Blog Posting - Module 13

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

An Acquiring Mind: Phillipe de Montebello and The Metropolitan Museum of Art;

- The key concepts I learned by watching this video includes Phillipe de Montebello was the longest serving director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, having guided the execution of 84,000 works of art. I also learned that today, nearly 2 million objects of world art are contained in the museums growing collection. In 2007, Montebello announced his retirement, which is also when the museum re-opened the newly renovated American classical galleries. 

LIVE Q&A wit MoMA Curator Anne Umland (April 24);

- By having watched this video, some of the key concepts I acquired involves the Museum of Modern Art was founded in 1929. The primary goal of the museum is establishing the modern art as worthy of the people's attention as the venerated art of the past. As Anne Umland began answering questions, some things I also learned relates to the establishing and opening of art exhibits, taking about 2-3 years from start to finish, depending on the exhibit itself. Also, striving to have an open mind and to be a perfectionist are the most important skills to become a curator. 

The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art;

- The things I learned from this video include the definition of Lowbrow being, a person regarded as uncultivated and lacking in taste. I also learned, Robert Williams originated the term in 1979 from his book, "The Lowbrow Art." A specialist on the term Lowbrow stated, the thing that is repellent about Lowbrow is that it really blitz creek the idea that high culture requires a certain level of intlligence. 

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

- The videos does relate to the ceation of my art exhibit project. This is due to the research I acquired to be able to relate to my theme and concept. As Anne Umland, MoMA Curator mentioned, I asked a lot of questions in my beginning and end stages. The only thing that I believe takes away from an acutal Art exhibit involves the actual art pieces I put together not being in an actual art gallery. 

3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of the art concepts you practiced while creating your curation project?

- In my opinion, the films were very informative and enlighting. They also added depth to understanding of the art concepts I practiced while creating my curation project since I was able to take artwork and art curtation inspirtation and tie it together. I acquired useful information about establishing skills from Art curator Anne Umland, being passionate about my work from Phillipe de Montebello and the ability to create something I want from artists creating Lowbrow art.