Responding to AED 200

Questions:

1. What were your expectations for this course and were they met?
My expectations for this course were to learn new concepts and ideas about art that I had not already learned in previous art courses. I had also stated that I expected to expand my knowledge of the art world. The expectations that I had for this course were most definitely met, as I did indeed learn new concepts about art that I did not know before. This course also got me thinking about new ideas with art that I hadn't thought about before.

2. Now that you've been through this course, what is art? How would you define it now compared to your initial posting? 
My definition of art after going through this course would still be that art is a form of expression that can be interpreted in several different ways, however I would also add to that definition now by stating that art is also a form of history, as it is what historians look at to determine important parts of our ancestors. It is all around us, and even on our television screens in movies and televisions shows.

3. Who was your favorite artist in your original posting and who is your favorite visual artist now? If there is a difference, why do you think so? If you have the same favorite artist, why do you think so?
In my original posting, I said that my favorite visual artist was Claude Monet. After going through this course, I would have to say that my favorite visual artist is Georges Seurat. After my visit to the Albright Knox Art Gallery, I found myself very interested in his works and the very unique style of stippling that the artist used throughout his paintings. The subjects of his paintings are also what had me interested, as they are subjects that I enjoy looking at in a work of art. I think there is a difference in my choice of artist here because I have been exposed to more of a wide range of artwork than I had been previously.

4. Now that you've completed this course, how do you feel about taking an online course? Is your answer the same as it was in your first posting? How is it the same or different?
Having completed this course, it does not change how I feel about taking an online course. I have taken several online courses throughout being in college, and I have enjoyed them for several reasons.