by kevin.sanichara | Comments Off on Charles Burchfield Exhibit
The Charles Burchfield exhibit was something I don’t think I’ll forget for my time in college. it was the first field trip I went to as a class in college. That in itself was an experience. As for the exhibit it was very funky and subliminal I would say. We first begin off looking at scripts and smaller drawings that burrchfield drew. I didn’t think much of it, but some did look freaky. The thing that shocked me was later iun the exhghibit. i learned why Burchield was famous and a genius to many. He used those smaller drawings in his bugger works and hid then in there to make shapes. those shapes had symbolic meaning to it. For starters a triangle on top a building meant fear and certain faces were placed in his masterpieces displaying emotions and moods he wanted the observor to feel. Some of his influences were hatred, death, life/birth of nature, the iundustrial revolution, technology, and heaven. What I learned from this is that it is great to see how Burchfield always changed his topic to create and as his life progressed how he was influenced to draw whatever he drew.
by malisa.basic | Comments Off on Mid-November Blog
Now that I have been attending Baruch for a couple of months now, it seems as if I have been here for many years. It just took some time getting used to the long breaks and figuring out where each class is. Baruch is also what I expected it would be. I am from New York, and have always attended New York City schools. Since Baruch is a commuter school, not much is different from my experiences when I attended high school on the Upper East Side. At first, I found the classes to be very difficult. This has changed over the weeks because I know which methods are useful for studying on exams, and what materials are usually given on the exams in each class. Though I found some of the workload overwhelming, I am trying to have better time management skills and therefore, it has made it easier for me to complete takes on time. Now that I am long way into the semester, Baruch does meet me expectations.
My first semester at Baruch was a rocky one, but I am only improving. At the beginning, I was used to the summer where I slept until any time I felt, and was as far away from school work as possible, until I had to cram in The Bitter Sea reading. However, now that I know what professors put on their exams, and have learned their methods of teaching, I am taking better notes in class and preparing better for exams and projects. In addition, I am starting to enjoy classes like Psychology that I look forward to going to.
If I would do anything different for my first semester, I would have tried to prepare better for the workload of each class, and evenly distributing and putting attention for each class. I would also try to read more, and not rely on procrastination for information.
I do not think I have changed much since I started Baruch college. I am still doing old habits from high school that I wish to change one day, such as procrastination, and not taking useful notes, as I should be doing.
by Marcus Cooper | Comments Off on Baruch College: Semester 1
my first semester at Baruch is coming to an end, and I’m happy. I’m happy i met so many great people, I’m happy I’ve managed to get good grades, I’m happy I’ve gotten myself adjusted to living, working, and schooling in new york city. the college has exceeded my expectations in ways i never saw coming. from its growing reputation to it’s wealth of knowledge and resources, Baruch has proved to me, beyond the benefit of a doubt, that it is the right choice. i think a great deal of my content with this school comes from living in the dorms. it really provides a more authentic college-like atmosphere and has allowed me to meet a bunch of new people. if i could do this semester over again, i probably wouldn’t change anything. My first thought was to change some of my classes, but i realized that the classes i hate most have allowed me to develop valuable skills such as compromise, tolerance, patience and the ability to closely pick my battles. so, in a way, everything worked out for the best. since being here i have made quite a few changes. i have developed into a more professional being; I’m punctual, precise, resilient, determined. I’ve developed the go-getter attitude prevalent amongst most New Yorkers and I’ve learned that this city really doesn’t sleep. ever. its insane. Anyway, I’m very appreciative of the opportunity to be here and i look forward to what Baurch College and New York City have to offer in the future.
by kevin.sanichara | Comments Off on Rubin Museum
Visiting the Rubin Museum was actually better than I originally anticipated. I thought this was going to be some long and boring, stressful museum like the burchfirld exhibit. However this one was short and peacful. Going through the exhibit, it was very quiet and the statues were quite exotic in their own way. Also lets not forget that staircase, it was pretty unique and I like the crystal apperance it gave off in the dimed light. It was interesting too see the poses the statues made or the facial expressions of the busts and what they each stood for and meant. I felt calm and at peace because the setting around everything was light on mt eyes, the lights were dim and the statues, though gold, were not very bright and looked ancient. I felt like I was an archeologist exploring an ancient ruin or something; it was that interesting. Also the paintings depecting many different religions i though were great. i showed that the exhibit itself was quite diverse and had a lot to offer me. It triggered a lot of thoughts in my mind. I learned a lot about what the buddhist culture meant, other factors that had a big influence in it, and how it intertwined with other religions or beliefs all expressed in art. What I learned about myself was that I, being catholic, found it interesting that Christianity was somehow related and had relevance to some ancient Asian culture and Buddhism. Overall it was a great exhibit and I wouldn’t mind going back again one day in the future to visit.
by kunal.bhatt | Comments Off on Rubin Museum
Visiting the Rubin Museum was quite an experience. There was an area on the fifth or sixth floor I believe in which many figures of the Buddha were situated under dim light and one could hear holy chants in the background. I found this quite intriguing because Buddhism is quite similar to Hinduism. Idols are worshiped in both religions and chanting is a means of expression, worship, and devotion to the gods. One piece that really caught my eye was the Siddhartha Gautama. On a side board it read “also known as Sakyamuni, is represented as the symbol and prize of Buddhism”. The Siddhartha Gautama is regarded as a “prophet” in Hinduism & Buddhism. Gautama advocated the “Middle Way” for Buddhism. The Middle Way was a path of self indulgence and mortification. Next to the figure, there was a side note which explained the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. The four noble truths include inevitability of suffering, finding one’s true identity, annihilation, and our desire of suffering leads to a desire for sensuality. The Noble Eightfold path asserts right understanding, action, thought, speech, and basic natural laws and rights. This is very similar in today’s society where we see that individuals are striving to play a vast role in society. Next to Siddhartha Gautama was a piece of art that dates back to Ancient India. In my opinion, this was done by the museum architects in a specific way because I found both pieces of work very similar in it’s function and elements. For Example,the Gautama and the piece from Ancient India both emphasized spirituality, inner peace, and responsibility. Idols are worshiped in both religions and chanting is a means of expression, worship, and devotion to the gods. I was very comfortable in the museum and took several photos which possibly date back to Ancient India. Such paintings included the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara which includes the God Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This painting dates back to 13-17th century. It was interesting because I noticed all the elements that are true to Asian art since I recently studied Asian art in my Art History class. I think that when one goes to the museum, one needs to have an open and creative mind and look for the little details that each sculpture holds. For example, FLASK, a painting from Ming Dynasty China was known most for its porcelain media. This “media” or medium was enriched with hidden dragons. These dragons in my opinion, represent the culture and pride of many dynasties that once succeeded China. I learned a lot when I visited the museum and I was glad that I knew a lot of the paintings I looked at. I usually don’t enjoy Art or the trips that we go on from our English class. Knowing the information prior to going was very helpful because it was easier for me to analyze and interpret the scenery and mood of the painting. On the visit to the Whitney Museum Of American Art, I had no idea what Burchfield was trying to prove in his paintings, and I continue to remain oblivious about Burchfield and his viewpoints. As my friends and I entered the Museum, the smell of Indian food was the first thing I noticed in the cafe. All in all, I felt very comfortable on visiting the Rubin Museum and I’m quite grateful that it was a learning experience even though I’m not a big fan of art museums to begin with. One thing I learned was that you have to go with an open mind. Careful observation and analysis is key to understanding what the artist conveys to the observer.
by Marcus Cooper | Comments Off on The Rubin Museum
i thought the rubin museum would be similar to the Met. i had no idea that the Rubin Museum was actually the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art! the exhibitions were amazing; not just because of the craftsmanship of the pieces, but because the art was so different from what i had seen. The exhibit about Embodying the Holy was also very interesting. i thought the art in this section was slightly typical of classic orthodox christian pieces but the overall environment of the display was kind of creepy (weird music and dark lighting). Lastly i was surprised at how aesthetically beautiful the museum was. from the spiral staircase, to the gift shop, to the cafe, to the exhibits. everything was very clean and everyone was very friendly. the museum has a host of different programs to compliment the stunning art on display. i will definitely be going back to the Rubin in the future.
by malisa.basic | Comments Off on Rubin Museum Visit
As soon as I was near the Rubin Museum, I could tell that I was close. The building it is located in had many cultural forms of art, mostly Himalayan, that were shown to the public outside through their windows. As I entered, I had the same feeling. The warm colors and atmosphere felt as if I was located where the pieces of art were located. I enjoyed to see how a specific form of art was created, and the variety of art different artists used during this time in these Asian countries. However, what I ha noticed was that many of the pieces shown were much alike, ornate in design and had many colors. The color that stood out from the rest was an interesting tone of red. This red seems as if even over hundreds of years, it is still bright as it was when it was made. The main focus on many of the pieces was religion that many of these countries shared. There were images I saw of significant religious figures that these people believed in. In conclusion, there were many things I found interesting, but what had intrigued me the most were the colors chosen as well as the detail put into some of these images.
by artem.kovalchuk | Comments Off on Rubin Museum Of Art
When i first walked in to the Rubin museum it cewrtainly felt different from other museums i had visited. It was much smaller and smelled of curry and inscents.The museum deicated its displays to mostly Asian art from the himalayas and places like Tibet , India and China. The art itself consisted of statues deicated to many gods and dieties, needless to say the art was mostly religious( there was even a shrine on the third floor of the exhibit.). Along with that there was som more contemporary art on the 5th and sixth floors, for instance there were a few diplays made by the Artiost Anne (whose last name i forget) had photogrphic art displaying melting ice which represents fluid in motion. There were a few interesting displays my favorite being the Giant maskes in the museum on the third floor of the museum(might have been fourth i cant recall properely). I thought the visit was rather mundane though and the musuem was more odd than interesing if anything. I didnt really feel anything when i left or entered the musuem mostly due to the fact that i have very little interst in relgion and its history.
by irfan.nadir | Comments Off on Rubin Museum
As I walked into the Rubin Museum, an idea of warmth took over my body. I felt happy and just excited to be at the museum. From the outside, it did not seem that big but once you go in, you realize how beautiful the place actually is. The walls are covered with mostly red and green that give the museum a dark and unique feeling. Once I started walking on the beautiful spiral staircase, I felt like I was in something just different from this world. I didn’t realize what time or day it is, my eyes just yearned to see more. There were so many different ideas all around my head about each art piece and its impact on a person’s identity. I stayed away from the religious section because I felt very uncomfortable and being a religious man, I felt awkward looking at that kind of art. Most floors contained Himalayan Art which showed a lot of religious art and religious scholars as well. Most art was related to Hinduism, Christianity and Buddhism. I have to say that I was very disappointed that there wasn’t any Islamic art. Nonetheless, it was a very unique experience but I wished that there was more. Most of the art seemed concerned on religion and I wanted something much more different. However, I still loved my visit to the museum and would love to recommend the exhibit to anyone and everyone who enjoys religious or cultural art.
by irfan.nadir | Comments Off on Mid November Blog
Now that the semester is almost at its end, i feel weird. I don’t know if I am happy or sad. I am both concerned yet convinced that I am doing a good job in my classes. However, there is even a bigger responsibility of picking our own classes and deciding what is best for us. It has definitely been a rolller coaster ride becasue at times I felt I was about to explode and at times felt that it all wasn’t that complicated. I think as far as my expectations go, I think I neither exceeded or failed my expectations; I am happy where I am right now. My semester has been a very fun and great experience. I have taken really great classes and even made very good friends. I have learned to not be lazy and understand that I control my future. It seems like a lot and that is because it is. It took a whole semester to figure this out but I think that it will stay with me my whole life. When it comes to doing something different, I don’t know what I would do. I say this because I believe that everything happens for a reason so it is not fair for me to say how something should not have happened or something should have happened. Lastly, I think I have matured since I started college. It is an amazing experience and I wish to live it to the fullest.