Rosane Somerson's Bench Analysis

It is made of bronze placed upon a stone pedestal with a plaque that depicts the person who is being represented. Jan Gordon Fisher was born in 1932 and graduated from Brigham Young University where he received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree (Bio of Jan Fisher). Many of his works are on display at numerous Hawai’i resorts and public places. It is believed the "ancient foundry workers recognized through trial and error that bronze had distinct advantages over pure copper for making statuary" (Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History). One advantage is that the elements that make up bronze have a lower melting point and will stay in liquid form longer than other metals like copper (Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History). The other advantage is that the strength of bronze was better than other metals (Heilbrunn Timeline of Art

The subject of this piece is a Buddha named Maitreya. He is a strongly built man wearing a robe that drapes fluidly off of his body. The piece is constructed from gild bronze and was crafted using piece mold casting. Maitreya faces onlookers with open arms and a smile. The piece was obviously meant to be placed against a wall, as is obvious from the fact that the back is left open and is not meant for display.

Every day, thousands of Iowa State University students walk past what has become one of the University’s most iconic buildings, Catt Hall. With its older style of architecture and design, most people would agree that it is more visually appealing than most of the buildings at Iowa State. This building also has a lot of history behind it. From its multiple name changes and landscaping additions, to all of the different services it has provided for the University over the years, and how it is a symbol of women’s history, Catt Hall has become an essential part of Iowa State and really set itself apart from the other buildings on Iowa State’s campus.

The piece was made out of marble using a hammer and a set of chisels. As with Greek sculpture, the Romans worked stone, precious metals, glass and terracotta but favored bronze and marble above all else for their finest work. Over the years the bust has many rough spots and a few chips.

The Gravestone of a Woman with her attendant is a sculpture created by an unknown artist and is now on display at the Getty Villa in Malibu, California. The sculpture is of a woman seated in a cushioned armchair, reaching out to lightly touch the top of a box or chest held by her attendant. We can tell from the sculpture that the women is of a higher class because of how her hair is done, the significant amount of jewelry, and the decorated throne that she lounges in. This sculpture is an extremely detailed Grecian gravestone made from a thick slab of colorless marble around 100 B.C.

Walking around campus and looking at all the statues and the art pieces in the Bizzell Memorial Library it was hard to choose which two pieces I thought had the most in common. After going back and forth, the two pieces that I decided had the most in common were the The “Sower” by Paul R. Moore located between the Centennial Arches on the south end of the south oval and the Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Garden located on the north end of campus, next to Jacobson Hall. I chose these two because they both have historical meaning and are cornerstones for the University. I think we should admire these two sculptures for their profound meaning and character. These two pieces of art work have a background and a story that contributes to their uniqueness.

The lower right quadrant in comparison to the lower left quadrant, presents immensely important details that reveal crucial characteristics of the piece. The lower left quadrant contrasts greatly with the lower right quadrant in terms of its formal qualities. The flowers present on this side are much smaller and more docile in appearance compared to the hydrangeas on lower right quadrant. The lower left quadrant is not nearly as lush and appears to be quite open and accessible. The plants seem very tamed

hard it is as you look at the pieces for their sheer stunning beauty! The one piece that stood out

The fact that the sculpture is a bronze also impacts the meaning of the piece. Not only does the medium help make the piece more structurally stable and prevented it from breaking, but it also creates a more rigid and

are similar in look and appearance to the bronze weapons of 1184 BC. This was also the

As you arrive into the reception area of the Cleveland Museum of Art, you are greeted with silence. The clomping of shoes and whispers of fellow museum goers about what the “true meaning” behind the piece is fills the air. The first floor of the museum is dedicated to historical artifacts and artwork dating in the time period called Before Common Era (B.C.E.). Each piece is accompanied by a placard on the wall courtesy of the museum. The pieces are approximately dated, described, and an explanation of how each piece was used is given in the short paragraph.

She further analyzed many artworks based on the process of toning. Though some artists paint with one layer, those that paint with multiple layers enhances the objects in the painting. The color that appears on the surface underwent multiple shades in order to obtain the desirable color. After analyzing Ship Carpenter at His Hobby, 1872, Helena’s second group approached the artwork Women Embroidering, 1904. Two differences I distinguished from the comparison of these two artworks are the time period as well as the visual context. I had paid less attention to the story behind this portrait because there was less detail. Women Embroidery, though looked unique because of its lack of details (which could have been intentional), did not have much space. Helena described it as “flat.” She infers that as time period increases, artists were becoming more focused on flatness, painting on the surface and ignoring the layers of tone and landscape space. Another artwork that we analyzed was the Back Surgery. Dating back to the 1600s, this portrait was created with underpaintings and a few touch ups. It could be inferred that the artist intended to leave the underpainting in order to bring out the procedure. On the surface lies a realistic, colored curtain that seemed to have been drawn by the audience, and staring straight at the artist/audience was the patient. With these observations, I

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The chair utilizes the space and structure well and also is developed from a traditional idea into an innovative modern design for a chair. This chair was famous for its new use of materials, in the original design, the frame was made out of chrome steel and the upholstery was covered with white kidskin and filled with cotton burlap and horsehair (Meadmore, 1997). This chair is still in production for over eight decades.

Solid wood slats are spaced to let air and light through. It has a black finish on the base. This shows a very nice contrast between the light natural variations of wood and the darker legs. It can be used as a bench or a low table. This bench was a part of Nelson's first collection for Herman Miller. It is also called a timeless piece of work as everything that is functional never dates. I like the way this bench is so simple looking but it is functional and even multifunctional. It is a piece of furniture that will not get old for sure. It is something that people would buy because not only does it look good but it does what it is supposed to