The Chihuly Persian ceiling was my first awww moment. It can be missed if your focus is straight forward. The Persian ceiling caught my attention because, I did not have to go directly to the receptionist desk. Therefore, it left just enough on the horizon to catch my eyes. The colors stood out the most backed up by different shapes. It would be easy to get a stiff neck, staring at the ceiling. I would gaze at the ceiling for so long then look away to wonder what it reminded me of. It had a resemblance to a National Geographics episode of deep sea cold water corals. The only things absent were the rushing waves towards the shore, sea gulls fighting over head and the breeze. It felt good to get away for that moment only to realize I was at
...eautiful scenes within the temple. It was very interesting to learn about specific interactions and lifestyles many Buddhists go through when at the temple and their perspectives on life. The location of the temple was one that really provided an atmosphere that was heavenly. The architecture and the buildings were meticulously built. The landscape was very beautiful and the atmosphere was very relaxing. I felt at peace and calm when I was at the temple. I also feel a step closer to understanding my culture.
I never go anywhere alone. After a depressive Saturday morning I finally crawled out of bed and went to the Cummer Museum. Art is one thing that I don’t understand. How people can find deeper meanings from paint on a canvas is Japanese to me. When I look at a painting I see exactly what is being shown and nothing more. There is no deeper meaning evident. Being at this museum cranky and solo trying to find a picture I felt connected to was almost impossible. It took me about ten minutes to go through the whole museum. But in one of the last sections I went in there was finally something that my eyes were drawn to. An image that made me want to find the deeper meaning. Thomas Hart Benton’s June Morning.
When I entered through the main gallery entrance, the first thing that I noticed was this colorful glass sculpture in the middle of the room. I was in awe at how beautiful the sculpture was and the way how the light was reflected on the sculpture really emphasized the
The second exhibit entitled Painting with Fire: Works by Betsy Eby. I didn’t spend much time looking at these pieces. Although uniquely done, with heated colored beeswax, and inspired by music, all the artworks looked almost the same. I understand she was inspired by music, however, it looks as if she was listening to the same song on every piece. I wasn’t very impressed with this exhibit.
I chose an interesting artwork; Octopus Mom, a drawing that is displayed in the CityArts Factory in Orlando. The drawing is of a woman with eight arms in the form of an octopus. Octopus Mom has objects in each one of her eight arms, these objects included a belt, duster and an infant child. The drawing is in a wooden frame and is surrounded around a room full of aquatic drawings. The Octopus Mom was in the aquatic gallery; which was one of seven galleries, this gallery included fish and mermaid portraits, a jelly fish projection and fish tanks with real fish. Octopus Mom portrays the limitless capabilities, independence and nurturing nature of mothers.
This paper is about the Ancient Persian rug. The Persian rug or also called carpet is rumored to have been invented in the late 5th century BCE. I wrote this paper because my family is Persian and rugs are all over my house , so I wanted to find more out about them. The Persian Rug can tell a lot about the ancient Persians for example, it could be used to some individuals were wealthy, or if they were involved in the empire's Government or military. I believe that the Persians were very artistic with everything and anything. For example how they made a simple rug and turned it into a complex piece of art.
The book The Persian Letters by Montesquieu is a fictional novel that was written by the author so he could comment on the society in which he was living. This novel has served as a good example of the ideas that were present during the early Enlightenment. There are many ideas and themes that Montesquieu discusses by using the point of view of two Persian travelers in Europe that correspond with letters to each other and others back in Persia. By using a foreigner's perspective, Montesquieu was able to present things in a way that gave a much more lasting effect then if he had used two Frenchman commenting on their own country. Through the many themes in the book, one that is prevalent is Montesquieu's attitude and ideas towards religion. The use of a Muslim Persian is quite effective in commenting on Christianity because the religions are alike in that they are both monotheistic, which can be good for drawing comparisons. Montesquieu believes that God is just and obedience to his laws is crucial. He does not see anything wrong with having different religions because all of them have precepts that are useful to society. All the different religions promote obedience to the law and require their followers to be good and just. He believes that even if there was no God these ideas can still help society function correctly. Montesquieu also criticizes numerous aspects of established religion and shows that he sees it as useless and so he responds to it with indifference. He feels God's precepts are of the greatest importance and that is exactly what has been lost from the established church. Montesquieu's beliefs were also similar to many of the other philosophes. They criticized the established church and 'certainly opposed the ritual forms of both Catholic and Protestant worship'; (O'Brien et al 631).
When we arrived in Texas, we had to drive all the way to Austin in order for us to get to my grandfathers hotel. When we got there and I saw the hotel, I thought to myself that it was the most beautiful hotel in the world. It had color stained windows and when the sun shined through them, you could see a rainbow. The hotel looked like a catholic church with all of the breathtaking colors. My grandfather said that he loved living there because it made him feel rich.
My first experience at the museum was a good one. I had so much fun even after we were done with the Norton-Simon. Being a business major, I did not know that art could speak to me as it did. It has not influenced me so much as to change my major, but it did open my eyes to a whole new world. Now when I look at art, I do not just see a pretty picture, but what the artist is actually trying to say.
Webster's dictionary defines illusion as a “perception of something objective existing in such a way as to cause misinterpretation of its actual nature”. In Europe during the seventeenth century, or the Baroque era, certain artistic implementations of spatial illusion were established. The influence of perception was deteriorating and being questioned. Artists of the time reacted suitably with paintings and structures intended to fool the eye, the literal meaning of trompe l'oeil. This style, not new by any means, was revived in Baroque art, giving the viewer pause to ask “Is this real?” as well as to cause a sense of wonderment at the artist's mastery in piquing ones senses in the first place.
The knowledge about Ancient Greece is in dedication to its pottery. Due to its relative durability over the years, whether intact or in pieces, the history of Greece survived. Greek pottery thrived from 1000 BCE to 400 BCE and was meant for everyday use. Potters produced a variety of styles of all shapes and sizes with abstract, historical, and mythological designs showcasing everyday Greek life. Pottery back then was made similar to nowadays; pottery was made by shaping clay on a wheel, decorating the pot, and then heating the clay in a kiln. Despite the aesthetic achievements of Greek ceramics it was never respected as fine art. Greek pottery has evolved over the centuries creating a new decorative style for each period, these styles are Protogeometric, Geometric, Orientalizing, black-figure, red-figure, and white ground.
I selected these two works basically because they reminded me of home. Living in Iowa my whole life, being the daughter of a farmer, as well as living on a farm, have made scenes like these give me a sense of home and comfort. Gary Bowling’s piece especially attracted my attention because it seemed as if I had seen that same scene
...of the seasons were so majestic. I loved that it had a little bit of history to it as well because of the American Indian folklore. Its words are poetic and you can tell that this book is meant to be read aloud and the pictures are meant to be viewed in detail. The feel of this book is so peaceful and graceful.
The dull light of the sun somehow manages to kindle my senses in a way I had never seen or felt before. Everything felt like it came to a standstill and the effect of the light made the scene look like one in a painting. The waves break gently into white foam on the black beach. The small crystals in the sand glimmer and twinkle brilliantly against the sunrays. The seagulls ride with the wind and the soft sand cushions my toes.
The decoration applied to the walls and ceilings of the royal tombs provided far more than a colourful patina, for the artists were in effect making an eternal world for the deceased king. The exigencies of tombs curtailed and hurried burials may have thwarted this goal on many occasions, but what the artists did achieve stands nonetheless among the greatest art of the ancient world.