2b deYoung Museum in S.F., CA.

http://www.famsf.org/deyoung/
http://www.sfgate.com/deyoung/


Observation: What did you choose? What do you see or hear or feel or think of in the choice you made? What is the subject of the work? If you chose a 'thing' what is the work made of and what techniques (colors, lines, shapes, textures)does the creator use? Be specific in your description. If you chose a place, be specific in your description of what you see or hear. Talk to your reader as though they cannot see the item but somehow must draw a painting of what you see or hear.

The museum that I chose is The de Young museum in San Francisco. It's a beautiful building that was founded in 1895 and is located in Golden Gate Park. The museum was remodeled in 2005 and displays art, architecture and natural landscape. The art that is displayed are collections of American art from the 17th through the 20th centuries along with art of the native Americas, Africa, and the Pacific.



Interpretation: What is your choice about? Give specific examples to support this statement in 2 sentences; do so in a way that teaches us something about your choice. Make Paulo Freire proud! .75 point

The deYoung provides a place for people who love art or architecture to experience something warm and beautiful. The museum also provides an educational experience that brings the past and present together.


Judgment: What led you to your choice? What do you think or feel about this choice? Why do you feel this way? Support your thoughts with specific observations. .5 point

I love the fact that the deYoung museum has a collection of art from the 17th to the 20th centuries. This allows people to see the way art was interpreted so long ago and the way that it is now. I think that no matter if you love art or not, you will definitely learn something by visiting this museum.

Questioning: What else would you like to know about this choice? When completing the question section, lead your audience into the question by stating a fact you do know, yet you still have the related question. This way, both your audience and you will have an educational experience. Example: I learned that John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath was based on his personal experience working with farm workers. I would like to know if the characters he used in that book are fictitious or are they people he met? .5 point

I learned that the deYoung building was remodeled and designed by Herzog & de Mueron, and re-opened in 2005. I would like to know about M. H. de Young the man who originally opened the museum in 1895. I would love to know what his true inspirations were and how became so passionate about art?

5. Using your classmates work from last week, tell us one thing you learned from 1 student. Is this one thing some common experience you share or some experience that is completely different than what you experienced? Is this one thing related to our class theoretical foundation and if so, how? Is that one thing related to historical or cultural context of this country or a different one? Link that persons blog to this entry (eg cut paste that blog entry here) . .5 point

I learned from Granville about Fort Ross. I didn't really know anything about this town at all. It is interesting that in the 19th century as Granville states that, Russians in their attempt to establish a trading post in Spanish California came to the realization that in order to succeed the labor they were conscripting must be allowed to maintain their identities in order to be productive. The Russians had their biases and were mistreated, but from the historical and archaeological record, you could conclude that fair treatment and respect allowed this operation to last as long as it did. For anything to last so long definitely means that there was some amount of respect. Fort Ross sounds like a town filled with history which definitely ties in to the study of humanities.

http://arsenal-clockendgooner.blogspot.com/

2a San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO

http://www.sfgoldenbear.net/san_francisco/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco,_California


Contains a brief paragraph how it connects to your study of humanities.

San Francisco connects to my study of Humanities because it is one of the most diverse and beautiful places that a person can visit. When we are studying humanities one of the things that we desire is the knowledge and understanding of our history and our traditions. There is so much history and so many traditions carried through the city of San Francisco and through humanities my appreciation of it's culture and it's history increases.

1. Observation: What did you choose? What do you see or hear or feel or think of in the choice you made? What is the subject of the work? If you chose a 'thing' what is the work made of and what techniques (colors, lines, shapes, textures)does the creator use? Be specific in your description. If you chose a place, be specific in your description of what you see or hear. Talk to your reader as though they cannot see the item but somehow must draw a painting of what you see or hear. 1 point

I chose the city of San Francisco. As you enter the city you begin your drive on the Golden Gate Bridge. You can't help but be in awe of what an amazing piece of history that it is. It has become one of the most recognized symbols of San Francisco. There is so much to do in this wonderful city that many people travel from afar to visit some of San Francisco's main attractions, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Fisherman's Wharf just to name a few. You can also ride a the cable cars that will take you on a tour of the city and allow you to take it all in first hand. There is also an abundance of great shops and cafes. It would be impossible to be bored in this city. One of the reasons San Francisco is so well known is because of how diverse it is. There are many different communities inside the city itself that offer a taste of different cultures. You can travel to Chinatown and experience Chinese culture and a little ways away you can visit little Italy and experience Italian culture. I would be surprised if anyone felt out of place in San Francisco. The people are so welcoming that just about anyone could pass as a local.

2. Interpretation: What is your choice about? Give specific examples to support this statement in 2 sentences; do so in a way that teaches us something about your choice. Make Paulo Freire proud! .75 point

Growing up in Texas I dreamed of one day living in California amongst all of the cliches that I had heard about this beautiful state. It wasn't until I moved here at the age of 10 and visited San Francisco with my mom and my brothers and sister, that I realized how truly lucky I was. Anyone who lives in California knows that the cliches are just that, cliches. California isn't about perfect 10's walking along every beach under the hot shining sun. It isn't about living next door to movie stars and models. We are lucky to live somewhere that is so beautiful and lucky to be close to a city such as San Francisco that has so much to offer historically and otherwise.


3. Judgment: What led you to your choice? What do you think or feel about this choice? Why do you feel this way? Support your thoughts with specific observations. .5 point

I chose San Francisco simply because I love the city. I have been going there since I was a kid and I have always felt really relaxed there. As an adult one of my favorite things to do is just park and walk around and take in all of the views. It's very calming to me. I also now love to take my children there. They are four and two and are in awe of the chaos of the city and the views and the parks and beaches. It's a place where my family and I can find something new to do and always enjoy it.

4. Questioning: What else would you like to know about this choice? When completing the question section, lead your audience into the question by stating a fact you do know, yet you still have the related question. This way, both your audience and you will have an educational experience. Example: I learned that John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath was based on his personal experience working with farm workers. I would like to know if the characters he used in that book are fictitious or are they people he met? .5 point

Over the years I have learned about Alcatraz and it's history. This is to date one of San Francisco's main attractions. However, I am curious to know how it was possible for a total of fourteen people to escape when Alcatraz was suppose to be escape proof?

5. Using your classmates work from last week, tell us one thing you learned from 1 student. Is this one thing some common experience you share or some experience that is completely different than what you experienced? Is this one thing related to our class theoretical foundation and if so, how? Is that one thing related to historical or cultural context of this country or a different one? Link that persons blog to this entry (eg cut paste that blog entry here) . .5 point

I learned from Mayra that she is taking this class to understand what the study of Humanities is and hopes to learn about Humanities and how it relates to the world. We have this in common because I hope to learn the same thing. Although Humanities is the foundation of our classroom, I also feel that it is the foundation of all of us. It is related to our history and our culture. Humanities is about every person it ties in our similarities and our differences, our history and who we are. I think that we can all learn something from one another.

http://miloshumanside.blogspot.com/2009_01_01_archive.html

Assignment 1a

1. Mayra
2. I'm taking this class because I wanted to understand what the study of Humanities really was. I hope to learn about Humanities and how it relates to the world.
3. I live 21.4 miles from campus.
4. It depends on what part of "California you are talking about. If you mean in the grand scheme of states then "California" is the Golden State. It is where Hollywood lies and those that want to venture into becoming famous "California" specifically Hollywood is where one wants to be. It can also be where wine country lies. Those are just a few things that come to mind. If you mean on a personal level then "California" is my home. I may not have been born in this state but have lived more than two thirds of my life here. I know nothing else this is where my family is and thus is where I'll always come back to.

The second question can also be answered from many perspectives. One being those more conservatives saying that "California" is just a blue state of hippies. Fast paced and always on the go. Another perspective is that of a young person wanting to move away from their parents living outside of "California" to them it might bring diversity. A new more different place. They way "California" is seen just depends on who is thinking it. It will always going to be different.

5. I have something similar to a blog. I created a basic learning website if it can be called a website at all but that was several semesters ago.

6. PC.

7. I thought I would be missing the inauguration of our new president but found a way to see it. A historic day not only for Barack Obama being the first African American president but for the hope he brings with him. No pressure, Mr. President.

Assignment 1C

1. Tell us their name and something about them.

a). Monica B. is a Humanities major. She works and goes to school.
b).Mayra Lozano is taking this class to understand what the study of Humanities is and hopes to learn about Humanities and how it relates to the world. She also has created something similar to a blog, however it is a learning website.

2. Tell us 2 things from each person you learned regarding Paulo Freire.

a). Two things I learned about Paulo Freire from Monica is that in 1961 he became the Director of the Department of Cultural Extension of Recife University and he put his theories to the test and succeeded in teaching three hundred sugarcane workers to read and write in forty-five days. I also learned that because of his success in doing this the Brazilian government approved thousands of cultural programs across the country.
b). Two things I learned from Mayra about Paulo Freire are one, that he was a man that though of educating the masses through their own experiences and with those experiences they could create their own language and way to express themselves. Secondly I learned that one of his most influential ideas that he used was 'Banking' theory. This is where a student, the bank, just takes in the knowledge the teachers is giving the student and basically regurgitates it back to the world the student lives in.


3. Tell us how this information will relate to our study of humanities.

I think all of this information relates to our study of humanities because what Paulo teaches provides students with the ability to think about our place in the world and learn through his unique way of teaching what the humanities is truly about. It allows us to be open to other peoples ideas and view points of the world as they see it.