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Histories of Art II: Week 8 Introduction and Paragraph
Chinese tomb art was started with the belief of an after life and that early rulers has to be provided even after they pass, similarly like an extension of their worldly life. The most prominent example of this was set in the Qin dynasty which was reigned by Read more →
Art Hist Proposal Part II - Introduction
Thesis: The proliferation of Buddhist art was largely brought about by extensive foreign trade. This ultimately, culminated ornate and ostentatious sculptures and art forms.
Introduction:
During the Tang Read more →
RESEARCH PAPER: Introduction
Question 1
Ancient China’s history is often related to what we call Chinese tomb art : things which are buried together with the deceased[1]. Ancient Chinese buried those grave goods in the form of ritual vessels, statues, precious stones and sometimes weapons because they believed tombs were the bridge between the livings’ world and the dead’s, hence the livings Read more →
Art History Essay: Introduction
Link to my proposal here.
Buddhism originally originated in India and spread to China as early as the second century B.C during the Han Dynasty, where Confucianism and Taoism beliefs were already a well-established school of thought for the citizens. Going against the already their values of relating oneself to family and the community, Buddhism instead focused on creating awareness Read more →
Edited Proposal
What is Chinese Buddhist art? Compare two sculptures and address the question of change in art and religion when Buddhism arrives in China. The images need to be from lecture or from the Asian Civilizations Museum.
Intro:
Define Chinese Buddhist art
Claim: Chinese Buddhist art flourished mainly due to the royal patronage of Buddhism.
Chinese Buddhist art is a complex collection of “images of Read more →
Essay Proposal
Chosen Question:
What is Chinese Buddhist art? Compare two sculptures and address the question of change in art and religion when Buddhism arrives in China. The images need to be from lecture or from the Asian Civilizations Museum.
Introduction Paragraph:
Buddhism originated in India Spread to China around the 1st/2nd century Gained traction during the late Han Dynasty, and experienced new heights of popularity in Read more →Revised Proposal
Introduction:
-What is chinese tomb art.
-about Qin dynasty (when Qin shi huang got his throne)
-short intro about Qin Shi Huang
– why did he plan to build this tomb
-the reason behind him about his placement of the tomb.
-The terracotta warriors pits are purposely placed facing the east, guarding the emperor against his possible “enemies”
overall introduction about this tomb. (56sq km etc)Compare between Read more →
Art History Essay : Proposal
INTRODUCTION:
Chinese Buddhist Art – What is it?
Buddhist art – Art forms that depicts subject matters that originates from the religion of Buddhism.– Chinese Buddhist art – Buddhist art that originated from China.
– It will inevitably have international influences as even the religion was initially Indian.
– As time went by, it changed mainly in terms of aesthetics despite similar intended purpose. Read more →
ART HISTORY: Essay Proposal
What is Chinese tomb art?
Definition of tomb art. What is tomb art in Chinese culture, hence what makes chinese tomb art different from other culture’s tomb art. The purpose of tomb art for Chinese: religious, social, personal functions.Compare two bronzes from the Shang dynasty.
Form of tomb art during the Shang dynasty: bronzes. Types of bronzes found. Brief information on Royal tombs and their burial Read more →Histories of Art II: Essay Proposal
What is Chinese tomb art? Compare two terracotta figures from the Qin dynasty.
Introduction:
Explanation of Chinese tomb art Information of the Qin dynasty Information of the First Emperor Information of the terracotta army Tentative claim: Why would the terracotta army have such individually different facial features even in a time when communism is so strong? One theory is that the First Emperor believe in an after Read more →