Is Sherman sincere when she claims innocence of theory in the creation of the Untitled Film Stills? Defend your answer.  I don’t believe Sherman is sincere when she claims to be innocent of theory in the midst of creation of her stills. Although, she is quoted in Art21 as saying, “I would read theoretical stuff about my work and think, “What? Where did they get that?” The work was so intuitive for me, I didn’t know where it was coming from. So I thought I had better not say anything or I’d blow it.”  —Cindy Sherman   My first thought of her stills, although harsh, burns the question: Why is Cindy … Continue reading 5.W.1 Module V

Based on prior readings in this project, how does the work of Sherman relate to Post-Modernism? Based on prior readings in this project, the work of Cindy Sherman relates to Post-Modernism because she inadvertently addresses the complex themes of post-modernism in her work. It is not intentional and she barely labels her work for this same reason. Continue reading 5.M.3 cindySherman

Based on prior readings in this project, how does the work of Sherman seen at her retrospective relate to various social critiques leveled by theorists as synopsized on the deathOf… page? For example, do you see a feminist critique of the male gaze, an embrace of the abject as culturally conditioned, a dialog with art history, or other critical stances in her work? Based on prior readings in this project, the work of Cindy Sherman seen at her retrospective relates to various social critiques leveled by theorists in our text and as synopsized on the death of everything wiki page in that … Continue reading 5.M.2 Retrospective

This is an embedded Microsoft Office presentation, powered by Office. Bibliography: “HCWTOAATLT.” Art At A Time Like This, https://artatatimelikethis.com/hcwtoaatlt. Accessed 15 Jan. 2021. Continue reading 4.W.1 Essay III

When finished, please answer the questions below in a blog post. Please limit answers to approximately 100 words: What is the primary point of this reading? The primary point of this reading is to understand the differences between the theories explained in our book. What portion (or portions) of this reading are easy to understand? The wiki explaining the death of everything is clear and concise. What portion (or portions) of this reading requires clarification in class? N/A Why does the author of the wiki title describe the state of theory as presented in Barrett’s Chapter 5 as “cultural nihilism” … Continue reading 5.R.3 deathOfeverything

When finished reading, please answer the questions below in a blog post. Please limit answers to approximately 100 words: What is the primary point of these readings? The primary point of these readings is to be introduced to the linguistic theories and creative concepts that are interrelated in the postmodern era. What portion (or portions) of the readings are easy to understand? The readings are especially dense due to the complex nature of the topics presented. Yet I found these readings especially interesting and easy to follow. What portion (or portions) of the readings will need clarification in class? N/A … Continue reading 5.R.2 Destabilization

Based on prior readings in this project, how does the work of Sherman seen in this video relate to the theories of destabilization? Destabilization is described in our book as ambiguous, it is a refusal against making the choice between understanding and misunderstanding. Deconstruction is a combination between destruction and construction. In chapter 5 of page 169, our book explains deconstruction as a method of “deconstructing the old system by showing how its basic units of structure contradict their own logic… Rather than being polar opposite its paired term, [show how each term is actually apart of it.] Then the … Continue reading 5.M.1 cShermanArt21

Creating your essay Based on the works you experience, develop a specific idea that relates to this experience, specifically relating to how it has influenced or changed the way you perceive or respond to art work in general. Create your image collection, using 5 to 10 images of your own making. Use Photoshop or Preview, adjust the selected images to maximize their effectiveness. Share your ideas with a classmate to get some feedback. Based on these images, create a plan for how these images will be used in your essay. Create a draft of you introduction, in which you will … Continue reading 2.W.2 Gallery I

Write a reflective statement in your blog in response to the following questions: Why does Goldsworthy resist the label of Greenbergian Formalism? On what basis, if any, might Clement Greenberg resist Goldsworthy’s work? Andy Goldsworthy resists the label of Greenbergian Formalism because of how rigid the critic was about his belief in the importance of formal characteristics of artwork as it addresses form. Clement would accept Goldsworthy’s work based on his minimalist designs, little to no representation of subject matter and purity of materials. Clement Greenberg might resist the work of Goldsworthy on the basis of Andy using his objects as vehicles … Continue reading 4.W.1 module4