Art_212_History of Art II

An Aztec Headdress in Austria Aztec feathered headdress, reproduction. Original: early 16th century,  quetzal, cotinga, roseate spoonbill, piaya feathers, wood, fibers, amate paper, cotton, gold, and gilded brass ( https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibcr9IHdTaaMDjE70TyZZh7zaqBEXOdTQ7s_PZJNEA6du8_MVQD0bW5y4Rw7EClSnnMjAFrWu2TatZKXJCLnS1VhyphenhyphenlKKKbXuyNhXZWpMQOO6CbTawRcWekV25NNgahmOPJjzLhqgNAT0hT/s320/16790130426_c8c193c153_k.jpg ) The Feathered headdress is an Aztec possession and I believe it belongs in its rightful home in Mexico. Currently it is displayed in Austria and gathering it's own popularity but the piece was stolen. This story dates back in like the 16th century when Hernan Cortes who defeated the Aztecs at the time, saw this headdress and was astonished by its beauty; he sent it back to Europe. The headdress was said to actually belong to Moctezuma II who was the emperor of the Aztec empire who was defeated by Cortes in 1521. This headdre...

Iyoba; Pendant Mask Queen Mother Pendant Mask (Iyoba), 16th century, Edo peoples, Court of Benin, Nigeria, ivory, iron, copper, 23.8 x 12.7 x 8.3 cm (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) Edo People, Iyoba Pendant Mask, 16th c. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicnIrzweVOUUuqLAaDQsfPQgHBwlaIYBhYkPchvq91gni4wNBiSuwg1ZF32Saq2m8gKUjwlgKHm9BUcUsm0w6avn5lUjTUzCFjeVRJ2dt9y5AlEAtDw-uDkkm9RLnlq2NGtCdRZU3r3hxp/s320/Screen+Shot+2020-10-31+at+8.11.22+PM.png When examining the mask you think about how important it was to the Edo people of Benin, they seemed to have Respected this mask, which it represented a great deal of power for the people, the mask is called the “Iyoba Pendant Mask” of the 16th century. It is a 500 year old mask and was made of Ivory which gave this mask life from the luminous glow of Ivory, the Ivory held a great sense of power especially the fact it was being used to make the mask. Yet, it wasn’t a regular face mask to put on the face, but instead use...

  Asia Art Comparison Both art pieces are showing off landscapes and are meant to be viewed from a certain viewpoint. They are both made with ink on paper and they are made as being personal art pieces. They are so similar when it comes to having the natural element of trees in the art piece. They both create a great atmosphere with the art and keep the eyes moving as it captures all that the art pieces have to show in a way they both represent time, but just in a different form. Gongwang’s art is meant to be viewed part by part as if moving with him which is in a sense a way to represent time passing through somewhere in this case nature, but it is all from his perspective, the art Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains is like a moving picture for the viewers. Yet both are representing time but in their own forms, as for the other one it is taking the viewer through time of the years, with the art piece, Bamboo in the four seasons, just as suggested in the name of the art work. while t...

  Blog_Portraits Compare Comparing the two portraits you can notice they are both oil on canvas first off and they both display a portrait of a person. The idea of detail was a strong addition to art especially during the Baroque era (1585-1700/1730) which is around the time both paintings were made. During this 17th century the practice of realism with art was popular but it wanted to capture more organic moments that are not posed and capture art of people who are not of authority personnel, but instead both arts give off the idea that a quick picture was taken with a camera which wasn’t the case. Both portraits display emotion through their facial expressions and even the position of their bodies tells you something about them, how they feel, and the meaning behind the painting of the portraits.  Judith Leyster, Self-Portrait , c. 1633, oil on canvas https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd4_yWOMsca3SwpZYeE59Qssj8P4ZLE5dzlvYxuxSP3FaIeW5iK1-ZSBmyR0sh_pC...

  TIME OF ENLIGHTENMENT In the times of the enlightenment society was going through a change. The Baroque era was coming to an end, and entering a new time for the people. The art below was inspired by the Baroque era and yet it was also made during the time of the Enlightenment by artist, Joseph Wright. His focus on the faces of the people and the realism is remarkable. The art is so clean and clear which was a main point in the enlightenment era, and focused much on detail through each individual's face along with the scenery around them, the image looks like a picture was taken. Wright made this art piece called, “A Philosopher Giving A Lecture at the Orrery” back in 1765 and the art is currently hung in a museum in Derby, England.  Joseph Wright of Derby, A Philosopher Giving A Lecture at the Orrery , c. 1765, oil on canvas, 147 x 203 cm ( https://smarthistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/orrery.jpg )  So the enlightenment era marked a shift in the way people were t...

  INTRODUCTION BLOG POST                                                                          I’m Aurianna, nice to meet you. I’m majoring in my BFA, I always loved creating things ever since I was young so hopefully I can take that into my future and sell the art I make, being an entrepreneur and pursuing other dreams as well. I love to paint, draw, sing, and do crafting, along with so much more. I work a lot and try to stay on top of being active in the gym or maybe going out on a hike or adventuring somewhere off in nature. Fun thing about me is I really am attracted to nature and its beauty. Most of my art happens to have a resemblance to nature through landscapes, flowers, and trees, or just the way I draw my lines. I have been in Art History 1 my first year here in college and I’ve done qui...