Day Pictures Were Born

When asked to recreate cave paintings a common drawing some might think of stick figures. The actuality of the cave paintings is that they are incredibly detailed and are able to show the artistic talent of the cavemen and women. In the film Cave of Forgotten Dreams, it focuses on a cave in southern France and the intricate paintings and artifacts found inside. The cave dates to around 30,000 years ago and there is a unique aspect of how everything was preserved. In fact, a ledge of rock fell and cut off the original entrance to the

Throughout history newspapers have been dominant. They have informed citizens about events taking place throughout the world and allowed us to see the world in many different ways. The emergence of photography in the 1920s sparked the invention of photojournalism. This created; credibility, new celebrities, and additional corporate competition.

The scene with the guy playing the guitar and a moving exterior background became more fascinating after I watched the behind the scenes. The moving background was already awkwardly amazing when I watched the film, but the behind the scenes made me appreciate it more because they put in a lot of practice and preciseness. The behind the scene surprised me in many ways, especially when the city perspective was revealed as miniature 2D paintings hanging in different order. That was really unexpected and I’ve never seen this technique before. Additionally, when the behind the scenes revealed that Anderson painted his actors pale

The materials used in the documentary is somewhat different to traditional art materials mainly because people mostly use a canvas and paint to create portraits or take a photograph and such. Many other artists have used recycled materials to

As a whole, I think that the creators of the film had a good grasp on what they wanted to portray to the audience since everything was rather simple to follow along and understand where the creator was coming from.

I am very fond of this work of art. The way every part of it is different and that there is no pattern and nothing is the same really intrudes me. The detail on each figure is incredibly real. The fact that someone did this in today’s world is also extremely interesting. By looking at this piece at first I thought for sure it was from the far past, when I found out it was not and that it was a newer piece I was

“I’ve been balled up in the cave thinking about hieroglyphics. Or, I guess, pictographs. On one of our day hikes last we, the jailers took us to a secret place where Native Americans had drawn things on a cave wall. [...] The pictographs were faded, barely even there, but John pointed them out, one by one. There was a circle, big X’s, a bird, fire, a man with wavy arms, and rain clouds. [...] He also explained that some wall art dated back to 7000 BC and said that we were in the presence of “America’s earliest storytelling documents. He said that the pictographs were painted by mixing natural minerals with plant and animal oils to make colored paints, which were then put on the walls with fingers or brushes made out of animal hair or yucca leaves.” (Van Draanen)

The composition in this one is impeccable and the way the figures are depicted was one of the best I witnessed in the museum. Patko’s cool color choice really adds to the feel of this gloomy yet relaxing piece. From the closest figure being nearly 25 times bigger than the furthest; to the rays of light breaking through the purple and blue clouds, this oil on canvas piece instantly grasps a hold of you after just a quick glimpse. Although detail is kept to a minimum, the shadows and color scheme make up tremendously for these almost featureless

Native American art has changed as the world around the tribes has evolved. The pieces of art are as distinctive as the tribes that they originate from. The art always has some relationship to the earth. Many times stories can be told by looking at a single piece. As an artist Duane Linklater changed the information presented. He took Native American pieces and made 3D models in white plastic for his exhibit Salt 11: Duane Linklater at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. The 3D sculptures seemed to lack detail. The colors and materials of Native American Art had been stripped. The stories they could have told were impossible to see. Linklater did this to express the theme of information being lost over time.

When I attend the Oklahoma Art Museum this morning, I was completely blown away by the different styles, technique, and artistic abilities that artist have. Art can come in many forms and can involve many different things. From paintings, sculptures, and abstract pieces of the modern world. Along with my visit, I got to experience a new collection of blown glass that was absolute remarkable. As I walked though the museum, it was as I walked though time and got to see how each period’s art changed throughout time. From the different shades of color to the different types of technique that filled the halls of the Oklahoma City Art Museum, each piece was genuine in its own way. I was starstruck as I witnessed Lowell Nesbitt’s Parrot Tulip, Richard Diebenkorn’s Albuquerque, and Dale Chihuly’s blown glass.

Seeing David Hockney speak about his book was very interesting to me. Watching him speak about his ideas opened up my mind and made me even consider different ideas. Hockney argues that it is very possible that many artists discover the type of techniques that he does. Hockney spoke of a very interesting topic. This would generally be a subject that wouldn't brought to my attention, but this discussion made me think of things in a totally different way.

To see them participate in the making of these art pieces was a great sign of interest. In interest of what can be made, what can be taught, and how it could make you feel after accomplishing an art piece. In the videos, during the making of the art, you see the amount of interest and decrement in the individuals who were helping Muniz create his master pieces. It can be a very rewarding feeling when completing something that you want to be done. Which in their cases, seemed like they were

The name "Photography" comes from the Greek words for light and writing. Sir John Herschel, was the first to use the term photography in 1839, when he managed to fix images using hyposulphite of soda. He described photography as "The application of the chemical rays to the purpose of pictorial representation". Herschel also coined the terms "negative", "positive" and "snapshot".

Creating art is one of the single defining factors that set humans apart from animal species. Through art, humans are able to express their innermost ideas and feelings, without having the difficulty of trying to find the correct words to accurately describe their thought processes. Works of art can help us to understand the people who have come before us. This is evidenced by the knowledge humans have discovered of prehistoric men and their symbolic cave paintings. The expression, style, and meaning vary and archaeologists put in much effort to uncover these works.

When going for a walk, a person takes in the beauty around them. On this particular day, the refulgent sun is extra bright, making the sky a perfect blue. White, puffy clouds fill the sky, slowing moving at their own pace. The wind is peacefully calm, making the trees stand tall and proud. There is no humidity in the air. As this person walks down the road, they see a deer with her two fawns. The moment is absolutely beautiful. Moments like this happen only once in a great while, making us wanting to stay in the particular moment forever. Unfortunately, time moves on, but only if there were some way to capture the day’s magnificence. Thanks to Joseph Niépce, we can now capture these moments and others that take our breath away. The