KENDRA'S BLOG

Your favorite work of art. What? Why?
Nocturne Radio, 1934 By: Walter Dorwin Teague
I liked this radio because it looks so cool. It is from the thirties and I wish I had one just like it.
A work of art that you like but would not take home. What? Why?
Bush Cow, ca 2004 by: Yacouba Bonde
I liked this piece a lot but I could never bring it home because of its size and the fact that I would not know where to put it.
A work of taught you something that you did not know. What?
She Mistook Kindness for Weakness by: Julian Schnabel
A work of art that felt sad to you. What? Why?
Jerusalem in Her Desolation by: William Story
I thought this was sad because it symbolized Jewish piety
A work of art that identifies a historic moment in time. What? When?
The Denial of St. Peter, ca 1630 by: Nicholas Tournier
A work of art that reminded you of something or someone in your life. Who?
The Funeral of Atala, ca 1811 by: Anne-Louis Roussy Girodet Trioson
This painting is somewhat romantic despite its title. It is about a woman who has died and she is being mourned by a man who I assumed she once had a relationship with. This painting reminded me of my cousin who lost his wife, his love and the mother of his children just a year ago.
A work of art that shocked you. What? Why?
Try Me by: Sam Doyle
This picture shocked me because it’s a painting of a big woman who has her legs wide open with the caption “Try Me” on it. I thought the piece was hilarious.
Compare the Folk art gallery and the Contemporary gallery with the rest of the museum.
The folk art gallery was by far my favorite part of the museum. The pieces there were very crafty and colorful and they looked so handmade. I saw many things that were three- dimensional and that had lots of value. Now on the other hand, I didn’t really understand what contemporary art really was so I looked it up. Contemporary just means "art that has been and continues to be created during our lifetimes". In other words, contemporary to us. Still with that explanation, I’m still lost at how I feel about contemporary art.
Describe the part of your High museum experience that was most meaningful to you.
My visit to the High Museum was definitely an experience I enjoyed and would love to do again. I enjoyed myself the entire night because I brought my friends along to share this experience with me. The most meaningful part of my trip was EVERYTHING…lol. I felt like when I was there I was soaking up a little bit of history from every aspect of life. I loved the atmosphere. I loved the High!!!!