Videos: Hockney and Warhol

1.   Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.

Hockney on Photography- I chose this film because photography is my favprote form of art. I have always been interested in photography.

Andy Warhol: Images of an Image

I chose this video because I remember learning about Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s soup poster in school when I was little and I remember thinking how odd it was.

2.   For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

Hockney on Photography- Hockney took pictures then placed them on a flat surface to create a new larger image. This was a new idea.He uses each individual image and makes a type of puzzle, that he calls “drawing with pictures.” He explains how cubism confuses the viewer. And makes them take a harder look at the images. Hockney also expands his photography by making grids of photographs that look like on big photo when it is put together, and he also makes collages of photographs.

Andy Warhol: Images of an Image- Andy Warhol began using images and using the silk screen to make different variations of the images. He produced large collages of celebrities with multiple images all over. He used the same image of Elizabeth Taylor for multiple silk screen productions. He found this process to be financially very useful for him as he didn’t even need to do the reproductions for customers, he could have his assistants to them for him.

3.   How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?

Hockney on Photography- In the book it talked about how artists have changed the way things have always been done and keep pushing the envelope to find new outlets for their art and Hockney did just that.

                                            

Andy Warhol: Images of an Image

-      The textbook talks about Andy Warhol as being part of an art movement known as Pop Art, and explains a bit about his background, the video takes a deeper look and provides a different slant on his life and inspirations.

4.   What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to

Hockney on Photography- The movie was very informative. I have never seen anything like the work that he did with his photos. It was very interesting and made me want to go get my camera and take pictures.

Andy Warhol: Images of an Image

-      This video took a further look into Andy Warhol’s life and art work. It was interesting and provided more examples of his artwork and how he did them and his inspirations. It was a bit dry but it was informative.