Blogging Experience

I really enjoyed being able to keep and art blog because I was constantly looking for new events, artists, and articles to write about. I though it was a great experience because it forced me to see through a journalism lens, and notice information and art that I probably would have overlooked if I was not blogging about it. I also liked it because it gave me opportunities to go to shows and meet artists that I probably would not have otherwise pursued. Although there were periods of time where there was little to blog about, it felt really refreshing to constantly dig for sources and ideas. It’s the hunt of what’s happening next, where is it going to be, and who will be there that makes the job of blogging really exciting and sometimes exhilarating. If I could do some things differently, I would try to focus more time on the blog. Between school, work, and commuting, it was difficult to carve out time to go to different museums and galleries. If I could change anything, I wish I had been able to visit smaller scale galleries. I feel there a certain creative vibe that comes from small galleries, and it is nice to be able to talk to the artist who makes the works. The perspective of a viewer and an artists on art are worlds apart, and it can be fascinating to understand what the artist was thinking or going through when they created certain art pieces. Therefore, if there was anything I could change it would have been to visit local galleries and to have one-on-one face time with the artists. I think that I would continue to blog about art because it is a topic that I’ve always enjoyed learning about and appreciating. Art is expressed in so many different forms from drawing, painting, photography, to sculpting, architecture, and design. The possibilities for art are endless, and art can be used to reflect social and cultural issues. That is probably why art as a topic will never become old or stale for me, and it will be something I will enjoy watching change with time. I never actually got around to sharing my blog with family for friends. I do have several friends in some of the art schools around the area, but I guess I just was not proud of it enough to show it off. There really were not any surprises to speak of as well. I wish I had received some strange comments about my posts here and there, but I have a feeling no one ever read it. I think blogs in general are becoming more and more popular. In the rise of technology and advanced communication, I think people take for granted all of the possibilities that are out there. There can be blogs about virtually anything a person can imagine, which helps make society more knowledgeable and expressive. I think more classes should maintain blogs because students are constantly learning new information to blog about, developing technical skills, and communicating with people in a new medium.

Headdress

I thought this piece was particularly interesting. It looks to be made of gold and silver with intricate designs and patterns flowing throughout the piece. Obviously this would have been worn by one of the highest officials. The headdress is usually indicative of South America.

Buddha

Just as impressive as the sarcophagus, this buddha statue makes a presence known. In many countries in the west, cultures worship and pray to the budda because it is their god. Buddha statues are also a popular collector’s item in the United States; however the beliefs have not become mainstream.

Ruins

This photograph features one of the ruins that still exists in Mexico. You can see how time has aged the structure and the rocks. Although time ahs had its effect, the architecture of the ruin is an art form of creativity and expression. Even architecture can be indicative of the culture.

Cabinet of Jewels

This glass encasement enclosed a variety of artifacts of personal value to the culture. Inside laid a variety of jewelry from earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. On the lower shelf, there is even a jewelry box with an abundance of decorated jewelry coming out. There is a gold plate right above the jewelry box, with clothes and dolls scattered throughout the encasement.

Oriental Clothes

These are authentic oriental clothing for different ages and genders. The first one appears to be for a little boy. It is blue with old highlights and symbols around the coat. The second would obviously be for a female who was a little older. Decorated in pink silk, the owner of these clothes would undoubtedly be from the upper, elite social class in society. The last outfit would probably be for an adult woman, which includes a ivory and pink tunic with a green skirt. It is fairly apparent that the clothes were made out of fine, expensive material that only the elite would have been privileged to.

Wall Hanging

I was not really sure what to make of this artifact. It is a wall hanging that looks like it was seen better days. I wish I could make out the design, but I just do not see it. I guess it can be appreciated for being ancient.