Reflection on AED 200 Blog

onestly I did not know what to expect from this class. I did know anyone who had taken it so I did not have any peer feedback. I was a little nervous as to how an art course online was going to work but it works. My one expectation was to earn the art credits I needed and that was accomplished. But something else also happened as a result of taking this class. I look at things differently with more of an “eye.” I look for the elements and principles in things around me and that are presented to me. The knowledge of them was very helpful in creating a brochure for an assignment in another class. Also I actually enjoyed my last visit to the Albright Knox Art Gallery. I hadn’t been there in years but it was fascinating to see works by artists in our textbook on display. “What is art?” Art is all around us. Art can come from anywhere as long as it works. Art is a communication from the artist to the viewer. The message may not always be clear and sometimes interpretation is left entirely up to the viewer. Before taking this class to me art was drawing, painting, and sculpture. I never viewed art below the surface, looked for meaning or appreciated different media or techniques. I did not have a favorite artist before and honestly I cannot say I have an absolute favorite now. I like the art from the Renaissance a lot. I also like works that are created using different techniques such as pointillism and the quick strokes by the impressionists. I am open to different works. I do know that I am not really a fan of abstract art. I have taken online classes before so this was not a new experience for me. I was unsure of an art class on online but it worked out much better than I expected.