Personal Museum Map

At Teen Lab, we were asked to visit 4 different sections of the Art Institute Museum. We had to take 4 sketches or images of the works for each section. We also had to pay attention to text and the signs and cards that are next to the art pieces. We were also asked to trace our path on a map.

I found my way to the second floor, where there was a yellow bead curtain. A pile of candy was at the corner, and was told the pieces were edible. When you read the text explaining the piece though, the artist made it to represent his wife dying of AIDS. The candy pile was the same weight as she was. People taking candy represents her dying and losing lots of weight. I regret taking a piece after realizing.

I don't get these pieces at all. Its just countries flags, or stripes of color. anyone can do it. Maybe I'm missing some hidden meaning here, but its so ..simple. It confuses me.

I made my way to the first floor, where I went to the ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman arts section. I found these hand crafted weapons to look very lethal.

I saw this Egyptian tablet with hieroglyphs in it. There appears to be a seated person and some sort of flying bird.

I'll have Thursday tomorrow to finish up!