AlecGoodwinDESMA9

               Medical practices and human anatomy-based education have drastically shaped art as we know it today. The first major influence of art's relationship with human anatomy can be found within the Hippocratic Oath- one must preserve and respect the beauty of the dead. This respect for preserving human remains began to enlighten scientists and researchers around the world to explore shaping the lives of those who have experienced unfortunate catastrophes such as war and disease. The introduction of human dissection and other related procedures first allowed researchers and artists to document and better understand the development of the human body. The father of Human Anatomy, Andreas Vesalius, created a foundational text titled, "Gray's Anatomy" which put human anatomy in the media spotlight. His work, often referred to as the doctor "bible", is a collection of medical procedures, photographs, detailed descriptions, etc that provide...

               The first event that I attended was the LACMA group live stream of the film: Be Natural -Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blanche . In this eye-opening documentary directed by Pamela Green and Vanessa Schwartz, the film captures the hidden, yet astonishing life of Alice Guy-Blance and her role in reshaping how women directors and producers are viewed in the film industry through her silent, black and white films in the early 1900s.                       Born in 1873, Alice Blanche was raised in a middle-class family that suffered a variety of setbacks including the passing of her father and siblings due to the smallpox epidemic and financial hardships being raised by a single mother. However, much of this changed when she went to work for a man named Felix-Max Richard in Paris, France. Felix-Max Richard was a camera manufacturer and repairman who really shaped Alice...

 April 13th, 2022            The introduction of robotics, computation, and automation has exponentially changed the way humans view their everyday lives. For many, automation begins with the introduction of the computer. But for artists, it begins with the creation of the printing press. In the 1440s, Johannes Gutenburg would forever revolutionize the way media is massed produced and viewed around the world with the creation of the printing press. Prior to his invention, bookmakers had to hand press inked letter blocks on individual sheets of paper to create novels, poetry, and other forms of writing during its very slow, mundane process. His invention later 20x the rate of novel production. His views of automation and mass production would go on to influence creators such as Rene Descartes (father of modern philosophy) and Nikola Tesla (creator of the A/C) to think outside the box and increase innovation and technological advancements. Johannes Guten...

 April 6th, 2022 Relationship between Math & Art     Math plays as vital of a role in art as being creative. To better elaborate that claim, it is important to analyze the relationship between art and math. For centuries, artists have used math in a variety of different ways- viewer perspective, creation of shapes/dimensions, and creating new types of art. However, the relationship between art and math would forever change when Leonardo Da Vinchi introduced his most famous work of art- the "Vitruvian Man". The "Vitruvian Man" represents the ideal, "proportional man". A man with proportional limb length relative to his torso, head, privates, and other body parts. The man behind the image itself isn't necessarily important, but its' the importance of proportionality that would forever change the way artists, architects, and mathematicians do their work. From post-impressionist artists such as Mondrian to famous architects like  Edouard, they all ...

 Alec J Goodwin Professor Vesna DESMA 9 April 1st, 2022 Two Cultures      The two reading assignments that I analyzed this week include C.P. Snow's journal article titled, "Two Cultures and the Scientific Revolution" and Professor Vesna's academic journal, "Toward a Third Culture: Being in Between". In a quick summary, CP Snow's journal article explores the significant differences and challenges between humanities and sciences in the modern world. When deciding what’s best for the greater good, emotional and scientific hindrances often prevent unity and conformity. In Professor Vesna’s academic journal, she explores the feeling of feeling in-between cultural identity and uniformity. I for one identify as biracial, both Hispanic and white, and have challenges deciding which race best fits me. I oftentimes feel weird being categorized as “the white guy” when most of my Hispanic family view me as Hispanic, rather than white due to my upbringing and maternal...