Class Projects

Experimenting With Shapes and Colors

In art, I was able to create the following images, using the program Google Slides. We were taught several different ways to make art: using principles such as lines, shapes, colors, and sizes. We were also taught that art should have depth and movement. This does not have to be complicated as it can be shown merely moving shapes around. Below I made some shapes into a plater of fruit. However, in another composition I took the same  lines, shapes, colors, but manipulated the sizes to create something different. I believe I created movement by portraying the ball rolling off the arc, even though it is really not moving. Furthermore, the remaining piece demonstrates my skill, calling attention to a certain part of the composition. Cleary, the attention should be focused in the center, where the two objects are located 

I actually really enjoyed this project, even thought it was incredibly difficult. I rather enjoyed the opportunity to practice drawing what was in front of me. However, the hallways had a slight curve. This was incredibly hard to accurately depict in my drawing. Furthermore, remembering to proportion objects was rather strenuous. However, I learned to make objects appear as if they are “vanishing.” I can use this skill when sketching and creating other 2D projects that depict dimension. 

For this project, I was to make an art piece using a variety of digital tools I have learned to use, inspired by my personally selected element. My element was Rubidium, with the symbol, Rb. With the atomic number 37, its unique properties as a liquid metal allow for very tedious and specific uses. I was inspired by its use to make only purple fireworks. I used value of light and dark to show what was closer and farther. I incorporated form to show three dimensions of buildings. Finally, I encompassed movement through the fireworks. I liked using digital images to create the logos of the building. It was quite enjoyable to choose well-known brands to insert into my artwork. If I could do it all again, I would have maybe done only one building and really focused on the details of the one building. I may have even tried to do a three point perspective rather than a 2 point perspective. 

Hyperlinked to the title is my entire project slideshow!

The Electron Configuration Mandala incorporated science, the element and electrons, along with art, drawing and coloring patterns onto each layer of our mandala. I used my knowledge of different religions from World History, my understanding of electrons and the periodic table, and my comprehension of  the Elements of design from Visual Arts. The mandala helped me consider others perspectives, such as how other religions use the Mandalas in comparison to my own. I believe our work was very successful. It has a beautiful pattern and uses several values to draw attention to the religious symbol in the middle. Finally, if I were the teacher, next year I would show student examples of previous works to inspire them  Hyperlinked to the tittle is my presentation and research on mandalas and electron configurations! 

We researched African American Artists for Black History. My research on Faith Ringhold was both interesting and unique. 

1. The Neolithic Revolution was groundbreaking, however, it led to several racial, religious, and gender inequalities. As the population grew, people began living in larger settlements. With different technological advancements, such as transportation and metals, more extensive governments were created. People were able to do other tasks and jobs, such as merchants and artisans, accumulating  different wealth. With this, began social stratification. For example, it can be seen that Royals had better dental health than that of commoners. Furthermore, government was often patriarchal and put women at lower status. This could be seen when women were forced to have more kids for more helping hands in the field. This drained their health. Lastly, with the rise of more differing beliefs, most did not practice toleration. Disputes and prosecutions over beliefs rose. For instance, Jews were held captive in the civilization, Babylonia, for 50 years. They were then attacked by Romans because they wanted to lead themselves. 

2. The Neolithic Revolution introduced several new technologies such as irrigations systems and wheels. Irrigation systems were wonderful for agriculture. It was a more efficient way water crops and plants, even with distance from water source or expected drought. The wheel was made for efficient transportation of crops. Both advancements  enhanced trade and efficiency of agriculture. 

3.  Interregional trade routes led to the spread of religions. More communication between different civilizations spread not only good, but also ideas. For instance, the Silk Road, a network of Eurasian trade routes, developed trade between China and surrounding regions. The network spread Han's innovations and Confucianism. Furthermore, the Mediterranean Sea lanes, another trade network, fostered great connections between Phoenicians, Greeks, and people of North Africa. The connections facilitated the exchanges of goods, culture, and religion. 

4. In a centralized government, one unit makes a decision for all. It ensures uniformity, however, it may ignore the specific needs of individual regions. On the contrary, a decentralized government transforms power from higher to lower levels of government. While it does sacrifice uniformity, regions are able to make autonomous decisions for their specific needs. For example, in South Asia The Mauryan began was centralized. They ruled the large area by uniting under one unit of government. Later, the Gupta Dynast ruled with decentralized government, as they eventually allowed local leaders for each region. 

5. Important Terms: 

• Bureaucracy - Government, or a hierarchical chain of authority

• Democracy -  Control by all citizens or members of a population

• Patriarchy - Control by men

• Codification - Arranging rules according to a system, kept many religions alive

• Irrigation - Advancement for crops to be efficiently watered

• Religious Toleration - Non-prejudice actions on those of other religions so all can get along