Filipino Sculptures

Every artist's dream is to create something that leaves a lasting impression. The Last Conquistador follows the story of a sculptor who does exactly that. John Houser spent nearly a decade painstakingly crafted a 34-foot tall equestrian statue featuring the infamous Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate y Salazar. Following in the footsteps of his father who assisted in the carving of Mount Rushmore, Houser's fantasy of leaving his mark in one of the largest bronze equestrian statues in the world finally became a reality (Valadez). However, what an artist attempts to express and what message is truly received may not be one and the same. While the Hispanic elite of El Paso praised (and funded) the magnificent piece, the Acoma were horrified by the towering symbol of oppression and genocide looming overhead. This film not only provides a window into the conflict and controversy surrounding Houser's work, but also showcases several aspects of Texas political culture and highlights the dismissive attitude toward Native American culture that is still prevalent today.

Artworks have played an indelible work to the lives of humanity. The creative nature in Artists is a complex matter to define. The uncertainties in the intrinsic nature in art lay difficult aspects that can only be answered by values, themes and skills depicted in an artist artwork. Apart from playing the intricate psychological effect on humans, the artworks have been used as a tool of expression that has been revered and uniquely preserved for future generation. Among some of the most revered modern forms of artwork has included Chicano Art that had a core relationship to Las Carpas, Indigenismo, rascuachismo and other forms of performance art.

Ruth M. Guajardo is a professional painter, working full-time as Arts Program Manager for Centro Cultural Aztlan. She holds a BFA from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. The implementation of Centro Aztlan’s programs is the primary responsibility of Ms. Guajardo her extensive knowledge and expertise allows her to carry out responsibilities for the effective presentation of the multidisciplinary programs presented and produced by Centro Cultural Aztlan. She is an established artist herself and prior to her employment with us she was director of El Sol Studio for eight consecutive years.

Grupo Mondongo’s medium choice is quite new and their collage is quite extraordinary, its basically a sculpture of small things that most people have likely seen, put together to make it look like a skull in a size of about 5 foot by 4 foot. The artist probably chose to make it a skull because Calavera is a sugar skull that is eaten on days leading up to ‘The Day of the Dead’ in most Latin American countries. The title of the artwork is obviously shown in the sculpture, it shows a skull and has a picture of a skull. The references to these sculptures has a lot of different historical paintings such as, “The Last Supper”, “Lady with an Ermine”, “The Great waves of Kanagawa” and “Michael Jackson and Bubbles.” There are also famous movies such as “King Kong,” “Star Wars,” and “The Terminator.”

The artist of the memorial, Maya Lin, is an American of Asian descent who is famous for her sculptures and land art. Her most famous work, the Vietnam Memorial, was chosen in a contest, and her designs both mesmerized and angered many people. Since them, works and designs she has created for competitions have been mainly memorials and remembrances based on historical events. Her works are intended to use the natural texture and geology of the space around the monument to its advantage in its creation.

Established during the early 8th century, an artwork known as The Pair of Lokapala, translated as the heavenly guardians, shapes the essence of early Chinese dynasty art sculpture. The 40 ½ x 16 ½ x 11 ¾ inch sculpture is focused around the Tang Dynasty due to its prominent years dating from 618-907 A.D. Furthermore, the materials to create The Pair of Lokapala was used with earthenware with three color lead glazes. Although the artist is unknown, the style of the artwork stretches the styling of Chinese sculpture, showing that the artist used those values to create the artwork. Therefore, The Pair of Lokapala evokes various aspects through Tang Dynasty art by emphasizing two guardians through the subject matter, arranging many formal

Some of the most redefining and revolutionary moments in the history of man socially, have been catalyzed by use of art. Throughout the age’s music, imagery and poetry have been a fundamental tool in reaching out to the masses to condemn vices, motivate people and bring awareness. One cannot underestimate the impact that art has in influencing and communicating an idea to the people. Art is an integral ingredient in the cohesion and integration of any society. Through poetry, the poet is able to put across a message that resonates in the minds of the reader in an artistic manner that ultimately triggers a response. Art is therefore a force to reckon with in the transformation of a society or a regime.

I drew inspiration from the creative indigenous cultures and the drama of the scenery. I painted many impressionist works of art during our travels. On our journey back we traveled through Santa Fe. On this journey I made contact with the artist community within the Museum of Mexico.

Diego Rivera was a Mexican painter and muralist who greatly changed the art world. He didn’t care what other people thought about his art and he painted what he saw, not what others wanted him to see. It was his’s creative manner and approach that set him apart from other artists; it was what made him one of the most renowned artists that existed during his time period. This paper will present the

Modern figurines of art stem directly from the hands of the ancient’s. The organic forms of modernly sculpted artifacts can most likely be directly referenced to the movements of prehistoric artworks. There seems to be an ongoing transition on how cultures no matter how stretched apart through time, contrasted by ethnicity or religious views; can all be somewhat related to each other by the methods or principles portrayed through their artworks. In fact, I saw that very transition; within two works in which are extremely different in meaning, craftsmanship, time, culture and so on. However, I was still able to find similarities within the artifacts. In this paper I will examine Venus of Willendorf, a Paleolithic carving in limestone; which can fit in the palm of one’s hand. As well as, The Sacrifice of Chacmool, which are a plethora of Mesoamerican statues emulating rituals of sacrifice.

I enjoy all kinds of art. When I was a kid, I went to multiple art exhibits (unfortunately, I do not have much time to do that anymore). On the other hand, I am not good at making art. In addition to enjoying art, I also enjoy history. I watch T.V. shows relating to history as much as I can. I have always excelled in history classes. In this essay, I will compare and contrast Tenochtitlan and the figurehead of Andrew Jackson. These two artifacts are very much unlike each other.

John Houser had a determination to relive his father’s career passion as an assistant carver. When the El Paso City council assigned a large scale project of the Spanish conquistador: Juan de Onate, Houser grasped the project and wanted to create the largest bronze statue in the world. He envisioned the statue as a long-overdue contribution mission to embrace and represent the contributions of the Hispanic culture and history to the United States. His vision of this great project was completely different from the area’s Native Americans point of view. The Native Americans saw horror and discrimination in this statue because of their own personal memories of Onate. From the memories of this conquistador, they recalled brutal massacres and slavery.

Art defines us for who we are and it is our job to preserve our culture. Virgil Ortiz is a renowned ceramicist, fashion designer, graphics artist from Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico. He's an artist who uses contemporary ideals to blend historical events with futuristic aspects of his imagination. Ortiz strives for cultural awareness to inform the whole world that Cochiti art is still alive and thriving. Inspired by the Pueblo Revolt, Ortiz constructs clay figurines made from native clay and paints. He expresses intentions of conserving his ancestral traditions and techniques that were once suppressed by foreign settlers. Moving towards preserving a dying culture and letting the whole world know that Cochiti pottery will continue to flourish in

To begin addressing this assignment first I must define what art is throughout the weeks I have been enrolled in “Art and Architecture of Latin America.” To me what I have come to interpret is that art doesn’t necessarily have to involve paper, pencil or paint. Art is something that receives public reaction or that it can relate to someone. For example, take the drawings of Diego Rivera. One of his most famous works named “History of Mexico from the Conquest to the Future” can be found in Fresco, National Palace, Mexico City relates to his people's lives. Why you may ask? Well if you look closely to his drawings it shows the history of Mexico since the conquest of the Spaniards to the revolutions that emerged throughout Spaniard rule up until

Female Figure with Child was made by Akan-Asante people from Ghana and it is 45.1cm high. It combined wood, beads and pigments together. It is stored in the University of Iowa Museum of Art right now and it belongs to the Stanley Collection. It only has a little damage on baby figure’s leg but the overall condition of