1.) Key
concepts I learned from the first video were that there are different materials
used for sculpting. I learned that it is rare that they are asked to carve a
full statue because there is so much detail to it. I also learned the sculpture
has a set way that they have to do the sculpting. The most interesting thing I learned
is how sculptures know if the material is good to use or not. They do this by
listening to the sound it makes. They have to make sure there are no cracks in
it, because if there is then they can’t use that piece.
Key concepts I learned from the second
video are that glass is used in our daily lift more than we think about. We use
glass in light bulbs, in our cups, and dishes, as well as many other objects
that we use daily. Glass is made from sand, which is actually something that I
didn’t know. I liked this video because it described how glass is made and
showed detail of how it is made. It’s really interesting to see how it is
shaped and the different colors. It takes time to make it exactly the shape it
needs to be and can be reheated in order to fix the shape. Different tools are
used to shape the glass. It’s interesting that the heat doesn’t melt the glass.
The stain glassmaker is different than just the regular class maker. When stain
glassing, they may paint it to get the color they want the stained glass
window.
2.) The
videos relates to the text because they talk about the different materials that
are used for sculpting, which some are the same that were discussed in the
book. The book was nice at describing detail to how to use the material in
sculpting, but the video showed it actually being done. Glass and sculpting
were discussed in both the book and the videos. I liked watching the videos
more because I could see the glass and sculpting in action. It’s easier to
create a picture that way because it’s right there on the screen. Also,
listening to it and hearing it then seeing how it is done is easier in learning
the process.
3.) The
videos were helpful in seeing sculptures. It was easier to create an image of
sculptures because the videos showed them being done. Sculpting is actually
more difficult than it looks. It takes a lot of time and patience. I liked how
the videos showed actual people who were sculptors and their viewing on
sculpting, as well as why they began sculpting in the first place. I liked the second video as well in seeing
how glass is made. I discovered that all this art takes a lot of time and that
glass it used in daily life more than I would of thought.