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The most interesting aspect of the website “Response to the Rundquist Murals” was its opening critique of themes illustrated in the paintings that send outdated and potentially offensive messages about the history of civilization.  The author of the website states, “The murals also portray notions from the 1930s we may no longer find acceptable…today, the […]

My words that relate to the word “artist”: edge passion skepticism romance critique purity dedication

In the Ted Talk “Laws that Choke Creativity”, Lawrence Lessig discusses three technologies (talking machine, planes, and broadcasting) that forced a new understanding of culture.  He defines this change as a “…culture where people participate in the creation and recreation of their culture”.  He goes on to argue that recreation or “remixing” of previously created […]

The primary thesis of Jones’ article “Computer Graphics: Effects of Origins” is that culture doesn’t die.  To support this thesis she states that these patterns of culture sustain themselves and that, “Only when these new forms become available to the larger population can they affect cultural patterns of maintenance and change” (21). One historical example […]

Technology often appears to be more related to the sciences than the arts.  However, in some instances technology requires more creativity than other disciplines.  This is because developing something new in technology requires rewriting and rethinking all previous conceptual algorithms.  Jones (1990) discusses several examples where adherence to traditional thinking is illustrated stating that these […]

Spirituality is an intimate connection to anything in a way that transcends the tangible world.  This isn’t to say that someone cannot have a spiritual relationship with a physical person or thing.  Rather, it is the process by which that connection is made.  For example, the practice of yoga is something that can be both […]

In the video Art in the 21st Century, my favorite spiritual artist was Ann Hamilton.  Her medium of textiles is something of interest to me.  While I am not a very good seamstress, I am passionate about style, fabric, and clothing as art.  She connects writing and textiles in an interesting way, stating that the […]

Holland, N. (2010). Psychology Today. Retrieved February 12, 2010, from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/is-your-brain-culture/201001/why-are-there-horror-movies Holland authored the Psychology Today article titled: “Why Are There Horror Movies?”  The article delves into the question posed in our assigned reading by Carroll: why do people get enjoyment from experiencing negative emotions?  He mentions that the question is an ancient one that […]

Diegetic: One instance of diegetic sound in “Hush” the episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is when Buffy and her friend Willow pack up after class.  First of all, Buffy and Willow are engaging in a dialogue about the last few minutes of class.  This noise is being produced within the scene between the two […]

I am someone who takes a good deal of care with how I adorn my body, specifically based in how I dress.  I have always had a love of clothing because I feel it is a very important form of art as expression.  I am interested in unique designs, styles and fits.  I often even […]