1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.
- I chose The Impact of Cubism because I'm not that familiar with it and I wanted to know more about it. I chose Dada and Surrealism for the same reasons.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
The Impact of Cubism Key Concepts
- Cubism-An early 20th century style and movement in art, especially painting, in which perspective with a single viewpoint was abandoned and use was made of simple geometric shapes, interlocking planes, and later, collage.
- Non-classical-not classical
- 1912
- Paul Cezanne-one of the most influential artists in the history of twentieth century painting
- First World war
Dada and Surrealism Key Concepts
- Dada Movement-artistic and literary movement that begin in 1916 in Zurich, Switzerland,it arose as the reaction to World War I.
- Abstraction-freedom from representational qualities in art
- Collage-sticking various different materials such as photographs and pieces of paper or fabric onto a backing
- Photo Montage-a montage constructed from photographic photo montage
3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
- The videos relate to the readings in the text because they talk about collage art and cubism.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
- I thought the films were informative and they added a better understanding because I could see visual examples.
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