Video Review

Through the Eyes of the Sculptor

I learned from this video that the sculptor had to touch up the leaves of the building because over time they got built up with grime from the weather.  It is true skill that the individuals making the restorations have to freehand everything. This relates to the text reading of the carving section on page 243. It was great to see the videos show an artist at work and how they make the skill seem so easy.

Glass and Ceramics

The glass section of the book explains how glass is heated to become molten allowing it to be shaped into almost any form. In the video it is interesting to actually see the glass blower at work in this craft. He can use many different tools to shape the glass which the text doesn’t really make as clear. I wasn’t aware that there was a butane version of glass sculpting as well. Glass even has the capability of being engraved. I really liked this video as I am fascinated with the art of glass blowing. I would like to try this at some point in my life.  I always have a tendency to understand something better if I see in action and this video did exactly that.

Installation Art

Even the design of installations requires taking into effect each of the elements and principles of art. Even in the spots sculpture there are repeating shapes however different sizes which move the viewer’s eyes and even bodies through the exhibit. Examples are the best way that I can dissect a process. This video did a good job of showing the many possibilities are for installation art. From anything like a  shovel to an arrary of plexiglass pieces.