Early Timurid Art

It was during the Middle Ages (300-1000 AD), that various distinctive forms of art began to emerge in western Europe. A variety of significant mosaics, buildings and other forms of art came from this time that continue to be analyzed in the present. In the book Early Medieval Art, Lawrence Nees successfully provides an intricate interpretation of these various art forms that developed in this time in history while allowing the reader to conceptualize the emerging cultures of the first millennium in Europe. Nees is able to do this by outlining key aspects of the studied works of art that symbolize how life was at this point in history. At the beginning of his book, it is apparent that Nees seeks to provide a less traditional view on art at this time when he states, “I offer a different story of early medieval art in place of the more traditional tale of the decline of Rome and triumph of Christianity”. Nees’ thesis is subsequently inexplicitly stated to analyze the role of tradition in early medieval western art and its transformation as time progressed. By following a non-conventional thesis when writing this book, Nees is able to contribute a new perspective into the overall topic of medieval art.

I was fortuned to have had parents who had a respect for all kinds of art and approached life with an open mind. Thus being furthered blessed to grow up near a metropolis which possesses a major art museum and galleries showcasing new talent, filling young eyes with wonderment. An art appreciation study early own in life would have been beneficial but alas, I burn with shame as one who falls in the class of “I know what I like” when asked about art. I am all agog for semester’s end to be better equipped to articulate on why I am moved by a particular piece. After listening to the first week lecture and reading the first two chapters of the course text, it was difficult to narrow the subject of my essay to one subject. But, Chapter Ones quotes

There were many social and economic changes that took place in human development from the Paleolithic through Neolithic periods. First, humans invented agriculture to use in their day to day lives. Next, roles of men and women began to shift. Finally, another change between these two periods had to do with living quarters. Art was affected in all of these changes made during the transition from Paleolithic to Neolithic eras.

Trade in the Mongol empire, according to document 6, Persian artisans flourished. The artisans were creating constantly for the Ilkhanids who were patrons of the arts. Winemaking was thriving as the Mongols were great drinkers. The silk industry was boosted from trade with China, another part of the Mongol Empire. Pax mongolica, the peace presented by the Mongols, even declared cities and villages along the caravan routes tax free zones.

In the Bronze Age paintings and specially the Minoan we began to realize how realistic they look and how they are showing movement. We can see that in paintings of landscapes, sport events or even a story or a ritual. Some of the Minoan art is different from each other but some are quite similar in style, technique or in motifs. In this essay we will be showing the similarity of style between the Hagia Triada sarcophagus and the Minoan palace frescoes paintings.

Man Ray like many other artists did not care to have his personal life shown in his art. He wanted to be viewed and recognized for his work which included sculptures, paintings, and photography. Man Ray was mostly influenced by Stieglitz's photographs. Man Ray used a similar style to Stieglitz. He captured images that created an unvarnished look at the photos' subject. Man Ray discovered a new way to create his photos; by accident in his work room he discovered how to manipulate objects in his photos on pieces of photosensitive paper.

Just like everything else in life, art has its critics. Art criticism is the expression used to describe the act of making selective judgments, both positive and negative, about an art piece. Just as art is so diversely expressed and interpreted, those who critique it also have various methods and use various standards when criticizing an art piece. There are many theories critics use to evaluate art but there are three basic theories most commonly put to use by professionals. The three basic theories are: formal theories, contextual theories, and expressive theories. Formal theories focus on the formalities of art. Critics using formal theories pay close attention to the making of a piece, how each section of the art piece works to form a visual experience that may or may not attract the attention of those who come across it. Formalists’ attention is centered on the formal organization rather than the themes, which they deem irrelevant. Contextualists, on the other hand, value the theme and its relevance to the times in which the artwork was created. The contextual theories deal with the context in which an art piece is used; what it symbolizes concerning the culture and values of the environment. Lastly, there are the expressive theories. Expressionists are more concerned with the artist and the personal expression put into the work. Also, because art is a method of communication, expressive theories

Three dimensional art was accomplished during the early southern renaissance by the use of the technique linear perspective. Linear perspective is type of perspective in which the relative size, shape, and position of objects are determined by drawn or imagined lines converging at a vanishing point on the horizon. An artist with the name of Masaccio created a new movement in Florentine painting with his fresco, or a painting done in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, Trinity. The artwork gave an illusion of a stone funerary monument and altar table set in a framed niche on the wall. The use of the vanishing point located at the eye level of the viewers of the church allowed for the viewers to see the art as if they were looking

I saw some amazing works of art that looked so simple, yet had such a great value and meaning behind them. After learning about certain pieces, I first saw as simple, or easy, I couldn’t see them the same after learning the detail of work and time the artist put into their projects. Relating art pieces to what I have learned in class, and projects that I have done in class, help me gain a better understand of the meaning behind others work, also how important structure, color, light, and the history behind each piece is extremely valued and

During the outward-looking rule of China's Tang dynasty (seventh-ninth century C. E. ), sophisticated people in northeastern Iran developed such a taste for expensive, imported Chinese pottery that they began to imitate it in great quantity for sale to people who could not afford the real thing. And in northern China there was a vogue for beautiful pottery figurines of camels laden with caravan goods or ridden by obviously non-Chinese merchants, musicians, or entertainers. Non-Chinese camel figurines found in Mesopotamia carry loads that duplicate the distinctive appearance of the loads on the Chinese figurines. So it is clear that by the time of the rise of Islam in the seventh century, contact across the Silk

Dr. Mathews’ lecture focused on explaining the archeological discoveries of ancient Mexican cultures, but she left us pondering the reason for ancient Mexican art not being seen as part of ancient art by modern culture. It is common when thinking of ancient civilizations to think of the Greeks, the Egyptians, the Romans, and a long list before the Pre-Columbian civilizations.

The idea that the Reformation was not just a religious movement, but an extension and/or development of the Renaissance was easily depicted during the Middle Ages. The term Reformation implies renewal and/or rebirth which was an apparent theme during the Renaissance. This can be seen in the art work of Renaissance artists as the influence of classical subjects and themes were revived. Additionally, the idea of individuality and humanism were also key parts of the Renaissance as well as the Reformation. Furthermore, teaching that the work of justification in our lives is work of grace, greatly influenced the work ethic of the people during the Northern Renaissance. Therefore, it’s clear to see that although the Reformation’s major focus was

Q4.A) The most three significant developments in ancient Greek and Roman preforming art are variety of musical notations, variety of types of instruments, and different types of pitches. In Greek music was main part of life and it’s not only music but also dance, lyrics, and the performance of poetry. A wide field of instruments were used to preform music which was used in all occasions religious ceremonies, festivals, private parties, education, with art. In ancient Roman music instrument were played both in popular and elevated forms of music.

Shah Rukh has exchange embassies between the Timurid and Ming Chinese, where Shah Rukh has endorsed diplomatic relations with the Chinese and end the hostility between the Timurid's and Ming's. The Timurid- Chinese relationship was a profitable venture, it allows both courts of business trading. The Chinese needed Central Asian horses for their military intelligence, and the Timurid were desiring for porcelains and embroidered silks among their items of activities. The good relations with the Chinese have embellished a new wave of Chinoiserie design that had a significant impact on the Timurid art.

Throughout the vast history of art, historians can find connections throughout the centuries. Artists from the beginning of humankind have been inspired by the world around them. From the Apollo 11 stones to present day, history and culture have provided inspiration and have been the focus of various pieces. Examining artwork from the 15th-18th century, viewers can be shown a whole world that would be unknown to us without these artist’s contributions. History, religion, and cultural events have sculpted the art world, and we can observe this through many pieces during the 15th-18th centuries.