Week 8 Video Review

1) All of the three optional videos I selected were selected because I knew little to nothing about each subject and wished to learn about them.

2) More Human Than Human: This video explained the significance of symbols and images to humans. They have always been an important form of documentation and expression as far back as we can tell. The video touches on realism.

Late Gothic Art and Architecture: England 1400-1547: This video teaches us about the architecture found during this period in England. Gothic architecture was very prevalent during this time and many of these buildings still survive today with their beautiful and detailed structure.

The Birth of the Middle Ages: This video explains what led to the middle ages. This time period was basically the settling of migratory people into areas that are now modern day Europe. The video also touches on the "dark ages".

The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure: This video discusses Greek art which often contained elements of the human figure. Greek art displayed the body with perfect physique. They did not use naturalism in their art of the human body. The art depicted very muscular and tone men.

3) These videos all relate directly to the readings. They provide more background information on specific topics that were introduced in the text.

4) I enjoyed the films that I selected. The videos add depth and examples to what was provided in the text. The visual examples provided in the videos help add to the verbal descriptions found in the text.