LACMA

Over spring break I went to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.  While taking the 7 series here at UCSB I have been introduced and learned about different types of artists and their works.  But since taking these classes I have not had the chance to see some of their works in person, until now.  While at the Ahmanson Building I had an opportunity to get a first hand experiences of the works we all learn about in class.  I feel as if seeing art in person is a whole other experience from viewing a projection in the class room.  Yet if we see these works of art in person without the information given in the classroom the work does not hold the same significance.  Since it goes hand in hand, time, space, and knowledge all attribute to an art piece.

One work in particular stood out from all the rest.  The sculpture by Constantin Brancusi entitled, "Bird in Space", was mention by Professor Jane Mulfinger in the 7c class.  In her lecture and even in this picture,  the sculpture looks small as if it could be a pen.  In real life however, this sculpture stands over six feet tall.  At the LACMA this sculpture is put on a pedestal for display thus exaggerating its height.