1) The reason why I chose The Power of Art: Caravaggio and The Drawings of Michelangelo to review was because they both emphasized the level of skill and passion that both Italian artists had in their works. I was always interested in Italian cultural artworks, so these videos really opened my mind to this world.
2) The Power of Art: Caravaggio Key Concepts Learned:
-Most of his drawings were shrouded in mystery.
-He never wanted them to be seen publicly and destroyed many hundreds shortly before his death.
-He was somewhat obsessed with the perfect body expressed in today’s mass adoration of footballers, athletes or gymnasts.
The Drawings of Michelangelo Key Concepts Learned:
- His approach to painting was very unconventional.
- He avoided the standard method of making copies of old sculptures and instead took the more direct approach of painting directly onto the canvas without drawing first.
-He often used people from the street as his models and his dramatic painting was enhanced with intense and theatrical lighting.
3) These videos relate to the text because they emphasize in great detail the story behind these iconic artists. Whereas, the text mainly touches on their works as artists. It feels good to know them as people in contrast to their work. Also, both the text and videos highlight their creative process when making their drawings/sculptures. This includes their creative process and tools used etc.
4) The films further add to my understanding of the observation process of creating art and how both Michelangelo and Caravaggio’s works of painting, sculpture, and architecture rank among the most famous in existence.
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