Dance

Scroll down to see examples of each type of dance referenced in the presentation.

Example of Ritual Dance: Fancy Dance

Example of Ritual Dance: Kuchipudi

Example of Ballet: Giselle Act II Grand Pas de Deux

Example of Ballet: Giselle Finale

Example of Modern Dance: Medea (Rehearsal)

Example of Modern Dance: Revelations (Wade in the Water)

Film

Here's a link to the presentation.

Homework for 11/18

Here's a link to your homework for Wednesday. You don't have to remember dates from the video, but pay attention to the development of each bit of technology that contributed to the development of film.

A Concise History of the Origins of Cinema

Drama

Here's a link to the slideshow, in case you're having trouble viewing the one above. Here's a link to the homework reading for Monday.

Here's a link to the slideshow, in case you're having trouble viewing the one above.

Review of Sculpture

Here's a link to the presentation on Sculpture from Monday.

Sculpture presentation.

Don't forget to bring 5-10 objects to class for the project tomorrow! Your objects can be anything that isn't dangerous, scented, made of food, or valuable. You may well destroy the objects when you use them, so don't bring anything you'll mind getting ruined.

Think about things in terms of their formal elements (their color, line, shape, texture) and how they'll look with all the other objects you've chosen.

Also, remember that your sculpture will have to stand for at least 10 minutes without falling over. Bring a balance of heavier, medium, and light objects so you can balance your sculpture.

Review of Color Theory and Treatment of Depth

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Here are links to the power point presentations from today's class.

Introduction to Color Theory

Treatment of Depth in Painting

What is a Work of Art?

Here's a link to the presentation in case you can't view the one above.

Homework for Wednesday August 21

Watch the presentation above first, and then complete the assignment below. Bring your assignment to class on Thursday. Let me know if you have any questions.

Assignment

Semester Goals

Welcome!

Welcome to Humanities 120: Imagination, Invention, and Creativity.  I hope it'll be a great semester.

Here are links to your syllabus and schedule for the course.

The school is trying to go paperless, so if you'd like a hard copy of the syllabus and schedule, please print them out from the PDF at the link.  I'll have a limited number available on the first day for anyone without a printer or an internet connection.

I'm looking forward to meeting you next week!