Red Figure Volute Krater

The Egyptian period is well known within the 21st century as a cultural phenomenon and represents the idea of mortality and human connections with the spirit world. The work that best demonstrates both mortality and spirt is the statue of Khafra. The reason for this piece of art is because the way humans demonstrated their belief in gods was through spiritual means. Since the introduction of Kha statues being created, it brought the idea of humans being able to have the same power and divinity as spiritual gods

Today we will be comparing and contrasting two works of art. The first work is a statue called “The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu" (The Met, n.d.). The second statue is called the “Statue of Gudea” (The Met, n.d.). Both statues share a number of similarities and differences between each other. We will discuss the comparisons and then the contrasts while identifying the the purpose behind each one.

One pleasant afternoon, my classmates and I decided to visit the Houston Museum of Fine Arts to begin on our museum assignment in world literature class. According to Houston Museum of Fine Art’s staff, MFAH considers as one of the largest museums in the nation and it contains many variety forms of art with more than several thousand years of unique history. Also, I have never been in a museum in a very long time especially as big as MFAH, and my experience about the museum was unique and pleasant. Although I have observed many great types and forms of art in the museum, there were few that interested me the most.

There is no denying that the fast-paced life so that their monotonous life and no momentum. Art adds vivid colors to our dull and monotonous daily routines. It is not required that art is something static in motion but in thought. A single painting could mean millions of different things to different people. It is the value of possibility and of perception that is so important. Tampa Museum of Art which is a good platform to show the glamor of art. On October 28, 2016, I visited the Tampa Museum of Art in downtown Tampa. Located in the heart of downtown Tampa, the museum serves as the focal point of Tampa Bay’s lively creative art district. With three main exhibits set up, the Tampa Museum of Art highlights important pieces representing different time periods. Today, I want to talk about the Classical World section. There are many characteristics of art, including the ancient cultural relics, images, and sculpture from the ancient Rome, Greece, and other Mediterranean regions. Ancient objects from these areas such as pots, jewelry, and sculptures. Many of the pots had scenes and figures painted on them, many of which were significant historical events and mythological events.

In my essay, I will compare and contrast two historical pieces. The first one is the Victory Stele of Naram-Sin. The stele was made by the Mesopotamian empire during the Akkadian period, which was from 2254 to 2218 BCE. It was founded in Susa, present-day Shush, Iran. The second piece is the Palette of Narmer. The palette was made by the nation during the Egyptian period during 3000-2920 BCE. Both of the objects convey different messages in them through their visual construction. First I will discuss the scenes in the objects, then I will discuss the composition, and lastly, I will explain what the pieces were made of and how tall they are.

The durability of clay has brought forth an immense abundance of Greek pottery, a craft mastered by Athenian artists. Archeologists have found hundreds of varieties in creation, shape, function, style, and artwork in Archaic vases. The museum has been blessed with one of these priceless artifacts; it is the duty of this establishment to accumulate as much data as possible surrounding the vase. In first identifying technique, dimensions, and condition, as well as describing shape, ornament, and figural scenery, one may then begin to analyze the vase. This serves the general purpose of understanding where the artifact stands in Greek culture and history. Through the examination and research of figural scenes, it is then possible to compare

With works in every known medium, from every part of the world, throughout all points in history, exploring the vast collection of the Museum of Modern Art was an overwhelming experience. The objects in the Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts are an important historical collection, reflecting the development of a number of art forms in Western Europe. The department's holdings covered sculpture in many sizes, woodwork and furniture, ceramics and glass, jewelry, and tapestries. The gallery attracted my appreciation of the realistic qualities of the human body often portrayed in sculpture.

Both Etruscan and Roman tomb sculpture function to memorialize the departed allowing them to move on from the world of the living and seeks to comfort those who have lost the ones they love. The two societies have differing practices in regards to death and therefore sculptures concerning the subject are somewhat different with a few identifiable similarities. While both societies seek to comfort the living and commemorate the dead this is achieved through different approaches. The Etruscan Sarcophagus with reclining couple from Cerveteri, Italy and the Mummy of Artemidorus from Roman Egypt are two examples of contrasting representations of the dead. When analyzing tomb sculpture one of the main questions is whether the work adapts a retrospective approach (presentation of the deceased as they were in life) or a prospective one (the viewpoint of looking forward to life beyond the grave). While the Etruscan sarcophagus gives a more retrospective memorialization through the depiction of the couple in a state of regularity the Roman Mummy of Artemidorus presents a more prospective approach concerning the deceased through the emphasis of funerary practices.

The purpose of this paper is to visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art and write a reaction paper about art works at the museum based on my impressions about them. To begin, I will start by giving you a little of background information about this interesting museum.

When contemplating the art forms of sculpture and painting, in ancient Rome, one has to consider not only how they differ in form but also how they differed in use. Although both art forms were used for a sense of status, one is deeply rooted in realism and the other in fantasy. In order to compare these two distinct art forms, I will first look at them individually and discuss their uses in Roman life, then I will draw conclusions based on my findings.

162). So pleased was Vyse, with this figure, he exhibited a terracotta edition at the Royal Academy in 1948. Vyse has us left no clues to the narrative of this figure group. One can only conjecture that this the same Greco/Romano youth that Vyse introduced to his admirers in the 1929 figure group titled Vintage. Furthermore, it seems Vyse committed himself to making much larger terracotta figure than was customary, for in the following year of 1946, he exhibited a terracotta statuette titled Eve (RA1194) at the Royal Academy. It now appears likely that this is the figure illustrated in Fig. 163. There is no description relating to this figure, furthermore its present whereabouts is

Formal Analysis of a Lustre Jug Dated to 1185, the lustre jug is made of glazed terracotta by an unknown artist. Despite its age, the jug is remarkably whole, missing only a small fragment on its rim. In order to view all its designs, viewers would have to observe the jug from multiple angles. This essay will analyse how the artist used lines, shape, and colour to explore the dichotomy of containment and stasis in contrast to energy and movement.

In this essay, I will relate two sculptures of ancient times, the statue of Gudea from the Neo –

A red-figure Terracotta column- krater by Alkimachos painter from Attic, Greek, ca. 460 BCE [56.171.46]. This bowl was used for mixing wine and water. The famous black-figure style of painting was replaced by the red-figure around 530 BCE. The figures were outlined with black glaze followed by the black background, which reserved the red clay for the figures. The main scene on the vase depicts the death of Minotaur at the hands of Theseus with the help of Princess Ariadne and Nike. Theseus kills the Minotaur who lives in a Labyrinth in order to put an end to the Minotaur’s cannibalistic hunger. Theseus, a strong Athenian hero, is seen holding the sword to slay the Minotaur [half man and half bull]. Ariadne, a youthful and beautiful princess, falls deeply in love with Theseus.She is an important and well-known character for her contribution in the death of the Minotaur. She is the one who uncovers the secret of escaping from the mysterious maze.She is seen pointing towards a gate like structure, as she waits for Theseus to return from the labyrinth. Nike with wings [who is the personification of victory] is also seen on the vase, which indicates the victory of Theseus over the Minotaur.

The Red Figure Volute Krater was made in ca. 310-100 B.C by an unknown Arpi painter. This mixing vessel was crafted in Apulia, a region near southern Italy. It was made out of ceramic and was smoothly painted. The mixing vessel/vase is approximately half the height of the average human, and approximately 20 inches in diameter, making it a rather large piece of art. It had a solid base, hollowed our center and two handles on either side, for carrying and decoration. Red Figure Volute Krater is a very intriguing artwork and includes two painted sides that depict narratives. The artists use of detailed figures, movement, and composition create an emotional narrative for the viewer of the Red Figure Volute Krater.