Ahmad al-Suhrawardi, Baghdad, 1307 “Page from a copy of the Qur’an”, Ahmad al-Suhrawardi, Baghdad, 1307. Which characteristics of Islamic art can you identify on this page (at least 3)? Describe them. What could they symbolize?
“All national traditions are invented traditions.” Discuss In the context of Earnest Gellner’s modernist theory of the nation, Anthony Smith’s ethno-symbolic approach to the nation, and Benedict Anderson’s conception of the nation as an “imagined community” (or any other theoretical paradigms), this essay analyses national traditions as invented traditions serving
“Nikondi figure,” from Kongo. Which characteristics of the art of Africa (Kongo people) can you identify in this sculpture (at least 3)? Describe them. Consider both the materials used and the means of representation.
Explain the significance and image of the cat/jaguar in Olmec art as seen in “Standing Figure Holding Supernatural Effigy”, Olmec, 800-500 BCE. Make sure to consider the materials used and the creation myth that inspired the making of the object as well as identifying at least 3 characteristics evident
“Riverside Bamboo Market. Kyobashi” by Hiroshige. What style of Japanese printmaking is this an example of? Using the ideas discussed in Lecture 7 on Asian art, comment on what visual elements and principles of design Hiroshige used to depict this scene (at least 3). Describe it.
“Great Stupa, Sachi, India” Sunga and early Andhra periods. Which characteristics of early Buddhist art in India can you identify in this stupa? Provide at least 3 characteristics and support your conclusions with specific examples.
Identify the major characteristics in Greek (at least 3) art as seen in “Warrior A”, 450 BCE. Why did Greek artists make the sculptures look as they did? Be specific in your description of the object.
Identify the major characteristics (at least 3) in Egyptian Art as seen in “Menakure with Hathor and Bat goddess”, 2460 BCE. Why did Egyptian artists make the sculptures look as they did? Be specific in your description of the object.
Written Research Paper about Street Art Street Art Through Banksy Write a 5-7 page paper discussing the origin of the movement, and the motivations or contextual influences generating and influencing this art movement or era. Start by selecting an art movement/era (see some ideas listed below) STREET ART Research your selected art movement/era Identify and […]
Medici Family Rennaisance Patronage Chicago Manual Citation. Focusing on one or more examples of the influential family, write an essay on the manner, motivations and success of Medici art patronage. Examples can begin at the turn of the Quattrocento with Giovanni de’Medici or to the end of the Cinquecento with Francesco I, the Grand Duke […]
