Allegory Of Good Government By Maya Lin

It was interesting to be that architects and artist are working together to analyzes and study the body of waters together. They are studying the data of how the bodies of waters are decreasing in size, showing erosion occurring. In the video they are designing three-dimensional surfaces by using computers and then using marble to create the masterpieces. By these architects and artists are analyzing, studying the data and creating art they can see the changes in the world. It is neat how Maya Lin is using art to show the dramatic size change of the lakes. I believe, the purpose of this artwork is to make us think, what are we as species doing to cause the world around us to change so drastically? Two art elements that was demonstrated are texture and shape. The texture was described as smooth and ridged, the shape was three-dimensional. These are pieces are informing us about how the world is changing around us.

I believe art is used to physically show what others believe and show how we express who we are, by using personal expression. Along with that, I believe art can tell and show a story and what the outcome can be through choices that we have made. Lorenzetti painting, The Allegory of Good Government, and Allegory of bad Government, shows what the outcomes will be in the choices that are made by the people. These paintings went in great details of how the government needed to be in order to be a healthy government. It showed wisdom, punishment, equality among the different levels of society, peace and virtues. The purposes and the functions of art all work together to make art wonderful and