Step One: Post in the Discussion Write a short paragraph (150-200 words) about what you have learned so far in this course. Consider each of the following: What excites you about learning this topic, so far, and what is causing problems? Please respond with an area that you enjoyed learning and an area that may be causing hesitation.   Describe the most important or useful concept or strategy you learned and explain why it is important. How will you apply it in your life? Elaborate on what you think needs extra explanation. Is there any area that I need to clarify further for you? Thank you! Step Two: Respond to Two Classmates Reply to two classmates. Each response to your classmates' posts must be substantive, well-written, and include all of the following: Do you agree with your classmate? Why or why not? Are you having similar experiences in this course? Please explain. Provide a new insight to your classmate. Reply: Nathan ShahatitYesterdayMar 16 at 11:05pm Manage Discussion Entry Overall, I have loved this class so far. I have learned many new and different things such as the different types of shape of artwork and how there is many different types of art. Also, I knew that some artworks and painting and things like that had deeper meanings to it but I seen many examples of paintings and artwork that people make to try and make a change in the world. I learned that art can be portrayed in many different ways that I never really though about as well. I love when I learn new things and when I find something interesting like many of the things I have looked at in this class, I get more into it and more involved that even on my free time I look at some unique paintings and see how they have deep meanings and how some show the background of somebody's life. The most important concept I've learned is color because with many paintings, the color can mean something and I never knew that. Overall, I've had a great time in this class so far! Collapse SubdiscussionSarah Brennan Sarah Brennan5:01pmMar 17 at 5:01pm Manage Discussion Entry I have enjoyed learning about the different types of art. To be more specific, the different materials used and the reasoning that certain materials are used. Learning about his negative space and variation of transitioning colors to reflect more important areas was pretty interesting. It is not something that I would have noticed before. The way an artist draws our eyes to a particular area and angles their subject (person or object) to make it seem larger, or create a hierarchy in scenes, or a figures presence to be more of a center focus. I think being able to pay more attention to details and backgrounds of areas (my ADHD really likes to make me miss those) has been the most useful tool. To be able to recognize how the artist constructed their whole piece in a way that works together and for a reason is fascinating. I applied these tools when I went to see the exhibit Beyond Van Gogh, which I also highly recommend you go to, and was able to pay more attention to brush strokes and background details, the size of objects, and the colors used. While I have picked up on all of these additional areas of art pieces, I think I just need to try and remeber all the aspects. I have a hard time focusing on technique vs my feeling generated by art.  this is what I liked in the course The Visual Elements - YouTube  The Purposes and Functions of Art - YouTubethis one causes hesitation