Summerian eagle-headed protective spirit 865-860 BC (bass-relief)
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KEVIN KITZWEGER
For me it was interesting to see the first self-portrait of an Egyptian, that can be considered a “selfie”. It shows the personal identity of the scribe Sesh and intertwines symbolic elements that you can see from the hieroglyphics present in the background to the precise rendering of facial features. Watching this artwork makes you travel to the past and imagine the complexities of Egyptian civilization at that time. It is very small, but at the same time is very detailed and interesting.
Eva Ibert ARH346 Spring 2024
The Model T design contains many crucial parts to the automobiles function. The Model T puts style and function at the forefront of design, particularly in America. Although it is considered to be the "most influential design of the 20th century" the turn of the 21st century presented a different landscape for American automobile design and function. Germany and Britain introduced luxury to design. Germany has BMW, Mercedes AMG, Audi, and Porsche. Britain has Bentley, Rolls Royce, and Range Rover. The American automobile market only offers Ford, Chevrolet, and Lincoln lacking the powerful engines and sleek design of its European counterparts. Instead, American cars were built for strength.
I found the Venus of Dolci Vestonice most interesting because it presents how different we are as a people culturally. In a lot of other cultures (non Western), a voluptuous and curvier body is a symbol of fertility and good health. One who has a bigger size has a means of maintaining food, which is a indicator of good survival instincts. The body also appears more fit for the toll that bearing a child has on a woman's body. In today's culture, slimmer bodies are the beauty standard, although curvier bodies are overtaking that ideal-just not for reasons of fertility.
- Zieli Ennisacevedo
I found the Venus of Willendorf really fascinating. In high school, I took AP 3D art and design. With clay, I made a figurine based on the Venus of Willendorf. I made a second figurine based on the beauty standard today. It really spoke to me how women, fertility, and full bodies were so highly revered way back in 30,000 B.C. I played on how women now want to look thin and narrow- pretty much the opposite of these full, curvy, child-bearing bodies.
-Haley Porto
I have always been drawn to and fascinated by Venus of Willendorf, due to the juxtaposition of its unique form and association with the goddess of beauty. The design of this limestone sculpture is that of a woman who's "reproductive features" are highly exaggerated. The breasts and pubic area are enlarged on the body, and the stomach area is swollen in a way that suggests pregnancy. The sculpture is speculated to have been used as a fertility talisman, a good luck charm, or an aphrodisiac for men to help them copulate. Through a modern lens, this body type that is represented by Venus of Willendorf would not be perceived as something synonymous to the goddess of beauty. The existence and purpose of Venus shows that at the time that this sculpture was crafted, that body type was considered to be godlike and beautiful for a woman, as there was a greater association with fertility and beauty. The body type of Venus of Willendorf is very dissimilar to what would be considered beautiful by society today, but this just goes to show how fleeting human opinions are, and how much ideas about beauty, design, and attraction change and morph as time goes on. Venus of Willendorf serves to show the fluidity of human preference, and when compared with representations of Venus across history, this becomes even more clear.
- Abigail Rogers
I was interested in our discussion about the communal, spiritual, or ritualized aspects of prehistoric cave painting. My favorite image was the cave art from prehistoric India. The cave is completely covered in red, black, and brown handprints. I was fascinated by the improvisational aspect of the design and how there seems to be movement or energy in the artwork. I also enjoy the three-dimensionality of the work. I learned during our discussion that these works were done as part of a ritualized ceremony, possibly led by a shaman. This discussion made me think about the purpose of art throughout human history. I like the idea that the process of making art or viewing art is meant to bond people together or form a sense of community. I believe that art and design still has this effect on our contemporary society, and I find it interesting that the role of art has been consistent since prehistory.
- Benjamin Rosen-Cappellazzo
I found the chair typeface from last class very interesting. Chairs are a common, if not the most used, piece of furniture throughout our daily lives. Most of the time, chairs are not looked at from a design standpoint and more as just an object we use. This typeface was interesting to me because it showed how chairs can be viewed in many different ways, like letters. There are many unique chair designs, all with different purposes, that can be viewed in so many different ways when broken down.
-Jackson Harris
My favorite image from last week's class would be the one of Trajan’s Column, which is located in his ancient market in the beautiful city of Rome. Coming from an architecture student, it’s fascinating to think about how advanced the Romans were with the arts like sculpting, architecture, and so much more. Due to the lack of technology, it’s incredibly difficult to properly construct such a dynamic and powerful work of art during this time. Considering this column has withstood weather, wars, and so much more throughout the 1,900 years that it’s been completed, it shows that architecture had an extremely high level of importance to ancient Rome. I’ve been lucky enough to have the opportunity to see this structure in person and admire it from the markets and streets of Rome.
- John Kovacic
I was particularly touched by the images of cave art from prehistoric Persia and France. The intricacies of the sketches of the animals were really impressive to me, as I can imagine these were done with primitive tools and limited light. I especially liked to see the shading and depth of the cave art from France. Since some of these animals are now extinct, these cave paintings serve as invaluable glimpses into the prehistoric world. The similarities between the two images tell us that design is a universal language and connects us through space and time.
- Emma Friderici
The ancient architecture really drew my attention, which surprised me because, in previous ARH classes, I found the architecture sections to be the least interesting. The sheer scale of the ancient Egyptian and Greek columns is impressive, especially considering they were made without modern tools and equipment. Although the columns were necessary for structural support, the designs of the columns were created with a purpose. For example, the fluting of doric columns made them more dynamic and the Egyptian columns reflect lotus flowers. These columns were designed to be a part of the art that is the structures that they support.
I have a very strong connection between a particular mark that lies within my bedroom;a tea pot that resembles Mrs.Potts from Disney's Beauty and The Beast. It has a lilac purple lid with a white body and yellow detailing around it. The tea pot is quite large, therefore, I actually use it as a piggy bank/safe where I store my personal things such as my passport, social security card, letters, and money. Because the pot resembles Mrs.Potts from Disney's Beauty and The Beast, it makes me feel nostalgic and connected to my childhood. The actual pot is made of glass and is painted purposely to portray as if a child painted it. I believe the artist that created the pot did this to demonstrate an enchanted energy that connects the audience to their youth. My personal favorite part of the pot is that it has a few chips and scratches; this represents how the tea pot has been with me throughout majority of my life and it makes me quite emotional. I look forward to learning about more marks throughout this course and immersing into the art of design.
Karina Alegre
I have learned a lot about the model t in the first days of school including this class. Since ford had a monopoly on middle class american cars a famous slogan was “you can have any color model t, it just has to be black”. The thing is that they only made the model t in the color black and what gave them the power to say that is that the customer had no other choice than to buy a black one. It is a very boxy car and its interesting to see the evolution in cars from then and how it goes from boxy to more aerodynamic.
Diego Chang
Something that has really stood out to me in art history classes is the fact that thousands of years ago, humans in different regions of the world created similar designs on cave walls. It shows how humans are brought together through creativity, design, and expression. It is beautiful to me that from the beginning of time, humans have been connected in these ways. It is evident that art can transcend all time.
Sydney Goltzman
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