I chose the DIA to visit and right about, it was the hottest day of the year, July 21st if there is one complaint I have is that their isn’t enough close parking for the DIA. Driving around John R I thought perhaps I could park at the Detroit Science Center, but it was patrolled by hot scary look security guards. Next option was to drive down to the VA and walk down, with that heat the idea was nixed. I eventually found a spot off Woodward to park, and thus my adventure began. As we entered in I was awe struck by the fountains they looked so cool and refreshing. My favorite was the stair fountain, proceeding up the stairs I spied the statue of Neptune, the detail was amazing my daughter chimed in “that’s my favorite dad. Yes my daughter accompanied …show more content…
What I most found intriguing was the serpent; I’m very familiar with the story of Eve’s temptation by serpent “Satan” Mignon depiction of the tempter as female. A snake like body until the torso then a woman upper body, this was perplexing to me. After further digging the female serpent was a common theme in this period, as seen in a fresco by Michelangelo. A serpent with a woman’s head and blond hair also appears for example, a fresco by Masolino of the temptation on the entrance pilaster in the Brancaccio Chapel in St. Maria del Carmine in Florence. (Withcombe) Because of my faith I am drawn to art that depicts my Christian beliefs which brought me to a Scandinavian Baptismal Font this work is from the 1100’s it artist is unknown. I imagine young and old holding on to their Norse religions and Mythology begrudgingly being converted and baptized into Christianity. There was very little information about the font I’m not sure what it was sculpted from but its carving are very …show more content…
These Canopic Jars lids are in the form of protective deities know as the four Sons of Horus Baboon (Hapy) contain the lungs, Jackal (Duamutelf) the stomach, the Human (Imsety) the liver, and Falcon (Qibehsennuef) the intestines an astonishing display. Purceeding to the African exhibits promonately displayed was the Palace Door 1920’s its artist was Olo`we` Of Ise 1875-1938 of Yoruba Nigeria it feature are complex with hundred of carved face and figures to negligible detail. Mwaash a Mbooy sculptured mask from Kuba culture Democratic Republic of Congo Africa 19th mid 20th century is a beloved pick of mine. The mask is constructed of wood, cowry shells, glass beads, and raffia. Mwaash Mbooy mask is part of three Kuba royal masks each represents a legendary culture hero from their mythical past; each mask is so important that it has its own special name. Mwaash a Mbooy represents royal power and depicts Woot, the first mythical ancestor of Kuba and leader of the Bushoong. (Matson Museum of
For my museum selection I decided to attend Texas State University’s Wittliff Collection. When I arrived, there was no one else there besides me and the librarian. To be honest, I probably would have never gone to an art museum if my teacher didn’t require me to. This was my first time attending the Wittliff Collection, thus I asked the librarian, “Is there any other artwork besides Southwestern and Mexican photography?” She answered, “No, the Wittliff is known only for Southwestern and Mexican photography.” I smiled with a sense of embarrassment and continued to view the different photos. As I walked through Wittliff, I became overwhelmed with all of the different types of photography. There were so many amazing pieces that it became difficult to select which one to write about. However, I finally managed to choose three unique photography pieces by Alinka Echeverria, Geoff Winningham, and Keith Carter.
Majungatholus atopus roamed the plains of northwestern Madagascar about 70 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous (Perkins, 2003; Rogers et al, 2003). The discovery of 21 tooth-marked elements originating from two Majungatholus atopus individuals suggests evidence that the dinosaur supplemented its diet by feeding on its own dead or hunting them (Rogers et al, 2003). It cannot be confirmed whether they were purely scavengers, hunters, or both. Scientists are certain that the marks are not the doing of any other predator because the teeth marks are not consistent with any other known species that lived in the area. Only one other theropod that inhabited the area during the time Majungatholus atopus did, Masiakasaurus knopfleri, had teeth and bite marks too small to have caused these markings. Two large crocodile species also shared the same ecosystem but their teeth were “too blunt and too irregularly spaced to have produced the narrow grooves found on the Majungatholus bones”(Perkins, 2003). The tooth marks on at least nine Majungatholus elements attest to intertooth spacing in the perpetrators jaw and denticle drag patterns consistent enough to make a compelling case for Majungatholus feeding on other Majungatholus (Rogers et al, 2003).
The Tampa Museum of Art was not always the same museum that we see today. It went through multiple stages throughout the years. The works vary, creating a large spectrum from the old to the new. The social angles change with the exhibits in the museum, combining to create the diversity we see today. Visiting this museum in person helped me to appreciate it even more than I would have thought possible. Observing and analyzing the other visitors helped me to understand the museum’s impact on the community more than I would have been able to just by reading about it. This museum is much different from others than I have visited.
...ento de Productos artesanales de plástico en el Ministerio de Educación. Con la ayuda de José Orozco y David Siqueiros, Rivera creó el Sindicato de Trabajadores Técnicos, Pintores y Escultores. Rivera y sus ayudantes pintaron 235 paneles al fresco individuales que cubren 15.000 metros cuadrados. Estos paneles mostraron sus puntos de vista políticos de México cultural, histórico y popular.
Diego Rivera was deemed the finest Mexican painter of the twentieth century; he had a huge influence in art worldwide. Rivera wanted to form his own painting fashion. Although he encountered the works of great masters like Gauguin, Renoir, and Matisse, he was still in search of a new form of painting to call his own (Tibol, 1983). His desire was to be capable of reaching a wide audience and express the difficulties of his generation at the same time, and that is exactly what h...
The Egyptian Palette of Narmer includes four different sections, it also includes many different figures, some human like and others are different combinations of various animals.
Albuquerque has various mural. They are all unique and they all have a different story. The mural that I will be analyzing is called “Our Community Our Family”. It is located in Kirtland Park on university Blvd. the mural was designed by Leah Lee and Joe Stephenson, the artist assistant was Leticia Thompson and it was painted with students from Lowell elementary school, Wilson middle school and Albuquerque high school as well as other volunteers. It was painted in April of 1996.
Pomade, Rita. “Mexican Muralists: the Big Three- Orozco, Rivera, Siqueiros.” Mexconnect. 5 May 2007: n. pag. Web. 16 February 2011.
Art movement’s characteristics vary from nation to nation, but painting can be used as a critique of the socio-political reality in a given nation. It is a creative way to communicate with a population about economic, education and social issues. Therefore, The History of Cuernavaca and Morelos: Crossing the Barranca (ravine) Detail (1929-30) Fresco by Diego Rivera is a good example of how an artist uses his creativity to connect with people in relation to Mexican history. Art is an inspired way to share the complexity and challenge of a community. It can be used a way to respond to them likewise. Therefore, the concept of accessibility takes ingenuity. With his deepen knowledge of European and ancient Mexican art, it was not a documentation
Today we have the Smithsonian Institution that represents the trauma that many of the people today do not have imprinted in their memory. This is a way for all people, who were both present and not present, to pay their respects to the participants and the victims in World War II.5 In creating the Smithsonian, the Americans initially wanted to reflect deeply upon the occurrences by design...
One of the examples is the “Stampede” cow, near the historic Water Tower. This cow achieves an incredible much in terms of promoting the city and is a true example of a public art figure that celebrates the city’s diversity of events. This cow is painted with images of Chicago’s celebrations, such as the “Taste of Chicago”, the “Venetian Night” and the air show. It is mostly delightful to see a smile on little children’s faces as well as the faces of adults.
The last piece of Artwork that I was interested in was an oil on canvas painting called Portrait of George Gershwin in a Concert Hall created by David Alfaro Siqueiros in 1936. This painting was located near the painting by Valdez so I think this was where most of the Latino paintings were. This is a painting of George Gershwin playing the piano on stage at a concert hall with the audience members watching him. At the very bottom of the painting there is Gershwin who is playing the piano on the stage and to the left, right, and top of the stage is the audience
When my grandmother and I arrived at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California, we first entered the rooms containing 14th to 17th century artwork. In the second room, on the left
During my visit to the Pérez Art Museum Miami, I did more than just observing beautiful artworks. With the guidelines provided I could appreciate and study also the hidden meaning of some of the pieces I had in front of me. Some of them were easier than other ones, due to previous knowledge I had, but all of them made me examine them in a critic way that enriched my cultural heritage.
Sillito, D. (2011). Free museums: Visits more than double. Available: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15979878. Last accessed 4th Nov 2013.