When I first had a chance to sit and analyze the sculpture, I began with a clear understanding of what the piece meant and the explicit function it portrayed. However, the longer I viewed the sculpture the more the implicit purpose of the sculpture began to become visible. This final report will entail: the double purpose that the sculpture encompasses, the struggle between the two and my personal reflection on the assignment. The first purpose that will be examined is the explicit purpose of The Family Group that is based on the context of the sculpture, the text on the sculpture and the background of Charles Umlauf.
The portrait was painted on wood panel and in gothic like form. Nonetheless, this masterpiece is representation of time, the complexity of the painting and the
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The author mentions in his book that this sculpture represents The Mayans ideal of beauty and perfection, with its lively features, as a perfect description of its magnificence, and components noticeably in Maya workmanship during the Classic period 200 BC - AD 900. He embodies the horticultural cycle which is associated to the abundance of wealth and thriving. In this figure his hair is the silk of the cob and his hat is an adapted ear of corn. The sculpture was created in Copan, Honduras and it is made of limestone. Its dimensions are 89 cm height, 56.5 cm width and 30 cm depth.
To me, this is what I would call an action sculpture because of his stance. With his arm stretched across his torso and twisting back gives me a sense that he is about to throw a rock or some type of material to engage in a fight. Also, focusing on the face we see that his expression is almost that of aggression, determination, and focus. He is engaged and determined to strike out whatever is opposing him.
It’s one of the most treasured paintings in the world. When compared to the Italian standards, the panel is said to be very minor, but its regard is extensively expressed with respect to many other paintings that are said to be, in the ancient times, the most regarded.
This sculpture reminds me of a sculpture found in early first century BCE. Aule Metele is an Etruscan sculpture that uses roman styles. The statue of Elijah Peirce and of Aule Metele both show the figures as older men with sad looks on their face. Though the medium of this statue is bronze instead of brass they are comparable visually based on the details. In conclusion, Weitzman’s use of personal information he gathered about Elijah Peirce was what made the sculpture along with his attention to
According to Art in Color, one might assume that the elements portrayed in the painting are the woman’s most prized possessions, highlighting that she did not have much (“Behind the Myth of Benevolence by Titus Kaphar: Great Art Explained”). Opposingly, these elements might also serve to heighten the
My Omi, which means grandmother in German, often tells me stories about when she was young living in Germany. As I got older, I became more curious about the many life experiences she encountered. The stories she told me were so surreal I could not even imagine living in her shoes. Her shared moments ranged from stories of her grandmother in the concentration camp to her meeting my grandfather and moving to the United States.
Minoan art is the term used for art made in the prepalatial period (3000-1900 BC). What was left of this sea bearing civilization is mostly Cycladic statues, sculptures, pottery fragments, and mural paintings. The attire of the snake goddess sculptures are very typical in Minoan women clothing. The Minoan mural paintings are very cultural, showing figures with small waist and fluid, bold line structure. Minoan potters made everything from jars and pots to vases and stone seal stamps most of which are in museums around
The sculpture displays the were-jaguar complex of human feline creatures and deities. The image has human ears, cranium, and hands and feet giving it the illusion of a human, but the face, the furrowed brow, and the muscles illustrate the figure of a jaguar. This show the transformation of an Olmec, preferably a shaman transforming to a jaguar. It's a transformation into the most powerful predator.
Constantin Brancusi is also a modernist artist who depicts mostly the male body. He uses many different objects to depict the human such as brass cylinders in his sculpture called The Torso of a Young Man. It is very interesting how he creates a male figure with simple geometric shapes such as long and short cylinders. The bronze color sculpture expresses the spirit of a male body even though if one looks at this sculpture they will not be able to figure out what the artist is trying to represent . The way this sculpture is formed it is like a chest at the top and then goes down which divides into two limbs which represent humans and masculinity.
The sculpture that I found the most fascinating was “The Three shades” sculpture. This sculpture is part of a much bigger sculputure entittled “Gates of Hell”. Created in 1886 by Auguste Rodin, was one piece of “The Gates of Hell” which was in fact very special because it stands at the top of the sculpture. To make the this fascinating sculpture, it took Auguste Rodin 20 to 37 years of his lifetime. To construct the entire was quite in fact a headache for him because by the time he needed to construct the other half, World War 1 was taking place making him look for refugee and not coming back to work on the art piece months later.
This piece is important because it is exceptional compared to well-known artists. It has an philosophical interpretation that can relate to viewers’ lives. It is visually unusual compared to other art because it does not have a specific subject, and the crypticness is fascinating because it has viewers thinking deeply about its meaning as they begin to understand the visuals. It is a substantial piece of art because if one is having a difficult time in life, one can glance at The Deep and feel a sense of comfort of not feeling
The Bronze Age took place in Mesopotamia from 3300 to 1300 BCE. The Bronze Age is known for the introduction of bronze into everyday society to build tools, weapons, and jewelry. The Bronze age is also known for bronze becoming a prominent part of life, cities growing, trade increase, and strong religious values. During the Bronze Age in Mesopotamia, religion played a key role in social structure and the success of communities. Rulers of city-states were chosen by the gods, and priests were high up on the social ladder.
