Monthly Archives: April 2012
The Exploration of African American culture.
Rashaad Newsome modern day take on heraldry, centuries of European tradition mashed up with hip hops latest traditions. It represents the peak of his work, history applied to side by side of high and pop art. Newsome is not just … Continue reading
Early art and Pop culture
Newsome’s art relates to the neoclassicism era. He brings back what warriors/knights usually had on during medieval battles such as a helmet and shield. He takes those details that were designed on these equipment and combines it with hip hop … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Impossible Exhibitions, The Caravaggio Show
In Italy, there is a trend to launch ‘Impossible Exhibitions” for renowned artists, such as Raphael, Leonard, and Caravaggio. In these exhibitions, all the works of art produced by one artist are assembled together in a museum setting. Unfortunately, it … Continue reading
I see how the virtual reality can be used to help students learn about art and architecture. Michelangelo’s defining image of the human body and his creative use of light, form, and color,it has a big influence on Renaissance art and would be … Continue reading
How a Renaissance viewer may depict Masaccio’s painting.
I think Masaccio gave the Renaissance viewer a new interest to linear perspective. From viewing the videos you can really get a closer look on what techniques he used and the Holy Trinity masterpiece looks like it took a lot … 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. Newsome’s work … Continue reading
Announcement: Do You Know Their Names Yet?
A reminder that Exam #2 is coming up and the short list for Exam #2 is online under Class Downloads/Slide Lists. Please be sure to study the vocabulary and names listed on individual slide lists 4-6. Also under Class Downloads … 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 environment. … Continue reading
