Essays on Sculptures

Introduction

Etruscan is an ancient italic culture that was developed from a prehistoric civilization referred to as Villanova. The Etruscans mainly settled within the central region of Italy specifically between Tiber and Arno rivers. The Etruscan civilization was once a brilliant culture that has disappeared over time but represents the foundation for ancient development of Roman art and culture as well as the Italian Renaissance. The Etruscans were considered as the first “superpowers” in the entire peninsula currently referred to as Italy. In fact the Etruscans established most cities in Western Mediterranean by working alongside Greeks. Cities such as Pisa, ...

Comparing Sculptures of Ancient India and Greece

Since the very dawn of art, sculpture had been one of the most important to the artists of almost every nation. The way a nation makes sculptures reflects their mentality, way of thinking about themselves, the surrounding world and their gods. Every nation had depicted their divines and humans in a specific fashion and in those very interesting peculiarities are be observed. In this essay we will compare the sculpture of Ancient India and Greece, find similarities and differences in their ways of depicting the humans and gods, the correlations between god and human sculptures and their reflection in ...

History of Poland

Poland or officially, the Republic of Poland, is located in central Europe. It shares borders with Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Belarus and Ukraine. It has a population of 38.4 million people and the country is divided into 16 administrative units. The World War II was a grim event for Poland as millions of Polish people perished in this war.

Political makeup

Today Poland has a representative parliament, a president and a prime minister, demonstrating a representative democracy. It is composed of Council of Ministers, where the prime minister leads them. Historically, the migration of Slavs in the early Middle Ages to ...

There is a connection between developing ideas and the creation of artworks. Media also plays a role in this process because people today cannot function without the influence of media. These spheres are interconnected and interrelated because of the fact that people live in ‘global village’ as Marshall McLuhan stated. Media plays a role in improvement of ideas because of its omnipresence and it has impact on people’s minds and on the process of creation. The fact that medium is the message, as McLuhan stated, supports the viewpoint that media is the extension of man and so is ...

Jesus in Writings and Paintings.

Jesus as an Inspirational Figure in the Renaissance Christianity and Jesus have always been central to the development of culture in Europe throughout its history. That does not, however, mean that people’s conception of them both remained static – a fact which has arguably led to some of the greatest artistic and intellectual outpourings the world has ever seen. While the Renaissance is famous for its intellectual outpourings (with Da Vinci being just one of the people famous for this), it is equally famous for its paintings and sculptural works. The ubiquity of religious iconography in both artistic and ...

Compare and Contrast

Compare and Contrast

For a better part of 19th century, various expressive art forms such as orchestral music, Shakespearean drama, sculptures, paintings, and opera enjoyed mass popularity and high-cultural status. However, in America, people shared a culture that was less organized (hierarchically), and less divided into rigid adjectival categories. With time, American arts became increasingly renowned for a growing chasm of “high” and ‘low” culture. Specifically, highbrow culture appeals to the affluent sections of the society who have enough disposable incomes to spend on services and goods that are more expensive and of higher quality. It requires a culture ...

Improving the Management Practices of Quarry Business Managers

Improving the Management Practices of Quarry Business Managers

Literature Review

Management Issues in Quarrying Grosman & Goren-Inbar (2016) present details of the survey on a quarry in Modiin that left the damage marks on the bedrocks and surfaces. The purpose of the survey was to analyze the conditions of the surface after quarrying activities and highlights the ignorance or lack of management practices in this project (Grosman & Goren-Inbar, 2016). Trudel, Nadeau, Zaras, & Deschamps (2015) counter the argument presented by Grosman & Goren-Inbar (2016) that mining and quarrying companies are making efforts for saving human lives during the process. These companies are appointing skilled ...

Abstract

In the last three hundred years’ art has changed significantly. It has gone from Rococo art which stylized youth, love, and lightheartedness with loose brushstrokes, curvy lines, and soft pastel colors. Many Rococo painting are slightly asymmetrical in order to provide the scene with a sense of movement. This was followed by Neoclassical Art which sought to emulate the artworks of Classical antiquity. In the 1900’s there was a shift in the art world as art went from representing an ideal to having no form or rules. This is seen in both the Cubist and Surrealist Art movements ...

Works of art can communicate critical information on the times in which they were created. Different time periods and different cultural backgrounds provide the stylistic and media elements of a work of art. There may be no specific intent to portray the times, but that is what happens when the artist creates a work of art in a particular artistic period. Examples of art works from two distinctly different times and cultures will demonstrate how the art in the Medieval period of European history and Pop Art from the late mid-20th century differ. The Medieval period in art history ...

The Mask of Agamemnon

There are a lot of artworks that will always contain some secret concerning its true origin and authenticity. One of such sculptures is definitely the case with the Mask of Agamemnon. This artifact from the Greek Bronze Age was discovered by distinguished German archaeologist, Heinrich Schliemann, in Mycenae dated 1876. After the stunning discovery of the real location of the legendary Troy, Schliemann was next planning to find the final resting place of Agamemnon, the famous king of ancient Mycenae who headed the Greek troops during the Trojan War. All his grand triumphs and tribulations are eulogized in Homer’ ...

Question one A

Dating back to the renaissance and the Baroque times to date, art is considered very important in nearly every society globally. The statue of David by Michelangelo at the Accademia Gallery is among the one of the famous David’s Florence. A number of artists have come up with the creation of the likeness of David, the famous biblical hero, which is one of the main symbols of Florence. Since the times of renaissance Florence has always portrayed David as their emblem of the city. Florence wanted to project David’s strength, courage as well as youthful confidence. During ...

The Early Modern Times brought a lot of innovations into the people’s life. It was the epoch of the great discoveries when Columbus found the way to American and Ferdinand Magellan managed to sail across the Earth. Leonardo Da Vinci’s drawings depicted the possible advancements in the technology. Besides, it was the time for great thinkers and philosophers: Martin Luther, Jean Calvin, and many other participants of the Reformation shed light on the contradictory aspects of the institution of church and change the perception of religion in the whole Europe. The art also flourished during the Early ...

A visual expression of human imagination or skills through painting or sculptures that are used to convey an idea is considered art. Every form of art can be explained to be a creation of materials, themes and results. As a product of its context, art involves the reflection of culture and time. The individuals and diverse people value these contexts, by which both have different notions of its significance depending on what they deem to be an aesthetic value to their culture. This essay is going to discuss how art is used to portray power, lamentation, and dependency on ...

Term Paper

1500 words The Modern period continued to change the society until the late 20th century, where a new artistic era began and continued up to this day; the 21st century eventually became the Post-Modern Period and many radical changes brought by the Modernism is adopted by the new art styles to the point of it is hard to discern what Post-Modernism is all about. If Modernism concentrated on the preservation of ideal pure art, Post Modernism welcomed changes by using eccentric methods to produce contemporary art found in Modern Museums. The 21st century is currently covered by postmodern epoch ...

MODERN MARKETING FOR AN ANCIENT CITY

MODERN MARKETING FOR AN ANCIENT CITY

Introduction

Belfast is one of the world’s most ancient cities, its location at the mouth of the River Lagan having been continuously occupied since about 2,000 years BCE. There are good reasons for this. Courtesy of the Gulf Stream, the site has a mild climate that seldom gets above 65 degrees F. or below 35 degrees F. Its northern latitude gives it one of the world’s shortest winter, and longest summer, days at the biannual solstices. It rarely snows. The city is ringed by low mountains that create a microclimate to ...

The Free Stamp sculpture is a monumental Pop Art sculpture, which was designed by an American Swedish artist, called Claes Oldenburg. His late wife Coosje van Bruggen assisted him in designing it. The sculpture is strategically placed at Willard Park in Cleveland, Ohio (Oldenburg, 57). The sculpture is a Gulliver-sized rubber stamp with the words FREE written in the stamping area. Aluminum and steel are the materials making up the sculpture and painted with polyurethane enamel. It was commissioned by SOHIO in 1982 but was installed nearly ten years later due to the opposition, it faced from BP since ...

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Introduction There is no limit to what human intellect can achieve. This mindset is particularly evident during the Renaissance; a period in European history wherein there was a significant ‘rebirth’ or revival of classical work. Scholars believe that the Renaissance started sometime in the 13th century and ended at the onset of the postmodern era in the late 16th century. During this period, Europeans became increasingly interested in the arts, architecture and science of ancient Greek and Rome. The significance of the Renaissance is that it ended the long period of cultural darkness that characterized the Middle ...

Introduction

The end of the nineteenth century is the period of the final partition of Africa between the European powers. European states demanded the immediate "salvation" of “savages” and bringing the noble atmosphere of the church Sunday schools to Africa. One of the latest British acquisitions was the State of Benin, the remains of the once mighty forest empire. The art of Benin was developed under the direct influence of the more ancient culture of Ife. In the XV-XVII centuries this art has reached its zenith. At this time (1400) Benin kingdom (which previously recognized the authority of the supreme ...

Chartres, France

The monuments and architecture in ancient times allow talking and narrating about the historical background from the angle of time in which they were built. Through various signs, they inform us about the prosperity, decline of the reigns and empires as well. Thus, they are the major means of communication. They can tell us a lot about the economic, political and religious circumstances of the specific region. They also narrate the contemporary architectural trend. In medieval Europe, especially in France, the Gothic architecture was at its pinnacle. Cathedral Notre-Dame de Chartres is one of the Gothic architecture examples in ...

Fluxus art movement or simply Fluxus, started as a loosely defined group of artists, musicians and poets who had nothing more in common than a vision of life integrated in art, and art as the living of a life. More than 50 artists were associated with the art movement, creating music and anti-music, art that was not adherent to ‘museum defined standards’ and poems that were not traditional. This movement caused social and economic change in the society in the 1960’s (when it was first started) and had effects whose fruits we reap even today. This movement can ...

Trans-World Flight Center, John F. Kennedy Airport (1956-1962)

Opened in 1962, the Trans World Flight Center of the John F. Kennedy Airport is one of the finest structures belonging to the Organic Modern Period that emerged in the mid-20th century.1 What makes this style truly remarkable was the fact that it is based on neo-futuristic designs as well as embodying strict adherence to geometrical proportions, the creation of functional space for the passengers, aircraft, employees, and maintaining harmonious interaction of the structure in its environment.2 The structure was designed by Eero Saarinen, a notable architect and one of the prolific figures that proposed designing the concept of ...

The Japanese artist Takashi Murakami was born in Tokyo in 1962. Takashi Murakami studied the art of Nihonga (traditional Japanese painting) within the National University of Fine Arts and Music in Tokyo. The unique and self-sufficient style of the author is expressed through many mediums, including painting, sculpture, industrial design or fashion. He is an artist of the pictorial language, one of those which were strongly influenced by both popular culture and the formal characteristics of traditional art, such as flatness, applying a boss and abundant ornamentation. In 1990, Murakami was introduced to contemporary art with the artist Masato ...

Abstract

'Gothic' term represents medieval art that carries a strange history. The style of art developed in Northern France and spread to the rest of Western Europe. Late Gothic art expanded well into the 16th century before getting consumed by the Renaissance art. Gothic period carries splendid examples of sculptures, stained glass, fresco, panel painting, ivories and illuminated manuscripts. The essay offers a perspective on the popularity of Gothic ivories and how they encouraged the devotional practice. The ivory diptychs were used as sophisticated tools and were seen as physical vestiges of the divine. Gothic ivories were the visual cues ...

The Baroque Era began in the 17th century was a period of artistic style that greatly contrasts the shabby and simple depictions of natural humanism; although the style still revered the Humanist idealism of depicting human figures as close to reality, the artists sought to be different from its predecessor art movement. The Renaissance highly valued serene tranquil landscapes, religious iconography, and realism. On the other hand, Baroque period paintings are more energetic and sharp compared to the Renaissance. Originally, the term for this flamboyant artistic movement came from the word ‘Barocco’ or irregular shaped pearl later changed to ...

Introduction

The report is prepared to present a strategic marketing plan for Muscat Festival for the year 2017 to 2019. It includes short-term planning that needs to be implemented for ensuring the growth in this yearly event. The marketing strategies are addressed in this plan to identify what needs to be done this year for increasing the number of visitors. The management intends to plan something different in the next two years that will increase the number of visitors and people of Muscat will be able to enjoy more activities and fun in their city. The changes are necessary to ...

Example A

During the Holocaust many pieces of art were stolen from the Jewish people by the Nazi party. One of these paintings is known as The Women in Gold. The painting was originally known as Adele Bloch-Bauer, but the Nazi’s changed the name so it could be displayed (Stamberg, n.p.). In changing the name they in essence stripped the painting of its Jewish identity just so they could excuse the fact they wanted to hang the painting for themselves. The subject of the painting, Adele Bloch-Bauer was the wife of the wealthy sugar tycoon, Ferdinand Bloch (Stamberg, n.p.). During ...

The period between 14th and 15th century in European history is what is referred to as the late middle age. It is the period that preceded the renaissance. The great Roman Empire had collapsed in 476AD; this consequently led to the end of the period of its domination. Europe was then dominated by a series of German kings who had at the time called their domain the Holy Roman Empire. By the 12th century a loose collection of Italian republics began to gather aiming at recovering the past glory of Rome. They sought to revitalize Europe and engineered the ...

The primary purpose of this essay is to explain how Cathedral of Notre-Dame, also referred to as Chartres Cathedral relates to the culture of the time and how the building was a product of its cultural and political conditions. Chartres Cathedral is situated in Chartres, towards the northwestern France and one of the prime examples of French Gothic architecture. It is well famous for its stained glass and different sculptures ranging from column statues to miniatures. A fire in1194 destroyed most of the cathedral, which was later reconstructed (Chartres Cathedral 2016). The church is made of limestone and displays ...

1. Name two powerful forces molding the development of Romanesque (and Gothic) art and architecture: a. Pilgrimage b. Monastic movement 2. Which cathedral was the starting point to the pilgrimage to Santiago, Spain?

Vezelay cathedral in France

3. What was at Santiago (or maybe who)?

The church in Santiago was believed to house the bones of St James

4. Why did people go on pilgrimages? Cite five reasons. a. to plead for divine help b. to ask for the cure revealed c. to give thanks for favors given d. to ask to forgive their sins e. for the salvation of their souls 5. Whose relics were at Vezelay?

The relics of Mary Magdalene

6. What 3 objects or garments marked ...

Describe the development of depicting the human form from Paleolithic art through the arts of Ancient near-East, Ancient Egypt, the Aegean and Greek cultures. Think about how humans are represented and what functions representation of humans have served. Is there in fact a clear “development”? Ancient art has enormous information potential and can be a source of new knowledge about the ancient man and his world. The art of those periods reflect the first representations of the person about the world because each individual culture had its own epicenter that determined not only the spiritual and social life, ...

The name of educational institution

We live in an age that is witness to what many are calling the Third Industrial Revolution. 3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, moves us away from the Henry Ford era mass production line, and will bring us to a new reality of customizable, one-off production. The focus of this research is: history of the 3D printing, the impact on the progress, the factors affecting the 3D printing technology and the socio-cultural impact. Challenge of the research is to describe the history of the development of 3D printing technology. 3D-printer is a special device for outputting three-dimensional data. Unlike ...

Introduction

The essay chooses works of art in the Museum’s collection belonging to different periods. These include ancient as well as modern examples of art and architecture from different geographical locations.

Art from 200 to 1000 - 6th–7th century

Camel with Packboards and Baggage The Bactrian camel is about 11 inches in height and is exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum. Made of Earthenware with pigment, the camel carries the right proportions and has been carefully modeled. It is captured in a movement and as it is about to take the next step. Except for the packboard, there is no other object or ornament on the camel. The ...

Buddhism spread to Korea during the 4th century B.C., since the country made contacts with China at that time. The religion flourished throughout Korea under the three kingdoms namely, Koguryu, Paekche, and Silla all had adopted the imported religion and made it the official religion throughout the country. (Grayson 17). The Buddhist art under these three kingdoms reached its full blossom and several of the iconography depicted in the sculptures originated from these periods retained the naturalism wherein images closely attained ‘human-like’ appearances and well-developed forms. However, it was not until the Korean medieval period that Buddhism declined; the ...

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Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya - (Buddha of the Future) Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Ca. 3r century Introduction The significance of the term bodhisattva lies in the way it is used to designate Buddha-to-be. A bodhisattva is destined to become a Buddha as he progresses towards awakening because of his self- motivation and unique qualities. Buddha Gautama refers to his bodhisattva’ in his pre-awakening experiences and how he overcame fears during bodhisattva’s struggles. Bodhisattva gradually develops a clear division between unwholesome thoughts and wholesome thoughts. On considering these formulations, it is safe to assume that the idea of Bodhisattva ...

The World Art history knows a number of masterpieces that are significant for some particular period of art. This can be a “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo Da Vinci and even the cave art by the first people. All of them are carrying their own significance in this world and the history of the whole humanity in general. Taking to the consideration the fact that the originals of the art should be lead since the dawn of times, the art of the first people, who lived hundreds of centuries ago, is the fundament and the basis for all the following ...

Visiting a museum is like a travel to the past. That is because of the diversity of the cultures which can be reflected upon artworks that were made in different times in history. It is also the place where magnificent masterpieces of different artists are highly appreciated by both experts and the common people who just wanted to see the spectacular collections of art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located within the vicinity of New York City. It can be found in a place where people can easily recognize it. The Museum houses different kinds of artwork, ranging ...

Giovanni Paolo Pannini (1691–1765) was an Italian artist active during the Baroque period. One of his well-known oil on canvas paintings is called Picture Gallery with Views of Modern Rome (see fig. 1) was painted in 1757. What makes this piece of work so magnificent compared to other Baroque paintings was the fact that this was paintings within a painting; and not only paintings are the ones featured here in Pannini’s work, sculptures are also included in the piece. In addition, just by looking on the scenery, anyone will have a gist on how museum curators back ...

Buddhism was one of the dominant religions in Asia that originated in India and spread across the continent such as in mainland China, Japan, and Korea. It also influenced other countries in Southeast Asia that also adopted the culture of China. The fact that Buddhism became a dominant religion even today not only influenced the lifestyle of the societies where it was adopted. The profound evidence of its lasting influence on the art can be found on the sculptures. The purpose of this essay is to conduct a sculptural analysis of the two reliefs from two opposing cultures: the ...

Plaintiff, Suk Semoon, was an artist who was a professional artist who placed in the National Competition hosted by the National Gallery of the Republic of Korea in 1965. In 1970, plaintiff graduated with fine arts degree from Hong-Ik University. Plaintiff went on to earn a masters degree from State University of New York in 1989. In 1988, the State University of New York awarded a large research grant to plaintiff. Plaintiff used this grant to make seven sculptures. The Wooster School operates a community arts center (WCAC) on its property to exhibit artworks and is part of the ...

Who would have ever imagined, in their wildest dreams that a simple splatter of paint, a solid coat of one single colour painted on a canvas, or even an infant like sketch that would take 10 seconds to complete, would in the right hands sell for millions and millions of dollars? Is this even possible in today’s vast and sweeping art market? It most certainly is, and records for highest priced artworks sold over the last century continue to be broken to this very day. However it is our intention to explore specifically as to why such simple ...

Comparison Capital versus Lecture

“The Rabulla Gospels” comprises one of the most beautiful Byzantine works produced in the 6th century (yearn 586). It was written by Rabulla, a monk at St. John Monastery, Syria. It was produced in Asia. The artwork is also significantly alluded to in various art texts because of its clever use of art elements and principles to great effect. For example, the artwork captures the use of balance. The central figure in the upper part of the painting is Jesus, who is surrounded by angels that are arranged equally on either side. Also, the lower part of the painting, ...

Marta Minujín is a conceptual artist who created works of art that are specific to pop art current, depicting, through the use of irony or humor contemporary events, which she referred to as “happenings”. Her artistic career reflects different historical and creative movements that define her versatile, free floating style. Two different artworks that summarize Minujín’s challengeable and pliable artistic style, while also illustrating her creative singularity, are “Parthenon of Books” and “Sweet Bread Obelisk”. The works of Marta Minujín debate social happenings, aspects that have influenced the reality of Argentina and Buenos Aires in ...

Women have long been neglected or rather obstructed from participating in the major areas of life, where men have dominated (Nochlin, 1988). However, recent studies have shown a rise of women artists, philosophers and even leaders. Compared to the situations in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the number of women taking part in substantial activities has increased rapidly. Apparently, changes in way women were treated in the past and the access if women to vital resources have been attributed to the growth in feminist ventures (Nochlin, 1988). Increased feminist experiments and endeavors in all forms of life are the ...

Art has always been one of the most valuable things in the whole society. People appreciate art because it keeps the history and memory of the humanity. Paintings, sculptures, memoirs can be more valuable than even some of the history books. The reason is quite simple. The history books may be rewritten in accordance with the requirements of the current government. However, such memorable things as paintings and sculptures are almost the immortal reminders of the human history. The film The Monuments Men is a historical drama that shows how people tried to save works of art during the ...