Wednesday, January 29, 2014

VIDEO AND CNN ARTICLE

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

Key concepts I've learned: aesthetics, faces, lines, color vs. luminescence and the evolution of art becoming art history  
2.Which philosopher's theory on aesthetics do you feel is most important? Be sure to mention the philosophers name, era (time in history), and contribution to the aesthetic theory in your response.

In my opinion, I think that Plato's theory is the most important due to the fact that he stated during his lifespan of the 4th century that art can be considered a form of reality. I do agree with this because sometimes a piece of artwork can be seen as realistic to some, while non-reality to others. For the artist that created the piece, they try and create reality from there piece of work. 

3. What do you think about Changeux and Ramachandran scientific view of aesthetics and art? What was the most interesting fact you discovered from each speakers lecture? 

I think that both Changeux and Ramachandran scientific views of aesthetics and art are very well explained. For Changeux, what I found to be the most interesting thing in his lecture is how the brain is effected in size by exposure to art. For Ramachandran, what I found to be the most interesting thing in his lecture is his explanation of the eight laws of art; I had no idea that art can have laws. 

4. How do the videos and article relate to the readings in the text?

Both the videos and the articles relate to the Living in Art textbook by explaining the aspects of what the term aesthetic is and the article questions us about art and talks about neuroscience. The videos gives examples of theories regarding aesthetics. 
5. What is your opinion of the films and article? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics in your reading in the text?

Honestly, the article was a bit too dry to read, but I did like the philosopher video because I was able to see a philosopher's view point on art other than seeing the usual. I prefer watching videos because they better my understanding for the material.

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