Hellenistic art was propelled and conducted under the vast expansion of the Greek world under Alexander the Great in the late fourth century B.C. During this era‚ bronze‚ cast from alloys of copper‚ tin‚ lead‚ and other elements‚ was employed tremendously for dynamic compositions‚ displays of the nudity‚ and graphic expressions of individual identities. Surpassing marble with its tensile strength‚ reflective characteristics‚ and capability of embracing the finest details‚ bronze statues were produced
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Unit Title and Theme: Exploring Identity through Sculpture Finding meaningful links between students’ self-discovery and individual identity and the way they relate and interact with society as a whole‚ while building on their current knowledge of 3D art and introducing new ways to think of sculpture. Key Vocabulary: Universal Identity Symbolism Diversity Metaphor Tolerance Interdependence Stereotypes Discussion Topics: Over-arching ideas that will be addressed throughout
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trench coat and tie that he is almost always wearing. We used the actual articles of clothing for that. Since our character is also an angel‚ we made angel wings out of cardboard and then spray painted those as well and attached them to the tape sculpture itself. We did this project and used this character because‚ seeing as we both are big fans of the show and this specific character‚ it is sort of a nerdy representation of the both of us. The material and media influenced our artistic decisions
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Public art receives its name not merely from an understanding for the piece of art to have a public access to it‚ rather it has a deeper meaning. Public art expresses the culture‚ values‚ experience not only related to the author rather to the whole community. Understanding and appreciating public art is an important aspect of our lives. As I was walking near Crocker Art Museum a piece of art by Gerald Walburg caught my attention. After I took some pictures and conducted a deeper research on the
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just for his viewers. When I reviewed the pieces done by Michelangelo I mainly focused of the function and nature of each piece‚ which allowed me to see how his pieces reflect on the view of creativity. As a whole‚ most of know the many pieces of art and drawings connect the viewer and the artist on the feeling and thoughts each one of them has. When you look at the pieces done by Michelangelo‚ you would feel ambiguity‚ which would project the beauty of the piece and the many different aspects that
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King Lear: Three Sisters Comparison When trying to compare the three sisters in William Shakespeare’s play‚ King Lear‚ it is all most very clear to see the difference between the youngest sister Cordelia and the two oldest sisters Goneril and Regan. The more difficult part is deciphering which out of the two older sisters‚ Goneril and Regan‚ are more evil than the other. The personalities between Cordelia and her other two sisters‚ Goneril and Regan‚ are very close to opposite. Throughout this
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Feathered Serpent Sculpture Facing out into the eyes of museum-goers‚ the Aztec feathered serpent sculpture currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art dates from between fifteenth and early sixteenth century. Though the iconographic motif of the feathered serpent is a common and meaningful one in Aztec art‚ the formal elements of this piece communicate an equally strong message. Through deliberate choices in the crafting and facture of this seemingly dense stone sculpture‚ the artist reiterates
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Throughout the three versions of King Arthur‚ Tennyson‚ Malory‚ and Boorman‚ Arthur’s story being told varies from detail to detail. Pieces of the story that are different in each version include Arthur’s dream and the treaty‚ the battle description‚ the fight between Arthur and Mordred‚ and the throwing of the sword‚ and the barge scene. Details and visualization plays an important role in telling a story and passing on a message to the reader or viewer. The three versions of the Arthurian Legend
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Today we’ll continue our examination of ancient Roman sculpture. We’ve already looked at portrait sculpture which are busts created to commemorate people who had died‚ and we’ve looked at relief sculpture‚ or sculpting on walls. And today we’ll look at yet another category of sculpture - copies. Roman sculptors often made copies of famous Greek sculptures. Why did they do that? Well see the in the late 4th century BC the Romans began a campaign to expand the Roman Empire‚ and in 300 years they had
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usually represented through arts of architecture‚ landscaping‚ painting‚ and sculpture. These diverse forms of art have their own unique qualities‚ all of which can be accented with sculpture in some way. As sculpture usually relates closely to the other arts in expression and style‚ it still relies on all of the social aspects of the society in which it resides for its meaning and purpose. The three-dimensional and long-lasting qualities contribute to the wide use of sculpture as a cultural expression
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