Blog 9 : Shadow

               Objects are expressed by light and through this process, we can see and realize them. Besides, on the other side of the objects we see, there is a shadow. We used to forget the existence of shadows. I think shadow is always likely to playing a supporting role with the help of the light. The image of shadow usually seems to be not friendly or represents dark-side that makes us feel more mystical and curious in the movie. 
Today, in the morning, I took a picture that was the shadow of my daughter and me. It shows that moment of our happiness. Sometimes, the shadow of darkness makes us much thoughtful because that dark without detail features implies imagination what the shadow's an opposite light-side would be. If I see this picture later again, I would not be able to remember how my daughter and I was making a look. However, I am certainly sure that this shadow picture would remind me of the happy moment, without seeing the face itself. With only the shape of shadow, great happiness could be expressed.

Film (Artist " Artemisia.1997 ")

           Until I watch this movie, I didn't know the fact that Artemisia was a female. Actually I didn't have any basic information about this artist at all. That is the main reason why I chose this film. I didn't want to select a well-known artist, but instead I would like to learn about a novelty of new figures. A background of the movie was the middle of ages. At that time, the realm of art was opened only for men and that women are not allowed to learn painting in public had a negative effect on her artistic activities and improving her talent of drawing. In fact, Artemisia was not well-known in her times but she was shed new light afterwards by the feminist movements. This film showed how much social pressure made her existence disappear in the history. Her father was also a famous painter of the time so that it had influenced on her to do art activities continuously. In the movie, she had met with her mentor by her father's introduction. At first, he was not willing to accept her as his student. However, he finally started to teach her very useful skills and Artemisia enjoyed learning from him. The mentor was so passionate to teach her and both of them fell in love and got a deep relationship. Even though he wasn't a desirable man morally, she loved him. One day, when her father realized that his daughter was in love with the teacher, she was not allowed to see him any longer and their relationship was over.
             I recommend this movie for someone who wants to watch the life of the ancient Baroque era artists because the film shows a lots of ancient art techniques that will make you full of curiosity.