18th 2017 I walked through the oversized glass doors of the Brooklyn museum. I head straight to the Egyptian gallery which is located in the section Old Kingdom to 18th dynasty Egyptian galleries 3rd floor. My mission today is to spot one piece of art that really catches my eye from the ancient Egyptian times, describe it in detail and why I have chosen it. As I walk around and observe all of the different forms and sizes of the sculptures I am impressed by the way they have been restored and the
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all art before the past two hundred years is not art. She says that everything, what was made in ancient times, is allocated by our culture and turned into art. I do not agree with her argument because there are many proofs that art in ancient times existed. Also, she says that art is what we can see in galleries, museums and exhibitions. People in ancient periods did not have many chances to present and demonstrate their works to general public therefore some artworks were found as an art only
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There are very few things I hold near and dear to my heart but film is one of them. Film allows a fleeting moment for you to escape the world around you and be submerged into the world the director wants you to see, wants you to feel. Cinema is about the wonderful and imaginative escapism and is an ongoing search into an emotional connection. Film is one of the few means to transport you from your mundane life to this dream world, which unbeknownst to you, is often the world you want to live in the
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Some of my friends and I went to the Folsom Prison Museum, and explored, learned, and saw what life was like back then, and now, for prison goers. I went with Sam Clare, Kyleigh Lessa, and Madeline Cox (who tagged along for support, because she’s on the other team). Overall, the museum was very interesting, and everyone learned lots. Folsom Prison has been around for a long time, since the 1800’s to be exact. When we first got there, we went into the museum, and watched a video, about 20 minutes
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fully understood with simple cursory glances that barely give us time to notice the subject matter of a painting. In order to get the full effect of any piece of art, it is crucial to recognize that every twist of a line in a painting or indentation in a sculpture was created with a purpose of evoking a certain or impression from us. Since art does not usually come with a written description explaining what the artist was trying to communicate, it becomes our responsibility to think critically about
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Paleolithic Art Art has existed with human for longer than we are aware of. Art defines what make us not only just another species, but human. Tracing back to the origin of human art, we refer to Paleolithic art which was in the Late Upper Paleolithic period. Art was originated along with other inventions such as tools and weapons in this period. The Art of the Upper Paleolithic is among the oldest art known (Wikipedia, 2015). It is understood that art during this period has certain characteristics
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“People are taking photographs without any kind of artistic intent, and you get a fantastic index of how they are thinking. It’s like an unintentional masterpiece” (Umbrico). Penelope Umbrico says she has always been repurposing things and putting found objects together (“Penelope Umbrico Interview”). She had always had an interest in illusionary spaces (“Penelope Umbrico Interview”). Because of this, she was determined to find what subjects were the most frequently tagged and photographed. With
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elaborate over the years, constantly evolving to reflect people’s changing ideals. Materials, colors, and furniture became more elegant as people shifted their focus from practicality to appearance. As portrayed by multiple exhibits at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, refinement became increasingly apparent in interior design as the eighteenth century rolled on. Homes of the seventeenth century were meant for one thing: living. Each home was equipped with the essentials of everyday life, but nothing
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of many talents and tastes, she built quite a reputation for herself. In art historical terms, she is primarily recognised as a member of the aristocratic, puritanical Boston of the 19th century who became a preeminent art collector who ‘triumphed in the face of fierce competition’ and was one of the first American women to prevail in this unwelcoming, exclusivist atmosphere. At a time when being a serious collector of art and artefacts with the view of a prodigious collection in mind was not typically
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The history of faux painting goes back to Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. It may seem like a recent artistic trend but people have been using it since ancient times. The popularity of faux reached the top in classic times showing in the forms of faux wood, Trompe l'oeil murals, faux marble etc. Learning faux painting is not that easy. An artist may have to apprentice 10 or more year with a master faux painter before they can start working on their own. It is used in both commercial and public spaces
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