This is what is on my thanksgiving plate. It features BBQ chicken, stuffings, turkey, candies yams, lasagna, Mac and cheese, and good seasoning.
Ashley Triblet HW3: What’s on your Thanksgiving Plate?
This is a picture of my cheesecake which is a family tradition.
HW 4 Is it time to take down the Mona Lisa?
I think the Mona Lisa is one of Leonardo da Vinci’s best piece, but it should be moved to another location, so other people from different countries can have the opportunity to view it. As the article stated the lines are too long causing overcrowding, so by relocating the artwork, they might be able to control the crowds a little better. The artwork has such a long history; therefore, it can be somewhat re-freshening to museum-goers by relocating a new place such as New York City. Children of all ages will be intrigued. My mother had the opportunity to visit the Louvre Museum and see the Mona Lisa while studying for her undergrad in Paris. She also agreed that the artwork is spectacular. Mona Lisa’s eyes really seem the move as your sifting around.
Kate Chand- HW #4: Is it time to take down the Mona Lisa?
After reading the article, I found it shocking by how many people visit the Louvre Museum in Paris to visit the Mona Lisa. The room is said to be flooded with people and is said to be describe waiting in the line at the airport. A photo I’ve seen in the article is of people taking pictures of the painting while standing crowded against each other. I think there is an over exaggeration with this particular painting since it’s infamous worldwide. I would understand that seeing it in person versus over the internet would be spectacular but I feel like I’ve seen versions of the painting whether it’s appeared as reference in cartoons or just plainly in teaching lessons. I agree that the painting is mysterious with Mona’s seemingly happy expression with the well done sfumato by the brilliant Leonardo Da Vinci, but I’m quite rather annoyed and tired to keep seeing this painting. Although this painting is a renowned masterpiece in the eyes of the masses, I can’t say that I’m impressed each time I view it. Even though this painting is ridiculously famous, I don’t think there should be traffic and a crowded room in seeing this painting. I think we all know and agree that such a monumental art piece is beautiful and well painted done by such an intelligent man that contributed so much to society but I think the supposed “hype” for this painting is irksome even if this particular art piece will be remembered for all of time. Thus, I think the Mona Lisa should stay up but the human traffic should die down to minimum requirement of people in the room to see it.
Kate Chand-HW #3: What’s on your Thanksgiving plate ?
Daisy Xia: HW3: What’s On Your Thanksgiving Plate?
HW3: What’s On Your Thanksgiving Plate?
Happy Thanksgiving! This homework assignment is a fun one, and adapted from my history of photography class. Share with classmates an image of something you’re eating/cooking over the holiday week. Since we just covered Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, you may want to look at parodies of this famous painting, including this photograph by David LaChapelle. Sometimes parodies evoke anger, including a fashion ad campaign that parodied Leonardo’s painting and was banned in Milan. More recently, The Daily News used a Last Supper parody for The Last Whopper cover to criticize President Trump.
Don’t forget for this assignment, you just need to post an image of something you’re having for Thanksgiving and a short line describing it! Please only check the category #studentHW
The DUE DATE is Monday December 2, by midnight.
For those of you interested in exploring food photography and how some foodies are turning their social media into profit, look here.
HW4: Is It Time to Take Down the Mona Lisa?
For the last homework of the semester, please read this recent article in the New York Times about the overcrowding situation in the Louvre Museum, where Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of the Mona Lisa is stored. The photos show people waiting in lines and crowds in front of the painting. Do you think it’s time to put the Mona Lisa in storage? Or perhaps move it to its own space outside of the museum?
Read the NYT article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/06/arts/design/mona-lisa-louvre-overcrowding.html
Write a short 100-word post on your views about the article and your opinion of Leonardo’s painting. Please only check the category #studentHW.
This homework is due on the LAST DAY of class, Monday, December 16th midnight, the same day as the FINAL EXAM.
Extra Credit Assignments are Posted
Please look under Class Downloads for the Extra Credit Assignments. All extra credit is OPTIONAL. The last day to submit extra credit is December 20th by Midnight, this is the last day of finals week. Extra Credit must be submitted on Blackboard, please note the maximum matching rate for extra credit assignments is 10%.
Bethelie Rivera: How Would You Rebuild a Gothic Church?
The Notre-Dame Cathedral is very widely known and a common tourist attraction, along with its beloved history and cultural aspect to Paris. As it is a tragedy of the fire that had happened to the cathedral, this leaves room for some open ideas to the nexts steps of rebuilding. After reading both articles, both the writers make very valid points as to why each views the rebuilding as the same gothic style or to make something new. I believe that the Notre-Dame Cathedral should have certain aspects of what made it unique, such as the beautiful stained glass windows, along with the interior have a gothic feel with modern touches to bring it to life. Also, at the rooftop of the Notre Dame Cathedral, there should be something to be interactive with the community. Whether that maybe a mini museum of what was left of the past Notre Dame Cathedral, or a café to take in the beauty of where you are the beautiful aspects of the gothic style of Notre Dame Cathedral. This enables the new generation to be more intrigued with architecture and the culture it brings.
