The type of medium that an artist uses, is dependent on their style and preferences. Although the medium can describe a lot about the artist’s background, culture, and personality. From clay to colored pencils, oil or acrylic paint, to ink, to all the other mediums, each one has its own characteristics that make up…

In Southeast Asia, the representation of the human body is by Buddha. Buddhism is the belief that “Man is his own master and there is no higher being or power that sits in judgment over his destiny.” (Khan Academy). To enforce this belief, for the longest time Buddha was not represented as an actual…

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., 33 years after the…

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 cultural aspect of the…