The Winged Victory of Samothrace

The Louvre has a new multimedia feature on its website to accompany one of its most famous Greek Hellenistic sculptures, the Winged Victory of Samothrace. The sculpture is positioned at the top of the museum's grand staircase. Its commanding presence stops me in my tracks every time I visit the museum. I also expect to see Audrey Hepburn from the scene in Funny Face glide past me in that red dress.

A peerless masterpiece of Greek sculpture, the Winged Victory of Samothrace standing on the prow of a ship overlooked the sanctuary of the Great Gods on the island of Samothrace. The monument was probably a votive offering dedicated in commemoration of a naval victory.

An Exciting Blog

One of my friends is a photographer and has his own blog, his name is Anthony Castro. He is always updating his blog with works of art and notable events. While looking at his blog I came across a project labeled American Asylum Holga Capture. I think works of art, whether it is a painting, photo, sculpture, etc., should evoke feeling from the person viewing. This photo evoked feelings of anxiety about new laws that seem to be constraining society. It also provoked me to into thought on how if we are a free society then why are there so many laws? Why do these pictures evoke these feelings of nervousness and anxiety about the future of my personal freedoms? I think that when an image has evoked thought it has accomplished its job! My mind is constantly learning, thinking and questioning the things around me and it is great.

Marlana Rivera
Art History 5

Art Exhibition at the Huntington

Although I am studying ancient art, I thought it might be good to compare what I'm studying with more recent pieces. The Huntington is currently showing an exhibit on "financial" art from the late 19th century. They will be running the exhibit through the end of May, coincidentally the end of our semester. The link above will give you more information on the exhibit itself. It usually costs money to enter The Huntington, but here is some information on their occasional free days. The Huntington is comprised of a library, art exhibits, and gardens. All three are fantastic, and I hope you enjoy if you do choose to go.

Alfred Stieglitz

This is a brief video montage on the life and work of famed American photographer Alfred Stieglitz (1864-1946)

Back to the Future

I thought this was an interesting, albeit, as the artist stated, obsessive project.

Irina Werning, Back to the Future: "I love old photos. I admit being a nosey photographer. As soon as I step into someone else’s house, I start sniffing for them. Most of us are fascinated by their retro look but to me, it’s imagining how people would feel and look like if they were to reenact them today... A few months ago, I decided to actually do this. So, with my camera, I started inviting people to go back to their future."

Art History Causes Awareness

I just arrived back from State Line Nevada where I stayed two days at Whiskey Pete's Casino. Previously, when I would go to State Line the last thing on my mind is to be aware of the pictures hanging in the casino room where I stayed at. To my surprise, I was curious who painted the pictures that were hanging in the room. I told myself, I would look him up on the internet when I got home. These two prints that were hanging in Whiskey Pete's room were done by

"Georg Dionys Ehret (1708–1770) dominated the field of botanical illustration in the 18th century and is considered to be one of the finest plant illustrators of all time. His illustrative skill and botanical precision led to his involvement with the world’s leading scientists and influential patrons and to his important contributions to many pictorial publications."

Here are the two prints by Georg Dionys Ehret

Art History 5 with Professor Machado is awesome! This class I took last semester has caused myself to be aware of art and architecture regardless where I go.

Resource
http://huntbot.andrew.cmu.edu/HIBD/Departments/Art/Ehret.shtml

Van Gogh's Yellows are Turning Brown

In some of the artist's works, the once-vibrant yellows are turning brown. European scientists have figured out why.
Read more in this Los Angeles Times article by Amina Khan.

Visual and Performing Arts Centers Emerge on Campuses Across California

Article in Affinity, an online magazine for California Community Colleges, highlighting new art centers at community colleges and the important role they play in our communities. A couple photographs of the Chaffey College Center for the Arts are included.

A few passages from the article by Sheng Lor and John Pastor.

With budget cuts still in effect across California, it comes as a beacon of light that many visual and performing arts centers have successfully been built or renovated within the past few years at community college campuses statewide. New arts facilities have emerged across the state backed primarily by local bond money.

The support for new and improved cultural centers on community college campuses has never been more evident. Despite severe state budget cuts to the education sector, local residents, businesses, community leaders, art patrons, and many others continue to support the planning and construction of new arts facilities by passing local bonds and putting forth donations. They see the positive economic, educational, and cultural impact that these centers could have on their communities now and for decades to come and understand the crucial role that advanced cultural centers have on the education and preparation of youth today for the future.

It is crucial that regional cultural centers continue to receive support and grow across California. They have power to transform the life of a community, bringing people from the region, from across the state, and from abroad together in one place. They offer the opportunity for students and community members to engage in the arts in ways they might not have otherwise. As Pier states, "Community colleges, a lot of it, is about lifelong learning; and the arts is certainly one area where that lifelong learning experience can happen."

Center for the Arts presents... Spring 2011

Join the School of Visual, Performing and Communication Arts each month for a celebration of the arts, culture and entertainment in the new Center for the Arts complex at Chaffey College. You won't want to miss these!

Careers in Photography
Discussion panel led by Ardon Alger
Tuesday, February 22
5pm • CAA-211
Photographers will discuss current careers opportunities, how to prepare for a career, and what it is like to work in the field of photography.

Artists and Their Day Jobs
Moderated by Nicole Farrand
Tuesday, March 29
5pm • CAA-211
Discussion panel led by Nicole Farrand on all the things artists do to make a living outside of making art.

Broadcasting & Cinema Student Showcase 2011
Hosted by Daniel Jacobo
Tuesday, April 12
5pm • CAA-218
Projects created by currently enrolled Chaffey College Broadcasting and Cinema students will be screened for the public and the college community.

Student Invitational 2011
Tuesday, April 26
5pm • CAA-211
Join the Student Invitational 2011 student artists as they discuss their work, the Student Invitational process and field questions from the audience. The Student Invitational 2011 is on view at the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art from April 16 – May 26, 2011.

ARTicles Production Meeting Today!

The ARTicles Production Meeting for the March Issue is today, February 4th at 2:00 in CAA-305. You can view past issues of ARTicles online at http://www.chaffeyarticles.com/. This is a great opportunity for students to get involved with the visual and performing arts community at Chaffey College.

ARTicles is a student-driven publication of the Chaffey College Center for the Arts. It is published twice each semester by a consortium of students with a passion for arts, entertainment and culture. The content reflects a diverse sample of the cultural life at the college. ARTicles is generously supported by the Chaffey College Marketing Department.

Hands Across California

On Sunday, April 17, 2011, history will be made as nearly 2 million people join hands in one continuous line up and down California, all in support of California Community Colleges and their nearly 3 million students.

Hands Across California will raise awareness of California Community Colleges like never before by being the largest-ever event held by any system of higher education. But more importantly, it will increase financial support for California’s Community College students—a truly worthy cause. Due to the ever-increasing cost of an education, California Community College students are facing a crisis of affordability, with many being forced to abandon their education each and every day because of financial hardships. Nearly 90 percent of full-time students are in need of financial aid, and almost half of all students have no resources to pay for college.

This is why Hands Across California is so important. Funds raised through the event will directly support the California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment, a permanent fund that provides annual scholarships to thousands of students with the greatest need. And thanks to the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation, every dollar raised for the Endowment through Hands Across California will be matched by 50 percent, significantly increasing the impact of every donation. However, this opportunity doesn’t last forever. We as a system have only until June 2011 to benefit from the Osher Foundation’s generous matching opportunity, which is why the timing of Hands Across California is so critical.

Help us tell the world why California Community Colleges are so vital to the future, all while raising money toward scholarships that will support generations upon generations of students.

Get Involved!

Getting involved in this exciting event is simple:
• Lend your support to make this unparalleled and unique event a reality and bring new awareness of the needs of California Community College students. A sponsorship of this event will result in untold media coverage and public awareness of the need to enhance support to California Community Colleges, the training ground of tomorrow’s workforce.
• Make a commitment to stand with us on April, 17, 2011, by registering online at www.HandsAcrossCalifornia.org.
• Encourage others to participate and donate to this important cause.

Watch for more information on local organizing efforts from the Associated Students of Chaffey College.