The Neo-Assyrian human headed lion called a Lamassu along with the human headed bull were the sole guardians and protectors of important doorways in the Assyrian palaces. Therefore‚ these human headed creatures needed five legs because they need to look intimidating along with their enormous wings so that they can confront any evil force that is hinging upon attacking the Assyrian palace. Also‚ the five legs were given to these creatures so that they can execute their job as guardians of the palace
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A straightforward question‚ what is good art? A complicated answer‚ but that is good art. How does a certain piece of artwork become recognized as "good?" What are some of the traits that make art good? What simply makes art good‚ and what makes art bad‚ in general? Does having a recognizable art or design "style" limit one’s creativity? Is an exact reproduction as good as the original? It used to be that anything called “Art” had certain meaning attached to it. Art was assumed to be beautiful‚ intricate
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"Name and discuss in detail two Gothic sculptures making references to the period in which they were produced‚ them‚ composition and style. Discuss briefly the role of a sculpture in a named Cathedral from the Gothic Period." The word "Gothic" was given to the style of architecture that evolved between 1150 and 1499 in Europe. It was invented by the Renaissance historians and artists to express their negative attitude to an art they thought was barbaric. Gothic culture was urban based unlike Romanesque
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Sango and Ere-ibeji figures are both carved with similar intentions. Commonly paired together because it is believed that Sango is the protector of all ere-ibeji‚ I intend to explore their one unique similarity: being a cultural tyrant who reached an untimely death and only then became an orisa. I will argue that the Sango and ere-ibeji figures are carved in order to represent the orisa’s negative standing within society and their abilities to wreak havoc if not worshipped properly. Activated only
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Throughout the history of art‚ there are many objects such as: sculptures‚ paintings‚ buildings‚ etc.. that talk for themselves in one glance‚ but there are many others with an interesting history to tell with the analysis of each element. Like the Palette of Narmer‚ it’s a palette for ceremonial purposes. This kind of objects were very common in ancient egypt‚ but the Palette of Narmer was a unique piece showing the unification of Lower and Upper Egypt. One side of the Palette shows Narmer wearing
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and infancy of Christ begins on the Chancel Arch and continues to the middle register. The pulpit by Nicola Pisano is different from other pulpits in that it stands alone‚ not sharing a wall with a church. Thus the pulpit itself can be seen as a sculpture and is capable of being viewed from all sides. It is supported by columns. Three of the columns are sitting on carved lions. Nicola was known for creating “dignity in his portrayal of human forms”. The nativity is a relief panel based on a scene
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Pygmalion had the worst luck dating women; some were rude‚ others selfish. He was revolted by these faults. Eventually came to despise the female gender so much he vowed he would never marry. This discovery left him depressed so he turned to the arts and took up sculpting. He carved a statue out of ivory that was so exquisite and beautiful no living female could compare. Pygmalion fell in love with his statue and often laid hands upon her to reassure himself she was not real. He named her Galatea
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figure. That’s done on purpose in order to draw attention to them and their differentially. Controversy was had over this new alternative way in painting that led to thoughts throughout all artistic expression‚ including poetry‚ dance‚ theater‚ and sculpture. The paintings were so distorted that for centuries cartographers tried to figure out how to display maps of the globe on a flat surface as a two dimensional figure Cubists together helped people to discover how to literally change the point of
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Audrey Pfeifer Artwork: Human–headed winged lion (Lamassu); 883–859 B.C.; Neo–Assyrian period‚ reign of Ashurnasirpal II; Excavated at Nimrud (ancient Kalhu)‚ northern Mesopotamia; Alabaster (gypsum); H. 10 ft. 3 1/2 in. ! 1 Audrey Pfeifer ART 111 Professor Scheriff 13th November 2014 Ashurnasipal II – Human-headed Winged Lion (Lamassu) Ashunasipal II was one of the great‚ if not the greatest‚ king of Assyria and ruled from 883-859 B.C.E.. He was one of the earliest conquers of Assyria and he
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Pablo Picasso- 20th Century GeniusThe author ’s nomination for the 20th Century Genius Award proudly goes to Pablo Picasso. Pablo Picasso was probably the most famous artist of the twentieth century. An Unknown author stated that‚ "Picasso changed the meaning of art in so many ways‚ while showing that he had enormous skill‚ dedication and a little bit of craziness. His life spans many different perspectives in art‚ and his artistic timeline stretches‚ bends‚ twists‚ and even breaks in some points
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