Visual Arts History 1041A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Maya Lin, Praxiteles, Sfumato
17 Sep 2016
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Chapter 1: the power of art: the power of art and culture. Japanese national treasures amida buddha (buddha of the west: the power of bringing faith to life through prehistoric art and magical powers. Venus of willendorf as a symbol for fertility. Contrast between the known and unknown pasts/mystery behind the works: the power of art for tribal people. Dogon, mali, twentieth century, wood used in the ceremony in dogon village in mali west africa. Tattoo"s of the maori tribe: the power of religious art. The gothic cathedral of notre dame for christianity: the power of art as a declaration of power (rulers) Roman emperor"s construction of triumphal arches in conquered territories. Renaissance royal images of kings and queens hans holbein"s henry viii. Renato bertelli"s head of mussolini: the power of presenting ideals through art. Statue of hermes with the infant dionysus by praxiteles: the power to convey immortality.
