Detroit Art History

The work I chose to analyze was from a wall fragment from the tomb of Ameneemhet and wife Hemet called Mummy Case of Paankhenamun, found in the Art Institute of Chicago. The case of the Mummy Paankhenamun is one of the most exquisite pieces of art produced by the Egyptian people during the time before Christ. This coffin belonged to a man named Paankhenamun, which translates to “He Lives for Amun” (Hornblower & Spawforth 74). Paankhenamun was the doorkeeper of the temple of the god Amun, a position he inherited from his father.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is an extraordinary New York site. For me, the Egyptian exhibit is especially meaningful because it engenders personal pride in the contributions of my ancestors and challenges me to use my talents to impact society in a positive

The second floor of the museum is filled with paintings and works from the Common Era. These pieces originate all over the world and span centuries. It includes pottery and figurines from first century Asia, suits of armor from the Medieval Era in Europe, to contemporary paintings and sculptures in the Americas. This is where the majority of well-known artwork is located.

Over the weekend, I took the time to explore two museums. The first museum I visited was the D.I.A , also known as the Detroit Institute of Arts. The D.I.A was a very beautiful, multicultural, and unique place. I also took the time to visit and explore the Charles H. Wright Museum of Detroit. Luckily, these museums weren’t too far from each other they were roughly 5-7 minutes apart. The Charles H. Wright Museum was also very beautiful, it was more appealing to me because it is a museum that exhibits and highlights the history of the African American culture. The Charles H. Wright museum also happens to be the largest African American museum in the world.

The Ancient Egyptian artifact that I chose to analyze and is the most interesting piece I have seen in the museum is the Cartonnage of Nespanetjerenpare. The artwork itself was larger than me and that was one of the reasons why this artwork was very interesting to me, since I am a fairly tall individual. It was created during the Third intermediate period that was around Dynasty XXII or the twenty second Dynasty of Ancient Egypt and was possibly acquired from Thebes. The dynasty was also known as the Bubastite dynasty which was approxamently from 945-718 B.C.

As always, the Detroit area has numerous automotive-related destinations worth checking out besides the Woodward Dream

When I attend the Oklahoma Art Museum this morning, I was completely blown away by the different styles, technique, and artistic abilities that artist have. Art can come in many forms and can involve many different things. From paintings, sculptures, and abstract pieces of the modern world. Along with my visit, I got to experience a new collection of blown glass that was absolute remarkable. As I walked though the museum, it was as I walked though time and got to see how each period’s art changed throughout time. From the different shades of color to the different types of technique that filled the halls of the Oklahoma City Art Museum, each piece was genuine in its own way. I was starstruck as I witnessed Lowell Nesbitt’s Parrot Tulip, Richard Diebenkorn’s Albuquerque, and Dale Chihuly’s blown glass.

They are all African American Artist, although they are extremely similar to each other. Each one of them trying to indicate art is art is nothing to do with black and white people. Art is for represented you to the world. It’s all about creating something new to the world. As an African American they created different art from their own culture and won religion. They are very similar to each other because they are all artists of their own thinking such as they use their own idea to create art. The interesting part is that Artist thinks about the American history first and creates a photo or art or video as well. Each one of them is famous African American artist who shared a history, culture, the experience and struggles of their art work.

The Egyptian Mummy Mask from the early Roman Period is unique and beautiful in every way possible. This mask that is on display in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is about 3 feet tall to about 2 feet wide. This certain piece of magnificent art is extremely detailed with intricate designs covering it all around. The Museum of Fine Arts makes it easy to pay attention to, because of its detail and how the mask is displayed. The Mummy Mask has it’s own small alter with a spot light shining down on it creating dramatic shadows in a very dim room. The decorations include inlaid glass eyes, a gold leaf and is hand-painted and gilded glass. This mask is not paper maché like the masks that were made in this era; this Mummy Mask had been created out of cartonnage . The Egyptians decorated this masterpiece with bold vertical and horizontal lines representing rows of beads to go along with the story it tells. The Egyptian Mummy Mask from the first half of the first century A.D illustrates a gaze of innocence and acceptance while looking into the bright future of whom the mask was made for. Perfectly painted images covering the mask tell a story of the traditional funerary practices and the after life Egyptians believed in. Egyptians would create these pieces to fit over the heads of the lost lives wrapped inside the mummy. The mask represents the deceased transformed into a God . Although the face of the mask is idealized and emotionless, the decorations say and express more than a

Sometimes the one of the most interesting things about an artwork is what has happened to it since it was made. This mortuary temple of Ramesses was actually moved in the 1960s up the hill. The Egyptians needed to build a dam on the Nile, and it would flood the original location. Many countries got together to help preserve and move this massive monument. Here is a little video about the move:

It is the second time I visit the Detroit Institute of Arts since I moved to Detroit in 2009. My first trip to the DIA it was around five years ago, and I was impressed by the size of the building and the architecture that makes for an excellent background to the diverse work of art that is within. The museum is holding a vast and significant art collection and artifacts from different periods. The D.I.A. is a great place to explore. The art is beautiful, the food is delicious, and the Kresge Court is a great spot to relax. After attending the Art Appreciation class, it had changed my views on art. Now I can understand and appreciate more the art collection and the beautiful sculptures. I found myself in there admiring the artwork more I than

Detroit, Michigan, located near the bottom of the state, is home to many different things. For example, people, sports teams, and of course the North American International Auto Show. The North American International Auto Show, once name the Detroit Auto Show, is one of the most popular events that takes place in Detroit, Michigan (NAIAS WEBSITE). The event takes place every year and brings in quite a few tourists to the city, which means lots of money comes as well. People from all over the world and country come to see the newest cars that companies have to present. According to the Detroit Free Press, “The Detroit Auto Dealers Association, which produces the event, said this year’s auto show is expected to have a more than $425-million economic

With a mummified boy on display, the exhibit explains that the embalmers preserved the body by “shrouding it in a sheet of linen instead of elaborate layers of fabric strips” meaning that “this is a commoner’s body” (Smithsonian). The captions also state that the placement of the arms and chin on chest “reflect mummification practices from about 2,000 years ago” (Smithsonian). Accompanied by images showing the process of unraveling the boy mummy, this section of the exhibit successfully explains social hierarchy in Egypt and the mummification procedure in an informative manner. The exhibit also informs how “advances in radiographic imaging” allow for scientists to analyze mummies “without damaging their fragile remains or wrappings” (Smithsonian). Again, images of the radiographs and processes of attaining them accompany this statement—which contains valuable information since it is always important to know how the museum and scientists preserve the artifacts whilst gaining more

Taking the train ride to Manhattan on one of the coldest snowing morning was initially the worst experience about my visit to metropolitan museum, until to my surprise the art work inside melted all those feelings away. Although art is not something that I can draw learning about ancient history however has given me a new outlook. I chose the Mummy Artemidora from Egypt because I find the process to mummification very interesting during class lecture and the bronze diskos thrower from Greek because of his manly and perfect body. The two artifacts that I will be talking about are from the ancient Egyptians and the

Back in 1907 the first North American International Auto Show took place, however back then it was called the Detroit Auto Show (“Show History”). It was not until 1989 that the Detroit Auto Show changed its name to the North American International Auto Show, and began welcoming foreign cars to the event in Detroit (“Show History”). When looking at events such as the North American International Auto Show, Detroit may seem like the perfect place for such an event to be held. Detroit is best known around the nation as Motor City (“America’s Motor City”). Displaying the newest cars in the city that was once top dog in the auto industry seems perfect. However; this is not the case. In fact, having an auto show that show cases foreign cars ends