ART 1107 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Mount Suribachi, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Broken Sword
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Want to show themselves in an idealized light. Artisti(cid:272) devi(cid:272)es are used to glorify a ruler"s i(cid:373)age: Idealized image: face and/or body depicted without flaw with youthful vigor, a wise or dignified demeanor. Symbols: indicate omnipotence, authority, divine blessing, military or religious power. Compositional devices: occupies the center, shown larger other figures, clothing may attract attention. Rulers have often considered themselves royalty, religious leaders, or divine. Emperor justinian: civic authority and religious leader emperor/priest. Purple cloak and jewelry crown: shows him as an emperor. Carries golden bowl with bread: shows him as priest. Oldier"s shield displays (cid:862)chi-rho(cid:863), a(cid:374)(cid:272)ie(cid:374)t sy(cid:373)(cid:271)ol of christ. Solar disk behind emperor justinian head which shows divine status. Fil(cid:373) used as propaga(cid:374)da to prop of hitler a(cid:374)d the nazi"s. Royal persons have been exalted with thrones, garments, jewelry, or objects of power. Ancient hawaii, feathers were sacred only royalty could own or wear feathers. Guarded the palace gate, to terrify and intimidate all who entered.
