Chinese art

External Forces Against Male Depiction in Art Artwork of the Baroque period in Europe along with the artwork from India and Japan have numerous differences. Regardless of the differences present between the artwork, each focuses on a similar subject, the human male. Weather the art be Caravaggio’s Bacchus, Narsingh’s Maharaja Jaswant Singh II of Marwar, or Yokoyama Taikan’s Kutsugen, each piece focuses on a male figure surrounded by important symbolism of the time period. The paintings may be…

Japanese Art has played and influential role in western art. The influence of Japanese art made created a term, Japonism, this term specifically refers to Japanese influence on European art and culture. One of the most remarkable traditions in Japanese art is Ukiyo-e of the Edo period. As the ‘jewel’ of the Japanese printing art, it uses the most exquisite paper, the finest colors and elaborate technique. Ukiyo-e not only carved a deep influence in Japanese art, and also in western art history.…

multi-cultural children? The debate about cultural authenticity continues, does it matter and if it does, can we solve this diemma so that everyone is satisfied? There does not seem to be a clear-cut method and some say that it would be a crime against art if we did. Should we let educators decide what is appropriate? Should the parents of these children have some input? What about the artistic integrity of the authors and illustrators? These questions and many more have been asked repeatedly,…

Major Art history and visual arts 1. What aspect of the Columbia community, outside of the classroom, would you most want to impact and why? (150 words or less) I want to get involved in the Columbia University Badminton Club. As the president of the Badminton Club in my high school myself, the club won the award for the Best Club; badminton is always the sport I have great passion for. Columbia has a well-developed badminton club with weekly exercise and professional games. If I can get in…

The object is the female and male Shinto deities. It is one of the art creations that stands out amongst the others in the Met Fifth Avenue of the 223 Gallery; as it is not only big but it is a clear depiction of a deity and it seems well maintained though one can tell that it has withstood the test of time. Its dimensions are 52.4 cm or H. 20 and 5/8 inches. It is classified as a sculpture and is made out of Japanese Cyprus and has traces of colour around it. The culture from which this…

Ceramic artwork has been an art form for the longest time with the earliest humans making pots, vases, stoneware, and figurines. In the 16th century an artist in Japan created a ceramic tea bowl that would have been prized for its beauty in that day and time. The 16th century tea…

Every piece of artwork has a message or meaning that can be vital to the way someone may see the artwork. The meaning of each artwork can be relayed back to political meaning of the artwork. Throughout time, the meanings that are created by art can change to better fit each society and region that they encounter. Not only can artwork create meaning, but the meanings can change in various ways. Kyoto Cermaic Tea Cup: Momoyama Period- Japan One thing that creates meaning throughout history is tea…

Preserving Endangered Languages As An Art Form The article “Why Do Language Die?” by Noah Tesch reminds me a conversation that I had with a Cherokee when I visited a Cherokee Preservation festival at the Cherokee National Park several years ago. When I asked if they are speaking their native languages, he replied to me that the government requires their younger generations to learn whatever are in the culture of Cherokee, including learning the Cherokee language because their languages are near…

producing Gnaw. Antoni has made a difference in the art world by producing work that has meaning and gives viewers such a strong reaction. She has bridged the gap between art and performance. Robin Antar had the happiest day of her life when she realized she could not copyright her work. The United States government felt her art mirrored the objects too closely. As a teenager one of her favorite activities was carving. The first piece she created an alabaster swan. In high school when she…

Who Art You An artist’s social identity shapes their perception. Artists want to create from experience that hits close to their heart to expel passion. A big player in what shapes one’s experience is their identity. Therefore an artist’s social identity, whether it be nationality, race, sexual orientation or gender, is significant in their art practice. An artist’s social identity is made relevant by their preconceived conventions of art and becomes pivotal aspect in their work as they use art…