Finale

The development of technology has greatly affected the experience of art from both the artist's and viewer's standpoints. For artists, a whole new media has become available to work with. Digital photography has become a worldwide phenomenon, making a regular person into an artist. Blogging has also opened up an entire new dimension to art. The internet allows anyone to display their artwork with he click of a mouse. Thanks to the computer, people have the opportunity to enhance or change photographs to their liking.
Another great way technology has mediated the art experience is that more people than ever before have access to art. People around the world can go on their computer and view unlimited amounts of artwork of all varying genres. The development of technology has led to a development in art in that more things are considered art now. Because more things are considered art, more people are appreciating art and opening their eyes to new art forms.
I enjoyed our media experience because I learned a lot of new things. Since digital cameras have become common I am one of those people who carry their camera everywhere and take pictures of everything. This media project allowed me to utilize my digital camera skills by taking pictures, editing them, and then displaying them. I especially liked that we were all able to make stories out of our photographs. The most unique thing about art to me is that everyone can look at the same thing but come away with different ideas and opinions about it. Our media projects exemplified this because we all had stories about the anti-war protest but all of our projects came out so differently.

The Aftermath

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008.

5th anniversary of the War in Iraq.

Anti-war protesters attempt to prevent the IRS from being opened.

Thursday, March 20th, 2008.

The anti-war protesters were unsuccessful.

The IRS continues on as usual.

No signs of a protest exist only a day after it took place.

The protestors had hoped to affect the flow of traffic in and out of the building.

But what was the worst they did?

Some red paint splashed on windows.

The gloominess of the area is overwhelming.

Large stone buildings surround passerbies.

Passerby’s who go on their way, unknowing of the ruckus that was caused the day before.

Standing in the empty street, there is an eerie feeling.

The IRS building stands strong on its foundation, unscathed from the activities the day before.

Is this a sign?

Does the triumph of the IRS building represent our government’s current stance on the War in Iraq?

Could this be a warning to the American people that the higher up powers have no intention of taking into account our views of the war?

Protesters attempted to reign over the IRS building.

They failed.

Change of Plans

I did not attend the protest at Dupont Circle. Rather I have just read this article and am about to leave to photograph the IRS. I am curious if the red paint has been cleaned up. The article describes the IRS building being surrounded by protesters who were throwing things at it. But what does it look like on a normal day? I will find out. When I return I will reflect on what the building was like today and how I imagine it was like on this past Wednesday.

War Protest

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Critical Mass- "Kick the Oil Addicion that Fuels the War." They will meet in Dupont Circle and leave around 6pm. They will ride around the city focusing on specific areas that support the war as well as riding by other actions to show their solidarity. Come with costumes or signs about no oil.

Digital Technology

Digital technology has expanded artistic capabilities. Visual art made by hand is still the same as it was before technology came around. However, it is thanks to digital that we are able to do things with our hand made art that was not imaginable years ago. There are many artists whose entire portfolio comes from art made on the computer.