Chapter One: My Most Creative Title Yet...

I have to agree with Shell on the general analysis of the first part of chapter one. It was rather boring. But then again, I can almost never read a text book and stay awake, no matter how "interesting" it may be (no offense Prof. Pat). I think it may just be the negative connotation I've associated with the term "text book." I mean, since when is reading a book of text ever anything fun? Don't get me wrong. I enjoy reading. But the association of homework to text book just naturally disgusts me. I've never been one to be proactive in my homework. However, I digress (as usual).

So, like most others, the section about Giotto caught my attention more than other sections. Perspective is a cool thing. One cannot deny that. Whether it applies to art or to human interpretation. I mean, perspective is so interesting that it caught my attention in the text despite the fact that I've encountered numerous homework assignments regarding this subject matter. And that's saying something. I appreciate the quote in this section that states, "...dimensional perspective affects emotional perspective." That's an interesting thought. And a true one (obviously, it's in a text book! Right?). In fact, we've discussed material similar to this in my first semester architecture class. We're learning about space

and how each space we create creates a reaction (hopefully) so, hey! look! I can apply text book information to my own experiences... Okay, Pat. Maybe you're right... But only about this one!

Anyways, Giotto combines the ideas of spacial perspective and emotional perspective by spending (or having spent? hehe) a lot of time on facial expression. I can relate to that as well. In the art I've spent time on (or am spending time on? Yea, I'm going to stop this now) I've focused a great deal on facial expression because I feel that a person's face is where a story can be made. Well interpreted. Actually, my entire concentration in AP Art Drawing Portfolio was the effects of an individual's facial expressions and how they can tell the most about a person. Cool. Giotto and I are like "homies" now... Okay. I'm definitely kidding. I'm not even comparable to his genius. We're more like distant cousins thrice removed or something along those lines...

So the text goes on about other subjects... somewhat interesting, somewhat not, and

then I come across the topic of Imagery. Now, to be honest, the only reason I especially caught attention to this section is because I always use the term "imagery" and I was really curious to see if I was ever using it correctly or if I just sounded stupid... Turns out I'm not as stupid as my informal blogging may make me seem like. Yes! This section talks about how text and imagery go together like milk and cookies (see section 1.3.3 to further read on figures of speech) and when I read this I remember thinking, "Well, of course!" Because I started thinking about all the ads we see around everywhere... and how the combination just seems so... natural. Also, thinking about this idea again makes me want to follow through. Refer to this picture as an example ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I think that's the right idea. I just went with a more

old-fashioned touch. So yes, this section also caught my

eye because I am considering switching my major to

advertising, and this idea of marriage between text and image obviously

plays a large role in advertising. Doesn't Uncle Sam make you want

to join the army...?

Alright. I could continue on to summarize the rest of the chapter,

but you've all read it. You don't need me to recap every detail. At least I hope not.

I just wanted to point out the parts of the text that caught my eye. I'm curious

to see what interested everyone else...