VIDEO REVIEW

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

For the, Glass and Ceramics video, the concept I found the most important was the way glass was made. Although, I did know glass was made up of sand, I didn't quite understand the process and other elements that also are a part of it.What I learned, was that even though glass is made up of sand, it’s properties are different than sand. Yet, the process of making glass comes from fire, which is then composed of silicon dioxide or silica. Also, fluxes may be added, like soda, potash, or oyster shells. This allows for the fusion to improve, in 1,500 degrees celsius, and it also prevents the glass from becoming too fluid. Overall, all components react among themselves.

As for the, Through the eyes of the sculptor video, the concept that stuck the most was how important stone is for the sculptors.When beginning the process of creating a new piece, the sculptor must be able to distinguish the condition the stone is in, in order to work with it.To check the condition of the stone, the sound requirements must be met.

Depending on the sound the stone gives off, this allows the sculptor's to decide if it's good enough to use for their sculpture.

2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?

These videos relate to the reading because they give a better in depth understanding on the things we read in the textbook. For example, with the sculpting, instead of just reading and looking at the image examples provided in the book, the videos allowed for us to follow Emmanuel Fillion through his process of casting. Where we were able to really look at the details that went into creating a new piece. It showed the process of him carving his clay until he there was nothing else to refine. He then proceeded to demonstrate the application of the silicon mold, which is important because this allows him to create a negative print without ruining his original work.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics: Sculpture, Installation, and Craft?

The great thing about the videos, is they all gave a bit of background information to the topics. For example, for the sculpture video, showed us places like Pietrasanta and Carrara, Italy. Where the towns and villages, were where stone carving had been practiced for centuries. Details like that, that aren’t exactly in the textbook, are what allow us as we are learning, to understand the rawness and beauty behind what these artist try to explain.