornerstone of GOTHIC CONSTRUCTION. This is an adaptation of the GOTHIC HALL church for a non-Christian purpose. It differs from Christian churches as it does not "Seek Height and Light". The vaults are of equal height.

The schematic design shows the compartmentalization of the building. There was a central focal point to house th4e TORAH and an elevated platform for the rabbi to read from it. The building was considered a place for PRAYER as well as a COMMUNAL gathering place for learning. There was ONE entrance, opposite the wall that faced Jerusalem. Candles and 12 windows lit the way around the building.

Look at Sacred Destinations

for more about the building.

San Diego de Alcala by Pedro de Mena

The San Diego Museum of Art recently acquired the sculpture by the Spanish Baroque master. As of February 9th it will be on view in the European Galleries of the San Diego Museum of Art.

A lecture about this piece will be held at 10:30 AM on 2-9-13.

Attend this lecture to learn more about the acquisition of the sculpture from the

curators!

February and March BONUS Opportunities

As always...call the museum to confirm the programs are still being held as planned...

San Diego Museum of Art

Saturday 2-9-13 1:00 PM
Second Saturday Workshop: Landscape Painting

Free educator led Family Workshops in JOURNEY THROUGH THE CITY every Saturday and Sunday
Drop-in schedule: Saturday 1-2:30 and 3:30-5:00, Sunday 3:30-5:00
Workshop Theme: Transporting the Public

Journey Through the City: Building for Participation (current issues in urban planning will be discussed in relation to to this exhibit)
Wednesday 2-13-13
6:30 PM Reception
7:00 Lecture

Drawing in the Gallerias
Temple, Palace, Mosque Friday 2-15-13 2:00-4:00
Art of East Asia Friday 3-1-13 2:00-4:00

Teen Art Cafe
Wednesday 2-13-13
6:00-8:00 PM
Journeying Through the City

MINGEI Museum...
Film: Walking in the Shadows of Bill Traylor
Monday 2-11-13 6:00-7:30