Answer the following prompts in 150 words or less by our next class meeting.
Why is drawing the landscape different from just walking through or photographing it? What insights does the author of "Drawing the Urban Landscape" give you about the unique properties of trying to draw the environment you find yourself in?
I think drawing the landscape is different from just walking through or photographing it because it takes more time and makes you appreciate the beauty of the landscape more. One insight the author gives me is that the climate is very important in terms of inspiring you to draw the landscape. Another insight he has is that the more he sketches the landscape the more he notices his handwriting and drawing speeding up. He also notices that most artists all seem to draw/focus on the exact same things. Most of them don't look past a big landmark or common thing.
ReplyDeleteDrawing the landscape is different than just walking through or photographing it because it allows the person to view every detail of every structure or object and fully take in their surroundings. Many do not see an urban landscape for its artistic qualities, only the industrial purpose of the structure.
ReplyDeleteThe author, Martin Stankewitz, cleverly explained his difficulties with trying to capture the aggressiveness and bustling features of a city. The traffic, people, and emotions of a city are unique to each one, and that it a good thing to keep in mind while drawing an urban landscape. Although an artist has their own style, a city has its own style as well.
In having the chance to sit down and draw your surroundings, the product is filled with much more life and character than just a photograph. Drawing captures not only the essence of the subject, and in this case the towns of Stuttgart, Germany, but also some of the artist as well. In photography there is different angles and lightings that can make a picture unique but most photographs can be reproduced. In the case of a drawing, every line that is drawn is unique because it is done by a single person with a very personalized way of doing things. In Martin Stankewitz’s quick and many lines that are drawn, there isn’t a clear defined line to all of the objects in the pictures. This matches with the way he was describing how the “ hilly topography the city of Stuttgart has a tendency to be unclear”. In photography you might miss the artist’s interpretation because what you see is what you get.
ReplyDeleteIn Stankewitz’s writings he talks about the joy of learning to draw the natural landscape that is rapidly declining throughout Europe. He expresses that drawing the landscape forces the artist to pay closer attention to detail and therefore notice more beauty in an area that can be easily overlooked while passing by. Even a quick sketch allows the artist to see even the smallest of details whether they choose to include them in their image or not. He adds that by drawing the landscape he is forced to faster process information which has resulted in quicker handwriting. Stankewitz later discusses the emotions that come along with drawing certain landscapes. It makes sense that the artist could feel happiness while drawing the open plains from the shade on a sunny day and depression from drawing a city dump while it is overcast.
ReplyDeleteDrawing the landscape is different from just walking through or photographing it because it allows the artist to interpret it in their own way. With drawing you get a different point of view and it is a way to develop a better awareness by trying to write down what is seen.
ReplyDeleteThe author of “Drawing the Urban Landscape”, shares the many unique properties of drawing the environment. He begins by saying, “the encounter with landscape is a holistic experience, deeply influenced by individual character and constitution as landscape is a construction in the viewers mind.” He stresses the importance of taking your time because the more time you take the more you start to observe. The climate, season, and place serve as inspiration for artists. The more complex the artists stimulation from the landscape the more complex the drawings.
The difference between drawing the landscape or photographing it is how the image will stick to your brain. Everyone is taught that when you are trying to memorize the thought of something, it is a better option to write down the message instead of just trying to memorize it with a picture. The same goes for landscape. When an artist and a photographer see the same landscape for the first time they “see” it in the same light and color. The difference is how each one captures the landscape. The artist drawing the landscape re creates the image that he or she sees and goes into more depth on how the landscape speaks to them. Stankewitz uses time and attention to explain his ideas on how drawing the landscape even expanded his “mental image” on his perception of the landscape. He uses examples of how his learning process improved because his drawing mobilities became faster and faster.
ReplyDeleteIn order to draw the landscape, you must pay attention to the little details which is different than walking through or photographing it. When people walk through a landscape they generally take a look around and appreciate what they see, or they just find what they were looking for, such as a shop or street. Photographers pay attention to how the little details will turn out in the big picture. Drawing the landscape is more oriented toward incorporating every detail that the artist perceives to be important to their work. Martin Stankewitz does exactly that, as he was walking through Stuttgart, Germany he decided to focus on subjects in the landscape he felt were most important to his sketch. He also gravitated toward things he saw in his rural town such as trees and church towers, but over time he grew to appreciate the city’s unique landscape.
ReplyDeleteDrawing the landscape requires a person to really think and consider every visual aspect of the given landscape. A person must observe the different angles, lighting, and objects within the landscape to capture each detail. A person who is just leisurely walking through or photographing the landscape does not consider any of these aspects but rather uses a portion of their brain to take a “snapshot” of it. Martin Stankewitz uses his insights of curiosity and climate to provide the reader with an understanding of how to try and draw our own environment, which we surround ourselves. He writes “the sensations of climate, season and place is an essential source for inspiration and emotional balance not only for artists.”(4) This compliments the idea that is required when a person tries to draw the landscape- different climates shows different accents in the landscape just like different angles and places portray different images.
ReplyDeleteDrawing the landscape forces you to depict your surroundings and gain a deeper understanding of them. You will pick up on details you never would have seen by just walking through or photographing the area. Although photographs allow one to create a memory of a landscape, drawing the landscape deeply emphasizes the sites true beauty and value within.
ReplyDeleteMartin Stankewitz preaches that experience, curiousity, patience, and interest in the landscape will spark superior results. You must be willing to alter your thought process when drawing, because personal habits will come into play. It is key to try and train your perception of what's around you. It may be beneficial to explore what you are drawing first. This allows the eye to see detail you may have not seen from afar. Stankewitz does exactly this while he is in Germany.
By drawing the landscape the artist is forced to find the smallest detail and really appreciate it for what it is while a photograph or just walking through does not allow the person to really take in what they are seeing. They are unable to understand the perception, colors, detail, and the full scenery itself. There are so many things that go into drawing the landscape, I have learned that even by changing the landscape from the city to the farm there are different techniques. being in the city forces the artist to really look for detail in the landscape since it is a fast pace in general compared to the farm. It also depends on the persons perception, people often see things differently. Different environments force us to open our eyes to what we are looking for based on the type of landscape it is.
ReplyDeleteI think drawing the landscape will allow you to be more connected to art than just photographing it. When you draw you have to sit and concentrate on detail. You may notice more while drawing than you would if you were to just take a picture because drawing takes time. You have to notice little things that wouldn’t even matter while taking a picture or if you were just walking by. One insight he gave me is that you have to be very concentrated on your work and you should have an eye for detail. Drawing allows you to see things in a different way than you’d normally see them.
ReplyDeleteDrawing the landscape helps elicit different attentions from the artist. It influences the artist to pay attention to smaller details, shades, textures and colors that they would normally not adknowledge. While taking a picture could help the photographer appreciate the beauty of the surrounding landscape, they truly would not take in the smaller details and rather just take in their surroundings as a whole.
ReplyDeleteMartin Stankewitz, the author of "Drawing the Urban Landscape" gives excellent examples of appreciating the beauty around him by paying attention to the things that the non observant eye doesn't see. In his drawings he seems to focus strongly on large landmarks, however, he heavily pays attention to details like textures and shading. His drawings capture the busy, bustling life of Europe. The light, detailed sketches coincide with the other and his style is obvious throughout his work. His unique style of drawing is as unique as his individual signature.
The amount of time and effort that one needs to put into a sketch is what seperates drawing from photography. With landscape drawing, every single detail comes into play because the artist can spend all the time he wants on every part. Additionally, the author explains how sketching shares many qualities with other activities including the fact that practice will improve performance.
ReplyDeleteDrawing the landscape is different from photography because drawing is more of a time commitment giving you more time to notice details that would enhance the quality of the final product. It is also different because there are multiple stages involved when drawing a landscape. The initial sketch and the final product are completely different but in photography they are much more similar or even the same. The author of “Drawing the Urban Landscape” expresses that while drawing the landscape it is important to look deeper into the landscape and find things that may not be obvious at first. It is important to look for a deeper meaning and find a way to incorporate it into the drawing causing you to better understand what your drawing.
ReplyDeleteDrawing the landscape is different from just walking through or photographing in many ways. It allows for the artist to appreciate the precise detail rather than just walking by and getting a glimpse. Personal interpretation is also taken into account because everyone’s take on any piece of art is going to be different. Author, Martin Stankewitz stresses throughout, that expanding your horizons really does make a large impact in what you may discover. You have to be willing to open your mind in other areas rather than what your comfort zone must me. Around you plays a big role in the way you may draw or see things. Traveling is something Stankewitz finds to be extremely beneficial.
ReplyDeleteI'm liking the drawing experience so far. It forces me to try something that I've never done before. It also allows me to see things differently than I usually see them. Now I'll notice something that would have never stood out before I started drawing because we're forced to pay attention to detail. I didn't think I would like drawing because I'm not good at it, but I do like it now that I'm learning more about it.
ReplyDeleteI have learned a lot already through our class exercises and homework assignments. Although I had not drawn in a while I feel as if I have improved a lot and the exercises have force me to look at the bigger picture and trying to mimic the textures rather than trying to draw every line. The things we have been doing in class have helped me apply the techniques we learn to the homework assignments. This class has made me more observant as I am walking around campus and I have started to notice things I wouldn't have before. I have thoroughly enjoyed my drawing experience so far and I look forward to improving my drawing skills as the year goes on.
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