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Art Under Lock and Key
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In Southern India dominated a city called Vijayanagara. The city was founded by two brothers, Harihara and Bukka. With their army, they were able to protect the city from invasions from nearby kingdoms. By building many religious buildings, Vijayanagara was able to promote the Hindu religion. These buildings were for…
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Two Sides to Every Coin
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The Parthenon Marbles are a collection of several Ancient Greek sculptures from the Parthenon center in the city of Athens. The Parthenon center was a place for religious beliefs and the head of the Delian league; used to thwart attacks from neighboring countries. This building was built in 477 B.C.,…
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Greek Vases v.s. Modern Ceramics
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Ancient Greek and Egyptian art played a significant role in modern day artwork and culture. Pieces from these times were often used to worship higher powers, whether that be a god, a king, or just someone that held significant importance to the people. Both cultures favorably used three-dimensional artwork such…
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Prehistoric Values
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We often forget how prehistoric values have shaped our life today. Regarding artwork, it is particularly important to preserve the history that comes with it, so we do not forget about it when we make art today. Some important things to think about when looking at old works are the…
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Sprouts
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Between the years of 1490 and 1527, Italian High Renaissance Art was solely focused on religious stories. Also, artwork from this time was more complex regarding the figures in these pieces. For example, Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper relies heavily on perfect geometry and composition to show how divine Christ and…
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Renaissance Throwbacks
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The Early Renaissance was an artistic turn away from a Gothic and Romanesque time. Famous artists like Brunelleschi, Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael, and many others helped make this shift by implementing current ideas into their artwork. The Early Renaissance was a huge step away from works that were made in devotion…
