It is important that society sees the value of all artwork and the meanings behind it. There are many artworks that many left unclaimed under dirt and rocks. However, there are many that are found and enjoy by many. Therefore, Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja), Boshanlu, Funerary Pottery, Haniwa, Bronze or Iron Bells, The Goddess of Beauty, Olmec Colossal Heads, Mirrors in Ancient Rome, Justinian, Bishop Maximianus and Attendants (Byzantine), and Oracle Bone are artifacts that hold value to many cultures. Each artifact represents cultural beliefs and values. As a result, it is important to recognize the beauty in all and the history and meaning of each artifact.
Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja)
The artifact, Shiva as Lord of the
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This was during 57 BCE to 668 CE. The pottery stands between 25 and 35 cm tall and is made of white porcelain. According to the Carwright, the pottery was made and placed in tombs. The pottery contained goods for the afterlife. The goods were essential for the aftermath as they are believed to still live on after dead. The items will help them continue to live comfortably.
To some culture, there is no such thing as an afterlife, However, the complex idea of the pottery is there is a possibility of life after death. It leaves many questions such as where do the decrease go and how will they survive in the afterlife. Although the pottery is plain, the message to the idea of a funerary pottery hold dear to the Korean culture as they believe one should honor their elders. Therefore, this focuses mainly on the children of the decrease. However, this can be aesthetically unpleasing as no one like to think of death. It can be a scary and unbearable situation. Nonetheless, the movement to prepare children that think ahead can be useful as they start a family (Cartwright,
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The head dated back to 900 BC, during the Olmec civilization of ancient Mesoamerica. The sculptures were dated to the Early Preclassic period (1500–1000 BC). In addition, some were found during the Middle Preclassic (1000–400 BC) period. The sculptures weigh approximately 40 to 50 tons. However, there are some that weigh 6 tons. It is unsure why the sculptures were created and placed at the location. The sculpture has left an impression of how much men power were require to move the stone. It is uncertain of the meaning which is questionable as for why. The sculpture is not aesthetically pleasing; however, many may find it stimulating, as it leaves many unanswered questions (Wikipedia, 2016).
Mirrors in Ancient Rome
Like many in today society, mirrors in the Ancient Rome are hung. However, mirrors during the Rome considered as a form of cleanliness. It is uncertain when mirrors were created; nonetheless, it was created by the Roman Empire. Mirrors were found in the wealthy or noble. Yet, many in the lower class found a way to create mirrors. Till this day, mirrors are still used as a reflection of oneself. We, like ancient Romanians, use mirrors to see our ways, value our beauty, and intimate others with the reflection of themselves (Ancient Roman Goods, 2016).
Justinian, Bishop Maximianus and Attendants
Kamares ware was the first distinctive Minoan style of pottery. It was named after the cave sanctuary in Crete where many examples were discovered by archeologists. It is believed that Kamares ware originated from Phaistos, which was once one of the most important centers of civilization in Crete. Kamares ware came about in the Crete society at the same time the pottery wheel was introduced. The pottery wheel made the production of thin walled, symmetrical shaped vessels more efficient. Kamares ware was characterized by very thin walls, robust swollen curves, elegant spouts and decorations. The beauty of
Throughout the history of Ancient Greece thousands of great works of art were produced. Works were created in many different media, ranging from life-size statues to larger than life architectural structures. One type of art that can sometimes be overlooked, though, is pottery. There are many examples of great Greek pottery, but the two that will be used as a sample are Artemis Slaying Actaeon and Woman and Maid. By considering the backgrounds of these works, and comparing them directly we are able get a taste not only of the artistic styles of the time, but also a taste of ancient Greek culture.
sculpture of Dionysos, it tells us about a little bit of culture. The unclothed Dionysos indicate a common
The following paper objective is to present the funerary stela of Ta-Khaa-En-Bastet, kept at the Cincinnati Art Museum. The stela’s accession number is 1947.392 and is possibly from Abydos because of its imagery. The stela dates back to the Late Period of ancient Egypt, which is 664-332 BC. This funerary stela helps to provide data about the funerary practices and the responsibilities women had in ancient Egyptian society.
The very grave you are staring at is located in La Venta Mexico, in the center of the Olmec community. The grave was thought to be created before 400 BCE. The material this grave is made out of is thick stones. The grave is near by a lot of pillars. This grave was believed by some that the grave was used as an attraction.
I chose this sculpture because I was intrigued by the position of the man and the centaur. I was able to witness that the centaur is trying to invade the personal space of the man. The sculpture showed me that there is a strong relationship between man and creature. The quality of the sculpture made me realize that animals play a big part of a human’s life and can be seen as threatening to humans. It was interesting to see that both the man and centaur were created to have almost of the same structures. This statue has a metallic brown and green, bronze tone and appeared undersized. It has a height of four and a half feet, and six inches. It has long, thin, legs with calf muscles, and bulging thighs. The sculpture evolved from Olympia, Greece. The man and centaur sculpture was created in 750 BCE during an orderly time period. The colors used for this sculpture, proved that it has a longer lasting mold for statues. On the left side of the sculpture, the man has a wrap on his head, that can symbolize, he is some form of a god. On the right side, the centaur has the same head piece as the man, but the body of a horse. It can be seen that the man and
For my final project I chose to compare two works of art from ancient Mesopotamia. A visual work of art and a literary one. The visual work of art I chose was the Statuettes of Worshipers which were created around 2900 to 2350 BCE at the Square Temple at Eshnunna, a city in ancient Mesopotamia. The literary artwork I have chosen is the Epic of Gilgamesh written roughly around 2800 BCE by author or authors unknown. It was set in Uruk, another city in ancient Mesopotamia. Both of these works of art share a common theme; the theme of immortality. It is my hopes that within this paper I can accurately show how each of these works of art express this theme, and how it relates to modern society.
The works of art from the Archaic Period, Classical Period, and Hellenic Period developed physically and mentally, and the study of their aesthetic differences from period to period allow for a decided contrast and comparability. This interpretation has had a profound effect on the art world and that continues even in today’s world. The importance of Greek sculptures is evident in the storytelling of the gods, the people, and the culture. We use these sculptures as a tool to go back into the past of the Greek people, letting us admire how far mankind has truly come, whether it is in art or intelligence. Generation after generation has been and will continue to be able to see for themselves the society, culture and uniqueness of these periods through the wonderful sculptures that came out of ancient
This stone sculpture is a naked human-like figure standing six feet tall. The body is in chiasmos stance with the left leg slightly bent and the left foot slightly behind the right. The head is turned slightly downward and to the right, and its size is approximately 1/6 of the body. The hair is cropped closely to the head with no part. The body has a defined musculature, however the forearms appear to be missing. There is an object behind and to the right of the right leg that is about 2 feet tall and 10 inches wide.
...social values of rich stones resembled their higher standards of living in those days. Also, two different types of art based on Indian culture and society such as “Shiva Nataraja” and “Adios, Mahatma” depicted great religious and social perspective of Hinduism and free spirit of will, respectively. Also, “Heheya Kachina” and “The Light Inside” presented two unique forms of art which is so rare or so common in the modern society that we sometime forget to notice if these types of art exist.
When walking around a city, you may notice that the architecture and art look similar to other works. Many of these designs have changed along the course of history and time whilst others have not. The designs that many people still see in society and day to day living is from two of the many cultures of the old civilizations, Roman and Islamic. The art and architecture forms from the Islamic and Roman cultures have many comparisons and contrasts between them. They, the Islamic and Roman nations, have both adopted from other cultures and have made their own discoveries in the art and architecture worlds. The Roman and Islamic architecture and art vary drastically from each other and yet have varying comparisons between the two.
The sculpture of the nude man holding the lionesses shows how the revival of Greek trade brought influences of Near Eastern cultures to Greek civilization. The amphora that has the artwork of two separate artist’s shows how wine is an important trade good in Greek culture as well as the use of hoplite armies to obtain more land. The drinking cup also uses its imagery and color patterns to show how during the Archaic Age two Greek city-states battling over land was common, along with their use of well-equipped hoplite soldiers. From these Ancient Greek pieces, it is evident that the values of a culture are entwined with the type of art, which the artist of that culture
I hope through this article the reader has gained a better understanding how the human race has used sculpting and statues to share the values, experiences and emotions from our rich history. From the shores of liberty, to the museums of strength, to the cities of courage and the beach towns of peace the reader can find a rich history of human values. Everyone should be encouraged to conduct their own research into other statues created and review the values that they are built to reflect and share.
There is no doubt that scholars, artists, and educators remain undoubtedly amazed by the immense collection of treasures that are consistently found within ancient Egyptians tombs. There is true meaning and history behind each artifact that has been found; collectors still see these priceless items as art, and many forget that they once served the main purpose in the afterlife. Everything in the ancient Egyptian culture was meant to serve their highest deities and gods. They created treasures to ensure that their lives would mean something, and many forget to reflect on the purpose of art or an object in general.
We can again retrace our steps to the main hall and proceed to the right to the fifth small hall. The first important object is an Aramaic inscription of King Piyadasi Asoka. Then we see a series of inscription written in Kharoshthi and also in Brahmi on paper. Then we see small terracotta figurines and a small terra cotta ceremonial tank model. On the opposite well we see iron objects; arrowheads, nails, horsestrips and plough.