A range of sculptural styles appeared during the Hellenistic period. For example‚ a highly academic style‚ which tells a story through a range of symbolic figures‚ was used in a relief carved by Archelaos of Priene‚ The Apotheosis of Homer (150? BC‚ British Museum‚ London). The relief was dedicated to the Muses or to Homer and shows the poet along with figures representing the World‚ Time‚ Homer’s great epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey‚ and other literary images and ideas. But perhaps the most
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This essay is talking about the differences and similarities between Kouros from Anavysos and Augustus of Primaporta‚ which are typical sculpture of Greek and Rome cultures respectively. Since these two sculptures are from different time‚ reasonably‚ the functions of them are different. For Kouros‚ it spoke to the god Apollo and displayed the signs of the curious soul‚ the acquire feeling of flexibility‚ and the interest of the Greek craftsmen. Moreover‚ it is demonstrative of this social mentality
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Andy Goldsworthy Andy Goldsworthy is able to create something aesthetically pleasing or conceptually pleasing out of absolutely nothing. He takes what he can from the land and produces sculptures by melting ice together‚ collecting wood or piling rocks in unique ways. Andy Goldsworthy creates his art using his bare hands alone‚ and while the art is still standing‚ he creates his own significant places. His art would often erode or collapse but for the brief time they are standing‚ his creations
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at time in that it is pliable and flexible. I personally find this painting relative to myself in that I allow time to control me; I do not want that anymore. Sculpture A sculpture is defined as the art of making two-or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms. There are many mediums used in creating one’s are into a sculpture. I am sure many use the Statue of Liberty as such an example of beauty along with a meaning and strength behind it. Given as a gift from France to the United
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There is no debate that today’s civilization is obsessed with the human body. Plastic surgery exists to perfect the flaws people find with their bodies. Make-up exists to disguise imperfections and beautify. Exercise has become less about health and more and more about improving physical appearance. So it is safe to say that nowadays society focuses on beauty and obtaining the ideal‚ perfect silhouette‚ but people have focused on the body to the point of obsession almost since the beginning of time
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Bernini’s took place in the Baroque era‚ a time characterized by dramatic movement and heavenly inspiration. David was depicted bent over in mid-action preparing to sling a stone giving the sense of climax. The implied diagonal lines of this marble sculpture further induce the feeling of movement; Bernini juxtaposes the concrete media of stone with the visual of an arching‚ flexing figure. The realism portrayed persuades the viewer that this is an average sized man that shouldn’t weigh more than one
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freely without worrying what other people are saying. Helen found comfort through creating the sculptures and kept expressing them freely in her own home. Helen lived on her own and since her husband passed on‚ it was then that she discovered how to express herself. She did it on her own accord and alone without a man in her life. People in her region used to walk by and think she was crazy and her sculptures are a sign of madness and they made judgments without knowing her or without even trying to
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This essay will compare and contrast two sculptures separated by civilization and time. The first is called The Royal Aquainences of Memi and Sabu‚ the other Statue of Gudea‚ both sculptures have similarities as well as distinct differences. Each sculpture can be likened to the other by the fact that they served a functionary role. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s website The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu was a frequent find within tombs of the ancient Egyptian culture. (Heilbrunn
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Midterm Essay Site-specific art is artwork created to exist in a certain place. Typically‚ the artist takes the location into account while planning and creating the artwork. Outdoor site-specific artworks often include landscaping combined with permanently sited sculptural elements. Indoor site-specific artworks may be created with the architects of the building. The term is sometimes used for any work that is permanently attached to a particular location. One type of site-specific artwork is
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“Choice of materials‚ site specificity and audience experience have developed into important considerations for installation artists” Discuss this statement with reference to the work of Janet Laurence and two other artists Installation artists require an interactive atmosphere to effectively utilise and express their art works to their audience. Over the years‚ in the art world‚ choice of materials‚ site specificity and audience experience have become paramount considerations for installation
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