So Long, Farewell!

Dear four fans, 
   It was fun having an audience for a semester. Thanks for reading and responding. My first blogging experience is what I would call, out of my element but I'll try anything once. Super fun class and the topics were always interesting. Anthropology never disappoints!! 




"If the good Lord had intended us to walk, he wouldn't have invented roller skates."-Willy Wonka

Fifteen

Fot blog fifteen we were asked to briefly describe our research project and describe the process. I chose to research Andy Warhol and his influence to the art world as well as his contribution to the pop art movement. It was actually a fun topic to research because I'm a huge fan of Andy Warhol. By no means was an expert though and by reading articles, journals and websites about him I was able to understand the man behind the Cambell cans. When we were told that we would have to do a research project, I automatically thought Andy Warhol, the only issue was trying to relate him to anthropology. The best correlation was through the subject of "making special". Andy's works were perfect examples of 'making special'. Yes, he was part of a movement but he changed art as we know it because he created art by using  objects that no one else saw as art. While conducting research I didn't run into many problems because Andy Warhol was such an eccentric individual there was much to go off of because he was so popular. Things I learned about Andy Warhol that I never knew before was that he painted previously to drawing and silkscreening. His painting are actually quite beautiful and he could have had a career based on that skill alone.

blog 14

This week we were asked to speak of art that we witnessed or consumed. I feel like I consume art daily whether it being when I listen to music or walking through the plaza and seeing hand made functional art like fire and light candle holders. However, none were as fun as the opening day parade for the world appreciation(forgot the actually name) week, last month. The parade was to start of a week of events that celebrated cultures around the world. The parade which didn't last long started in front of the theatre and ended up in the quad next to the depot. The parade involved about 20 or more students and staff carrying flags from all over the world and was lead by a band that consisted of another 20 or more people playing the drums and congas as well as other instruments I'm not familiar with. Once the parade made it to the quad they formed a circle in which different people holding a flag would go into the center and dance. I'm not sure if that was planned or a impromptu performance but it was fun to watch regardless. While watching this I was thinking  about how many different cultures celebrate with dance. Dance is a perfect representation of joy and can be found in cultures, religions and societies. Although the dance may be different according to the culture and situation it still holds a significant purpose in each representation.