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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Become familiar with the life and times of Ansel Adams. Find a painting you appreciate based on it subject matter, composition and use of value. If possible, create a link to the painting or include the title, and discuss why you appreciate the piece.

[[image:Screen_shot_2012-03-07_at_9.49.11_PM.png width="138" height="175"]]Ansel Adams
American Environmental/Wildlife Photographer 1902-19084

Grew up in California, severely damaged his nose and appearance when thrown to the ground in bad earthquake in 1906. Difficulty fitting in at school due to his appearance, shyness and learning disabilities. Eventually tutored by his aunt and father at home. He loved the peace he found in nature and music and eventually became a pianist for a living. Became more and more interested in nature and photography. Joined the [|Sierra Club] and worked at their lodge in Yosemite Valley where he met his wife, Virginia Best.The Sierra Club was instrumental in beginning his career as an artist. He exhibited and sold his work through the organization.

In 1927 Adams produced his first portfolio, Parmelian Prints of the High Sierras, earning $3,900. Adams works included mountain and close ups of natural forms.

In 1936 Adams fell in love with his young darkroom assistant, Patsy English, and struggled with his feelings for his wife and children versus Patsy. To help resolve his emotions, he moved his wife and children back to Yosemite and decided to stay married.

Adams status as an artist continued to grow. His works were exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and other presigious museums throughout the country. Adams used his stature as a great photographer to promote conservation. He met with Presidents Johnson, Ford, and Carter at the White House, and was favorably impressed with all three. Adam's technical mastery of photography was legendary. Many companies, including Poloroid, used him as a consultant. He developed the "Zone System" related to controlling exposure and development, allowing the photographer to control values and textures. He produced ten volumes of technical manuals, which are the most influential books ever written on the art of photography.

Adams died on April 22,1984 at the age of 82. Six months after his death, Congress passes legislation designating more than 200,000 acres near Yosemite as the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area. A year later, an 11,760 foot mountain on the boundary of Yosemite National Park was named Mt. Ansel Adams.

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Thursday, February 16, 2012
"What's going on in this drawing?" What do you see that supports your idea?" Respond to this work by Pablo Picasso.

**Wednesday, February 15, 2012**
Experiment with the application [|Weave SIlk]. Review the site and discuss your experience.

**Thursday, February 9, 2012**
Explore the following Art Careers website: [] If you HAD to choose a career in the arts- which one would you choose and why?

**Wednesday, February 8, 2012**
Comment and the works and times of Edvard Munch. Lost mother and sister to tuberculosis. Sickly as a child, entertained himself with drawing. Overly religious father and made to feel guilty growing up. Lived in poverty and moved often. Turned to binge drinking and fighting. After father's death became very depressed and considered suicide. His early work often reflected the darker side of life. He eventually received therapy for his issues and his work took on "lighter" themes.Munch died in Ekely, near Oslo, on January 23, 1944, about a month after his 80th birthday. He left 1,000 paintings, 15,400 prints, 4,500 drawings and watercolors, and six sculptures to the city of Oslo. = =
 * [|Edvard Munch]**
 * Norwegian**
 * 1863-1944**
 * Expressionist artist**

The Scream, created between 1893-1910, is the title of expressionist paintings and prints in a series by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, depicting an agonized figure against a blood red sky. The landscape in the background is Oslofjord, viewed from the hill of Ekeberg, in Oslo.

In a page in his diary headed Nice 22.01.1892, Munch described his inspiration for the image thus: Munch wrote of how the painting came to be: "I was walking down the road with two friends when the sun set; suddenly, the sky turned as red as blood. I stopped and leaned against the fence, feeling unspeakably tired. Tongues of fire and blood stretched over the bluish black fjord. My friends went on walking, while I lagged behind, shivering with fear. Then I heard the enormous, infinite scream of nature."

He later described the personal anguish behind the painting, “for several years I was almost mad…You know my picture, ‘’The Scream?’’ I was stretched to the limit—nature was screaming in my blood… After that I gave up hope ever of being able to love again.”

A current trend in technology and art is 3D projection mapping, especially overseas. View the following videos. Discuss your thoughts about this new and exciting medium. Is this fine art? Will it last the test of time? This career field is wide open- would you want to be a part of this new and exciting art form? media type="youtube" key="gJ_5sDvAlNY" height="219" width="392" media type="youtube" key="Lo9XpnsLlmk" height="283" width="364" media type="youtube" key="IoWf7RiXxPM" height="187" width="336"
 * Tuesday, February 7, 2012**

Monday, February 6, 2012
"A //word cloud// is an attractive way of visualising a large chunk of text in a more pleasing way." Play with the following Word Cloud generators: [] [] [] [] Comment on the experience and the possibilities