Final Reflection

1. What were your expectations for this course and where they met?

My expectations for this course were met and more. I came into this course thinking it would be more along the lines of the history of art, in saying so the course did provide this material of how art came about and where different art styles originated from. Moreover the course went into more detail about certain artist. Also what this course provided that I didn’t think was going to happen was the videos of artists and style. The videos gave a further analysis of what was provided in the book. Furthermore the art gallery visits and online galleries were I believe essential to the learning process of art. With this course upon completion I now have a great knowledge of art and its history.

2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your initial posting?

Art is the perception of the artist through emotion, inspiration and experience. My original post of what art was is along the same lines as what I know believe to be the definition of art according to me. But now after completing the course I have a better knowledge of art and where the emotion is set in in a piece of art along with the inspiration and experience. It has taught me how to analyze a piece of art work better.

3. Who was your favourite artist in your original posting and who is your favourite visual artist now? If there is a difference, why do you think so? If you have the same favourite artist, why do you think so?

In my original posting Banksy was my favourite artist and still is now. I believe that I have the same artist because of his “I don’t care” attitude but not in a bad way. The type of attitude where Banksy stands up for people and stands up for the right through his art. He's not always right on where he does his art and how but the meaning that he puts into his paintings and passion oozes out of his work.

4. Now that you've completed this course, how do you feel about taking an online course? Is your answer the same as it was in your first posting? How is it the same or different?

I still feel the same about online courses as I did in my original posting. I like them because they are very flexible and easier for me to get my work done with a job and other activities going on. The one downfall to it is having to always check for updates and changes that a professor might post. The adding of work and changing of dates can sometimes be confusing but in the end its a help in doing online courses.