This semester I am taking an art 98 course, which is about the History of Modern Sculpture. “Modern art represents a developed of ideas among a number of painters, sculptors, writers, and performers who both individually and collectively sought new approaches to art-making.” ( http://www.theartstory.org/definition-modern-art.htm) This course is a writing intensive course which is required for all college students to graduate. Therefore, one of the assignments was to write a nine-page essay about something related to modern sculpture. The following essay is about my experience at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
A museum is a building where a large number of interesting and valuable objects, such as works of art, or historical items, are kept, …show more content…
Actually, it was recommended by my cousin whose major in education history. She told me that this museum is pretty huge and it is easy to get lost. So, I immediately grab the map and walked straight forward to European Sculpture and Decorative Art. As soon as I walked in, I was surprised by the beautiful architecture, the sculpture which looked so real, and the paintings were so colorful. In general in most of the museum, they don't allow their visitors to take any pictures or videos, but this museum allows all the visitors to take a picture and video which allows them to cherish its beauty and art forever. This is one of the museums that I highly recommend to anyone because it's unique and diverse. This museum recommended of admission ticket price of 25-dollars but if you are a student then you have paid …show more content…
One feature of the sculptor that stroke fires of criticism were its nudity. This particular feature provoked angry reactions from New Yorkers, such as Anthony Comstock, who were offended by what they termed as obscenity (Uruburu, 67-68). Additionally, “Diana of the Tower” was the first sculptor illuminated by electric torches. It reflected the sun during the day and at night, it shone from the electric lights cast on it and was seen across the Houdon. (https://nicholshousemuseum.wordpress.com/2015/08/01/who-is-diana-of-the-tower/
A museum is a building where a large number of interesting and valuable objects, such as works of art, or historical items, are kept, …show more content…
Actually, it was recommended by my cousin whose major in education history. She told me that this museum is pretty huge and it is easy to get lost. So, I immediately grab the map and walked straight forward to European Sculpture and Decorative Art. As soon as I walked in, I was surprised by the beautiful architecture, the sculpture which looked so real, and the paintings were so colorful. In general in most of the museum, they don't allow their visitors to take any pictures or videos, but this museum allows all the visitors to take a picture and video which allows them to cherish its beauty and art forever. This is one of the museums that I highly recommend to anyone because it's unique and diverse. This museum recommended of admission ticket price of 25-dollars but if you are a student then you have paid …show more content…
One feature of the sculptor that stroke fires of criticism were its nudity. This particular feature provoked angry reactions from New Yorkers, such as Anthony Comstock, who were offended by what they termed as obscenity (Uruburu, 67-68). Additionally, “Diana of the Tower” was the first sculptor illuminated by electric torches. It reflected the sun during the day and at night, it shone from the electric lights cast on it and was seen across the Houdon. (https://nicholshousemuseum.wordpress.com/2015/08/01/who-is-diana-of-the-tower/