Comments on "The Art of
Music:" The three images selected are moderately interesting when
considered together. They are images of the same type of object (namely, drums) drawn from
three different cultures. Therefore, it is the visual comparison among the three objects
that makes the segment visually interesting. From a conceptual standpoint, the three
objects are also interesting. Each drum used symbolism in its artistic design to convey
cultural significance just as each is significant in its own culture because of its
function in ceremonial activity. The title of this exhibit was also interesting and
captured beautifully the theme of the work! The labels conveyed enough information and
they fulfilled the expectations set with the introductory statement; specifically that
each object has a utilitarian as well as an artistic value. Also, the links
worked well and dependently with the labels, and the info was appropriately referenced and
the exhibit was overall effective. (LD) |
The most successful out of the entire class
exhibit was "The Art of Music." Images that were black and white and that
showed the piece in complete isolation were chosen deliberately. With this, it is obvious
that the curator thought long and hard about how she was going to construct her part of
the exhibit, and it definitely paid off. The thematic statement and the label copies were
sufficient in information about the function, meaning, and aesthetic qualities of each
piece. The theme was very original (as were most of them), and successful also because of
the importance of music in the lives of these remote peoples. It could have been improved
perhaps with sound in the background available to the person viewing the page, but we
couldnt do everything! (DE) |
"Art of Music" was a very
interesting exhibit. The choice of objects looked great together. The labels and links
were very useful, in making a good connection. This exhibit was short and to the
point. (JS) |
"The Art of Music," explaining the
aesthetic and functional properties of three drums, is extremely effective in fulfilling
expectations established in the title and introductory statement. By presenting drums in a
similar context and in similar-styled photographs, the images are visually appealing. The
labels contributed to the viewer's understanding of linking concepts, as well as
explaining use, function, and symbolism. The links were also highly effective in this
regard. (CS) |
My favorite image category was the one on
musical instruments. It was very effective in emphasizing the different drums as art
first, and then showing how they are used within each culture in ceremonies. There was a
nice balance between the visual, contextual, and uses in each culture. It was structured
so that each part fell together nicely. The idea to include audio examples of the drums
was a creative way to show the viewer its use within the context of the cultures. (AW) |