Hi,
This is the first time that I've seen the youtube video, Madama Butterfly. I also have never seen the opera of it. I really enjoyed the video even though I felt it was dark and a very depressing story line. I thought it was a new and different way of portraying the opera through clay puppets. The way the video portrayed the message, I feel would be just as strong as the opera presented it. The ending of the youtube video, was really sad, yet intricate. There are many ways to portray a suicide, but this was pleasing for the viewer's eye and still got the same emotion.
Jenelle
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
The Birth and Life of Opera
Hello,
It was really interesting to watch The Birth and Life of Opera and learn a little more about the opera history. It's crazy to think about how much opera had such a big impact on music and art history, even though it's not typically a popular play people would go to today. It's also amazing to me how opera traveled to other countries and cities, which spread its popularity from Florence, Italy to the rest of the world. I found it interesting that politics were also involved with the operas. The French opened an opera called, "The End of the New Order". I had no idea that politics had a big impact in opera, that there would be conveying messages within the operas. When I think of operas, I think the video game, Assassin's Creed. There was one mission that I played where I had to find a person in the audience by climbing all around the building. I don't remember whether if it was a play or an opera in the video game, but it was set up close to how operas were set up back in the day. The arena was filled with people and thought of how amazing it would be to experience it.
Jenelle
It was really interesting to watch The Birth and Life of Opera and learn a little more about the opera history. It's crazy to think about how much opera had such a big impact on music and art history, even though it's not typically a popular play people would go to today. It's also amazing to me how opera traveled to other countries and cities, which spread its popularity from Florence, Italy to the rest of the world. I found it interesting that politics were also involved with the operas. The French opened an opera called, "The End of the New Order". I had no idea that politics had a big impact in opera, that there would be conveying messages within the operas. When I think of operas, I think the video game, Assassin's Creed. There was one mission that I played where I had to find a person in the audience by climbing all around the building. I don't remember whether if it was a play or an opera in the video game, but it was set up close to how operas were set up back in the day. The arena was filled with people and thought of how amazing it would be to experience it.
Jenelle
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Baroque Art Period
Hello!
In class, we discussed the Baroque & Rococo art period. This was familiar to me because I've taken an art history course specifically on the Baroque & Rococo. This period was over-the-top dramatized in every way. It was exaggerated in a way of glorification. I found that it was interesting that opera was first developed during this time era. I haven't learned about the opera in previous courses, just strictly paintings, sculptures, etc. It was shocking to me that young boys would get specific surgeries to keep their high voices before hitting puberty. I couldn't believe that these people would seriously consider alter their child's body for the height of their voice. It shows that many people don't have many "limits". I can't believe what humans would do to alter their body for appearance or talents. Even today, humans continue to alter their body with tattoos, piercings, and plastic surgery. I find the Baroque period very interesting and always exciting. This art era always kept you on your toes and always passed your expectations.
Jenelle
In class, we discussed the Baroque & Rococo art period. This was familiar to me because I've taken an art history course specifically on the Baroque & Rococo. This period was over-the-top dramatized in every way. It was exaggerated in a way of glorification. I found that it was interesting that opera was first developed during this time era. I haven't learned about the opera in previous courses, just strictly paintings, sculptures, etc. It was shocking to me that young boys would get specific surgeries to keep their high voices before hitting puberty. I couldn't believe that these people would seriously consider alter their child's body for the height of their voice. It shows that many people don't have many "limits". I can't believe what humans would do to alter their body for appearance or talents. Even today, humans continue to alter their body with tattoos, piercings, and plastic surgery. I find the Baroque period very interesting and always exciting. This art era always kept you on your toes and always passed your expectations.
Jenelle
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Baroque Fireworks in Dubai
Hello! My first impression of watching the Baroque Fireworks in Dubai is.... WOW. I really amazed with how much fireworks were used in this show. The techno/dub step music really stood out to me and made me look at the fireworks more over-the-top than the fireworks were itself. I'm not sure if the amount of fireworks were really worth the 30 million dollar price tag attached to it and only for a total of 10 minutes! That's crazy that anyone would believe thats well worth the money. Thats over 3 million dollars per minute! I couldn't imagine being there with a huge crowd of people hearing the fireworks boom and hearing the "Oohs" and "Ahhs" after each firework. Maybe, Dubai could have put that 30 million dollars towards something a little more long-lasting? Perhaps, something that might help their citizens or even charities? Only a suggestion... but, the fireworks were really amazing. I don't think they were necessary, but I could only imagine the experience everyone had who was watching them. I can't wait to hear the class discussion and hearing what they thought of the firework show.
Jenelle
Jenelle
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Blog 1
Hello,
This is my first blogging post... ever! My Art & Technology course motivated me to write my own impressions from class discussions and further assignments. First, I'll introduce myself. My name is Jenelle Morgan and I am a sophomore at the University of Tampa. My major is Digital Arts and my minor is Business Administration. I play tennis for the University of Tampa and looking forward to our spring season. I grew up in Flemington, New Jersey and currently live in New Hope, Pennsylvania. I have two younger sisters, whom are identical twins. I'm looking forward to taking this course!
Today, a couple of artwork has caught my interest during class. The 3D sculptures of the hand and the frog was really interesting. It was hard to tell what the object since it was skewed, but the image was clear when seen from the reflection of a reflective cylinder. This was fascinating to me because of how this object was seen. It was seen from a different perspective, like other art work we've discussed in class. Another piece of art that I found interesting was the scattered pieces of a clown's face. Each piece was hung in the case from finger-looking objects. The clown face is shown completely pieced together from only a small lens. Both of those art pieces were shown from another perspective and used multimedia. Also, our human senses were discussed and how they affect our experiences with art, whether it be stepping inside a magnificent church, or looking at a painting. Our senses bring up memories when seeing photographs, which I found interesting. Every time I look at photos from that one vacation in Mexico, makes me feel the sand between my toes and hear all the crazy locals speak in their native tongue. I'm looking forward to learning more in the course, so far I'm enjoying the class!
Jenelle
This is my first blogging post... ever! My Art & Technology course motivated me to write my own impressions from class discussions and further assignments. First, I'll introduce myself. My name is Jenelle Morgan and I am a sophomore at the University of Tampa. My major is Digital Arts and my minor is Business Administration. I play tennis for the University of Tampa and looking forward to our spring season. I grew up in Flemington, New Jersey and currently live in New Hope, Pennsylvania. I have two younger sisters, whom are identical twins. I'm looking forward to taking this course!
Today, a couple of artwork has caught my interest during class. The 3D sculptures of the hand and the frog was really interesting. It was hard to tell what the object since it was skewed, but the image was clear when seen from the reflection of a reflective cylinder. This was fascinating to me because of how this object was seen. It was seen from a different perspective, like other art work we've discussed in class. Another piece of art that I found interesting was the scattered pieces of a clown's face. Each piece was hung in the case from finger-looking objects. The clown face is shown completely pieced together from only a small lens. Both of those art pieces were shown from another perspective and used multimedia. Also, our human senses were discussed and how they affect our experiences with art, whether it be stepping inside a magnificent church, or looking at a painting. Our senses bring up memories when seeing photographs, which I found interesting. Every time I look at photos from that one vacation in Mexico, makes me feel the sand between my toes and hear all the crazy locals speak in their native tongue. I'm looking forward to learning more in the course, so far I'm enjoying the class!
Jenelle
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