Mod 6

For the scuplting video, I knew nothing of the process prior to watching it. The video showed me insight to the art and skill that goes into creating a sculpture. One thing I've always found intriguing about sculpting was the fine details that make up the final result, and the life that is breathed into the marble. I liked the glassmaking video a lot. Like sculpting, I didn't know much about the craft so I was interested in learning more about it. I always wondered how stained glass was made, my thought was some sort of dye. The video proved me wrong, because the process involves a chemical that gets infused with the glass and makes the color stick.

The videos relate to the readings because both cover the in-depth process of sculpting. For me personally, the videos are somewhat easier to follow. I am more of a visual learner so, for example, the part in the glassmaking video that breaks down how glass is made was very easy to understand.

As I mentioned, I enjoyed the videos because they helped me understand two art mediums I knew nothing about. They were both very informative, but the glassmaking video was more engaging than the other. They add depth to the topics because a book can only explain so much, especially with a topic that actually requires a visual to fully comprehend the process. For me, without a visual to accompany the instructions for how to make a sculpture, it is hard to relate to therefore hard to stay engaged in the topic.