1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.
As the title of my blog suggests, I am interested in the work of Leonardo Da Vinci and that is the reason why I chose this video. Hundreds of years later, he is still the most well-known artist of all time. I chose the Velazquez video because I looked over some of his paintings and they portraits of Spanish royalty at the time. His painting use many of the techniques we learned in ch 16, 17.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
A key point of the video, Leonardo Da Vinci, that I learned was how smart he was. He was not just a painter, he was an architect, scientistist, inventor, writer... He is one of the best examples of the renaissance and how society and humans were evolving during this time period. Velazquez was born in Spain. Most of his artwork are portraits of royalty and influential people during his time. His paintings are a perfect example of the Baroque movement. The lighting and vivid colors of his painting, and the use of three dimension in his artwork make it seem as if the painting is actually a still-picture.
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The text goes into Da Vinci work and how he introduced changes during the renaissance. The video goes into further details on the life of Da Vinci and his works. The Baroque style of art can be found in the artworks of Velazquez and how he uses all of the techniques which were popular during the Renaissance.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
Both films were interesting to watch. The different techniques talked about in the book can be found in the work of both artists, specially Velazquez, when they use the Baroque style of art. I found the video on Leonardo Da Vinci to be more educational even though I already knew about his artwork and his life. Many of Da Vinci artwork seems to be influenced by religion and the artwork of Velazquez portrays the royal family of Spain at the time.
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