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Relationship between Art and Technology in 1960s
Spurred on by exhibitions, industry sponsorship and education programmes, the artists of the 1960s
began to grapple with the space age. The launch of Sputnik in 1957 prompted a new interest in the
world of the machine, yet the artistic approach to technology differed from the Futurist and
Constructivist precedent. Technology did not hold utopian potential; rather the artists of the 1960s
adopted varied approaches, ranging from sheer admiration to fearful pessimism. However, by the
end of the 1960s technology became closely associated with the American war effort. The negativity
that developed in response resulted in the technological work of artists such as Jean Tinguely and
Robert Rauschenberg being pushed aside in favour of Conceptualism. Jean Tinguely's Homage to
New York (1960) and Robert Rauschenberg's Soundings (1968) will be used to explore how these
particular artists responded to the rising technology, and the extent to which artist and scientist
collaborated.
The technological works of Tinguely can be classified as kinetic due to their incorporation of
mechanical movement. For Pontus Hultén the inclusion of movement implied a 'complete rejection
of the holy values of art', the traditional characteristics of sculpture were abandoned and kineticism
projected sculpture onto a different course. Tinguely, like Rauschenberg, used technology as a
means to question and investigate his society. For the artist of the 1960s technology was a tool; it
offered new
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The Aeneid Analysis
The horrendous death of the trojan priest Laocoön and his sons is a classical event associated with
the final days of Troy, inspiring works in literature as well as visual arts. Book 2 of The Aeneid, by
the Latin poet Virgil, and the 1st Century CE marble sculpture 'Laocoön and Sons' are two famed
works that are inspired by the Laocoön Episode. Though both the sculpture and the text are
canonical works of their own genre, the latter is more superior in terms of delivering a
comprehensive narrative on the Laocoön episode. The Aeneid amplifies movements of Laocoön and
the serpents using literary devices and adopts a time frame spanning from the arrival of serpents to
the death of Laocoön to deliver a complete narrative, whereas the sculpture, though using dynamic
movements and utilizes a single moment within the time frame of the text, fails to contain a general,
uninformed viewer within the episode's context.
Both the sculpture and the text depict Laocoön's movements at magnifying detail in their respective
medium. For instance, the sculpture depicts Laocoön with a dynamic pose. The priest's limbs spread
out in agony, filling up a viewer's the visual space, leaving a lasting impact. The creases of
Laocoön's muscles achieve in depicting the strain and tension the priest is exerting on his limbs and
torso, showing the tremendous effort the preist puts in to break free of the serpents. Simultaneously,
Laocoön's toes grip onto the floor, trying to regain his stance. By filling up
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Statues and Sculpture: An Art Form that Depicts Human History
Art Stands Tall for Human Values In 2008 a group of archaeologist unearthed what could now be the
world's oldest statue. This larger than life statuette stands at whopping 2 ½ inches tall with an
estimated carving date from 35,000 to 40,000 years ago from a mammoth tusk. The form of the
statuette is that of female figure missing her head and feet with a primary focus on reproductive
organs. Due to the pornographic nature of the statue archaeologist believe that the statue's purpose
and function is to represent longevity and fertility. No matter if you believe man crawled from
primordial ooze or if a being of higher authority created man, humans have continued to express
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Starting in 1870, artist August Bartholdi made a trip to the United States to search out a place to
erect the statue and begin the initial design. The form of the statue is actually created from two
separate forms. The first form used to create the statue is that of a neoclassical sculpture of the
Roman goddess Libertas who represented freedom and democracy. The second form used in the
statue is that of the fictional female character, Columbia who many at the time believe carried the
embodiment of America. The main function of the statue is to represent individual liberty and
freedom from slavery. Liberty has always been a highly held value in the United States so it would
be important that the function of this statue represented that value. The statue's function of freedom
and liberty is carried throughout the sculpture. You will find the date of the independence placed
upon the tablet she carries. At her feet lay broken shackles from slavery. Upon her crown are seven
rays that represent freedom to all the seven continent's citizens who come to this country seeking
freedom. Her right arm is raised in the air above her head carrying a torch that light's the way to that
freedom. Her outer skin is covered in thin copper sheets that over time patina giving the statue her
green hue. Some may not know as well that the statue's internal structure is just as famous as her
outer appearance. The
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Memi And Sabu And The Seated Statue Of Gudea
The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu and The Seated Statue of Gudea are two historic statues
dating back 2000 years B.C. that have been displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New
York City. The subjects represented in both statues display a strength in human relationships. They
also both bear emotional and physical similarities. Memi and Sabu and Gudea also have many
differing characteristics such as their medium and historical value. This essay will further describe
the similarities and differences between The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu and The Seated
Statue of Gudea. The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu is constructed of limestone. Limestone
is an organic sedimentary rock composed of skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral
and mollusks. It is very common and is still frequently used in architecture and art. It is long lasting
and stands up well to exposure. Landmarks such as the Great Pyramids were constructed of
limestone (Cassar, 2010). The seated Statue of Gudea is sculpted of diorite. Diorite is the traditional
base material in the construction of roads and parking areas. It is considered difficult to sculpt with
because of its hardness and variable composition. For those reasons, it is not a stone often used by
sculptors nowadays. It was popular among ancient sculptors of the Middle East (Diorite, n.d.). The
Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu and The Seated Statue of Gudea are similar in size but still
relatively small in size.
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The Work Of Artists Marcel Duchamp, Bruce Nauman And...
Through time, art has shaped and changed its form by the use of different techniques used by
various artists. The definition of art has changed as well, since what people associated art since the
19th century and even before that, is not as limited nowadays. An artist that is able to use different
mediums is not only trying to reach for a wider audience, but also is looking to satisfy their ultimate
desire of art in a technique that best represents their artistic goal. The works of artists Marcel
Duchamp, Bruce Nauman and Barnett Newman, serve as an example of how art manifest in
different ways and still become attractive and yet curious to look at; without the spectator even
knowing the initial meaning imposed by the artist. Since the modern period began, art started to
change and not follow certain norms in paintings; for example, how grass no longer was painted
green or a sky blue. Thus, artists focused more on displaying art as an expression of inner feeling;
additionally, some artists questioned whether their ultimate goal was to aim for a certain style to use
throughout their career (Wood 12–13). Marcel Duchamp on the other hand, used many different
techniques through his career but did not identify himself with a specific art movement (Gaiger 81).
As early as fifteen, Duchamp started using 'impressionism', by the effects of light and shade
incorporated in his paintings; however, he claimed to have understood very little of this style of
which he grasped from the art
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Analysis Of Seated Nude By Aristide Maillol
Throughout history we see many things reused or repeated. This is true in art, many artworks use
influences of previous artists and or styles for their work. The reuse of old ideas is present in many
artworks to date. One piece created in the last century is Seated Nude by Aristide Maillol which was
created in 1902. By using his experiences in France and his travels around Europe, Maillol
experienced many different cultures. With the presence of past cultural artifacts in our as influences
in Europe even today we see evidence of many past cultures. Classical Greek Art is one that is very
present even today. Seated Nude specifically shows Maillol's admiration of the Mediterranean with
its influences in Greek Classical Art. By the use of naturalistic and organic feature while
highlighting realism and humanism, Maillol shows Classical constructs through his piece.
Seated Nude is a terracotta sculpture on a black marble base. Housed at the Museum of Modern art
it stands 6" long 8 1/8" tall and 3 ½" wide. The piece features a woman seated on a ground with her
right arm extended back propping her up. Her other arm is bent and behind her head. The left leg is
bent in an inverted "V" with her foot on the ground. The right leg is bent lying flat on the ground
and going in–between the "V" of her other leg. Her face, hair, hands, and feet are not heavily
detailed; however her features are clearly defined. The hair is pulled back with rounded hair in a
circle around her head,
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Analysis Of The Book ' The Principle '
Selected lithograph Paper (Edited) The "The Principle" was lithographed in 1918 by the artist
named "Oskar Kokoschka". The Principle is a stationary, bust sculpture like lithograph that depicts a
sad laughing clown. The lithograph seems like it takes place in a large bare room with the clown
bust gazing up and to the right of the room as if is pondering or thinking and has been for a very
long time which gives the bust like lithography life.
The Principle, was published in 1919 on cream, smooth, Japanese woven paper. Was published by
Verlag Gustav Kiepenheuer from Berlin with the theme of death and war with political. The art work
has blood splatter all over it, especially from the mouth the meaning is war with the clown face
showing some type of comic sadness, and sadness is the heart of all comedy.
He was friends with a sculptor and critic named Adolf Loos, which influenced Oskar to turn away
from many of his old ways of decorative ideas and move on an expressive style of painting. 1910 he
was in contact with many expressionist circles in Berlin, one specifically was Herwarth Walden who
pushed and spread his work out to many others. Oskar was in the Great War, he volunteered for the
Austrian Army when the war started, but was heavily wounded in 1915 and left the army. From
1916 to 1931 a fellow named Paul Cassirer who supported and showed many of Oskar works of art
in his gallery and published many of his works, during this time Oskar had moved to Dresden in
1917 and
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International Cultural Assets in UK Museums: Return of the...
The International Cultural Assets in UK Museums: Return of the Elgin Marbles From Greece
Introduction
The marbles of Greece's Parthenon have been situated in the British Museum for more than 150
years. The Elgin Marbles are stated to continue to be the focal points of an ongoing debate that will
ultimately determine the historical influence of a particularly important culture. The Parthenon
Marbles are reported to constitute "a unique case in that they form part of a unique historical
monument which for humanity, and international public opinion, symbolizes civilization and
democracy, but for the Greek people much more than that. For the Greek people they symbolize our
history and the continuity of the Greek nation." (TED Case Studies, nd, p.1)
I. The Marbles Arrive in England
The arrival of the marbles to England resulted in commercial bargaining between Lord Elgin and the
British government with the British Parliament condemning Elgin for "robbing antiquities and
destroying monuments after debating his rightful claims to ownership and his actions." (TED Case
Studies, nd, p.1) The decision was made by the Parliament in a vote that was 82 to 30 to purchase
the marbles from Elgin for 35,000 pounds and when the purchase was made, they gave them to the
British Museum, where the marbles are still maintained as one of the most important collections of
the museum. It is reported that of the 97 surviving blocks of the Parthenon frieze "56 are in the
British Museum and 40 are
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Descriptive Experience Of A Museum
When I first saw the museum I was amazed because the museum is surrounded by such beautiful
environment, being around such green grass, trees, and the sea although it was quite a way away
from the museum. The exterior of the museum, in my opinion, was a very cool be modelled after
Roman architecture. After entering in the lobby, I found it to be very orderly and the security gave
me a sense that the museum was heavenly guarded. After walking around the interior of the
museum, with security guards in every room, I found that it was just as great as the exterior. The
interior was amazing because each room was wide and each painting or sculpture was organized by
country and artist making a very order museum atmosphere which allowed viewers to think about
the artworks. Another thing about the inside of the museum was that each room was painted and
lighted to not clash with the artworks in the room, allowing viewers from all around the world to see
the true beauty of the artwork without the room messing up their perception of the paintings or
sculptures.
The first of the paintings I going to write about is the Allée at Schloss Kammer. The Allée at Schloss
Kammer is an oil painting which was painted by Gustav Klimt in 1912 making it one of his late
works. The painting had powerful spots of color, with a semi–rough texture I think, and showed a
multiple trees overlapping a castle creating a very beautiful painting. After reading the painting's
label I found that the castle was a
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When Art Speaks: an Analysis of Two Artist and Two Works...
When Art Speaks:
An Analysis of Two Artist and Two Works of Art
Wanda M. Argersinger
Southern New Hanpshire University
When Art Speaks
The Italian Renaissance produced many artists and even more works of art, but there were three
artists considered to be the Trinity of Great Masters, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raffaelo
Santi, or simply Raphael. While these artists often worked in different mediums, Michelangelo
preferred stone and Raphael preferred oil paint. Michelangelo and Raphael were able to portray
emotions in their work. In two of these works, The Pieta and La Madonna di San Sisto, these artists
were able to bring to works of art the raw emotions felt by their subjects. Though their works are
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They look puzzled and somewhat bored, a bit mischievous and not at all reverent. The colors are
similar to others used during this period but do not contain all the colors used by Michelangelo in
his painting of The Sistine Chapel. They are not bright or harsh, but rather muted. There is sparing
use of red and blue, but show more use of brown and gold. The curtains and clothes are dark. The
images have little shadowing, showing only under the feet of Mary and one of the saints. The lines
of the painting show an opened curtain and clouds on which Mary and the saints stand. The cherubs
appear to be leaning on a solid surface that is, in fact, the very bottom of the painting, which is the
only straight line of the piece. The clothes appear to be flowing, captured by the use of curved lines
and shadowing in the folds. The light source appears to be the clouds which are the brightest of the
piece. Personally, it is the cherubs that speak to me, and not the entire work of art. I like the
playfulness they show in their eyes. I like the idea that not all religious work is completely serious
and that some fun exists in religion. Intellectually, I wonder what the purpose Raphael had in
including them in a Church commissioned work. This work is much like other works of the time –
religious in nature, done in oil, and displayed in a house of worship. No doubt that Rafael was
influenced by other artists and the trend in art of the time, and yet from this one work
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Laumeier Sculpture Park: Artist Analysis
I have always been an outdoors's kind of person and I absolutely love how artist manipulates what's
around them with space, scenery, landscapes and natures given gifts in a way that is beneficial for
the community around and for the sake of the environment to be resourceful with nature and energy.
I chose to go to Laumeier Sculpture Park, because I have never been there and to be honest never
even heard of the place till this assignment gave me the option to visit for my paper. While I was at
Laumeier Sculpture Park, I found myself one with nature; I got to walk trails, read about these
different sculptures, and loved that never knew what I was about ready to see around the corner with
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This site sculpture consists of wolmanized pine, stone, galvanized steel and concrete on an acre
landscape surrounded by wooded area and trails. This site was once the Hedenkamp's family
Orchard Valley estate abandoned in 1929. Mary converted the abandoned pool complex into a newly
built and landscaped scenery. Mary brought the past back to life with her expertise in landscaping
design and creative outlook with her work with the pavilions, platforms and staircases all around the
underground pool. The whole purpose of Mary's sculpture is to bring attention to the context of
history and the continuum of
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Analysis Of The Poem ' The Poppy Flower '
Cai Guo–Qiang compares his works as the poppy flower. He uses gun powder to make the explosion
projects. Gun powder can be dangerous. Gun powder is uncontrollable. But he has been working
with the materials for a very long time and he knows well how to manage it. The way he makes his
arts are reliable, cool and can harmful. While he is making his arts, most of the times he doesn't feel
like to end until he sees everything is perfect. He also compares drawing as lovemaking meaning
that he has to take his time slowly and gently to make everything faultless. His arts are beautiful, the
lines, the shapes, the colors were all well made. According to Qiang "Artist is not about what you
say but it is about what you don't say.'' In my opinion, I think he is trying to say that artist is about
what you accomplish, the works that you made, the imagination you put into your arts. In addition,
in the video he described the exhibition space and the first time he saw it. He has also showed an
installation in Washington, D.C that expressed the power of destruction and the beauty of
destruction. Ida Applebroog was a computer illiterate. She moved to New York when was seventy–
four. She didn't have anyone that lived there. But she wanted to bring back art. So, she started to
draw and makes books. When she finished making them she sent them out to people that she didn't
even know. She discovered she was an artist at the age of five years old when she wanted her father
to draw a stick finger
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Art Reflection Of The Art Of 'Electric Dress'
ril 2017
The interactive installation, Electric Dress, is a wearable sculpture composed of various styles of
brightly painted, flickering bulbs, and electrical cords. The work is relatively large at 65" x 31 ½" x
31 ½" and was created in Takamatsu, Japan. The 3–D abstract piece was crafted by Atsuko Tanaka
in 1956. This work is abstract because it resembles a dress, or kimono shape, but was not
constructed to be an actual piece of clothing. There is a hole at the top of the structure which allows
a face to peep through, making it an interactive piece for pictures or for the artist to be a part of. The
regular light bulbs flicker, the cathode styled bulbs are painted in many colors of bright neon
enamel, and the electrical cords fall to the ground.
The installation is a constructed, or assembled sculpture, because it is made up of many different
materials and pieces. Most sculpture art is created with one medium, such as wood or stone, which
makes the Electric Dress very unique. Constructed sculptures are assembled from a variety of
materials to create a work. Tanaka more than likely used techniques such as bolting, nailing, or
bonding with adhesive to assemble the structure. Constructional techniques and multi–media works
are a very recent development in art, which is why the artist probably chose to use this medium. The
artist paired this modern technique with technology in order to create an overall theme of
advancement of ideas.
Tanaka used a few different elements and
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Art And The Modern Era And Impact The 20th Century
Introduction Art is a human activity, the product of this activity or the idea that we are in fact
deliberately targeting sense, emotions and intellect. Art and writing are different forms of expression
but they both can convey the same intensity for the creator. Art can be used to express thoughts,
emotions and feelings whereas writing is a form of expressing ideas and opinions. Pablo Picasso and
Ernest Hemingway are those two names, which they don't need to identification. They are well–
known personality from lifetime works on their own respected fields. Pablo Picasso and Hemingway
are most well–known in the 20th century and still popular in art and literature. Both artists created
valuable paintings, stories and novels from their imagination and express beautifully that reader and
viewer can inspired by them. That why they are always be our inspiration and idol.
How did Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso's literature and art transform the modern era and
impact the 20th century? Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso's creations always expressed and
related with imagination and real life experiences. Their outstanding creations, imagination have
come to form extraordinary priceless creations. Where Picasso invented cubism, surrealism and
color theme that brings revolution on arts, Hemingway who wrote many novels and stories based on
real life experiences and adventure. Throughout a long, illustrious career, Ernest Hemingway used
his work to
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The Sculpture On South Campus At Moravian College
The sculpture on South Campus at Moravian College commonly known as Moravian Roots One and
Two, who was created by Steve Tobin in 2010 has a significant meaning behind the moderately new
sculpture. There are two of the same types of sculptures in the same place, just distance away from
one another. This sculpture seems to be abstract, since we are taking the form of what it looks like to
create a meaning, which can be something different in other people's eyes. The sculpture is a dark
black shade that naturally blends in with the surroundings, therefore making it blend in with its
natural surroundings. The negative space between the roots are easily seen since its roots are based
in various directions, showing us how far the roots of the sculpture and realistically Moravian has
grown. There is no base or pedestals for these two sculptures who go hand in hand together, but it is
roughly around five feet standing upward and going in sporadic directions, to signify differences.
They are roundly shaped with carved pointed edges giving the image that it is like a tree root or
branch, being slightly pointed on the top. The inner parts of the "tree roots" are textured off to have
a little dots making it a bit rougher than the soft and smooth outer sides that we see from a distance.
There seems to be no said real front or back side to this piece because the tree roots go in different
directions, therefore giving the observer a chance to decide which way they would like to view it.
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The Aim Of Art. Artists All Over The World Explore Different
The aim of art
Artists all over the world explore different concepts though their art. The environment is
increasingly becoming an important topic of discussion; as well as a much more personal subject for
everyone, let alone artists. Because of the increasing amounts of damage to the earth, many artists
have participated in this movement in hope to show the public the beauty in nature. Three artists, in
particular, express their concept of environment in a physical representation to be interpreted by
their audience in all sorts of ways. William Robinson, shows the beauty of simplicity in everyday
life, Nancy Holt allows her audience to interact with the beauty of being in nature and Andy
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His art stands by Aristotle's statement in that he paints what things make his life beautiful. Their
inward significance. For example, in his piece "JACARANDA WITH GINGER AND LILIES" (oil
on linen, 112cm x 168cm 2014), Robinson creates a physical representation of his love for his
backyard. The Australian jacaranda tree was painted in 2014, it was appealing as it was fluorescently
decorated and had a dreamlike atmosphere; this was combined with the other plants and flowers in
the artwork so that there it was intensely saturated in pigment, showing his backyard is his heaven.
Robinson paints what he sees while combining it with how he feels about what he sees. Making his
art unique and an expression his passion. He seeks an environment that influences his work as a
life–spring... "Make a life, create your art out of this life making art... provide the life–spring of your
art." (William Robinson, April 2016) This is relevant because both artworks show not the outward
appearance of things, but their inward significance of his childhood experiences and life itself.
Nancy holt was a successful artist predominantly known for her land art and sculptures. She created
art that brings attention and respect to our natural world. One of her most famous works was the Sun
Tunnels, (1979) where four colossal tubes frame the rising and setting of the sun. Her sculptural
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Stolen and Forged Artwork Essay
Stolen and Forged Artwork Since the beginning of its existence, art collecting has been a rather
dangerous endeavor. Artwork fakes and even stolen art have been documented since the days of
ancient Rome. Even then, the Romans often sought classical Greek artwork and sculptures, and
more often than not, works purchased were by Roman artists trying to imitate classic Greek works
(Kaufman 36). Today, modern day forgers are still trying to fool art enthusiasts and are becoming
increasingly sophisticated in their methods.
Acting as a double edged sword, advances in science allow for easier detection of a forged work;
however, the same techniques are used by the forgers to make their works more authentic looking.
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"Fakes are works of art made to resemble existing ones; Forgeries are pieces that are passed off as
original works by known artists" (Conklin 48).
People who purchase art expect that their acquisitions are worth what they pay. Discovering the
work to be a worthless fake will cause them to lose confidence in the art market and make them
wary of buying art in the future. Forgery is also costly because it has a tendency to provide false
information about an artist's body of work, sometimes temporarily altering our perception of art
history. Fakers and forgers go to great lengths to fool the art industry. They may alter or add a
signature, complete an unfinished work, misinterpret the work of a pupil as the work of a master,
create an original composition similar in color and style to the work of a known artist, or duplicate
an existing work. They mix paints from the same ingredients used by the original artist, use old
canvas to paint on, and artificially age the work by cracking the surface varnish of oil paintings
through chemical treatment, or by simply applying pressure with one's hands over the edge of a
table.
Sculptures and pottery are literally buried and dirtied to achieve the desired aged look (Conklin 69).
When it comes to detecting fakes and forgeries,
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Reflection Paper About Museum
Museum Visit and Reflection I had the opportunity to visit the de Young Museum located at Golden
Gate Park in San Francisco. The de Young is home to collections of American art from the 17th
century to present, African art, oceanic art, art of the Americas, photography and rotating
exhibitions. I had wanted to visit the de Young for some time and finally made my first trip there
with my wife. We decided to time our arrival to the opening of the museum and spent four hours
exploring everything from the artwork on the grounds to the Summer of Love Exhibition. It was a
great day and I definitely felt my mind stretch to comprehend all of the artwork and make the
connection to what I have been learning. In this paper, I will share a description of the different
styles of art I viewed, the experience of viewing art in person and how art is relevant today.
Artists and Artistic Style
While I enjoyed many of the works of art at the museum I will focus on a few pieces that really
caught my attention. The first would be a contemporary sculpture, Anti–Mass created by artist
Cornelia Parker. Constructed from wood, nails and wire, Anti–Mass was made from the remains of a
Southern Baptist church which was burned by arsonists. Hanging in the air the church represented
by charred wood appears to be exploding outward. For me this was such a powerful statement and
made me think of the violent persecution of African Americans in the south. Because it was
constructed from the remains of a
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The Egyptian World
Throughout the Egyptian world, embalmers worked to preserve the inner life force that was thought
to reside within the body after death. It was common belief that by completing a seventy day process
known as mummification, the Ka, this spiritual entity, would be able to live on long after the person
died. Because of this, many people of the culture lived modest lives on Earth, saving immense
amounts of money and gold for intricate objects that could serve practical and decorative purposes
for their tombs. Every step of the preparations was handled with meticulous care as it was believed
that life on Earth was limited, while life in the afterlife was eternal. This cultural ideology of eternal
life after death is emulated by the statuary of the Egyptian world–especially by the granite pair
statue of Nefu and Khemet–setju from Giza, which was found in 1931 on the Harvard University–
Museum of Fine Arts Expedition. During the Old Kingdom, artists worked to form statues that could
accompany the body within the tomb, and if necessary, serve as alternative dwellings for the Ka.The
pair statue, which was created between 2455 BC and 2350 BC in the Fifth Dynasty of the Old
Kingdom, was likely created for this reason. One can identify the gender of the figures by
recognizing how Egyptian artists typically depicted males with darker skin than women. This
common practice along with the residual red paint on the body of the figure at the right, allows one
to conclude that the person on
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The Works Of The Cleveland Museum Of Art
A Different Approach to Viewing a Masterpiece Cleveland has been fortunate enough to have
become home several popular museums, including The Cleveland Museum of Art. The museum is
filled with impressive masterpieces from the beginning of human documented time to today's world.
This free exhibit offers an exciting, enjoyable experience to those of all ages and those of all
backgrounds. From the interactive futuristic portions of the building, to the delicate works of the
past, there is something at this museum to please each person's artistic mindset. As you arrive into
the reception area of the Cleveland Museum of Art, you are greeted with silence. The clomping of
shoes and whispers of fellow museum goers about what the "true meaning" behind the piece is fills
the air. The first floor of the museum is dedicated to historical artifacts and artwork dating in the
time period called Before Common Era (B.C.E.). Each piece is accompanied by a placard on the
wall courtesy of the museum. The pieces are approximately dated, described, and an explanation of
how each piece was used is given in the short paragraph. The second floor of the museum is filled
with paintings and works from the Common Era. These pieces originate all over the world and span
centuries. It includes pottery and figurines from first century Asia, suits of armor from the Medieval
Era in Europe, to contemporary paintings and sculptures in the Americas. This is where the majority
of well–known artwork is located.
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The Statue of Hatshepsut Essay
The statue of Hatshepsut seated down is made with the material limestone. This limestone is lightly
colored, which created a larger contrast with the other statues nearby. Her face was carved bringing
out her eyes, eyebrows and other facial features. Her eyebrows also come slightly together towards
the middle. Her lips forming a slight archaic smile. The dimensions are larger than an average
female size. The statue is of great size, yet still in proportion. The body and head fit well with each
other overall. However, it is greatly exaggerated in size.
It can be seen that the anatomy was handled quite ruggedly. There is much damage done on the
knees, hands and forearms. Only these areas of the sculpture seem to be damaged most severely. ...
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She is viewed less as a woman but more of a male dominant figure. This piece does not have several
viewpoints but mostly one. It is to be approached from its front view. It is extremely direct with
Hatshepsut looking straightforward. The sculptor's primary focus seems to be her resemblance as
pharaoh. She is of power and should be approached directly as king. Hatshepsut is also displayed so
that the statue could only be seen by the front. Her back is to the wall; hence, having no access to
approach the statue toward its back. On the side of her thighs, there are horizontal lines playing a
contrast to everywhere else, as her body is smooth. Even when entering this section of the Egyptian
gallery, she can be viewed from the outside. She is directly aligned to the entrance. The museum
seems to structure the approach of Hatshepsut to be presented directly. This statue seems to have
been treated poorly and not with much care. It can be seen that it went through a lot causing such
damage. However, because of its massive size, it was able to survive and still be in somewhat good
condition. The body around the torso is relatively smooth and in tact with minor scratches. Her body
itself was not as damaged but mostly around the edges of the statue were broken off. The texture
seems to be of hard, rough limestone but it was smoothed out when being carved. The intended
setting of this statue is to be placed in
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understanding art 10th edition
1. Examining a work of art in its historical, social, and political __________ enables you to better
understand it.
A. design
B. context
C. element
D. genre
E. ideology
2. Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is best known for her extremely realistic and often anguished
__________.
A. genre scenes
B. self–portraits
C. landscapes
D. still lifes
E. assemblages
3. Until modern times, art works have been primarily devoted to __________ themes.
A. war
B. religious
C. secular
D. rural
E. political
4. An anti–commercial movement begun in the 1960s in which works of art are conceived and
executed in the mind of the artist is known as __________.
A. Expressionism
B. Pop art
C. Conceptual art
D. Op art
E. Post–modernism
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realism
D. figurative art abstract art
4. In Brancusi's sculpture The Kiss, the two figures are reduced to a simple block form, much like
the __________ of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.
A. Impressionism
B. realism
C. Surrealism
D. expressionism
E. Cubism
5. The form of an artwork includes all of the elements that make up the composition except
__________.
A. texture
B. balance
C. color
D. subject matter
E. three dimensionality
6. The __________ of a work of art is everything that is contained in it.
A. content
B. composition
C. style
D. form
E. design
7. __________ is the study of the themes and symbols in the visual arts: the figures and images that
lend works their underlying meanings.
A. content
B. humanism
C. narrative
D. iconography
E. Surrealism
8. Jacques Louis–David was first the court painter to King Louis XVI, but by a twist of fate ended
up as painter to __________.
A. Emperor Franz Josef
B. Czar Nicholas II
C. Lenin
D. Napoleon Bonaparte
E. Eugene Delacroix
1. Michelangelo's Studies for the Libyan Sybil is a good example of a drawing that was meant to be
used __________.
A. as a fully developed artwork
B. as decoration for a home
C. as a sketch to record an idea
D. to glorify the human body
E. as a preparatory study for another project
2. From the Latin for "blood," __________ is the name associated with an earthy red chalk color.
A. ocher
B. umber
C. sienna
D. sanguine
E. brick
13. __________ artists are
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Auguste Rodin Theme Of Life
"Life on the inside, reflects life on the outside." ~ Robin S. Sharma. When creating sculptures one of
the most popular themes to create is that of life. This is as it is a very broad theme giving each artist
their own platform to show what it means to them. There are many sculptores that have taken on the
theme of life. Some of these include Michelangelo, Andy Goldsworthy and Jason Decaires Taylor;
however, Auguste Rodin and Janet Laurence are two of the most interesting artists to explore in the
way that they created life through sculpture. "Sculpture is... the most diverse and evolving artistic
medium." (Leaper, C. (2003))
Although both artists use sculptural methods, they interpret life very differently. Rodin explores it
through emotions and inner turmoil while Laurence through the environment and our relationship
with it. To put it simply: Rodin looks within himself to find inspiration for his artwork while
Laurence looks outside to find meaning.
Auguste Rodin, – who was born November 12, 1840, and died November 17 1917 – is a French
artist who is well known for his sculptures. He uses traditional, figurative imagery to convey
meaning, to express life and emotions in his work. Some of his most famous statues include: The
Thinker, The Cathedral and Pierre and Jacques De Wissant, Right Hand. While Rodin is a well
known artist now, he wasn't widely established until he was in his 40s. "To Rodin, art was the
expression of life." (Israel, G. (2002). Artwise 2 (pp. 8–9).
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Spreading Your Wings Essay
The mythological story of Icarus is "...interpreted variously as an allegory of pride, or of man's quest
for knowledge," as The Bloomsbury Guide to Art stated in their article ("Icarus"). This idea of the
quest of knowledge itself applies to the work of Russell Whiting, a sculptor whose work is featured
in the River Gallery Sculpture Park of Chattanooga and who sculpted a statue of Icarus as well. In
correlation with the interpretation of the story of Icarus being a man's quest for knowledge, Whiting
did not just fall in love with the process of carving steel, but also with the potential for self
expression, variation, and knowledge regarding steel still left to be attained. The majority of
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Here, Whiting emphasizes the fact that he does not specifically analyze or try to represent his work,
though often originating from other previous artist facets, in a certain manner. Rather, he lets his
artistic expression flow out of him and leaves the analysis to his viewers. Therefore, being fully
open to interpretation, a viewer may infer a variety of things from Whiting's sculpture of Icarus.
Approaching the piece from an iconographic perspective, Icarus conveys a sense of freedom and the
presence of ignorance and naivety associated with being young. For some, an acknowledgeable
aspect of the piece may be the fact that he chose to suspend Icarus off the side of the hill at the far
end of the garden. In fact, the anchoring which holds him up is built in such a way as to elude the
public to believe he is not attached at all – but merely freely leaning out over the crisp water with his
outstretched wings. Whiting also paid a remarkable amount of attention to the texture present on the
wings and the muscular tone of the body. The tone and idealization of the body, which is
anatomically similar to that of a boy, is realistic with hints of idealization of form. Furthermore, an
interesting aspect of Icarus being placed distantly over the water is that his face is hidden from
viewers. Whiting may have chosen to position him like this so as to incorporate a sense of mystery
and add to the psychological value of the piece. Since his
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Standing In The Shoes Of Michelangelo And Leonardo Da Vinci
Both of the assignments, Standing in the Shoes of Michelangelo and Leonardo, were interesting and
fascinating in their processes. One of the easiest aspects of Standing in the shoes of Leonardo would
be the process of determining what to portray, since the template of the linear perspective was used
as a guide and helped through the entire process. However, the difficult aspect of Standing in the
Shoes of Leonardo would be making a distinguishable atmospheric perspective since the process
requires skill and experience to achieve with clarity. On the other hand, one of the easiest aspects of
Standing in the shoes of Michelangelo would be the carving process since an individual just has to
have patience to finish carving from start to finish. However, the most difficult aspect of Standing in
the Shoes of Michelangelo would be preparation. Preparation is the most difficult aspect because an
individual should definitely consider proper research, otherwise an individual may use the wrong
materials or consider sculpting a figure that could possibly be beyond their levels of expertise and
experience.
Leonardo da Vinci's Paragone details how a sculptor's work should be appreciated at the same level
or below the level of a painter's work. Leonardo considers sculptors as individuals who do not use
their intelligence to sculpt, but instead use physical labor. Additionally, da Vinci believes that
sculptors do not use their imagination or creativity, but instead use nature to create
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Analysis Of Andy Goldsworthy 's Piece Ice Spiral
Thinking about a tree, one might think about the leaves and how they could symbolize balance,
growth, and harmony. Or one might think about how a tree represents nature itself by symbolizing
such attributes as strength, stability, diversity and withstanding the greatest of challenges to survive.
Andy Goldsworthy is a British sculptor, photographer and environmentalist who produces site
specific land art which embody these characteristics and represent nature as a whole. Goldsworthy's
process is to be as involved in nature as he possibly can and to produce sculptures to draw out the
character of the environment. He seeks to draw emphasis to the beauty and exquisiteness of nature
while also displaying the stages of life nature goes through; it grows, stays and decays as an integral
part of the circle of life. Goldsworthy's piece Ice Spiral: Tree Soul, exemplifies these distinctive
elements and displays his unique technique in a way that captures the essence of nature. When one
first looks upon the photograph of Tree Soul, it almost looks unreal or that the ice spiral surrounding
the tree was digitally added to the image of the tree. The spiral ice sculpture is perfectly molded to
wrap around the tree and opens the eyes of the audience in sensing the beauty and multidimensional
details of the natural world. When creating his art pieces, Goldsworthy uses all materials of the
natural world such as twigs, flowers, snow, stone, leaves and ice. He only uses natural materials
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Museum Report: Sarcophagus with Scenes from the Life of...
Sarcophagus with Scenes from the Life of Achilles; artist anonymous;
180–220 AD; marble, very high–relief carving, some elements are sculpture in the round;
52x83x57 in; well preserved with some damages on the right and left sides.
I. This is a three–dimensional rectangular object with a massive lid that has a shape of a flat couch
with two figures reclining on it. Even though both figures look alike and their faces are unfinished,
they are slightly different. The figure in the front is a female. She has long hair, small breast, and a
round face. The other figure is a male. He has a beard; details of his face are more masculine and
angular. Both figures have long clothes. All four sides of the rectangle are carved. The back is not ...
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The right and left sections have some damages; therefore, their textures are rough. The space on the
front and right sections is fully used. Their scenes are very dynamic. The proportions of some
figures were not completely observed. For example, horses on the relief in the front are very small
comparing to humans. Another example is the man on the left section. The sculptor had to give him
an unnatural posture awkwardly bending his legs, so that the man did look taller than the central
figure. III. The subject–matter of all three visible sides of the sarcophagi is the scenes from the
Achilles' life. He is a Greek mythical hero of the Trojan War. The subject–matter of the relief on the
right is the discovery of Achilles hiding among the daughters of Lykomedes. According to the myth,
Achilles' mother, Thetis, wants to prevent her son's death and sends him to the court of Lykomedes
on the island of Skyros where Achilles is hidden among the young girls. Soon he is discovered by
Odyssey (the bearded man on all three relieves) with whom he goes to Troy. On the relief in the
front, Achilles mounts his chariot to drag Hector's body before the walls of Troy. Hector was the son
of the Trojan king Priam. Hector mistakenly killed Achilles' friend Patroclus. Overwhelmed by his
grief, Achilles kills Hector. The relief on the left side depicts Achilles putting on his armors with
Odysseus' help. The relief in the back is unfinished and is not visible. Its
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Camille Pissarro's 'Apple Harvest In Europe'
Apple Harvest in Europe
Introduction
Apple Harvest is a painting created by a French artist named Camille Pissarro in 1888. The artwork
is derived from the European culture focusing on the style of neo–impressionism or pointillism. The
painting is made with the use of oil on canvas and currently located inside the Dallas Museum of Art
in second floor in the section of European art. It depicts a lively image of farmers engaging in their
daily activities where they are picking apples on a sunny day. The background of the landscape
consists of a huge ranch with additional apple trees that gives a vibration of harvesting season.
Similarly, it is a form of a representational artwork portraying physical labor by the farmers during
that period. Camille Pissarro seemed to support the farmers of low social status and believed in hard
work as some of his artworks are the representations of lives of these social groups (Dallas Museum
of Art 2017). In the painting "Apple Harvest", he tries to picture working peasants in an apple farm
in the French Countryside (Dallas Museum of Art 2017). This paper is an integration of the analysis
of formal elements and principles relevant to the art work "Apple Harvest" and my experience of
observation of this piece of art at the Dallas Museum of Art including a reflection upon the visit.
Figure 1: "Apple Harvest", 1888, Oil on Canvas, European Art. Image Courtesy of Dallas Museum
of Art.
Formal Analysis
Camille Pissarro uses different forms of
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Aphrodite Of Cnidus Essay
The "Aphrodite of Cnidus" is a marble sculpture that stands 80 inches tall (6'6 feet) and resembles
the goddess Aphrodite, which was created by Praxiteles. It is brightly white in many areas but after
thousands of years of exposure to environmental elements some discolorations had appeared around
the sculpture. The artist sculptured her putting her cloth away by placing them on a pitcher as she
begins to bath. The nude description of the goddess had people all around wanting to see it. The 6
foot 6 statue was made in the late classical period around 350 B.C. – 340 B.C. Around this time was
the end of the Peloponnesian War where the Athens fought against the Spartans, and the Spartans
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It was the most famous of its day, and people visited from all over to admire its beauty of work. The
city was well known for the sculpture, and since it was placed in a temple, it was, even more,
admirable to the eye of others and worshipers. The nude statue was the first of its kind to the world
but very different from all other statues in temples like Zeus and Athena. The difference seen in
Aphrodite sculpture was the fact that she is doing an everyday life routine just like a mere mortal. A
universal idea of the sculpture portrays Aphrodite in everyday human activity. In many instincts, this
can give off the idea that maybe the gods and goddess themselves could have been human to before
becoming what they are now. Just as the Greeks saw their mythology as a way of life stories
portrayed towards their everyday life, this could be a key component towards every religion. The
question displayed in some religions is how they gods and goddess came to be. This illustration
could play a part with just any other religion. In my perspective maybe, Praxiteles wasn't carving
this sculpture to have it admired but to raise a question. I believe that he's asking us "Is it possible
that the gods that we so worship perhaps lived amongst us as
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Andy Goldsworthy Case Study
Andy Goldsworthy Case Study
Andy Goldsworthy is a famous British sculptor whose influences come primarily from the
environment around him and the way society interacts with nature. His work is constructed solely
from objects found in the environment he is working in the aim of the work itself to become a part
of the environment around it, interacting with it in a way that makes it seem entirely out of place yet
still in sync with what is around it. His own influences and connections to nature show through in
the work he creates illustrating his the relations and experiences he has found through the land.
Andy Goldsworthy's own life has a great impact on the work he creates. He was born on July 26,
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The work itself is constructed entirely from rowan leaves of different colours that move down in a
gradient of dark to light before coming to focus on an entirely black hole. The leaves are in rich,
warm tones ranging from a dark, blood red colour to a lighter medium yellow colour. The eye is
immediately drawn to the hole in the middle of the piece and then to the leaves that
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A Comparison Of The Acropolis And Chartres Cathedral
The Acropolis and Chartres Cathedral are two building with immense historical and cultural value
that are admired to this day. In Arts and Ideas, Marien Warner and William Fleming discuss about
the physical features and purposes of these iconic structures and the ingenuity implemented in them.
They were not only build as religious or cultural centers, but also to prove that they are capable of
producing works that are different and revolutionary with regards of their esthetics and architecture.
Although Chartres and the Acropolis are very different from a visual standpoint, they were both
used for religious and cultural purposes. The Chartres Cathedral was visited by thousands because of
its shrine and celebrations dedicated to the Virgin Mary that were "unique to the Cathedral of
Chartres" (Marien and Fleming 193). Being "the geographical center of the medieval town", the
cathedral was used for town meetings and social gatherings where theatrical and musical
performances were housed. Also, it was a representation of the town as an indication is the "size and
height of its cathedral" (Marien 193). The Acropolis was, like Chartres, was used for a variety of
reasons like "their religious, cultural, and civic ceremonies" (Acropolis 26). In the agora people
were selling and buying goods, having discussions, and conducting city affairs. In addition one
could have even heard Socrates "arguing with the Sophists" (Acropolis 26). In the Theater of
Dionysus (dedicated to the god of
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Essay on Robert Elliot's Faking Nature
Robert Elliot's "Faking Nature"
ABSTRACT: Robert Elliot's "Faking Nature," (1) represents one of the strongest philosophical
rejections of the ground of restoration ecology ever offered. Here, and in a succession of papers
defending the original essay, Elliot argued that ecological restoration was akin to art forgery. Just as
a copied art work could not reproduce the value of the original, restored nature could not reproduce
the value of nature. I reject Elliot's art forgery analogy, and argue that his paper provides grounds for
distinguishing between two forms of restoration that must be given separate normative
consideration: (1) malicious restorations, those undertaken as a means of justifying harm to nature,
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For example, Elliot asks us to imagine a case where developers, needing to run underground pipes
through our backyard, ask to remove a valuable piece of sculpture from the yard. But because the
sculpture is so fragile it cannot be moved. The developer tells us not to worry, because he will
replace the sculpture with an exact replica after he finishes. We will reject the fake for the original
because we "value the original as an aesthetic object, as an object with a specific genesis and
history." (80) In the same way, Elliot suggests we value nature as an object with a "special kind of
continuity with the past." Restoration as an attempt to reproduce nature, particularly as motivated by
the restoration thesis, fakes original nature as reproduction of a work of art fakes the original piece.
But after clarifying this initial claim, Elliot suggest that perhaps all restorations, not just those
embodied in the restoration thesis, are problematic through a series of examples designed to push
the argument that nature has a distinct, originary value. In the first two examples, a lover of
wilderness named John is deliberately fooled into believing that he is experiencing wilderness. In
both examples it is clear that whatever value we wish to ascribe to nature, it is not to be found in
these two cases. Similar to the example of art forgery, faked nature is not the real thing. But in case
three, John is taken to a place that was once a devastated strip mine. After the forest was
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Purpose Of Art And Cubism
Art is a general term for the expression of ideas. There are various forms of art, ranging from
painting and drawings, to writing, to music, as well as theatre. Through each of these art forms, they
have a purpose of expressing concerns the artists face as well as world issues. Art is important as it
helps people improve themselves (Armstrong, 2013). Defining the purpose of art is personal and
unique to each individual. From the Renaissance ages art was a reflection of ideas that concerned
men's mind. Michelangelo believed that the truth of any matter existed in nature. It was the job of
the artist to seek the truth within the world and capture it in his art. This way of thinking is what
made Michelangelo a great artist. The quote "great artists have the social function of constantly
renewing the appearance of nature in the eyes of the public" was mentioned by Apollinaire, a French
poet and an art critic (The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica, 2017). Apollinaire focused on the
subject of modern painting, during 1880–1918, Cubism. Cubism was considered to be pure art, it
was a new way to view reality (TATE , 2017). It was a major style during the 20th century, a modern
twist to depictions of nature. Pablo Picasso was a major contributor to Cubism art style. Through
this new style, it was also a new interpretation of the world. Many people did not agree with the art
style while others found it pleasing to the eye. Apollinaire argued that cubism painters no longer
imitate
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Auguste Rodin Essay
Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) was born on November 12th 1840 in Paris, France. Very few would
dispute the statement that Rodin was the greatest genius in the world of sculpture in the late 19th
century. There were very few artists who faced the criticism; slander and personal insults during
their lifetimes as was given to Rodin likewise there are few artists who have known such personal
glory during their carriers. Rodin's sculpture was so powerful and original that those in control of
the art world did not understand him in his day. He was refused admittance into the Ecole des
Beaux–Arts three times and was the brunt of many articles criticizing his works. His talent and art
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In 1864 he submitted his plaster mask of L'Homme au nez Casse to the Salon and it was refused
entry and it was not until the 1875 Salon that this work, now in marble, was finally admitted. It was
in 1875 that Rodin traveled to Italy where he was greatly impressed by the works of Michelangelo
whose influence can be seen in many of Rodin's works. Rodin worked in Belgium for several years
as a anonymous sculptor where he created his first true masterpiece L'Age d'Airin and exhibited it at
the Paris Salon of 1877 where it was not well received and provoked many uncomplimentary
articles accusing Rodin of copying another work or a living model because it was so lifelike. Many
of the famous artists of the day came to Rodin's defense praising Rodin as a genius and the
Government of France would purchase L'Age d'Airin in 1880 as the first of many State acquisitions
of his art. It was also in 1880 that Rodin received his commission for the entrance to a newly
planned museum on the bank of the Seine, the site was changed to the Louvre and his commission
canceled but Rodin continued working on this gigantic work for the rest of his life changing and
increasing it in size to finally encompass no less than 186 figures. It would become known as La
Porte de l'Enfer (The Gates of Hell). Many of the images in this work were done separately and
became some of Rodin's most famous sculptures. Even amid the official criticism of his works his
fame spread
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Sculptures at Crosby Beach
Whilst visiting Crosby beach in October 2013 there was evidence of the public altering the statues
appearance. Somebody had knitted around the ankle of one, and also placed a hard hat on the head.
The statues being placed at Crosby beach had created a large tourist attraction and we see how the
public introduce their own enjoyment to the art.
With the sculptures being constantly moved to different locations, they were granted permission to
be permanently positioned at Crosby beach in 2005, despite some objections. Certain people
believed that the figures were offensive and pornographic due to them being naked with genitalia on
show. They also believed that they were a safety hazard due to it being difficult to differ between a
human and a sculpture in low lighting. Also, reaching the figures close to the sea was shown as a
hazard due to the sinking mud; a problem which I had encountered myself! The sculptures being
made out of Cast iron is also relevant to them being positioned in Crosby beach. The cast iron links
to the Liverpool's industrial origin as a major port. The figures stand watching as many ships pass
each day, as they are reaching their new destination. The sculptures are possibly standing, waiting to
travel to 'Another place.' This point is strengthened by the fact that some of the sculptures are half
buried in the sand, giving the impression of the statues walking into the sea.
The images above allow us to see the effects that the environment have on the
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Mythical Creatures in the Sculpture, Legend and Myth by...
I. Description
The sculpture Legend and Myth by Damien Hirst is a pair of sculptures depicting two mythical
creatures. Legend is a sculpture of the legendary creature known as a Pegasus, and its counterpart,
named Myth, which is a sculpture of a white unicorn. The medium that was used to create the two
sculptures was a combination of painted gold, silver, and also bronze. The sculpture Legend
measures to be 4575 x 2590 x 2260 mm or 180.1 x 102 x 89 in and was sculpted in 2010, while its
companion, Myth, measures 3590 x 2800 x 808 mm or 141.3 x 110.2 x 31.8 in and was sculpted in
2011, which is close to the same size as the average horse you would see in a farmyard. According
to my research, the last location that these two sculptures were displayed was at the Chatsworth
House in England. Both sculptures are flayed on the left side of their bodies, showing the anatomy
that lies within the creatures. The two sculptures face away from each other in show horse stances.
Both have the flayed part that is showing the inner parts of the creatures facing opposite directions
as well. The color of the skin on these sculptures is white, and on the flayed portions of them, the
portions that are to be depicted as muscle are red, while the part that is to be bone is a golden color.
II. Analysis
Damien Hirst incorporated many elements of art into his creation Legend and Myth, including the
form of the plinth that both of his sculptures stand upon. The plinth creates the
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The Art of Water-Based Sculpting Essay
The Art of Water–Based Sculpting
Part 1: My Questions For my I–Search project, I have chosen to learn how to sculpt with a new clay
medium to expand my "tool belt"; the profiles I make would be a good drawing reference, and
would also aid me in experience and sculpting figurines with polymer clay. I would also learn the
anatomy of the male and female face and head. I will attempt to create a male head because I'm
terrible at drawing and sculpting men. This relates to the research topic because I am sculpting the
male head out of water based clay. What I know about this topic is that it requires time, knowledge,
and air–dry clay. Tools are recommended, but not needed, depending on the scale of the figure.
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He has worked in forensic reconstruction, Dreamworks, Pixar, and made a sculpture for The
Fisherman's Daughter. I also watched many of his videos on Youtube, as well as other sculpting
videos. As I researched more and more and finally bought two books about sculpting – one about
polymer clay and the other about water based – one theme came into mind; everything revolved and
involved the study of anatomy and geometry. I felt very enlightened about this, as I am taking
physiology next year in hopes of furthering my master of drawing, and hopefully, sculpting. As I
started the armature for the sculpt, I glued an 8 x 4 inch pvc pipe onto a 9x9 inch board. Then, I
attached a styrofoam ball (did not know measurements of the ball) onto the pipe. The pipe represents
the neck which supports the styrofoam, which soon became very heavy once I started adding the
first layer of clay onto it. Being heavy, it rolled off the pipe, and the pipe not having strong enough
glue, or not enough, broke off the board. I then asked my father to make a circle indent in the wood
the same size as the pipe. After he did so, I applied E6000, a superglue, and set in the pipe. After
waiting a few days for the glue to dry outside, I applied E6000 to the top of the pipe and pushed the
styrofoam ball down so it would also "set" in place. After waiting another several days, I could
finally resume sculpting again. I started moulding a large chunk of
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The First Amendment Speaks On The Freedoms Of Religion
Hannah Bing
Judy Hatcher
WRIT 3037
17 October 2016
Free Art The First Amendment speaks on the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and
petition; so important, they found their place in the US Constitution. Even with these freedoms
meaning so much to the majority of America, somehow today we still encounter differences in
political and religious views that seem to provoke people to act violently against a piece of art or
even physically against the artist that created it such as in the recent case of artist Illma Gore. Often
the violent action of destroying a work of art is "more offensive" than the image itself. We should
allow artists free reign of subject matter as well as style and work together to prevent art desecration
and violence through education of the arts. Censorship is the result of the fear of art. When the fear
of art turns into iconoclasm or, rejection of a valued belief system, that fear becomes lack of
government funding, desecration, and physical violence.
Visual artists fell through the gaps and did not receive federal support for their work until the
creation of the NEA or National Endowment for the Arts in 1965. This federal program had little
funding but proved a growing interest in art and art viewing from the public. This demand for art
creates a demand for funds to support venues and museums so they can keep their doors open. A
problem with the NEA is that they provide government funding, which prevents them from being
biased about
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Summary Of The Indian Triumph Of Dionysus
In the Roman high relief sculpture, The Indian Triumph of Dionysus, a man takes the center of the
piece as everyone else surrounding him appear to be celebrating. Located in the Museum of Fine
arts, Houston's Audrey Jones Beck building the sculpture can be seen at a size of 34 ½ x 85 ¾ x 9 ½
in. Created between 180–195 AD it can be determined that through its use of space, movement, and
line work that times of triumph call for a celebration. From the moment the viewer observes The
Indian Triumph of Dionysus it can be noticed that open space is lacking on the 3D sculpture. What
makes this highly noticeable upon first looking is the deep cuts that are created to help the
individuals stand out. Usage of deep cutting can be referred to as high relief. Unlike low relief, high
relief purposely projects its subjects from the background. The way this can impact the spacing of
the sculpture is by making it appear it has less due to the 3D aspect standing out from the
background. Another way a lack of space can be noticed is with the overlapping of forms. On the
left side of the sculpture one of the best examples of the overlapping can be seen where captives
riding an elephant are placed in front of multiple individuals. While not proportional to the rest of
the humans on the piece those who are on the elephant the overlapping area display the intricacy of
the work that went into creating a reduced space on the stone. By having all the characters on the
sculpture overlap each other
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Relationship Between Art And Technology In 1960S

  • 1. Relationship between Art and Technology in 1960s Spurred on by exhibitions, industry sponsorship and education programmes, the artists of the 1960s began to grapple with the space age. The launch of Sputnik in 1957 prompted a new interest in the world of the machine, yet the artistic approach to technology differed from the Futurist and Constructivist precedent. Technology did not hold utopian potential; rather the artists of the 1960s adopted varied approaches, ranging from sheer admiration to fearful pessimism. However, by the end of the 1960s technology became closely associated with the American war effort. The negativity that developed in response resulted in the technological work of artists such as Jean Tinguely and Robert Rauschenberg being pushed aside in favour of Conceptualism. Jean Tinguely's Homage to New York (1960) and Robert Rauschenberg's Soundings (1968) will be used to explore how these particular artists responded to the rising technology, and the extent to which artist and scientist collaborated. The technological works of Tinguely can be classified as kinetic due to their incorporation of mechanical movement. For Pontus Hultén the inclusion of movement implied a 'complete rejection of the holy values of art', the traditional characteristics of sculpture were abandoned and kineticism projected sculpture onto a different course. Tinguely, like Rauschenberg, used technology as a means to question and investigate his society. For the artist of the 1960s technology was a tool; it offered new ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 2. The Aeneid Analysis The horrendous death of the trojan priest Laocoön and his sons is a classical event associated with the final days of Troy, inspiring works in literature as well as visual arts. Book 2 of The Aeneid, by the Latin poet Virgil, and the 1st Century CE marble sculpture 'Laocoön and Sons' are two famed works that are inspired by the Laocoön Episode. Though both the sculpture and the text are canonical works of their own genre, the latter is more superior in terms of delivering a comprehensive narrative on the Laocoön episode. The Aeneid amplifies movements of Laocoön and the serpents using literary devices and adopts a time frame spanning from the arrival of serpents to the death of Laocoön to deliver a complete narrative, whereas the sculpture, though using dynamic movements and utilizes a single moment within the time frame of the text, fails to contain a general, uninformed viewer within the episode's context. Both the sculpture and the text depict Laocoön's movements at magnifying detail in their respective medium. For instance, the sculpture depicts Laocoön with a dynamic pose. The priest's limbs spread out in agony, filling up a viewer's the visual space, leaving a lasting impact. The creases of Laocoön's muscles achieve in depicting the strain and tension the priest is exerting on his limbs and torso, showing the tremendous effort the preist puts in to break free of the serpents. Simultaneously, Laocoön's toes grip onto the floor, trying to regain his stance. By filling up ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 3. Statues and Sculpture: An Art Form that Depicts Human History Art Stands Tall for Human Values In 2008 a group of archaeologist unearthed what could now be the world's oldest statue. This larger than life statuette stands at whopping 2 ½ inches tall with an estimated carving date from 35,000 to 40,000 years ago from a mammoth tusk. The form of the statuette is that of female figure missing her head and feet with a primary focus on reproductive organs. Due to the pornographic nature of the statue archaeologist believe that the statue's purpose and function is to represent longevity and fertility. No matter if you believe man crawled from primordial ooze or if a being of higher authority created man, humans have continued to express emotion, experiences and values through the artistic expression ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Starting in 1870, artist August Bartholdi made a trip to the United States to search out a place to erect the statue and begin the initial design. The form of the statue is actually created from two separate forms. The first form used to create the statue is that of a neoclassical sculpture of the Roman goddess Libertas who represented freedom and democracy. The second form used in the statue is that of the fictional female character, Columbia who many at the time believe carried the embodiment of America. The main function of the statue is to represent individual liberty and freedom from slavery. Liberty has always been a highly held value in the United States so it would be important that the function of this statue represented that value. The statue's function of freedom and liberty is carried throughout the sculpture. You will find the date of the independence placed upon the tablet she carries. At her feet lay broken shackles from slavery. Upon her crown are seven rays that represent freedom to all the seven continent's citizens who come to this country seeking freedom. Her right arm is raised in the air above her head carrying a torch that light's the way to that freedom. Her outer skin is covered in thin copper sheets that over time patina giving the statue her green hue. Some may not know as well that the statue's internal structure is just as famous as her outer appearance. The ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 4. Memi And Sabu And The Seated Statue Of Gudea The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu and The Seated Statue of Gudea are two historic statues dating back 2000 years B.C. that have been displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The subjects represented in both statues display a strength in human relationships. They also both bear emotional and physical similarities. Memi and Sabu and Gudea also have many differing characteristics such as their medium and historical value. This essay will further describe the similarities and differences between The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu and The Seated Statue of Gudea. The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu is constructed of limestone. Limestone is an organic sedimentary rock composed of skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral and mollusks. It is very common and is still frequently used in architecture and art. It is long lasting and stands up well to exposure. Landmarks such as the Great Pyramids were constructed of limestone (Cassar, 2010). The seated Statue of Gudea is sculpted of diorite. Diorite is the traditional base material in the construction of roads and parking areas. It is considered difficult to sculpt with because of its hardness and variable composition. For those reasons, it is not a stone often used by sculptors nowadays. It was popular among ancient sculptors of the Middle East (Diorite, n.d.). The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu and The Seated Statue of Gudea are similar in size but still relatively small in size. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 5. The Work Of Artists Marcel Duchamp, Bruce Nauman And... Through time, art has shaped and changed its form by the use of different techniques used by various artists. The definition of art has changed as well, since what people associated art since the 19th century and even before that, is not as limited nowadays. An artist that is able to use different mediums is not only trying to reach for a wider audience, but also is looking to satisfy their ultimate desire of art in a technique that best represents their artistic goal. The works of artists Marcel Duchamp, Bruce Nauman and Barnett Newman, serve as an example of how art manifest in different ways and still become attractive and yet curious to look at; without the spectator even knowing the initial meaning imposed by the artist. Since the modern period began, art started to change and not follow certain norms in paintings; for example, how grass no longer was painted green or a sky blue. Thus, artists focused more on displaying art as an expression of inner feeling; additionally, some artists questioned whether their ultimate goal was to aim for a certain style to use throughout their career (Wood 12–13). Marcel Duchamp on the other hand, used many different techniques through his career but did not identify himself with a specific art movement (Gaiger 81). As early as fifteen, Duchamp started using 'impressionism', by the effects of light and shade incorporated in his paintings; however, he claimed to have understood very little of this style of which he grasped from the art ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6. Analysis Of Seated Nude By Aristide Maillol Throughout history we see many things reused or repeated. This is true in art, many artworks use influences of previous artists and or styles for their work. The reuse of old ideas is present in many artworks to date. One piece created in the last century is Seated Nude by Aristide Maillol which was created in 1902. By using his experiences in France and his travels around Europe, Maillol experienced many different cultures. With the presence of past cultural artifacts in our as influences in Europe even today we see evidence of many past cultures. Classical Greek Art is one that is very present even today. Seated Nude specifically shows Maillol's admiration of the Mediterranean with its influences in Greek Classical Art. By the use of naturalistic and organic feature while highlighting realism and humanism, Maillol shows Classical constructs through his piece. Seated Nude is a terracotta sculpture on a black marble base. Housed at the Museum of Modern art it stands 6" long 8 1/8" tall and 3 ½" wide. The piece features a woman seated on a ground with her right arm extended back propping her up. Her other arm is bent and behind her head. The left leg is bent in an inverted "V" with her foot on the ground. The right leg is bent lying flat on the ground and going in–between the "V" of her other leg. Her face, hair, hands, and feet are not heavily detailed; however her features are clearly defined. The hair is pulled back with rounded hair in a circle around her head, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 7. Analysis Of The Book ' The Principle ' Selected lithograph Paper (Edited) The "The Principle" was lithographed in 1918 by the artist named "Oskar Kokoschka". The Principle is a stationary, bust sculpture like lithograph that depicts a sad laughing clown. The lithograph seems like it takes place in a large bare room with the clown bust gazing up and to the right of the room as if is pondering or thinking and has been for a very long time which gives the bust like lithography life. The Principle, was published in 1919 on cream, smooth, Japanese woven paper. Was published by Verlag Gustav Kiepenheuer from Berlin with the theme of death and war with political. The art work has blood splatter all over it, especially from the mouth the meaning is war with the clown face showing some type of comic sadness, and sadness is the heart of all comedy. He was friends with a sculptor and critic named Adolf Loos, which influenced Oskar to turn away from many of his old ways of decorative ideas and move on an expressive style of painting. 1910 he was in contact with many expressionist circles in Berlin, one specifically was Herwarth Walden who pushed and spread his work out to many others. Oskar was in the Great War, he volunteered for the Austrian Army when the war started, but was heavily wounded in 1915 and left the army. From 1916 to 1931 a fellow named Paul Cassirer who supported and showed many of Oskar works of art in his gallery and published many of his works, during this time Oskar had moved to Dresden in 1917 and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 8. International Cultural Assets in UK Museums: Return of the... The International Cultural Assets in UK Museums: Return of the Elgin Marbles From Greece Introduction The marbles of Greece's Parthenon have been situated in the British Museum for more than 150 years. The Elgin Marbles are stated to continue to be the focal points of an ongoing debate that will ultimately determine the historical influence of a particularly important culture. The Parthenon Marbles are reported to constitute "a unique case in that they form part of a unique historical monument which for humanity, and international public opinion, symbolizes civilization and democracy, but for the Greek people much more than that. For the Greek people they symbolize our history and the continuity of the Greek nation." (TED Case Studies, nd, p.1) I. The Marbles Arrive in England The arrival of the marbles to England resulted in commercial bargaining between Lord Elgin and the British government with the British Parliament condemning Elgin for "robbing antiquities and destroying monuments after debating his rightful claims to ownership and his actions." (TED Case Studies, nd, p.1) The decision was made by the Parliament in a vote that was 82 to 30 to purchase the marbles from Elgin for 35,000 pounds and when the purchase was made, they gave them to the British Museum, where the marbles are still maintained as one of the most important collections of the museum. It is reported that of the 97 surviving blocks of the Parthenon frieze "56 are in the British Museum and 40 are ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 9. Descriptive Experience Of A Museum When I first saw the museum I was amazed because the museum is surrounded by such beautiful environment, being around such green grass, trees, and the sea although it was quite a way away from the museum. The exterior of the museum, in my opinion, was a very cool be modelled after Roman architecture. After entering in the lobby, I found it to be very orderly and the security gave me a sense that the museum was heavenly guarded. After walking around the interior of the museum, with security guards in every room, I found that it was just as great as the exterior. The interior was amazing because each room was wide and each painting or sculpture was organized by country and artist making a very order museum atmosphere which allowed viewers to think about the artworks. Another thing about the inside of the museum was that each room was painted and lighted to not clash with the artworks in the room, allowing viewers from all around the world to see the true beauty of the artwork without the room messing up their perception of the paintings or sculptures. The first of the paintings I going to write about is the Allée at Schloss Kammer. The Allée at Schloss Kammer is an oil painting which was painted by Gustav Klimt in 1912 making it one of his late works. The painting had powerful spots of color, with a semi–rough texture I think, and showed a multiple trees overlapping a castle creating a very beautiful painting. After reading the painting's label I found that the castle was a ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 10. When Art Speaks: an Analysis of Two Artist and Two Works... When Art Speaks: An Analysis of Two Artist and Two Works of Art Wanda M. Argersinger Southern New Hanpshire University When Art Speaks The Italian Renaissance produced many artists and even more works of art, but there were three artists considered to be the Trinity of Great Masters, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raffaelo Santi, or simply Raphael. While these artists often worked in different mediums, Michelangelo preferred stone and Raphael preferred oil paint. Michelangelo and Raphael were able to portray emotions in their work. In two of these works, The Pieta and La Madonna di San Sisto, these artists were able to bring to works of art the raw emotions felt by their subjects. Though their works are quite different, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... They look puzzled and somewhat bored, a bit mischievous and not at all reverent. The colors are similar to others used during this period but do not contain all the colors used by Michelangelo in his painting of The Sistine Chapel. They are not bright or harsh, but rather muted. There is sparing use of red and blue, but show more use of brown and gold. The curtains and clothes are dark. The images have little shadowing, showing only under the feet of Mary and one of the saints. The lines of the painting show an opened curtain and clouds on which Mary and the saints stand. The cherubs appear to be leaning on a solid surface that is, in fact, the very bottom of the painting, which is the only straight line of the piece. The clothes appear to be flowing, captured by the use of curved lines and shadowing in the folds. The light source appears to be the clouds which are the brightest of the piece. Personally, it is the cherubs that speak to me, and not the entire work of art. I like the playfulness they show in their eyes. I like the idea that not all religious work is completely serious and that some fun exists in religion. Intellectually, I wonder what the purpose Raphael had in including them in a Church commissioned work. This work is much like other works of the time – religious in nature, done in oil, and displayed in a house of worship. No doubt that Rafael was influenced by other artists and the trend in art of the time, and yet from this one work ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 11. Laumeier Sculpture Park: Artist Analysis I have always been an outdoors's kind of person and I absolutely love how artist manipulates what's around them with space, scenery, landscapes and natures given gifts in a way that is beneficial for the community around and for the sake of the environment to be resourceful with nature and energy. I chose to go to Laumeier Sculpture Park, because I have never been there and to be honest never even heard of the place till this assignment gave me the option to visit for my paper. While I was at Laumeier Sculpture Park, I found myself one with nature; I got to walk trails, read about these different sculptures, and loved that never knew what I was about ready to see around the corner with the abundant of unique and very different sculptures. There's ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This site sculpture consists of wolmanized pine, stone, galvanized steel and concrete on an acre landscape surrounded by wooded area and trails. This site was once the Hedenkamp's family Orchard Valley estate abandoned in 1929. Mary converted the abandoned pool complex into a newly built and landscaped scenery. Mary brought the past back to life with her expertise in landscaping design and creative outlook with her work with the pavilions, platforms and staircases all around the underground pool. The whole purpose of Mary's sculpture is to bring attention to the context of history and the continuum of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 12. Analysis Of The Poem ' The Poppy Flower ' Cai Guo–Qiang compares his works as the poppy flower. He uses gun powder to make the explosion projects. Gun powder can be dangerous. Gun powder is uncontrollable. But he has been working with the materials for a very long time and he knows well how to manage it. The way he makes his arts are reliable, cool and can harmful. While he is making his arts, most of the times he doesn't feel like to end until he sees everything is perfect. He also compares drawing as lovemaking meaning that he has to take his time slowly and gently to make everything faultless. His arts are beautiful, the lines, the shapes, the colors were all well made. According to Qiang "Artist is not about what you say but it is about what you don't say.'' In my opinion, I think he is trying to say that artist is about what you accomplish, the works that you made, the imagination you put into your arts. In addition, in the video he described the exhibition space and the first time he saw it. He has also showed an installation in Washington, D.C that expressed the power of destruction and the beauty of destruction. Ida Applebroog was a computer illiterate. She moved to New York when was seventy– four. She didn't have anyone that lived there. But she wanted to bring back art. So, she started to draw and makes books. When she finished making them she sent them out to people that she didn't even know. She discovered she was an artist at the age of five years old when she wanted her father to draw a stick finger ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 13. Art Reflection Of The Art Of 'Electric Dress' ril 2017 The interactive installation, Electric Dress, is a wearable sculpture composed of various styles of brightly painted, flickering bulbs, and electrical cords. The work is relatively large at 65" x 31 ½" x 31 ½" and was created in Takamatsu, Japan. The 3–D abstract piece was crafted by Atsuko Tanaka in 1956. This work is abstract because it resembles a dress, or kimono shape, but was not constructed to be an actual piece of clothing. There is a hole at the top of the structure which allows a face to peep through, making it an interactive piece for pictures or for the artist to be a part of. The regular light bulbs flicker, the cathode styled bulbs are painted in many colors of bright neon enamel, and the electrical cords fall to the ground. The installation is a constructed, or assembled sculpture, because it is made up of many different materials and pieces. Most sculpture art is created with one medium, such as wood or stone, which makes the Electric Dress very unique. Constructed sculptures are assembled from a variety of materials to create a work. Tanaka more than likely used techniques such as bolting, nailing, or bonding with adhesive to assemble the structure. Constructional techniques and multi–media works are a very recent development in art, which is why the artist probably chose to use this medium. The artist paired this modern technique with technology in order to create an overall theme of advancement of ideas. Tanaka used a few different elements and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 14. Art And The Modern Era And Impact The 20th Century Introduction Art is a human activity, the product of this activity or the idea that we are in fact deliberately targeting sense, emotions and intellect. Art and writing are different forms of expression but they both can convey the same intensity for the creator. Art can be used to express thoughts, emotions and feelings whereas writing is a form of expressing ideas and opinions. Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway are those two names, which they don't need to identification. They are well– known personality from lifetime works on their own respected fields. Pablo Picasso and Hemingway are most well–known in the 20th century and still popular in art and literature. Both artists created valuable paintings, stories and novels from their imagination and express beautifully that reader and viewer can inspired by them. That why they are always be our inspiration and idol. How did Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso's literature and art transform the modern era and impact the 20th century? Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso's creations always expressed and related with imagination and real life experiences. Their outstanding creations, imagination have come to form extraordinary priceless creations. Where Picasso invented cubism, surrealism and color theme that brings revolution on arts, Hemingway who wrote many novels and stories based on real life experiences and adventure. Throughout a long, illustrious career, Ernest Hemingway used his work to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 15. The Sculpture On South Campus At Moravian College The sculpture on South Campus at Moravian College commonly known as Moravian Roots One and Two, who was created by Steve Tobin in 2010 has a significant meaning behind the moderately new sculpture. There are two of the same types of sculptures in the same place, just distance away from one another. This sculpture seems to be abstract, since we are taking the form of what it looks like to create a meaning, which can be something different in other people's eyes. The sculpture is a dark black shade that naturally blends in with the surroundings, therefore making it blend in with its natural surroundings. The negative space between the roots are easily seen since its roots are based in various directions, showing us how far the roots of the sculpture and realistically Moravian has grown. There is no base or pedestals for these two sculptures who go hand in hand together, but it is roughly around five feet standing upward and going in sporadic directions, to signify differences. They are roundly shaped with carved pointed edges giving the image that it is like a tree root or branch, being slightly pointed on the top. The inner parts of the "tree roots" are textured off to have a little dots making it a bit rougher than the soft and smooth outer sides that we see from a distance. There seems to be no said real front or back side to this piece because the tree roots go in different directions, therefore giving the observer a chance to decide which way they would like to view it. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16. The Aim Of Art. Artists All Over The World Explore Different The aim of art Artists all over the world explore different concepts though their art. The environment is increasingly becoming an important topic of discussion; as well as a much more personal subject for everyone, let alone artists. Because of the increasing amounts of damage to the earth, many artists have participated in this movement in hope to show the public the beauty in nature. Three artists, in particular, express their concept of environment in a physical representation to be interpreted by their audience in all sorts of ways. William Robinson, shows the beauty of simplicity in everyday life, Nancy Holt allows her audience to interact with the beauty of being in nature and Andy Goldsworthy brings nature to his audience. An ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... His art stands by Aristotle's statement in that he paints what things make his life beautiful. Their inward significance. For example, in his piece "JACARANDA WITH GINGER AND LILIES" (oil on linen, 112cm x 168cm 2014), Robinson creates a physical representation of his love for his backyard. The Australian jacaranda tree was painted in 2014, it was appealing as it was fluorescently decorated and had a dreamlike atmosphere; this was combined with the other plants and flowers in the artwork so that there it was intensely saturated in pigment, showing his backyard is his heaven. Robinson paints what he sees while combining it with how he feels about what he sees. Making his art unique and an expression his passion. He seeks an environment that influences his work as a life–spring... "Make a life, create your art out of this life making art... provide the life–spring of your art." (William Robinson, April 2016) This is relevant because both artworks show not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance of his childhood experiences and life itself. Nancy holt was a successful artist predominantly known for her land art and sculptures. She created art that brings attention and respect to our natural world. One of her most famous works was the Sun Tunnels, (1979) where four colossal tubes frame the rising and setting of the sun. Her sculptural ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 17. Stolen and Forged Artwork Essay Stolen and Forged Artwork Since the beginning of its existence, art collecting has been a rather dangerous endeavor. Artwork fakes and even stolen art have been documented since the days of ancient Rome. Even then, the Romans often sought classical Greek artwork and sculptures, and more often than not, works purchased were by Roman artists trying to imitate classic Greek works (Kaufman 36). Today, modern day forgers are still trying to fool art enthusiasts and are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their methods. Acting as a double edged sword, advances in science allow for easier detection of a forged work; however, the same techniques are used by the forgers to make their works more authentic looking. Recently, art ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... "Fakes are works of art made to resemble existing ones; Forgeries are pieces that are passed off as original works by known artists" (Conklin 48). People who purchase art expect that their acquisitions are worth what they pay. Discovering the work to be a worthless fake will cause them to lose confidence in the art market and make them wary of buying art in the future. Forgery is also costly because it has a tendency to provide false information about an artist's body of work, sometimes temporarily altering our perception of art history. Fakers and forgers go to great lengths to fool the art industry. They may alter or add a signature, complete an unfinished work, misinterpret the work of a pupil as the work of a master, create an original composition similar in color and style to the work of a known artist, or duplicate an existing work. They mix paints from the same ingredients used by the original artist, use old canvas to paint on, and artificially age the work by cracking the surface varnish of oil paintings through chemical treatment, or by simply applying pressure with one's hands over the edge of a table. Sculptures and pottery are literally buried and dirtied to achieve the desired aged look (Conklin 69). When it comes to detecting fakes and forgeries, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18. Reflection Paper About Museum Museum Visit and Reflection I had the opportunity to visit the de Young Museum located at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The de Young is home to collections of American art from the 17th century to present, African art, oceanic art, art of the Americas, photography and rotating exhibitions. I had wanted to visit the de Young for some time and finally made my first trip there with my wife. We decided to time our arrival to the opening of the museum and spent four hours exploring everything from the artwork on the grounds to the Summer of Love Exhibition. It was a great day and I definitely felt my mind stretch to comprehend all of the artwork and make the connection to what I have been learning. In this paper, I will share a description of the different styles of art I viewed, the experience of viewing art in person and how art is relevant today. Artists and Artistic Style While I enjoyed many of the works of art at the museum I will focus on a few pieces that really caught my attention. The first would be a contemporary sculpture, Anti–Mass created by artist Cornelia Parker. Constructed from wood, nails and wire, Anti–Mass was made from the remains of a Southern Baptist church which was burned by arsonists. Hanging in the air the church represented by charred wood appears to be exploding outward. For me this was such a powerful statement and made me think of the violent persecution of African Americans in the south. Because it was constructed from the remains of a ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 19. The Egyptian World Throughout the Egyptian world, embalmers worked to preserve the inner life force that was thought to reside within the body after death. It was common belief that by completing a seventy day process known as mummification, the Ka, this spiritual entity, would be able to live on long after the person died. Because of this, many people of the culture lived modest lives on Earth, saving immense amounts of money and gold for intricate objects that could serve practical and decorative purposes for their tombs. Every step of the preparations was handled with meticulous care as it was believed that life on Earth was limited, while life in the afterlife was eternal. This cultural ideology of eternal life after death is emulated by the statuary of the Egyptian world–especially by the granite pair statue of Nefu and Khemet–setju from Giza, which was found in 1931 on the Harvard University– Museum of Fine Arts Expedition. During the Old Kingdom, artists worked to form statues that could accompany the body within the tomb, and if necessary, serve as alternative dwellings for the Ka.The pair statue, which was created between 2455 BC and 2350 BC in the Fifth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom, was likely created for this reason. One can identify the gender of the figures by recognizing how Egyptian artists typically depicted males with darker skin than women. This common practice along with the residual red paint on the body of the figure at the right, allows one to conclude that the person on ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 20. The Works Of The Cleveland Museum Of Art A Different Approach to Viewing a Masterpiece Cleveland has been fortunate enough to have become home several popular museums, including The Cleveland Museum of Art. The museum is filled with impressive masterpieces from the beginning of human documented time to today's world. This free exhibit offers an exciting, enjoyable experience to those of all ages and those of all backgrounds. From the interactive futuristic portions of the building, to the delicate works of the past, there is something at this museum to please each person's artistic mindset. As you arrive into the reception area of the Cleveland Museum of Art, you are greeted with silence. The clomping of shoes and whispers of fellow museum goers about what the "true meaning" behind the piece is fills the air. The first floor of the museum is dedicated to historical artifacts and artwork dating in the time period called Before Common Era (B.C.E.). Each piece is accompanied by a placard on the wall courtesy of the museum. The pieces are approximately dated, described, and an explanation of how each piece was used is given in the short paragraph. The second floor of the museum is filled with paintings and works from the Common Era. These pieces originate all over the world and span centuries. It includes pottery and figurines from first century Asia, suits of armor from the Medieval Era in Europe, to contemporary paintings and sculptures in the Americas. This is where the majority of well–known artwork is located. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 21. The Statue of Hatshepsut Essay The statue of Hatshepsut seated down is made with the material limestone. This limestone is lightly colored, which created a larger contrast with the other statues nearby. Her face was carved bringing out her eyes, eyebrows and other facial features. Her eyebrows also come slightly together towards the middle. Her lips forming a slight archaic smile. The dimensions are larger than an average female size. The statue is of great size, yet still in proportion. The body and head fit well with each other overall. However, it is greatly exaggerated in size. It can be seen that the anatomy was handled quite ruggedly. There is much damage done on the knees, hands and forearms. Only these areas of the sculpture seem to be damaged most severely. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... She is viewed less as a woman but more of a male dominant figure. This piece does not have several viewpoints but mostly one. It is to be approached from its front view. It is extremely direct with Hatshepsut looking straightforward. The sculptor's primary focus seems to be her resemblance as pharaoh. She is of power and should be approached directly as king. Hatshepsut is also displayed so that the statue could only be seen by the front. Her back is to the wall; hence, having no access to approach the statue toward its back. On the side of her thighs, there are horizontal lines playing a contrast to everywhere else, as her body is smooth. Even when entering this section of the Egyptian gallery, she can be viewed from the outside. She is directly aligned to the entrance. The museum seems to structure the approach of Hatshepsut to be presented directly. This statue seems to have been treated poorly and not with much care. It can be seen that it went through a lot causing such damage. However, because of its massive size, it was able to survive and still be in somewhat good condition. The body around the torso is relatively smooth and in tact with minor scratches. Her body itself was not as damaged but mostly around the edges of the statue were broken off. The texture seems to be of hard, rough limestone but it was smoothed out when being carved. The intended setting of this statue is to be placed in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 22. understanding art 10th edition 1. Examining a work of art in its historical, social, and political __________ enables you to better understand it. A. design B. context C. element D. genre E. ideology 2. Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is best known for her extremely realistic and often anguished __________. A. genre scenes B. self–portraits C. landscapes D. still lifes E. assemblages 3. Until modern times, art works have been primarily devoted to __________ themes. A. war B. religious C. secular D. rural E. political 4. An anti–commercial movement begun in the 1960s in which works of art are conceived and executed in the mind of the artist is known as __________. A. Expressionism B. Pop art C. Conceptual art D. Op art E. Post–modernism
  • 23. 5. Picasso protested the horror ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... realism D. figurative art abstract art 4. In Brancusi's sculpture The Kiss, the two figures are reduced to a simple block form, much like the __________ of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. A. Impressionism B. realism C. Surrealism D. expressionism E. Cubism 5. The form of an artwork includes all of the elements that make up the composition except __________. A. texture B. balance C. color D. subject matter E. three dimensionality 6. The __________ of a work of art is everything that is contained in it. A. content B. composition C. style D. form E. design 7. __________ is the study of the themes and symbols in the visual arts: the figures and images that lend works their underlying meanings. A. content B. humanism C. narrative D. iconography E. Surrealism 8. Jacques Louis–David was first the court painter to King Louis XVI, but by a twist of fate ended up as painter to __________. A. Emperor Franz Josef B. Czar Nicholas II C. Lenin D. Napoleon Bonaparte
  • 24. E. Eugene Delacroix 1. Michelangelo's Studies for the Libyan Sybil is a good example of a drawing that was meant to be used __________. A. as a fully developed artwork B. as decoration for a home C. as a sketch to record an idea D. to glorify the human body E. as a preparatory study for another project 2. From the Latin for "blood," __________ is the name associated with an earthy red chalk color. A. ocher B. umber C. sienna D. sanguine E. brick 13. __________ artists are ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 25. Auguste Rodin Theme Of Life "Life on the inside, reflects life on the outside." ~ Robin S. Sharma. When creating sculptures one of the most popular themes to create is that of life. This is as it is a very broad theme giving each artist their own platform to show what it means to them. There are many sculptores that have taken on the theme of life. Some of these include Michelangelo, Andy Goldsworthy and Jason Decaires Taylor; however, Auguste Rodin and Janet Laurence are two of the most interesting artists to explore in the way that they created life through sculpture. "Sculpture is... the most diverse and evolving artistic medium." (Leaper, C. (2003)) Although both artists use sculptural methods, they interpret life very differently. Rodin explores it through emotions and inner turmoil while Laurence through the environment and our relationship with it. To put it simply: Rodin looks within himself to find inspiration for his artwork while Laurence looks outside to find meaning. Auguste Rodin, – who was born November 12, 1840, and died November 17 1917 – is a French artist who is well known for his sculptures. He uses traditional, figurative imagery to convey meaning, to express life and emotions in his work. Some of his most famous statues include: The Thinker, The Cathedral and Pierre and Jacques De Wissant, Right Hand. While Rodin is a well known artist now, he wasn't widely established until he was in his 40s. "To Rodin, art was the expression of life." (Israel, G. (2002). Artwise 2 (pp. 8–9). ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 26. Spreading Your Wings Essay The mythological story of Icarus is "...interpreted variously as an allegory of pride, or of man's quest for knowledge," as The Bloomsbury Guide to Art stated in their article ("Icarus"). This idea of the quest of knowledge itself applies to the work of Russell Whiting, a sculptor whose work is featured in the River Gallery Sculpture Park of Chattanooga and who sculpted a statue of Icarus as well. In correlation with the interpretation of the story of Icarus being a man's quest for knowledge, Whiting did not just fall in love with the process of carving steel, but also with the potential for self expression, variation, and knowledge regarding steel still left to be attained. The majority of Whiting's work ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Here, Whiting emphasizes the fact that he does not specifically analyze or try to represent his work, though often originating from other previous artist facets, in a certain manner. Rather, he lets his artistic expression flow out of him and leaves the analysis to his viewers. Therefore, being fully open to interpretation, a viewer may infer a variety of things from Whiting's sculpture of Icarus. Approaching the piece from an iconographic perspective, Icarus conveys a sense of freedom and the presence of ignorance and naivety associated with being young. For some, an acknowledgeable aspect of the piece may be the fact that he chose to suspend Icarus off the side of the hill at the far end of the garden. In fact, the anchoring which holds him up is built in such a way as to elude the public to believe he is not attached at all – but merely freely leaning out over the crisp water with his outstretched wings. Whiting also paid a remarkable amount of attention to the texture present on the wings and the muscular tone of the body. The tone and idealization of the body, which is anatomically similar to that of a boy, is realistic with hints of idealization of form. Furthermore, an interesting aspect of Icarus being placed distantly over the water is that his face is hidden from viewers. Whiting may have chosen to position him like this so as to incorporate a sense of mystery and add to the psychological value of the piece. Since his ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 27. Standing In The Shoes Of Michelangelo And Leonardo Da Vinci Both of the assignments, Standing in the Shoes of Michelangelo and Leonardo, were interesting and fascinating in their processes. One of the easiest aspects of Standing in the shoes of Leonardo would be the process of determining what to portray, since the template of the linear perspective was used as a guide and helped through the entire process. However, the difficult aspect of Standing in the Shoes of Leonardo would be making a distinguishable atmospheric perspective since the process requires skill and experience to achieve with clarity. On the other hand, one of the easiest aspects of Standing in the shoes of Michelangelo would be the carving process since an individual just has to have patience to finish carving from start to finish. However, the most difficult aspect of Standing in the Shoes of Michelangelo would be preparation. Preparation is the most difficult aspect because an individual should definitely consider proper research, otherwise an individual may use the wrong materials or consider sculpting a figure that could possibly be beyond their levels of expertise and experience. Leonardo da Vinci's Paragone details how a sculptor's work should be appreciated at the same level or below the level of a painter's work. Leonardo considers sculptors as individuals who do not use their intelligence to sculpt, but instead use physical labor. Additionally, da Vinci believes that sculptors do not use their imagination or creativity, but instead use nature to create ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 28. Analysis Of Andy Goldsworthy 's Piece Ice Spiral Thinking about a tree, one might think about the leaves and how they could symbolize balance, growth, and harmony. Or one might think about how a tree represents nature itself by symbolizing such attributes as strength, stability, diversity and withstanding the greatest of challenges to survive. Andy Goldsworthy is a British sculptor, photographer and environmentalist who produces site specific land art which embody these characteristics and represent nature as a whole. Goldsworthy's process is to be as involved in nature as he possibly can and to produce sculptures to draw out the character of the environment. He seeks to draw emphasis to the beauty and exquisiteness of nature while also displaying the stages of life nature goes through; it grows, stays and decays as an integral part of the circle of life. Goldsworthy's piece Ice Spiral: Tree Soul, exemplifies these distinctive elements and displays his unique technique in a way that captures the essence of nature. When one first looks upon the photograph of Tree Soul, it almost looks unreal or that the ice spiral surrounding the tree was digitally added to the image of the tree. The spiral ice sculpture is perfectly molded to wrap around the tree and opens the eyes of the audience in sensing the beauty and multidimensional details of the natural world. When creating his art pieces, Goldsworthy uses all materials of the natural world such as twigs, flowers, snow, stone, leaves and ice. He only uses natural materials found ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 29. Museum Report: Sarcophagus with Scenes from the Life of... Sarcophagus with Scenes from the Life of Achilles; artist anonymous; 180–220 AD; marble, very high–relief carving, some elements are sculpture in the round; 52x83x57 in; well preserved with some damages on the right and left sides. I. This is a three–dimensional rectangular object with a massive lid that has a shape of a flat couch with two figures reclining on it. Even though both figures look alike and their faces are unfinished, they are slightly different. The figure in the front is a female. She has long hair, small breast, and a round face. The other figure is a male. He has a beard; details of his face are more masculine and angular. Both figures have long clothes. All four sides of the rectangle are carved. The back is not ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The right and left sections have some damages; therefore, their textures are rough. The space on the front and right sections is fully used. Their scenes are very dynamic. The proportions of some figures were not completely observed. For example, horses on the relief in the front are very small comparing to humans. Another example is the man on the left section. The sculptor had to give him an unnatural posture awkwardly bending his legs, so that the man did look taller than the central figure. III. The subject–matter of all three visible sides of the sarcophagi is the scenes from the Achilles' life. He is a Greek mythical hero of the Trojan War. The subject–matter of the relief on the right is the discovery of Achilles hiding among the daughters of Lykomedes. According to the myth, Achilles' mother, Thetis, wants to prevent her son's death and sends him to the court of Lykomedes on the island of Skyros where Achilles is hidden among the young girls. Soon he is discovered by Odyssey (the bearded man on all three relieves) with whom he goes to Troy. On the relief in the front, Achilles mounts his chariot to drag Hector's body before the walls of Troy. Hector was the son of the Trojan king Priam. Hector mistakenly killed Achilles' friend Patroclus. Overwhelmed by his grief, Achilles kills Hector. The relief on the left side depicts Achilles putting on his armors with Odysseus' help. The relief in the back is unfinished and is not visible. Its ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 30. Camille Pissarro's 'Apple Harvest In Europe' Apple Harvest in Europe Introduction Apple Harvest is a painting created by a French artist named Camille Pissarro in 1888. The artwork is derived from the European culture focusing on the style of neo–impressionism or pointillism. The painting is made with the use of oil on canvas and currently located inside the Dallas Museum of Art in second floor in the section of European art. It depicts a lively image of farmers engaging in their daily activities where they are picking apples on a sunny day. The background of the landscape consists of a huge ranch with additional apple trees that gives a vibration of harvesting season. Similarly, it is a form of a representational artwork portraying physical labor by the farmers during that period. Camille Pissarro seemed to support the farmers of low social status and believed in hard work as some of his artworks are the representations of lives of these social groups (Dallas Museum of Art 2017). In the painting "Apple Harvest", he tries to picture working peasants in an apple farm in the French Countryside (Dallas Museum of Art 2017). This paper is an integration of the analysis of formal elements and principles relevant to the art work "Apple Harvest" and my experience of observation of this piece of art at the Dallas Museum of Art including a reflection upon the visit. Figure 1: "Apple Harvest", 1888, Oil on Canvas, European Art. Image Courtesy of Dallas Museum of Art. Formal Analysis Camille Pissarro uses different forms of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 31. Aphrodite Of Cnidus Essay The "Aphrodite of Cnidus" is a marble sculpture that stands 80 inches tall (6'6 feet) and resembles the goddess Aphrodite, which was created by Praxiteles. It is brightly white in many areas but after thousands of years of exposure to environmental elements some discolorations had appeared around the sculpture. The artist sculptured her putting her cloth away by placing them on a pitcher as she begins to bath. The nude description of the goddess had people all around wanting to see it. The 6 foot 6 statue was made in the late classical period around 350 B.C. – 340 B.C. Around this time was the end of the Peloponnesian War where the Athens fought against the Spartans, and the Spartans came victorious. Outsiders soon attacked the weakened ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It was the most famous of its day, and people visited from all over to admire its beauty of work. The city was well known for the sculpture, and since it was placed in a temple, it was, even more, admirable to the eye of others and worshipers. The nude statue was the first of its kind to the world but very different from all other statues in temples like Zeus and Athena. The difference seen in Aphrodite sculpture was the fact that she is doing an everyday life routine just like a mere mortal. A universal idea of the sculpture portrays Aphrodite in everyday human activity. In many instincts, this can give off the idea that maybe the gods and goddess themselves could have been human to before becoming what they are now. Just as the Greeks saw their mythology as a way of life stories portrayed towards their everyday life, this could be a key component towards every religion. The question displayed in some religions is how they gods and goddess came to be. This illustration could play a part with just any other religion. In my perspective maybe, Praxiteles wasn't carving this sculpture to have it admired but to raise a question. I believe that he's asking us "Is it possible that the gods that we so worship perhaps lived amongst us as ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 32. Andy Goldsworthy Case Study Andy Goldsworthy Case Study Andy Goldsworthy is a famous British sculptor whose influences come primarily from the environment around him and the way society interacts with nature. His work is constructed solely from objects found in the environment he is working in the aim of the work itself to become a part of the environment around it, interacting with it in a way that makes it seem entirely out of place yet still in sync with what is around it. His own influences and connections to nature show through in the work he creates illustrating his the relations and experiences he has found through the land. Andy Goldsworthy's own life has a great impact on the work he creates. He was born on July 26, 1956 and grew up on the farm, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The work itself is constructed entirely from rowan leaves of different colours that move down in a gradient of dark to light before coming to focus on an entirely black hole. The leaves are in rich, warm tones ranging from a dark, blood red colour to a lighter medium yellow colour. The eye is immediately drawn to the hole in the middle of the piece and then to the leaves that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 33. A Comparison Of The Acropolis And Chartres Cathedral The Acropolis and Chartres Cathedral are two building with immense historical and cultural value that are admired to this day. In Arts and Ideas, Marien Warner and William Fleming discuss about the physical features and purposes of these iconic structures and the ingenuity implemented in them. They were not only build as religious or cultural centers, but also to prove that they are capable of producing works that are different and revolutionary with regards of their esthetics and architecture. Although Chartres and the Acropolis are very different from a visual standpoint, they were both used for religious and cultural purposes. The Chartres Cathedral was visited by thousands because of its shrine and celebrations dedicated to the Virgin Mary that were "unique to the Cathedral of Chartres" (Marien and Fleming 193). Being "the geographical center of the medieval town", the cathedral was used for town meetings and social gatherings where theatrical and musical performances were housed. Also, it was a representation of the town as an indication is the "size and height of its cathedral" (Marien 193). The Acropolis was, like Chartres, was used for a variety of reasons like "their religious, cultural, and civic ceremonies" (Acropolis 26). In the agora people were selling and buying goods, having discussions, and conducting city affairs. In addition one could have even heard Socrates "arguing with the Sophists" (Acropolis 26). In the Theater of Dionysus (dedicated to the god of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 34. Essay on Robert Elliot's Faking Nature Robert Elliot's "Faking Nature" ABSTRACT: Robert Elliot's "Faking Nature," (1) represents one of the strongest philosophical rejections of the ground of restoration ecology ever offered. Here, and in a succession of papers defending the original essay, Elliot argued that ecological restoration was akin to art forgery. Just as a copied art work could not reproduce the value of the original, restored nature could not reproduce the value of nature. I reject Elliot's art forgery analogy, and argue that his paper provides grounds for distinguishing between two forms of restoration that must be given separate normative consideration: (1) malicious restorations, those undertaken as a means of justifying harm to nature, and (2) benevolent ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... For example, Elliot asks us to imagine a case where developers, needing to run underground pipes through our backyard, ask to remove a valuable piece of sculpture from the yard. But because the sculpture is so fragile it cannot be moved. The developer tells us not to worry, because he will replace the sculpture with an exact replica after he finishes. We will reject the fake for the original because we "value the original as an aesthetic object, as an object with a specific genesis and history." (80) In the same way, Elliot suggests we value nature as an object with a "special kind of continuity with the past." Restoration as an attempt to reproduce nature, particularly as motivated by the restoration thesis, fakes original nature as reproduction of a work of art fakes the original piece. But after clarifying this initial claim, Elliot suggest that perhaps all restorations, not just those embodied in the restoration thesis, are problematic through a series of examples designed to push the argument that nature has a distinct, originary value. In the first two examples, a lover of wilderness named John is deliberately fooled into believing that he is experiencing wilderness. In both examples it is clear that whatever value we wish to ascribe to nature, it is not to be found in these two cases. Similar to the example of art forgery, faked nature is not the real thing. But in case three, John is taken to a place that was once a devastated strip mine. After the forest was ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 35. Purpose Of Art And Cubism Art is a general term for the expression of ideas. There are various forms of art, ranging from painting and drawings, to writing, to music, as well as theatre. Through each of these art forms, they have a purpose of expressing concerns the artists face as well as world issues. Art is important as it helps people improve themselves (Armstrong, 2013). Defining the purpose of art is personal and unique to each individual. From the Renaissance ages art was a reflection of ideas that concerned men's mind. Michelangelo believed that the truth of any matter existed in nature. It was the job of the artist to seek the truth within the world and capture it in his art. This way of thinking is what made Michelangelo a great artist. The quote "great artists have the social function of constantly renewing the appearance of nature in the eyes of the public" was mentioned by Apollinaire, a French poet and an art critic (The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica, 2017). Apollinaire focused on the subject of modern painting, during 1880–1918, Cubism. Cubism was considered to be pure art, it was a new way to view reality (TATE , 2017). It was a major style during the 20th century, a modern twist to depictions of nature. Pablo Picasso was a major contributor to Cubism art style. Through this new style, it was also a new interpretation of the world. Many people did not agree with the art style while others found it pleasing to the eye. Apollinaire argued that cubism painters no longer imitate ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 36. Auguste Rodin Essay Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) was born on November 12th 1840 in Paris, France. Very few would dispute the statement that Rodin was the greatest genius in the world of sculpture in the late 19th century. There were very few artists who faced the criticism; slander and personal insults during their lifetimes as was given to Rodin likewise there are few artists who have known such personal glory during their carriers. Rodin's sculpture was so powerful and original that those in control of the art world did not understand him in his day. He was refused admittance into the Ecole des Beaux–Arts three times and was the brunt of many articles criticizing his works. His talent and art was so powerful that despite all of the official disdain he ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In 1864 he submitted his plaster mask of L'Homme au nez Casse to the Salon and it was refused entry and it was not until the 1875 Salon that this work, now in marble, was finally admitted. It was in 1875 that Rodin traveled to Italy where he was greatly impressed by the works of Michelangelo whose influence can be seen in many of Rodin's works. Rodin worked in Belgium for several years as a anonymous sculptor where he created his first true masterpiece L'Age d'Airin and exhibited it at the Paris Salon of 1877 where it was not well received and provoked many uncomplimentary articles accusing Rodin of copying another work or a living model because it was so lifelike. Many of the famous artists of the day came to Rodin's defense praising Rodin as a genius and the Government of France would purchase L'Age d'Airin in 1880 as the first of many State acquisitions of his art. It was also in 1880 that Rodin received his commission for the entrance to a newly planned museum on the bank of the Seine, the site was changed to the Louvre and his commission canceled but Rodin continued working on this gigantic work for the rest of his life changing and increasing it in size to finally encompass no less than 186 figures. It would become known as La Porte de l'Enfer (The Gates of Hell). Many of the images in this work were done separately and became some of Rodin's most famous sculptures. Even amid the official criticism of his works his fame spread ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 37. Sculptures at Crosby Beach Whilst visiting Crosby beach in October 2013 there was evidence of the public altering the statues appearance. Somebody had knitted around the ankle of one, and also placed a hard hat on the head. The statues being placed at Crosby beach had created a large tourist attraction and we see how the public introduce their own enjoyment to the art. With the sculptures being constantly moved to different locations, they were granted permission to be permanently positioned at Crosby beach in 2005, despite some objections. Certain people believed that the figures were offensive and pornographic due to them being naked with genitalia on show. They also believed that they were a safety hazard due to it being difficult to differ between a human and a sculpture in low lighting. Also, reaching the figures close to the sea was shown as a hazard due to the sinking mud; a problem which I had encountered myself! The sculptures being made out of Cast iron is also relevant to them being positioned in Crosby beach. The cast iron links to the Liverpool's industrial origin as a major port. The figures stand watching as many ships pass each day, as they are reaching their new destination. The sculptures are possibly standing, waiting to travel to 'Another place.' This point is strengthened by the fact that some of the sculptures are half buried in the sand, giving the impression of the statues walking into the sea. The images above allow us to see the effects that the environment have on the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 38. Mythical Creatures in the Sculpture, Legend and Myth by... I. Description The sculpture Legend and Myth by Damien Hirst is a pair of sculptures depicting two mythical creatures. Legend is a sculpture of the legendary creature known as a Pegasus, and its counterpart, named Myth, which is a sculpture of a white unicorn. The medium that was used to create the two sculptures was a combination of painted gold, silver, and also bronze. The sculpture Legend measures to be 4575 x 2590 x 2260 mm or 180.1 x 102 x 89 in and was sculpted in 2010, while its companion, Myth, measures 3590 x 2800 x 808 mm or 141.3 x 110.2 x 31.8 in and was sculpted in 2011, which is close to the same size as the average horse you would see in a farmyard. According to my research, the last location that these two sculptures were displayed was at the Chatsworth House in England. Both sculptures are flayed on the left side of their bodies, showing the anatomy that lies within the creatures. The two sculptures face away from each other in show horse stances. Both have the flayed part that is showing the inner parts of the creatures facing opposite directions as well. The color of the skin on these sculptures is white, and on the flayed portions of them, the portions that are to be depicted as muscle are red, while the part that is to be bone is a golden color. II. Analysis Damien Hirst incorporated many elements of art into his creation Legend and Myth, including the form of the plinth that both of his sculptures stand upon. The plinth creates the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 39. The Art of Water-Based Sculpting Essay The Art of Water–Based Sculpting Part 1: My Questions For my I–Search project, I have chosen to learn how to sculpt with a new clay medium to expand my "tool belt"; the profiles I make would be a good drawing reference, and would also aid me in experience and sculpting figurines with polymer clay. I would also learn the anatomy of the male and female face and head. I will attempt to create a male head because I'm terrible at drawing and sculpting men. This relates to the research topic because I am sculpting the male head out of water based clay. What I know about this topic is that it requires time, knowledge, and air–dry clay. Tools are recommended, but not needed, depending on the scale of the figure. What I want to focus on ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... He has worked in forensic reconstruction, Dreamworks, Pixar, and made a sculpture for The Fisherman's Daughter. I also watched many of his videos on Youtube, as well as other sculpting videos. As I researched more and more and finally bought two books about sculpting – one about polymer clay and the other about water based – one theme came into mind; everything revolved and involved the study of anatomy and geometry. I felt very enlightened about this, as I am taking physiology next year in hopes of furthering my master of drawing, and hopefully, sculpting. As I started the armature for the sculpt, I glued an 8 x 4 inch pvc pipe onto a 9x9 inch board. Then, I attached a styrofoam ball (did not know measurements of the ball) onto the pipe. The pipe represents the neck which supports the styrofoam, which soon became very heavy once I started adding the first layer of clay onto it. Being heavy, it rolled off the pipe, and the pipe not having strong enough glue, or not enough, broke off the board. I then asked my father to make a circle indent in the wood the same size as the pipe. After he did so, I applied E6000, a superglue, and set in the pipe. After waiting a few days for the glue to dry outside, I applied E6000 to the top of the pipe and pushed the styrofoam ball down so it would also "set" in place. After waiting another several days, I could finally resume sculpting again. I started moulding a large chunk of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 40. The First Amendment Speaks On The Freedoms Of Religion Hannah Bing Judy Hatcher WRIT 3037 17 October 2016 Free Art The First Amendment speaks on the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition; so important, they found their place in the US Constitution. Even with these freedoms meaning so much to the majority of America, somehow today we still encounter differences in political and religious views that seem to provoke people to act violently against a piece of art or even physically against the artist that created it such as in the recent case of artist Illma Gore. Often the violent action of destroying a work of art is "more offensive" than the image itself. We should allow artists free reign of subject matter as well as style and work together to prevent art desecration and violence through education of the arts. Censorship is the result of the fear of art. When the fear of art turns into iconoclasm or, rejection of a valued belief system, that fear becomes lack of government funding, desecration, and physical violence. Visual artists fell through the gaps and did not receive federal support for their work until the creation of the NEA or National Endowment for the Arts in 1965. This federal program had little funding but proved a growing interest in art and art viewing from the public. This demand for art creates a demand for funds to support venues and museums so they can keep their doors open. A problem with the NEA is that they provide government funding, which prevents them from being biased about ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 41. Summary Of The Indian Triumph Of Dionysus In the Roman high relief sculpture, The Indian Triumph of Dionysus, a man takes the center of the piece as everyone else surrounding him appear to be celebrating. Located in the Museum of Fine arts, Houston's Audrey Jones Beck building the sculpture can be seen at a size of 34 ½ x 85 ¾ x 9 ½ in. Created between 180–195 AD it can be determined that through its use of space, movement, and line work that times of triumph call for a celebration. From the moment the viewer observes The Indian Triumph of Dionysus it can be noticed that open space is lacking on the 3D sculpture. What makes this highly noticeable upon first looking is the deep cuts that are created to help the individuals stand out. Usage of deep cutting can be referred to as high relief. Unlike low relief, high relief purposely projects its subjects from the background. The way this can impact the spacing of the sculpture is by making it appear it has less due to the 3D aspect standing out from the background. Another way a lack of space can be noticed is with the overlapping of forms. On the left side of the sculpture one of the best examples of the overlapping can be seen where captives riding an elephant are placed in front of multiple individuals. While not proportional to the rest of the humans on the piece those who are on the elephant the overlapping area display the intricacy of the work that went into creating a reduced space on the stone. By having all the characters on the sculpture overlap each other ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...