Monthly Archives: November 2011
Announcement: Reminder Exam 2 is on Tues, Nov 15
Please arrive early for your exam at 11:30 am tomorrow. We begin with slide identifications, and if you miss them, we cannot go back. Also, under slidelists/class downloads is the latest slide list (we’re up to 7!!!) Bring a copy … Continue reading
Sistine Frescos
I believe that these recreations say a lot about Michelangelo’s works in the chapel. The fact that people are bringing them out more to the public eye is amazing. I think these paintings are still significant because of the fact … Continue reading
Hip hop and heraldry?
The art of Raashad Newsome presents an interesting was of picturing the motifs taken from medieval heraldry and incorporating in it today’s view of wealth in hip hop culture. To be honest do not really like his style. It looks … Continue reading
Bling Bling!!!
i find the artwork of Rashaad Newsome to be very interesting but not quite my taste. i like how he combines modern pop culture with the ideas of heraldry, showing social or economic status which is what our society is based … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Bling! Rashaad Newsome’s Heraldry
This week you will explore the work of contemporary artist Rashaad Newsome who mixes earlier art with popular culture. Read a recent New York Times article about Newsome and watch some videos about him, including one produced by the artist. … Continue reading
Virtual Michelangelo
I think this virtual recreation is amazing. You can really see where everything is inside the Sistine Chapel. I just wish the developer could have added more graphics. If you compare the graphics of video games to the graphics of … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Virtual Michelangelo
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Ceiling in four years, 1508-1512. Read below an excerpt of Michelangelo’s biography by Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574), the first art historian. Visit the Sistine Chapel with the modern art historians of SmartHistory.org in Second Life, a virtual … Continue reading
