Extra Credit Event 2: San Diego Automotive Museum

San Diego Automotive Museum

Dominique and I out front

My receipt

1956 Studebaker Commander

 The evolution of car design, both aesthetic and performance, has changed significantly since cars were introduced. Cars are the ultimate status symbol-- and how someone's car looks can say a lot about that person. Also, cars can have their own special colors and design on them, which their owners can customize to their desire. They also come with a variety of different options for how much performance the owner wants their car to have.

 At the San Diego Automotive museum, they have a large display of cars from different generations as well as some motorcycles. It is very cool to see how cars have changed over time, and how different cars have gone "in" and "out" of style throughout the years. It is also obvious to see how the automotive technologies have changed overtime. Now, there are electric cars and race cars that can go well over 200 mph. Back when the car was first invented, neither of those were ever seen to be options.

Each generation's car's design is reflective of what  was common at the time, and they are definitely pieces of art. They demonstrate cultural changes over the years as well as personal preferences.
I really enjoyed this video about how cars are an art form by themselves: https://www.ted.com/talks/chris
_bangle_says_great_cars_are_art
Chris Bangle describes future projects with cars as well as how cars have evolved design-wise.

1973 Ferrari

http://mindovermotor.com/2011/06/04/art-of-the-automobile-can-cars-be-“art”/
It is hard to argue that cars aren't art, because so many people feel such joy in even just seeing a certain car. People put paintings or posters of cars in their homes, and little kids play with Hot Wheels. As a whole, cars and their designs provoke emotion and often showcase their true beauty to the viewer. Their sounds and how their engines work are also seen as beautiful to many. It also shows the increasing sophistication in technology throughout time.

1913 Cadillac

1975 Rolls Royce

1912 Motorcycle

 Cars can also be used as a canvas, similar to how people put bumper stickers or paint designs on their cars.
They are often used in movies to portray something about their characters too.

1980's Car

The 1980's car on the right designed specifically for the movie, "Back to the Future" is a great example about art and technology. Through using a supposed "future" technology, the directors of the film could better portray the setting of the movie.

 http://www.commutercars.com
The Tango car is a new and revolutionary car for people traveling to and from work. It is a very small and compact automobile, and showcases the new technology available in the automotive world. It also can be an artistic statement piece, such as the specific "Tango" to the left.

Overall, I would suggest coming to the museum if you have an interest in cars and how they've changed over the years. 

Bibliography:

Bangle, Chris. "Great Cars Are Great Art." Chris Bangle:. Ted, Feb. 2002. Web. 04 Aug. 2014. <https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_bangle_says_great_cars_are_art>.

"Commuter Cars Tango." Commuter Cars. Commuter Cars, n.d. Web. 2 Aug. 2014. <http%3A%2F%2Fwww.commutercars.com>.

"Movies Cars Technology Back to the Future Artwork Wheels Delorean Dmc12 1920x1200 Wallpaper Art and Technology Artwork HD."Cars,movies Movies Cars Technology Back to the Future Artwork Wheels Delorean Dmc12 1920x1200 Wallpaper – Cars,movies Movies Cars Technology Back to the Future Artwork Wheels Delorean Dmc12 1920x1200 Wallpaper – Artwork Wallpaper – Desktop Wallpaper. Wallpaper Fly, n.d. Web. 04 Aug. 2014. <http://www.wallpaperfly.com/Art_and_Technology/Artwork/movies_cars_technology_back_to_the_future_artwork_wheels_delorean_dmc12_1920x1200_wallpaper_25347>.

"San Diego Automotive Museum." San Diego Automotive Museum. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Aug. 2014. <http://sdautomuseum.org/>.

 Walker, Nicholas. "Art of the Automobile: Can Cars Be." Mind over Motor. Mind over Motor, 4 June 2011. Web. 04 Aug. 2014. <http://mindovermotor.com/2011/06/04/art-of-the-automobile-can-cars-be-%E2%80%9Cart%E2%80%9D/>.