"Believing is Seeing"

Summary of "Believing is Seeing" written by Mary Anne Staniszewski

When I first learned we were required to buy two books for this course, one of which is a "chapter book" I was a little weary.  I didn't know how this "chapter book" was going to capture my interest in digital media.  What kind of "chapter books" are even written when it comes to learning about digital media - that MIGHT possibly be interesting?  To my surprise I cruised through this book in only two days!  I was so sucked in, and quite frankly - intrigued.  I am even thinking of requiring my AP art students to read this book during the summer!  I loved her perspective or LENS into the art world.  She brings up many important topics which some people refuse to question.  I thoroughly enjoyed this book because of the unfiltered look into our world's art history - or in her terms - simply the history of our visual past.  

MY Mandala :)

I chose a few different pictures for this project, some of which I had edited, and others that were simple snapshots.  I played around with round shapes and square shapes.  I changed the sizes of these shapes, as well as the direction in which they faced.  I am most happy with the vibrancy of my colors - I wish I had had more time to experiment in photoshop in hopes to come up with a few final mandalas.