More Human Than Human
Cairo Museum
1. Explain why you selected each of the two videos you
choose from the selection listed above.
The first video was a required video assigned for the class
to watch. I watched most of the other
videos listed and found the video on the Cairo Museum to be of interest.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
This video I learned how the human body has been sculpted
and portrayed over the years has went through many changes. It ranged from simple, unrealistic body styles,
realistic, detailed body styles. What I
found interesting is that unrealistic body styles have come back into
style. We are constantly trying to make
our bodies perfect; we are now using Photoshop to edit out our imperfections. I
liked how they described how a sculptor puts a body in motion by showing the
different planes of the body.
In the video on the Cairo Museum I found it interesting that
they had so many items in the basement that were not displayed. It was like a huge room of hidden
treasures. I also learned where some of
these artifacts were found and how it was discovered. A man using a tripod documenting a trip
discovered a large tomb when his one tripod leg sunk into the sand exposing a
hollow spot. This led to some wonderful
discoveries.
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos get more in depth to the information given in the
textbook readings. It is nice to see
some of the things that we read about shown on video so it can increase our
understanding of the concepts. The
textbook gives the basic information and terms and the videos build on it.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth
to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
The films definitely add more depth to the readings from the
textbook. It brings the concepts to
life. The videos give a better understanding
of the topics by illustrating them better than just words of a photograph. These two videos were good and I believe were
helpful.
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