Image Journal by Miguel A. Velazquez-Corona https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2 Made with a bold sensibility en-us 2019-01-08 17:04:48 UTC 2025-12-09 16:12:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png January 11 , 2019 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/319834754 Figure 2. Ayala, D. (2017). Grandeza Azteca.
This image is of an Aztec warrior, since i was raised in Mexico I was interested in something that represented my culture. From the clothing he is wearing, I can see the similarities to the other picture i selected. His headpiece also seems very majestic, leading me to believe that this individual was someone of great importance.]]> 2019-01-11 19:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/319834754 January 11, 2019 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/319835024 This image grabbed my attention due to the great complexity of the design. I was also interested by the origin of this artifact, I am assuming it comes from either Aztec or Mayan civilization. This artifact also shows how past civilizations may have been more advanced than we originally thought. I really enjoy the extreme details, they artist(s) definitely took a long time to craft this.]]> 2019-01-11 19:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/319835024 January 19, 2019 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/322543845 Figure 2. Wiles, J. (2018). Foggy Walnut. [photo]. Art Association of Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA.

This is also a photo of the Walnut Street Bridge from a different angle. When I saw this photo I thought it would be a good idea to compare it with a color photo I had previously taken. When I look at this image I get an eerie feeling, I think the combo of black and white and the fog gives it that feeling. I also think that combo and trees missing leaves gives it sort of an apocalyptic vibe.]]> 2019-01-21 00:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/322543845 January 19, 2019 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/322543937 Figure 1. Velazquez, M. (2017). Bridge Sunset. [photo]. Harrisburg, PA.

This is a picture I took of the Walnut Street Bridge my freshmen year at HU. I chose this image because it speaks to my hobby of watching soccer. This picture was right before we went to go watch the local professional soccer team play a game. I don't take many pictures but this one felt right, I thought the sunset served as a great background for the bridge.]]> 2019-01-21 00:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/322543937 January 27, 2019 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/324749704 Figure 1. Hiroshige, A. (1857). Plum Estate. [Woodblock].  Brooklyn Museum.

]]> 2019-01-28 00:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/324749704 january 27, 2019 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/324751342 Figure 2. Hiroshige, A. (1857). Suruga-cho.  [Woodblock].  Brooklyn Museum. ]]> 2019-01-28 00:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/324751342 February 3, 2019 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/327133899 Figure 1. Hiroshige, A. (1857). New Fuji, Meguro. [Woodblock].

I think the intended function of this artwork, as with most by Hiroshige, is to show the beauty of Japan. He adds a of detail to the parts he believes are important to show. He shows the beauty of things we normally associate with Japan, such as the cherry blossom trees and green mountains. The people in picture also feature traditional Japanese clothing.]]> 2019-02-04 00:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/327133899 February 3, 2019 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/327135171 FIgure 2 .  Shūkei, S. (1570). 

Gibbons in a Landscape. [ ink on paper]. 

To understand the original meaning of this painting I would need to understand the culture at the time of creation. If i would understand the culture at the time i could better understand the meaning and reasoning of why objects are in the artwork.
]]> 2019-02-04 00:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/327135171 February 10, 2019 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/329687514 Figure 1. n.a. (14th Century). Footed Cup.[ Brass] . Retrieved from https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/91.1.559/

I really liked this piece of art. The cup obviously has huge amount of detail put into it. The owner was probably someone wealthy and that might mean that it has a very rich vibe. This cup also reminds me of medieval shows like Game of Thrones.


]]> 2019-02-11 00:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/329687514 February 10, 2019 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/329688646  Figure 2 . Mondrian, P. (1924/5). Tableau No. 4, Lozenge Composition. [Oil on canvas]. National Gallery of Art. Retrieved from: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20170710-mondrian-the-joy-of-being-square

From the artworks in this weeks lesson this was my favorite. I am a big fan of artworks that feature strong linear elements such as this one. I also really like the color usage. It majorly features light and neutral colors, and a few that pop up a bit more. The red and yellow really make it pop more and draw attention to it.]]> 2019-02-11 00:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/329688646 February 18, 2018 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/332480106 Clemente Orozco, J. (1931). Zapatistas. [Oil on Canvas]. The Museum of Modern Arts, New    York City, NY. Retrieved from https://www.moma.org/collection/works/80682

Jose Clemente Orozco was born on  November 23, 1883 and died on September 7, 1949, he did most of his work in Mexico and the United States. He is mainly known as one of the most popular Mexican muralists. This is an oil painting of Emiliano Zapata's followers marching, possibly towards battle. Color is a very important element of this painting, the darker colors represents Orozco's feelings towards the Zapatistas. Color of this painting is something I will talk about and compare it towards the much lighter colors of the other artwork.]]> 2019-02-18 22:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/332480106 February 18, 2018 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/332480137 Rivera, D. (1931). Agrarian Leader Zapata.[Fresco on reinforced cement in galvanized-steel    framework]. The Museum of Modern Arts, New York City, NY. Retrieved from             https://www.moma.org/collection/works/79798 

Diego Rivera( December 8, 1886 – November 24, 1957 ) was one most famous and well know muralists, he did murals throughout the world during his career. This artwork is a fresco mural, which depicts Emiliano Zapata and his followers. If you look closely at this painting, the detail added by Rivera gives this painting a rough texture. I plan to talk about the usage of color and mainly the usage of white and what that typically represents.]]> 2019-02-18 22:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/332480137 March 1, 2019 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/337077345 Figure 1. Shinjuku, E. (2018). A New Girl In Town. [Drawing]. Retrieved from https://www.deviantart.com/eddy-shinjuku/art/CYBERPUNK-2077-A-New-Girl-In-Town-750321249

This is an image of an upcoming video game called Cyberpunk 2077. This image is also a crossover of two video games made by the same developer. Everything about this image makes me excited for when it comes out. The dark and gritty feel to the bright pink car that contrasts that.

]]> 2019-03-02 02:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/337077345 March 1, 2019 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/337078948 Video link: https://abc7chicago.com/society/veteran-asks-for-100-birthday-cards-but-gets-thousands/5159623/?fbclid=IwAR07XuQyM7gVXup3kz-YhRM2cHT2ibodoeGtGsKw7IoIkiHqHDU_a4PogVQ

This is a video of a news story that I saw blow up on Reddit. It's one of those  videos that makes you feel good. I am happy that so many people stepped up and made this mans birthday by giving the presents he wanted.]]> 2019-03-02 02:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/337078948 March 15, 2019 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/341960980 Figure 1. Brennan, D. (2017). [Drawing]. Retrieved from https://www.thedailystar.net/perspective/greed-the-islamic-tradition-1414132

One theme that I think would be interesting to research is greed. This theme is very commonly seen in movies, TV shows, books and real life. I find it interesting that the more people have the more they want even if they cannot possibly use all that they already have. Greed can be associated with power, and that is the theme of some of my favorite shows.]]> 2019-03-16 01:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/341960980 March 15, 2019 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/341961990 Figure2.   Hahn, D. (Producer), & Minkoff, R. (Director). (1994). The Lion King. [Motion Picture]. United States: Walt Disney Pictures.  

Another theme very common in pop culture and which relates to my other theme is betrayal. I am mainly interested in the motivations by those who perform it.  Betrayal is usually performed by those close to the subject, and like I mentioned the motivation is sometimes greed. However, I would be more interested in researching the less generic reasons for why people do it.

]]> 2019-03-16 01:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/341961990 April 2, 2019 mavelazquez1 https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/347883028  This artwork called Zapatistas was created in 1931 By Jose Clemente Orozco. With his most famous artworks being in one medium, Clemente Orozco deviated from it and created this politically charged Oil on Canvas painting. Clemente Orozco was not one to shy away from portraying his beliefs in his artworks. And this is no exception, he grimly portrays revolutionaries being taken to their deaths. ]]> 2019-04-03 01:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mavelazquez1/85p66qsr3ym2/wish/347883028