Mongolian Art Research Paper
(1200-1400) Mongolian Art
The era of the Mongolian Empire was a time that left its mark deep into the history of the world. Founded by Genghis Kahn, the Mongolian Empire conquered much of Asia and even parts of Europe. The amount of land that the empire conquered was unheard of. The empire was very different from other empires of its time, and Kahn ruled differently than all the other leaders. The paintings, weaponry, and artifacts give us insight into how this empire was able to conquer all that it did. Noticeable characteristics are that a lot of the art is from the places they conquered not specifically Mongolian or made by Mongolians, also that the religious tolerance gave people freedom in the art they produced. They often spared educated or skilled men, and women, so they were also known for their metal work and woven art.
My gallery of Mongolian artifacts is the true essence of the period because it ties religious/ spiritual elements with elements from wars and battles that help tell a story about the period. The exhibit also gives us a look into the life of the elites and courtly life of the people and how they lived their daily lives by looking at lavish hat ornaments and more. We also take a look at war boots from when the Mongolian warriors were conquering all the land that they did and how they were created …show more content…
The Mandala was a staple of Buddhism in Yuan China. The mandala depicts a deity in the center and around it represents the thresholds that need to be passed to reach enlightenment. The complex design and color are accredited to gilded paper, a technique used to give a shading effect by using neutral shades (red, orange, blue). In Tugh Tempur’s biography, it suggests that the mandala was made for a imperial family who practiced Yamantaka initiations to inaugurate emperors. The mandala was silk tapestry and that was a staple of the Mongol
The era of the Mongolian Empire was a time that left its mark deep into the history of the world. Founded by Genghis Kahn, the Mongolian Empire conquered much of Asia and even parts of Europe. The amount of land that the empire conquered was unheard of. The empire was very different from other empires of its time, and Kahn ruled differently than all the other leaders. The paintings, weaponry, and artifacts give us insight into how this empire was able to conquer all that it did. Noticeable characteristics are that a lot of the art is from the places they conquered not specifically Mongolian or made by Mongolians, also that the religious tolerance gave people freedom in the art they produced. They often spared educated or skilled men, and women, so they were also known for their metal work and woven art.
My gallery of Mongolian artifacts is the true essence of the period because it ties religious/ spiritual elements with elements from wars and battles that help tell a story about the period. The exhibit also gives us a look into the life of the elites and courtly life of the people and how they lived their daily lives by looking at lavish hat ornaments and more. We also take a look at war boots from when the Mongolian warriors were conquering all the land that they did and how they were created …show more content…
The Mandala was a staple of Buddhism in Yuan China. The mandala depicts a deity in the center and around it represents the thresholds that need to be passed to reach enlightenment. The complex design and color are accredited to gilded paper, a technique used to give a shading effect by using neutral shades (red, orange, blue). In Tugh Tempur’s biography, it suggests that the mandala was made for a imperial family who practiced Yamantaka initiations to inaugurate emperors. The mandala was silk tapestry and that was a staple of the Mongol