Video Reviews

1. Explain why you selected each of the FOUR videos you choose from the selection listed above.

- African Art: I chose this video because I like the old African brush paintings on the rocks they showed. It was very fascinating.

- Buddhism: This video helped me to better understand the overall history and meaning of the Buddhist religion and its art and architecture background.

- Islamic Art: India and the Middle East: I chose this video because it talked about the Taj Mahal and I think that it is one of the most unique architectural pieces in the world.

- Hinduism: This video helped me learn about Hinduism. I never really had any understanding of this religion before watching the video.

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

- African Art: I learned the importance of art work in the African culture and learned about some of their sculptures, masks, architecture, ornaments, clothing, and utensils.

- Buddhism: Buddhism started in India and spread to other lands. It also talked about the Borobudur Temple, the biggest temple in the world.


- Islamic Art: India and the Middle East: Islamic mosques all have a relationship between them and Muhammad's house in Medina in both design and function.


- Hinduism: The River Ganges in Hindu believe symbolizes life, death, and rebirth. Hindu Gods and Goddesses provide access to Brahma.

3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?

The videos relate to the readings because they all follow the same concepts that were in the book. The book talked about Islam and African art, the arts of East Asia, and the arts of the Pacific and the Americas just like what you can learn about by watching the videos.

4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?

I liked these videos better than the ones we watched last week. I felt like these videos were more informative and a better learning experience. They added depth to the topics we already learned about in the chapters of the book and helped show new concepts that weren't talked about either.