https://padlet.com/diegogabriel_robles/980vepjzhslv Made with a quick smile en-us 2019-05-09 23:27:29 UTC 2019-05-13 12:16:27 UTC hello@padlet.com diegogabriel_robles https://padlet.com/diegogabriel_robles/980vepjzhslv/wish/358699847 Before taking this module, I really had a hard time appreciating paintings given the fact that I am color blind. When I talked about paintings, I mostly focused on the history behind it; always associating the work with the life of the painter.

Overall, my knowledge of paintings back then was only limited to the stories I read in books and the movies I watched. Obviously, these books and movies mostly showed the life story of the painter. As such, I really was not exposed to any proper training in analyzing paintings.]]> 2019-05-09 23:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/diegogabriel_robles/980vepjzhslv/wish/358699847 diegogabriel_robles https://padlet.com/diegogabriel_robles/980vepjzhslv/wish/358699909 Like sculptures, paintings have no utilitarian use. They exist for the sole purpose of giving glorification to beauty. As I mentioned, before the module, I was limited to only the historical or political context behind the work. Recently, with the help of the module, I realized that in analyzing paintings, the background story and the colors does not make up the whole painting. I used to think that my color blindness was a hindrance to my full understanding of a work. But then, I learned that there are other principles that the human eye can observe. Principles like pattern and movement are things that I have now come to appreciate even more. Like for instance, the pattern and movement exhibited in Van Gogh's the Starry Night is able to add layer to how I perceive the painting. It awakens in me this invitation to somewhat be a part of the painting itself.]]> 2019-05-09 23:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/diegogabriel_robles/980vepjzhslv/wish/358699909 diegogabriel_robles https://padlet.com/diegogabriel_robles/980vepjzhslv/wish/358700166 Ever since I encountered this module, I have come to appreciate paintings from the Renaissance. In addition to the artworks discussed in class, I am interested in learning more about it. I guess it is because I really find the Renaissance period, particularly the Reformation, to be very interesting.

Other than that, I am also interested in learning about the influence of the Renaissance and the Baroque in the Philippines. Given that we are a Catholic-dominated country, I am certain that these techniques and principles in painting were able to reach our shores. I am also curious with the personalities behind those works of art.]]> 2019-05-09 23:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/diegogabriel_robles/980vepjzhslv/wish/358700166 diegogabriel_robles https://padlet.com/diegogabriel_robles/980vepjzhslv/wish/358740629 2019-05-10 03:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/diegogabriel_robles/980vepjzhslv/wish/358740629