presentations from 4/28

Tamaj – I really liked your presentation and I believe you have taken on the big challenge since there is so much to say about impressionism and Monet. I definitely like the artwork you have selected and the distinction you are making between impressionism and what was being painted before this movement. I would definitely incorporate how photography may have influenced Monet or Impressionism.

Brittany – There is a ton to speak about Salvador Dali and Surrealism. You should attempt to narrow your focus to perhaps why you have chosen this artwork. I would definitely bring in the discussion about Freud and dream interpretation, but I wouldn’t go beyond this because I think it may ultimately clutter what you have to say about the art.

Jazzmin – I really enjoyed your discussion on graffiti art, more specifically your discussion comparing and contrasting LA Graffiti with other forms of graffiti. I suggest you bring up the distinction between graffiti and murals, maybe by focusing on commissioned artworks versus non-commissioned artworks.

Phyllis – I felt like you have a lot to say about the sculptures. This art is definitely something different than from what we’ve been studying in class. I guess my only suggestion is to really narrow down your thesis or focus. I would bring up this notion of utility vs. aesthetics when examining the sculptures.

Sara – Your presentation was great. You have a ton to say about the second muralist movement and you should definitely contrast how this movement differs from Mexican Muralism. My only suggestion is to narrow down your thesis, you have so many artworks you can incorporate in your discussion that it makes it difficult to choose one over the other.