Talk about Art
(6:06 min)
Talk About Art is a six-minute documentary film that highlights visitors to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Among the visitors who share their thoughts on art are people from all walks of life—including students, a taxi driver, an architect, a security guard, and a hairdresser. These are not art historians, but art is a common bond for them, and definitely a force in their lives. For some art is a way to connect to the past; for others it is a way to see the world around them in a different way. Listening to their side of the museum experience may get you talking about art as well.
http://www.artbabble.org/video/ngadc/talk-about-art
- How does art teach about history?
- Why do you like art?
- How do you define art?
- How do your personal experiences and memories affect looking at an artwork?
Talk About Art is a six-minute documentary film that highlights visitors to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Among the visitors who share their thoughts on art are people from all walks of life—including students, a taxi driver, an architect, a security guard, and a hairdresser. These are not art historians, but art is a common bond for them, and definitely a force in their lives. For some art is a way to connect to the past; for others it is a way to see the world around them in a different way. Listening to their side of the museum experience may get you talking about art as well.
http://www.artbabble.org/video/ngadc/talk-about-art
Edward Hopper's New York
(8:47 min)
The National Gallery of Art has released a new video podcast about the artist and his work and influence. In the podcast, which features more than 50 of Hopper's paintings and watercolors, senior curator Franklin Kelly discusses New York City, New England, and the cinema as Hopper saw and portrayed them—and as we view them today through his work.
http://www.artbabble.org/video/ngadc/edward-hoppers-new-york
- How does Hopper work with interior and exterior spaces?
- How does Hopper show isolation and loneliness in his work?
- Edward Hopper once said, “If I could say it in words, I wouldn’t need to paint.” After watching this video, what does that quote mean to you?
The National Gallery of Art has released a new video podcast about the artist and his work and influence. In the podcast, which features more than 50 of Hopper's paintings and watercolors, senior curator Franklin Kelly discusses New York City, New England, and the cinema as Hopper saw and portrayed them—and as we view them today through his work.
http://www.artbabble.org/video/ngadc/edward-hoppers-new-york
Your Museum Visit (La Visita al Museo)
Scroll down on the page and click on Your Museum Visit (La Visita al Museo)
(7:55 min)
This video, featuring a cast of animated figures, is designed to aid students in framing the experiences they may have with works of art encountered during their visit to the Art Institute. It also introduces museum rules and behavioral expectations as it sets the stage for a meaningful and enjoyable learning experience.
http://www.artic.edu/aic/visitor_info/podcasts/video/education_videos/index.html
(7:55 min)
- Why is it important to follow proper museum etiquette when visiting a museum?
- How is viewing original art different than looking at art in a book or online?
- How is a docent in a museum similar, and also different, than your teachers in school?
This video, featuring a cast of animated figures, is designed to aid students in framing the experiences they may have with works of art encountered during their visit to the Art Institute. It also introduces museum rules and behavioral expectations as it sets the stage for a meaningful and enjoyable learning experience.
http://www.artic.edu/aic/visitor_info/podcasts/video/education_videos/index.html
Image credits:
Edward Hopper's Night Hawks (1942) retrieved from http://www.artsfairies.com/Edward_Hopper/Nighthawks_CGF.jpg
Edward Hopper's New York Movie (1939) retrieved from http://www.diacritic.org/blog/archives/images/hopper_ny-movie.jpg
Edward Hopper's People in the Sun (1960) retrieved from http://www.artsfairies.com/Edward_Hopper/Hopper_Edward_People_In_The_Sun.jpg
Edward Hopper's Room in Brooklyn (1932) retrieved from http://www.artsfairies.com/Edward_Hopper/Room_in_Brooklyn_CGF.jpg
Image of Carla and Brett from Art Institute of Chicago education video retrieved from http://www.artic.edu/aic/visitor_info/podcasts/video/education_videos/index.html
Edward Hopper's Night Hawks (1942) retrieved from http://www.artsfairies.com/Edward_Hopper/Nighthawks_CGF.jpg
Edward Hopper's New York Movie (1939) retrieved from http://www.diacritic.org/blog/archives/images/hopper_ny-movie.jpg
Edward Hopper's People in the Sun (1960) retrieved from http://www.artsfairies.com/Edward_Hopper/Hopper_Edward_People_In_The_Sun.jpg
Edward Hopper's Room in Brooklyn (1932) retrieved from http://www.artsfairies.com/Edward_Hopper/Room_in_Brooklyn_CGF.jpg
Image of Carla and Brett from Art Institute of Chicago education video retrieved from http://www.artic.edu/aic/visitor_info/podcasts/video/education_videos/index.html