Module 6: Peer Review

Blogs: http://sidorwi01.blogspot.com/ (Walter)

http://ashleys-art200.blogspot.com/ (Ashley) 

2. When looking at Project #1: (Elements and Principles), did you agree with the element or principle the artist listed with the images? Did you see other elements and principles in the images?

For Walter's project #1, I did see some of the photos representing the elements and/or principles as they should, but some I did not see it in. Like for example, the unity and the value images were great. I think they represented the terms perfectly. One of the ones I did not exactly interpret as the word given was texture. The image seemed to be of a wall but I did not see the texture of it. More than half of his collection did create the term given to the image though.

For Ashley's project #1, I think she did an amazing job. Each picture represented the principle or element given to the image. Her images labels somehow got messed up where they weren't paired up with her images but in the html link for each picture. I think they were paired perfectly and I could envision each element or principle with each one of her pictures. 

3. When looking at Project #2: Where there any images in the Peer Blogs the same as your own? If yes, what were they? Where the reasons the image was selected the same or different as your own?

For Walter's project #2, we shared one image, La jeune bonne (The Servant Girl) by Amedeo Modigliani. His interpretations on this painting were similar to mine. The eyes caught both of our attention in this image, and we both wondered why they were painting like that.

For Ashley's project #2, we seemed to have picked different pieces of art from the museum for this project.

4. Where there any images that your Peers selected that pique your interest now? If yes, what are they and what is your connection with them? What would you want to know about them?

Walter had an image called Walking Soldier by Alexander Archipenko. I really liked this piece and for some reason must have missed it in the art gallery. I like his interpretation on it. I would want to know why this sculpture was made the way it was, and for what reason it is important. 

Ashley had many paintings that looked similar to each other. I specifically liked William James Glackens Jetties at Bellport 1916, Oil on Canvas. This image creates a sense of peace and I would like to know why it was created. Is there a deeper meaning behind it or is it really just a oil painting of a lake with people on a pier? 

5. What do you think about  the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?

I enjoyed getting to view my peers work because I got ideas on how I could've done mine or how I could've made mine better. But, this also made me appreciate my work by looking at some other's projects. I find this valuable because it helps me think of future projects and how I can relate my work to theirs. 

6. Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?

I only had one peer review for both of my projects. His comments were more compliments and statements rather than being 'helpful.' He had many encouraging words which makes me feel better about my projects since at the beginnings I'm usually unsure of what to do or create my project on. I guess in a way it was helpful because it gives me more confidence in my work for future assignments.