If you could take 5 objects with you to the afterlife what would they be?
If I could take five objects to the afterlife it would constitute a my Bible, my Boy Scout full class A uniform, my trumpet, my hiking boots, and lastly my American flag
What would those objects reveal about you to someone who discovered them in your tomb?
When the diggers would finally unearth me they would find the Bible which found tell them that I'm a devout Christian. The Boy Scout uniform is next what they would find and that would tell them close to everything that I accomplished in scouting. It would tell them that this person devoted an extensive amount of time to go out achieve all this stuff in scouting. Thirdly they would find my trumpet which would tell them that I'm a musician. Hopefully since I was buried with it they might think I'm pretty good at it, but that is asking too much. Next they would find my hiking boots. I hopped that there is residue on the boots so that they could trace back where I've been on camping trips. That would be really cool so that they could know where I've been and get to know the outdoor man that I am. Lastly they would find my American flag that flew over the U.S. capitol. What this would tell them is that I dearly love my country.
What misinterpretations might future archeologist make on the basis of those objects?
What future archeologist might misinterpret about the stuff they unearth in my tomb would be that the Bible could possibly significant to them that I am a pastor. The Boys of America may not even be a thing and so they might think that I'm a jihads for a radical group. The trumpet might be misinterpreted because they might think that I'm really a good player to have my intranet buried with me. The hiking boots might cause a misinterpretation because they could mistaken the boots for outside labor. Lastly they could find the big flag that I have and think that I served in war to earn the privilege of carrying the American Flag
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Anthrupumrphic Stele vs. Running Horned Women
Here is a short formal analysis comparing the two.
Differences
The Anthrupumurphic Stele was found in Saudia Arabia and reflects the Middle Eastern style of art while the Running Horned Women was found in Algeria which reflects the African style and culture of that time period.
Both of these have a different medium. the Anthrupumurphic Stele is sandstone while the Running Horned Women is pigment of rock.
The Stele would be described as abstract art and the Horned Women would be stylized.
The Stele was thought to be used as a head stone while the women can't be determined unless it was a religious place as the women could be a witch doctor.
Similarities
There actually a similarity and the first that they both were thought to be made around the 4th millennium.
Both of these paintings depict a time when the areas that they were found from were lush and full of life. What we see today is that the area that the horned lady was found out is now the Sahara Desert and the other Stele was found in the desert areas of Saudi Arabia. So both show of a time when these places were livable.
Both show the human thought from that period and it was amazing to see that they could come up with.
Differences
The Anthrupumurphic Stele was found in Saudia Arabia and reflects the Middle Eastern style of art while the Running Horned Women was found in Algeria which reflects the African style and culture of that time period.
Both of these have a different medium. the Anthrupumurphic Stele is sandstone while the Running Horned Women is pigment of rock.
The Stele would be described as abstract art and the Horned Women would be stylized.
The Stele was thought to be used as a head stone while the women can't be determined unless it was a religious place as the women could be a witch doctor.
Similarities
There actually a similarity and the first that they both were thought to be made around the 4th millennium.
Both of these paintings depict a time when the areas that they were found from were lush and full of life. What we see today is that the area that the horned lady was found out is now the Sahara Desert and the other Stele was found in the desert areas of Saudi Arabia. So both show of a time when these places were livable.
Both show the human thought from that period and it was amazing to see that they could come up with.
Form, Function, Content, Context
The Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace
Form
East Asian painting format in Japan called an emaki. It
also is a prime example of the action‐packed otoko‐e, “men’s paintings,”. Designed to be
unrolled in sections for close‐up viewing, it shows the basic features of this pictorial form: a bird’s
eye view of action moves right‐to‐left. It is also important to mention would
be the attention to detail that the artist had in the piece of art work. For
example each of the tiny soldiers fighting has very intricate clothes. These
clothes are drawn not with a simplistic way, but with actual attention to each little
square of material.
Function
The artist created this work to tell anyone concerned or
interested about the history of the Heiji Rebellion. It’s just a visual
depiction of the Rebellion so that people have a better understanding about the
Rebellion. Overall this was made to inform people.
Content
Overall the artwork depicts the Night Attack when
Fujiwara no Nobuyori’s bided to seize power by abducting both the emperor and
the retired emperor. So Nobuyori backed by Minamoto no Yoshitomo, head of that
clan, saw an opportunity when the head of the Taira clan, who supported Emperor
Nijō, left Kyōto on a pilgrimage. The emaki depicts the seizing of the retired
emperor Go‐Shirakawa. There isn’t any symbolism
in this piece because of the simple reason that it is a depiction of an event
in history and the artist was only trying to get the facts in.
Context
This piece of art was
created in Japan, during the Kamakura period, and
thought to be the second half of the 13th century. This has no political
or philosophical propaganda ideologies in it since it is just a piece of art
work that was made to inform. However the actual event taking place in the
painting does have to deal with politics and philosophy. Here we see that the samurai
are plotting to go and kidnap the old and current emperor because they don’t
want a authoritarian government. The samurai wanted to also have their little
area to rule. So basically it was a political philosophical debate about
whether an authoritarian government system should rule or more of a
representational government.
Alexander Mosaic
Form
This art work is a mosaic piece made of thousands of colored
glass and rock. It is three dimensional because of the contrast between light
and dark in the painting. For the Greeks it is a very positive piece because they
won, but when you look at the facial expressions on Darrius it is negative.
This is a huge rectangular mosaic art work that is thought to put on a wall.
Function
The function of this piece to proclaim a turning point
for the Greek Empire. This is when they spread out and started to conquer and
grow the empire. This piece is a celebration for what they have done.
Content
This painting is nothing more than a depiction of a
crucial turning point in history. What this art work is trying to depict is the
battle between the Persian King Darius and Greek Alexander the Great. It was
thought that Darius would win because of the factor that he had thousands more
men. But because of Alexander’s experience he actually won and send Darius in
retreat.
Context
This painting was made 100 B.C.E. The mosaic was actually
found under a layer of ash in the city of Pompeii. It is thought to have been a
wall painting because of how it is heavily painted on the bottom and empty on
top. This is thought to be an example of wall art that was said to be so
amazing even though no one can find it.Saturday, August 27, 2016
Misinterpretation of Artworks
When
I first saw the Gonzalez-Torres candy dump I was really confused and puzzled.
At first I thought maybe it was a art about the obesity of America or
something. It definitely is art. The function of this art work is to talk about
him dying away from AIDS and to raise awareness. As for me I would have never
have guessed that by looking at it and seeing that since I first thought it was
about obesity. But this is art because a human decided to express something and
that is art enough.
By
viewing these art works from Yaxchilan and Nkisi n'kondi it is very possible
that I would misinterpret them. For the first since I don't understand Native
American culture there is absolutely no way that I could fully understand. And
even if I knew what was going on and still would not fully grasp the real
meaning of what is really taking place. The second one I would really
misinterpret. To me the voodoo looking doll I would absolutely protest because
it doesn’t align with my beliefs. But for the people in the Congo they can look
at this and totally understand or even revere it. They might respect it and it do
that, so for them they would understand, but definitely no this guy. And under
the sole reasoning that I don't understand what is actually taking place and
don't and can’t fully appreciate it.
Strong Reaction To...
The art work In which I had a strong reaction to would be the Isenheim Alterpiece. It made me feel so small and God so big. When I looked at it I couldn't help but feel drawn toward him. It just increased my love that I have for him. The lighting and the images that were on there made it seem more personal. I just loved it and made me feel joy. Jesus on the Cross evoked that emotion of him giving up his live for me. And so that has a lot of emotional pull on that. The overall size to of the alter piece made it seem that God was bigger than any of my problems.
Isenheim Alterpiece And Memorial Sheet for Karl Liebknect
Just seeing the Isenheim Alterpiece for
myself made me feel very reverent. I felt like I was close to God. And that is
possibly how other might feel when they see this painting. It might renew
and/or stir up that passion that they have for God. Just sitting and looking at
this piece might cause people to metaphorically sit at the feet of Jesus and
become devoted to serving him. They may feel inspiration just by looking at it.
It is a very expressive piece and beautiful.
When I saw the look on the people’s faces I
couldn't help but feel the same way for a moment as their expressions
transported me to a time in which I had that look. This art is a very provoking
piece. You can't look at it without filling something inside of you. It might cause
people to look at it a think back to when they lost loved ones in the war. It
might cause people to ask if fighting is worth it and are we fighting in vain.
On the other hand it might inspire people to rise up and go get their gun and
fight whoever did this evil so that it might be righted.
Liberty Leading the People and Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus
Possibly viewer responses to looking Liberty Leading the People could be very inspiring or angering. If a French revolutionist looked at this painting they would be inspired to pick up their guns and follow liberty to change their nation. On the other hand it might cause some people to fill as if they had lost as the painting gives of a starting couragement to keep going forward towards fighting in the Revolution of 1830, and some people would have preferred the monarchy that had been restored. So for this it really depends upon the viewer. Another thing would be lady liberty striding forward very powerful. This painting would be a big discourage for these that were apart of the king's forces. Also this painting gives off the powerful notion of unity because there are men from different eco-social levels of society fighting with each other in the revolution.
Possible viewer responses to the Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus can also vary. First of just seeing this art work would make someone stand back in awe at the absolute amazing that is going on. The detail and all that is going is so cool. It is so dense with activity that it is hard to follow. There is about a couple of layers in one area so there is so much to look at. What we see here is that it is a roman bias as they are the ones winning and killing off the Goths. The Goths have a barbaric look to them while the Romans are mean fighting machines that are coming in and taking care of business. There are two sides to the reactions. The first would be that someone would have a sense of pride for their country in winning or they could be devastated that their country or people are losing the battle.
Possible viewer responses to the Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus can also vary. First of just seeing this art work would make someone stand back in awe at the absolute amazing that is going on. The detail and all that is going is so cool. It is so dense with activity that it is hard to follow. There is about a couple of layers in one area so there is so much to look at. What we see here is that it is a roman bias as they are the ones winning and killing off the Goths. The Goths have a barbaric look to them while the Romans are mean fighting machines that are coming in and taking care of business. There are two sides to the reactions. The first would be that someone would have a sense of pride for their country in winning or they could be devastated that their country or people are losing the battle.
Ganesh is Fresh
I play music. I'm actually apart of the Victoria Eat high School Marching band, concert band, and jazz band. I also sing in church. And from all these experiences I can say without a doubt that music is very powerful. When I'm playing music I hold the power to make you scared, sad, or exited. Music has a way of communicating with people beyond any border of language or culture as it goes straight to our subconscious. There we contemplate it. The same thing goes with art. I can see I certain type of painting of it shrike fear into my heart or any other type of emotion. Art can do a lot of different things in causing people to react. If you were driving by a bill board with the picture of a bruised and abused puppy on it you might decide to buy a puppy. Or you could see a picture of our armed forces and allow it to ring patriotism and pride in your body. So the range in which someone can react to a visual image is beyond constants and limits. There is absolutely no telling what someone might do when they see something.
Here is a picture I drew while listening to that song. I felt as if I should of used light, warm colors and not having so many points in the art work and make everything round and curved.
Here is a picture I drew while listening to that song. I felt as if I should of used light, warm colors and not having so many points in the art work and make everything round and curved.
Exploration of Innovation, Tradition, Influence, and Change
In the Kritios boy there is a change in how the Greece would of sculpted a young male youth. Instead of being rigged and stick figure like we now have these full, smooth, beautiful volumes were it looks just like a human standing there instead of a representation of one. what might have influenced this change was the Greece's win over Persia at Marathon. Because of the big win that looked as if Greece would definitely lose they had a renewed since of self which influenced a more realistic sculpture of a human making it more natural. we also have innovation of bronze now being put into the statues. There is still a continuality of having the perfect youth throughout Greece history.
In the Riace Warrior statues we can see pretty much the same things in the Kritois boy because of its proximity of time and influence. The two differences in this statue would be that it is made of bronze instead of marble and the naturalism is like no other. This is a testament to advanced innovation. This truly looks like a real person. Even though it has made so long ago, it looks as if it was living breathing person right now. again the same concepts applied to the analysis of the Kritios Boy apply to the Riace Warrior statues.
What is perfect? Well for the Greeks we see that tradition is holding up as to them the body is perfect. Though not one single person, but any human with the exact right mathematical dimensions. This was a new way of thinking about making a sculpture by using mathematics. This body was made to study and see the perfection of the human body which the Greece uphold. We see at this time that the Greece are studying how the human body really is taking into account every single muscle and bone. We see in all of these sculptures that there is no symmetry. Doryphoros is the definition of this paragraph.
Now all the concepts have been covered and so Hermes and the Infant Dioysos does fall under these explanations.
In the Riace Warrior statues we can see pretty much the same things in the Kritois boy because of its proximity of time and influence. The two differences in this statue would be that it is made of bronze instead of marble and the naturalism is like no other. This is a testament to advanced innovation. This truly looks like a real person. Even though it has made so long ago, it looks as if it was living breathing person right now. again the same concepts applied to the analysis of the Kritios Boy apply to the Riace Warrior statues.
What is perfect? Well for the Greeks we see that tradition is holding up as to them the body is perfect. Though not one single person, but any human with the exact right mathematical dimensions. This was a new way of thinking about making a sculpture by using mathematics. This body was made to study and see the perfection of the human body which the Greece uphold. We see at this time that the Greece are studying how the human body really is taking into account every single muscle and bone. We see in all of these sculptures that there is no symmetry. Doryphoros is the definition of this paragraph.
Now all the concepts have been covered and so Hermes and the Infant Dioysos does fall under these explanations.
King Menkaur and Queen vs. Greek Anavysos Kouros
Here is a comparison between king Menkaur and Queen vs. Greek Anavysos Kouros.
First of all what we find here is that the king sculpture was a specific art work as it was made to specially depict the king and his queen down to the slight details in the facial features. In comparison the Kouros is not a specific individual at all but an idealistic image of Greek youth and what to strive to. The Kouros could be a grave marker or even representative of a God. But what we see here is the function for the Egyptian King can pretty much be determined because of its place and what they believe in about worship and the afterlife. It can be argued that the Greek Kouros is more detailed because when you look at the hair and the eyes it is perfection and intricate. Both of these art works are classified as idealistic. They both represent the idealism about what a body should look like. Or pretty yet what the perfect body looks like. Another comparison would be the culture. During this time period in Egypt only the god-like pharaohs or their influential wives would be the only ones ever thought of to be in a sculpture. However in Greece the wealthy can have statues that stands for there son. Because of this difference in culture there must of been more statues in Greece. Lastly both of these statues are life-like in size.
First of all what we find here is that the king sculpture was a specific art work as it was made to specially depict the king and his queen down to the slight details in the facial features. In comparison the Kouros is not a specific individual at all but an idealistic image of Greek youth and what to strive to. The Kouros could be a grave marker or even representative of a God. But what we see here is the function for the Egyptian King can pretty much be determined because of its place and what they believe in about worship and the afterlife. It can be argued that the Greek Kouros is more detailed because when you look at the hair and the eyes it is perfection and intricate. Both of these art works are classified as idealistic. They both represent the idealism about what a body should look like. Or pretty yet what the perfect body looks like. Another comparison would be the culture. During this time period in Egypt only the god-like pharaohs or their influential wives would be the only ones ever thought of to be in a sculpture. However in Greece the wealthy can have statues that stands for there son. Because of this difference in culture there must of been more statues in Greece. Lastly both of these statues are life-like in size.
Egyptian Works
In the King Menaura and Queen art work it is a straight up definition of idealistic. The pharaoh in Egypt during his reign was considered to be a God and so if you were making a statue of him when there would be no way that you would depict any type of blemish on his body. His body would be the absolute perfect body form that someone could have. This goes hand-to-hand with the traditionalism in their culture about revering the pharaohs as gods on earth. Also there is the naturalistic part of it were the person doing the sculpting wanted the pharaoh and his queen to look as human as possible in the proportionate of their body.
Next there is the Last Judgment of Hu-Nefer from the book of the Dead. In this work of art we see a stylized work of art. There is no perfect human being depicted here. Stylized depicts in this painting the authors version and depiction of what the afterlife would be like. There is no actual way of knowing what the afterlife judgment day looks life but this gives a good idea. It is definitely not naturalistic since there is a god that has the head of a jackal and the body of a human. Also the heart eating monster is not natural since it has the head of a crocodile, body of a lion, and legs of a hippo. Because of its bizarreness it is a stylized. The only thing about this painting that would be idealized would be the fact that the priest's heart is not actually going to be eaten by the monster and the priest will have a good eternal afterlife. Because it is positive it could be idealistic in that aspect.
Lastly the art work of Anavysos Kouros is Idealized because it depicts a perfect body for the youth of Greece. The body depicted here exemplifies a perfect body and so that is why it is idealized. The Greece culture during this time period was seeking to have a healthy fit youth. You can think back to the Spartas or the Olympics where each is seeking to have perfect body. This sculpture is also naturalistic because it gives a true depiction of what a human actually looks like and no abstracts or way off alien, exaggerated features. It is a true human. It is not stylized because of the true human form.
Next there is the Last Judgment of Hu-Nefer from the book of the Dead. In this work of art we see a stylized work of art. There is no perfect human being depicted here. Stylized depicts in this painting the authors version and depiction of what the afterlife would be like. There is no actual way of knowing what the afterlife judgment day looks life but this gives a good idea. It is definitely not naturalistic since there is a god that has the head of a jackal and the body of a human. Also the heart eating monster is not natural since it has the head of a crocodile, body of a lion, and legs of a hippo. Because of its bizarreness it is a stylized. The only thing about this painting that would be idealized would be the fact that the priest's heart is not actually going to be eaten by the monster and the priest will have a good eternal afterlife. Because it is positive it could be idealistic in that aspect.
Lastly the art work of Anavysos Kouros is Idealized because it depicts a perfect body for the youth of Greece. The body depicted here exemplifies a perfect body and so that is why it is idealized. The Greece culture during this time period was seeking to have a healthy fit youth. You can think back to the Spartas or the Olympics where each is seeking to have perfect body. This sculpture is also naturalistic because it gives a true depiction of what a human actually looks like and no abstracts or way off alien, exaggerated features. It is a true human. It is not stylized because of the true human form.
Naturalistic, Idealized, and Sylized
Details that individualize the Peanut characters would be for example the golden blonde hair, and pink dress that Sally has. Another example would be the bald headed with a little twist of hair on top and yellow-shirted with a black zig-zag Charlie Brown. We also know that Lucy has black hair and a purple dress or "pig-pen always has a cloud of dirt around him and he always looks so dirty no matter what.
Details in general that make them "part of the gang" would include a emphasized head, flat feet, a simple line for and eyebrow, simple cloudy drawn hands, over all no great fine details and is just simple, and lastly has at least one emphasized detail that identities them.
Naturalistic is derived from real life, or nature and it could also be imitating it very closely. We see naturalistic in Peanuts because the children are not fully proportionally right but at least they're not aliens. So what we have here is a naturalistic image of children because they artistic is trying to get them to look real as much as possible.
Idealistic means there is no flaws, blemishes, or faults in it. It would be described as perfect and only the positive of a subject is illustrated in
the painting. We don't see this is Peanuts because in some one the precision of these kids they demonstrate not a fully perfect kid as they are kids and humans and have their own problems. Also the images of these kids are depicted perfectly and could be drawn better proportionally.
Stylized is a something drawn, written, or performed in an artificial style that doesn't look natural or real. Peanuts is stylized because the children are drawn characteristically as some of their body parts are drawn exaggerated which makes their bodies disproportionate. An example of Peasants performing a stylized movement would be when Charlie Brown goes to kick the ball, Lucy pulls the football away at the last second causing him to flip. In reality he would not literally flip, but since this is stylized he does so anyways.
This would be my Peanuts character.
Details in general that make them "part of the gang" would include a emphasized head, flat feet, a simple line for and eyebrow, simple cloudy drawn hands, over all no great fine details and is just simple, and lastly has at least one emphasized detail that identities them.
Naturalistic is derived from real life, or nature and it could also be imitating it very closely. We see naturalistic in Peanuts because the children are not fully proportionally right but at least they're not aliens. So what we have here is a naturalistic image of children because they artistic is trying to get them to look real as much as possible.
Idealistic means there is no flaws, blemishes, or faults in it. It would be described as perfect and only the positive of a subject is illustrated in
the painting. We don't see this is Peanuts because in some one the precision of these kids they demonstrate not a fully perfect kid as they are kids and humans and have their own problems. Also the images of these kids are depicted perfectly and could be drawn better proportionally.
This would be my Peanuts character.
King Menkaura and Queen, Spiral Jetty, Terra Cotta Warriors, and Foundation
First of all here is an analysis of the artwork King Menkaura and Queen
Here is the form. A smooth, dark greywacke stone sculpture. They stand about six feet tall each, and the artwork as a whole which includes both of them is 142.2X57.1X55.2 cm. The color is a dark, black-fleshed "oriris". It is a three dimensional artwork.
Function- The overall function of this sculpture was to ensure that the king would be rebirthed in the afterlife. It was also thought to be placed at a temple to signify who's temple it was and also an idol to worship.
Content- This artwork is surprising in that the pharaoh Menkaura is not clothed in the fine clothes or jewels. This was thought to have come later on after it was done. They would have made the clothes and metal/stone jewels to put on the pharaoh and queen. Nevertheless this statue makes the pharaoh seem more human than God like. It depicts a simple man taking on a role as ruler. The queen is thought to be the Queen mother, or pretty much the top queen in Egypt.
Context- Thought to be created about 2490-2472 B.C.E. Pharaoh Menkaura was the grandson of Khufu. Khufu has the largest pyramid build for himself. Pyramids are not the only things made to honor the God-like Pharaohs because there are temples below. And by Menkaura's pyramid there is a temple and inside this temple there is this statue of him. This was all found January 10, 1910.
Throughout the analysis we see the medium and the content intersect because yes it was made from the dark greywacke stone but also this stone is symbolic in Egypt. The form and the medium intersect because the medium is the form. Function intersects with context because we get evidence of the back story and find out that the reason for the statue is to ensure that he will make it to the afterlife.
Here is an analysis of the Spiral Jetty
Form - Made from dirt and ruble in a spiral form that goes out into the Great Salt Lake in Utah 1,500 feet.
Function- To break down barriers that art has got to be in a museum. Robert Smithson wanted to redefine the modern American view point at that time that art must be contained in a museum.
Content-You have to take a trail or boat to get out to the spiral. The real purpose for this art work was to interact with the environment and watch the environment also add her touch to the spiral over time. But really it was to redefine art and allow it to escape the boundaries of a museum.
Context- Was influenced by prehistoric art of environmental art meaning there were mounts and other earth art. People can actually walk through the spiral. Robert Smithson made this piece called the Spiral Jetty in 1970 at the Great Salt Lake, Utah.
There are some intersections between the art analysis. First would be that Content and function both tell of the real reason for the work of art.
Terra Cotta Warriors
Form- 7,000 terra cotta warriors, horses, chariots, and weaponry made fro the emperor for the afterlife. Made out of the clay from the area. All statues are life size and all have different facial features. The color of the statues would be the darker color of the clay.
Function- To have these 7,000 soldiers there to protect him in the afterlife. The emperor being protected would be Qin Shihuang(259-210 B.C.E.)
Content- This work demonstrates the religious belief of that period about the condition of their afterlife and how they must prepare for such an undertaking in the transition to there. The artwork was actually going to communicate with him during the afterlife. This artwork made by human hands would follow him in the spirit realm to his afterlife. It is crazy just to think about how much that culture believed in their artwork.
Context- Qin Shihuay was the first emperor of China. He united it by getting all of the separate tribes to come together. He got a standardization of currency, writing, measurements, connected cities and states with roads and canals, continued the Great Walls. He was also a military genius and took the throne at the age of thirteen. Because of all these great accomplishments he wanted and earned an extravagant underground city that would follow him to the afterlife. So to insure his safety and power he would have 7,000 warriors follow him there.
The function and content both intersect because they explain for the reasoning in making so man soldiers.
Fountain
Form- It is a urinal bought from a plumbing store made of porcelain.
Function- The whole reason why Marcel Duchamp made this artwork was to change the way Americans think about art. He made them question what is art? Does the ideas about the art have to also be expressed in the art work though actually making the artwork.
Content- The artwork actually depicts a urinal turned on it's side with his name on it. He was trying to communicate to the world to look at art in a different light than what we are so used to. Pull our mines out of a mental perspective rut and look at the world a different way.
Context- Marcel Duchamp walked into a plumbing store and bought a urinal, he then took it and turned it on its side and put his name on it. That was all that he did. He was apart of the American Society of Independent Artists and as the other members at the time he sent in his art work . Sadly though it was rejected but he finally got it in and in 1964 he recreated the art work.
The function and content of this artwork both intersect because they both explain the reasoning behind why Marcel Duchamp made this artwork.
Here is the form. A smooth, dark greywacke stone sculpture. They stand about six feet tall each, and the artwork as a whole which includes both of them is 142.2X57.1X55.2 cm. The color is a dark, black-fleshed "oriris". It is a three dimensional artwork.
Function- The overall function of this sculpture was to ensure that the king would be rebirthed in the afterlife. It was also thought to be placed at a temple to signify who's temple it was and also an idol to worship.
Content- This artwork is surprising in that the pharaoh Menkaura is not clothed in the fine clothes or jewels. This was thought to have come later on after it was done. They would have made the clothes and metal/stone jewels to put on the pharaoh and queen. Nevertheless this statue makes the pharaoh seem more human than God like. It depicts a simple man taking on a role as ruler. The queen is thought to be the Queen mother, or pretty much the top queen in Egypt.
Context- Thought to be created about 2490-2472 B.C.E. Pharaoh Menkaura was the grandson of Khufu. Khufu has the largest pyramid build for himself. Pyramids are not the only things made to honor the God-like Pharaohs because there are temples below. And by Menkaura's pyramid there is a temple and inside this temple there is this statue of him. This was all found January 10, 1910.
Throughout the analysis we see the medium and the content intersect because yes it was made from the dark greywacke stone but also this stone is symbolic in Egypt. The form and the medium intersect because the medium is the form. Function intersects with context because we get evidence of the back story and find out that the reason for the statue is to ensure that he will make it to the afterlife.
Here is an analysis of the Spiral Jetty
Form - Made from dirt and ruble in a spiral form that goes out into the Great Salt Lake in Utah 1,500 feet.
Function- To break down barriers that art has got to be in a museum. Robert Smithson wanted to redefine the modern American view point at that time that art must be contained in a museum.
Content-You have to take a trail or boat to get out to the spiral. The real purpose for this art work was to interact with the environment and watch the environment also add her touch to the spiral over time. But really it was to redefine art and allow it to escape the boundaries of a museum.
Context- Was influenced by prehistoric art of environmental art meaning there were mounts and other earth art. People can actually walk through the spiral. Robert Smithson made this piece called the Spiral Jetty in 1970 at the Great Salt Lake, Utah.
There are some intersections between the art analysis. First would be that Content and function both tell of the real reason for the work of art.
Terra Cotta Warriors
Form- 7,000 terra cotta warriors, horses, chariots, and weaponry made fro the emperor for the afterlife. Made out of the clay from the area. All statues are life size and all have different facial features. The color of the statues would be the darker color of the clay.
Function- To have these 7,000 soldiers there to protect him in the afterlife. The emperor being protected would be Qin Shihuang(259-210 B.C.E.)
Content- This work demonstrates the religious belief of that period about the condition of their afterlife and how they must prepare for such an undertaking in the transition to there. The artwork was actually going to communicate with him during the afterlife. This artwork made by human hands would follow him in the spirit realm to his afterlife. It is crazy just to think about how much that culture believed in their artwork.
Context- Qin Shihuay was the first emperor of China. He united it by getting all of the separate tribes to come together. He got a standardization of currency, writing, measurements, connected cities and states with roads and canals, continued the Great Walls. He was also a military genius and took the throne at the age of thirteen. Because of all these great accomplishments he wanted and earned an extravagant underground city that would follow him to the afterlife. So to insure his safety and power he would have 7,000 warriors follow him there.
The function and content both intersect because they explain for the reasoning in making so man soldiers.
Fountain
Form- It is a urinal bought from a plumbing store made of porcelain.
Function- The whole reason why Marcel Duchamp made this artwork was to change the way Americans think about art. He made them question what is art? Does the ideas about the art have to also be expressed in the art work though actually making the artwork.
Content- The artwork actually depicts a urinal turned on it's side with his name on it. He was trying to communicate to the world to look at art in a different light than what we are so used to. Pull our mines out of a mental perspective rut and look at the world a different way.
Context- Marcel Duchamp walked into a plumbing store and bought a urinal, he then took it and turned it on its side and put his name on it. That was all that he did. He was apart of the American Society of Independent Artists and as the other members at the time he sent in his art work . Sadly though it was rejected but he finally got it in and in 1964 he recreated the art work.
The function and content of this artwork both intersect because they both explain the reasoning behind why Marcel Duchamp made this artwork.
What is Art?
The portrait of Stephen Colbert is art. As we view pieces of art work it is important to understand what classifies something done by someone and if it is called art. Every culture or generation has a preconceived idea about what art is. This is because of the influential education and experience at a developmental stage in their life. The big thing is all cultures or even generations within a culture don't think exactly the same, so art in one culture may not be art to another culture. So art can't be determined be a culture. Art is any type of human expression. This is the simple definition of art without any influence from peoples bias. And so with this definition Stephen Colbert's portrait is art.
Benin Plaque and Lord Chan Muwan
The Form of the Benin Plaques includes being made from brass which gives it that brass color to all the plaques. The space is positive because the plaques were made to lift up the king and make him look good. These were inside his palace and reflected his greatness and glory. Lastly the plaques were made with some of the figures poking out of the product. Because of this it has made this 3-D in dome places.
Function is found in this artwork. The artist created the work to lift up and make the king look good. There were over nine hundred of these plaques in the place each demonstrating a new aspect of the king's power. It was just decorations for the king's palace.
Here is part of the context of the plaques. These plaques visualize Portuguese people. This is symbolical of the king's wealth and power because trade with the Europeans contributed to the wealth and power of the king. The water portrayed in some of the plaques symbolizes the power that the king has over the water. Also if there is a crocodile in the plaque it symbolizes the king's authority over the water because crocodiles are the policemen of the water. Leopards symbolize that the king is the master of the jungle because leopards are the master of jungle. There are other people in the plaques that are very instrumental in the kingdom, but are depicted smaller than the king because the king is the most important.
Next here demonstrates the context found in the Benin Plaques. This was made in the 16th century shortly after the first contact with Europeans in west Africa. In the plaques the main theme is the Oba or as he is called the king. The people that would have seen this would have been coming to see the king and seen all of these plaques.
Lastly here is an analysis that compares the demonstration of power in the kings. What is being compared is Benin Plaque and Lord Chan Muwan. The Lord Chan Muwan artwork demonstrates the power of the king because everyone in the painting is either bowing down of facing the king in reference toward the king. When you pay attention to the finer details in the painting you see the symbolism that point out the greatness of the kings both in Benin Plaque and Lord Chan Muwan. So in conclusion both of these paintings demonstrate the central theme about the king. Also both have symbolism that point out the greatness in the kings.
Function is found in this artwork. The artist created the work to lift up and make the king look good. There were over nine hundred of these plaques in the place each demonstrating a new aspect of the king's power. It was just decorations for the king's palace.
Here is part of the context of the plaques. These plaques visualize Portuguese people. This is symbolical of the king's wealth and power because trade with the Europeans contributed to the wealth and power of the king. The water portrayed in some of the plaques symbolizes the power that the king has over the water. Also if there is a crocodile in the plaque it symbolizes the king's authority over the water because crocodiles are the policemen of the water. Leopards symbolize that the king is the master of the jungle because leopards are the master of jungle. There are other people in the plaques that are very instrumental in the kingdom, but are depicted smaller than the king because the king is the most important.
Next here demonstrates the context found in the Benin Plaques. This was made in the 16th century shortly after the first contact with Europeans in west Africa. In the plaques the main theme is the Oba or as he is called the king. The people that would have seen this would have been coming to see the king and seen all of these plaques.
Lastly here is an analysis that compares the demonstration of power in the kings. What is being compared is Benin Plaque and Lord Chan Muwan. The Lord Chan Muwan artwork demonstrates the power of the king because everyone in the painting is either bowing down of facing the king in reference toward the king. When you pay attention to the finer details in the painting you see the symbolism that point out the greatness of the kings both in Benin Plaque and Lord Chan Muwan. So in conclusion both of these paintings demonstrate the central theme about the king. Also both have symbolism that point out the greatness in the kings.
The Ancients Portray Themselves Part 1
1. What body parts most define us as humans?
The body parts that define us as humans would be nothing external where you see it by looking at someone. Maybe the absence of an abundance of hair on our body. The big thing that distinguishes us from let's say gorillas would be the human brain. Our intellect is what defines us, because our ability to think complexly has pulled us away from other organisms to be where we are now as the ultimate ruler of earth and making life easier to live.
2. What body parts would they least want to live without?
I believe that the body parts that are so crucial especially during this time period of prehistory considering the harshness of the environment and animals would be the reproductive and nursing body parts. This is what they would want to least live without.
3. What would they look like if they increased the size of their most significant parts and diminished the size of the others?
There would be an obvious exaggeration of the reproductive parts, nursing parts, and the brain that would draw your attention to. An example of this exaggeration would be the sculpture of the tiny women with parts of her body exaggerated enough to understand that this could be a idol for the goddess of fertility. Here is a picture of what I would think they would look if the parts were exaggerated.
The body parts that define us as humans would be nothing external where you see it by looking at someone. Maybe the absence of an abundance of hair on our body. The big thing that distinguishes us from let's say gorillas would be the human brain. Our intellect is what defines us, because our ability to think complexly has pulled us away from other organisms to be where we are now as the ultimate ruler of earth and making life easier to live.
2. What body parts would they least want to live without?
I believe that the body parts that are so crucial especially during this time period of prehistory considering the harshness of the environment and animals would be the reproductive and nursing body parts. This is what they would want to least live without.
3. What would they look like if they increased the size of their most significant parts and diminished the size of the others?
There would be an obvious exaggeration of the reproductive parts, nursing parts, and the brain that would draw your attention to. An example of this exaggeration would be the sculpture of the tiny women with parts of her body exaggerated enough to understand that this could be a idol for the goddess of fertility. Here is a picture of what I would think they would look if the parts were exaggerated.
Monday, August 22, 2016
Museum Visit
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| This is a brochure of all the paintings that they had going on during this time period. |
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This is a selfie of me at the Nave Museum  This description is about the painting that has a man sitting on a burro in the forest. The name of the artist is Simon Michael. The name of the artwork is "A Man Sitting on a Burro" The time period of this art work would be the second half of the 20th century The media used her was Oil on Canvas The physical description of the art work would be that the piece is impressionistic and it has a man how is sitting on his burro while there are some goats who are grazing in the corner of the picture in a forest What interested me about this piece was that whenever I got up real close it just seemed chaotic and nothing but many different sticks and blotches of random paint. But as a stepped back look at the painting it was absolutely breathe taking as it came to being. I found this very interesting and decided to keep doing it over and over again because I couldn't get over how cool it was. When I saw this piece it made me become relaxed, all of the songs relax me for the day, but it was so beautiful that I decided to stay a little bit and just look at it to see the master piece of others. There is no story behind the painting. The only thing would be a story behind would be that he absolutely loved the coast because he never saw and experienced waves before. The first photo is the picture of an artwork noted as Market Day The name of the artist stays the same as it is Simon Michael. The time period of this art piece remains the same as the and it is around the second half of the 19th century The media used in this painting was Acrylic on Canvas. The physical description of this piece is also impressionistic and also I wanted to say that it was very beautiful. The vividness of the colors was so great that you could actually believe that you were in the painting and actually participating in the market day. The physical description about how great it was influenced me to love it. I have not ever seen painting that were so real and that is why it interested me. This artwork made me feel excited, festive, and longing to out and experience these places for my self. The only story behind this would be his personal travels to other countries and just drawing what ever he saw. And this would be one of the times. Thanks, Greg |
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Me, Myself, and I
Howdy! Here is a little a bit about myself. This blog is for a summer assignment for my AP Art History class.
Name?
Gregory McCarthy
Three Interesting Facts?
1. I'm an Eagle Scout and Hornaday Badge Award Winner
2. I'm the Wind Captain for the Victoria East Titian Marching Band
3.I teach a National Leadership course for the Boy Scouts called National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE).
If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
The thing about myself that I would change would be that I slightly procrastinate on projects. I would start a little bit earlier and develop enhanced time management development skills to counter act the procrastination.
What do you expect to gain from taking AP Art History this year?
This school year I anticipate to gain a profound analytical perception concerning art spanning human history in relation to emotions, culture, geographical determination, politics, religion, history, and many other topics that influence art and are continuing to shape the future of art.
What are your plans after high school?
My long term plans include making it to one of the top Ivy League Universities for Law like Harvard, or Yale after I go to the University of Texas at Austin for my undergraduate years. I aspire that I can at least make it to one of the Ivy's for one year just to obtain prodigious insight into law. After this I am shooting to be a constitutional minded military and governmental public sector/civil lawyer. For this part in my life I hope that I can be put into cases that will make big precedents for other future situations. This would include my aspirations to make it to the Supreme Court and argue a crucial case there with the intent to protect our constitution, service men and women, and traditional social standards. I also plan during this same time to become a politician on the national or state level like being a part of the National House of Representatives, Senate or the Texas State equivalent. The ultimate long-term goal would be to make it up to be the Texas State Governor.
Now the last paragraph included my career ambitions that I have, but I also have some others. I plan by the end of my education to be married and have children. Since the Boy Scouts means so much to me I plan to give back to scouting by becoming a Scout Master for my son’s troop and even becoming a Course Director over the NAYLE course that I went to as a participant and staff. I plan to help other scouts succeed and obtain the rank of Eagle and maybe even achieve the Hornaday Award. I plan to throughout my entire life to dedicate it to God and allow him to use it as he sees fit. I have many ambitions, but all this can completely change if God wants to take me in another direction. The paramount goal would be to make God pleased with my life choices and ensure that I do his will.
Do you like to create art?
Sadly, I don't like to create art as much as others though it is sometimes fun. The reason why is because I prefer the music under the umbrella of fine arts. When I was elementary I was really liking art and actually drawing for fun and going to art camps, but as time progressed I changed my interest. Now I concentrate on playing my trumpet in the Victoria East Band and sing in the Jesus Church Choir. In a way playing music is a form of art. How? Well I see as many players in a band playing many different notes and rhythms to paint a picture for the listener. Also listening to music can evoke much emotion and as a player I can make you feel many different ways including joyous, peaceful, or scared. And this correlates with painting as different works of art can evoke those same feelings.
Name?
Gregory McCarthy
Three Interesting Facts?
1. I'm an Eagle Scout and Hornaday Badge Award Winner
2. I'm the Wind Captain for the Victoria East Titian Marching Band
3.I teach a National Leadership course for the Boy Scouts called National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE).
If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
The thing about myself that I would change would be that I slightly procrastinate on projects. I would start a little bit earlier and develop enhanced time management development skills to counter act the procrastination.
What do you expect to gain from taking AP Art History this year?
This school year I anticipate to gain a profound analytical perception concerning art spanning human history in relation to emotions, culture, geographical determination, politics, religion, history, and many other topics that influence art and are continuing to shape the future of art.
What are your plans after high school?
My long term plans include making it to one of the top Ivy League Universities for Law like Harvard, or Yale after I go to the University of Texas at Austin for my undergraduate years. I aspire that I can at least make it to one of the Ivy's for one year just to obtain prodigious insight into law. After this I am shooting to be a constitutional minded military and governmental public sector/civil lawyer. For this part in my life I hope that I can be put into cases that will make big precedents for other future situations. This would include my aspirations to make it to the Supreme Court and argue a crucial case there with the intent to protect our constitution, service men and women, and traditional social standards. I also plan during this same time to become a politician on the national or state level like being a part of the National House of Representatives, Senate or the Texas State equivalent. The ultimate long-term goal would be to make it up to be the Texas State Governor.
Now the last paragraph included my career ambitions that I have, but I also have some others. I plan by the end of my education to be married and have children. Since the Boy Scouts means so much to me I plan to give back to scouting by becoming a Scout Master for my son’s troop and even becoming a Course Director over the NAYLE course that I went to as a participant and staff. I plan to help other scouts succeed and obtain the rank of Eagle and maybe even achieve the Hornaday Award. I plan to throughout my entire life to dedicate it to God and allow him to use it as he sees fit. I have many ambitions, but all this can completely change if God wants to take me in another direction. The paramount goal would be to make God pleased with my life choices and ensure that I do his will.
Do you like to create art?
Sadly, I don't like to create art as much as others though it is sometimes fun. The reason why is because I prefer the music under the umbrella of fine arts. When I was elementary I was really liking art and actually drawing for fun and going to art camps, but as time progressed I changed my interest. Now I concentrate on playing my trumpet in the Victoria East Band and sing in the Jesus Church Choir. In a way playing music is a form of art. How? Well I see as many players in a band playing many different notes and rhythms to paint a picture for the listener. Also listening to music can evoke much emotion and as a player I can make you feel many different ways including joyous, peaceful, or scared. And this correlates with painting as different works of art can evoke those same feelings.
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