Creative Portfolio Assignment
Brijorn Brown
About Me
Hello, my name is Brijorn Brown. I am from Jamaica and I'm currently 16 attending Heritage High School
Art
The appeal and what you can learn from each
Sculpture
The Kiss
This piece by Auguste Robin appeals to be due to how it expresses its meaning with the action taking place. The amount of detail added to give the structurre a human feel was also very incredible to me
What to learn?
- The structure was completed in 1898 and is currently located in Musée Rodin
- The material used in the piece is marble via the process of carving
- The structure is meant to capture the ideas of eroticism and idealism
Architecture
The Basilica of San Florenzo
The Basilica of San Florenzo mainly appeals to me due to the meaning behind its structure. The altar always pointing east to Jerusalem and the detail put into the material to give the building a unique feel is what I believe architecture should be, Form and Function.
What to learn?
- The structure was built in the Renaissance style between 1422 and 1470 by Filippo Brunelleschi
- It is located in Florence, Italy and claims to be the oldest in the city
- The facade that was commisioned to Michaelangelo by Pople Leo X remained unbuilt
Music
Dinah
I enjoy Dinah because of the fun feeling I get from it. The brass instruments in the piece give me this reaction, creating a catchy melody. Louis’ voice also plays a part in this feeling and his happiness and expressiveness really makes you fall in love with the song.
What to learn?
- Recorded in New York City on May 4, 1930
- Louis Armstrong is known as the father of jazz, the one figure most credited with moving the Western world from the age of classical music
- He recorded songs for five decades
Cinema
How to Train your Dragon
I enjoyed the powerful musical score that showed the emotions of each scene perfectly. The simple story was enjoyable, and although the main concept had be done before, it's presentation in this film was great. My favorite scene would have to be Hiccup and Toothless flying for the first time.
What to learn?
- The soundtrack was composed by John Powell
- Animators had to attend “flight school” during production where they studied flight physics and movements of different creatures to create realistic characters.
Theatre
Hamilton
One of the only theatre performances I have watched fully and the one I most enjoy. The meaning behind the lyrics, the expressions of the characters and the energy by the performers wowed me. It taught me about history and was also a dazzling performance.
What to learn?
- Hamilton originally started as a mixtape of the life of Alexander Hamilton
- It took Lin-Manuel Miranda a year to write Hamilton's first song
- Hamilton was inspired by Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton
Printed Image
Enjoying The Evening Cool Viewing Fireworks At Ryôgoku Bridge
I enjoy the bustling town in which the piece takes place, seeing a crowd of people crowding to see the fireworks and interacting with shops. The light colors used are enjoyable and the detail towards each item in the picture.
What to learn?
- An example of Ukiyo-e
- Fireworks were an indispensable feature of evenings on the river. By the mid-seventeenth century, they were so popular that the threat of fire led authorities to issue decrees restricting their use to the Sumida River.