Video Review

Something that was interesting to me when I heard it was during the "Through the Eyes of the Sculptor" video, when it was stated that restoration carvers generally work on a specific area of a monument, like the hands, face or foot, not the whole thing. This was something I had never thought about, but it makes complete sense. The restorer isn't going in to completely resculpt a sculpture. They are going in to fix what has started to deteriorate in an attempt to preserve the piece of art. This is an awesome concept and one I am grateful for since it allows me to view sculptures that were made and created centuries ago. 

The "Glass and Ceramics" video was a reminder of how much glass we are always surrounded by. The process of making glass and designing its shape is something that was so entertaining to me. Colored pieces of glass are also an interesting concept considering the process that needs to take place in order to stain the glass. The lead technique is one of these concepts that result in staining glass. Each sketch piece is numbered, so the artist knows what color to make each piece. This reminded me of the color by number coloring books!

The videos relate to the readings in the text because the text also walks through the process of doing things, like the process of carving or casting within a sculpture. It was nice to see all the different images within the text and what the results were of certain artists in regards to their sculptures. Blowing glass was also talked about in the text, just as it was in the video. The text explains the process of blowing glass, while the video was able to actually show someone doing it, which gives the viewers a better understanding in my opinion. 

"Through the Eyes of the Sculptor" video showed the process of getting the stone that is needed to sculpt. I thought this was a cool process and was glad that they included it in the film, otherwise I never would have really known what it takes to begin the sculpting process. The "Glass and Ceramics" video also did this, explaining how glass is made, which is made of sand that is composed of silicon dioxide, which forms crystals when placed on a hot flame. After the mixture is heated, the glass can be shaped at will, which is where the concept of glass blowing comes from.