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If you could have a room of your own, how would you set about decorating it? Chinoiserie? Japonaiserie?

Decorating my room in Japonaiserie could be interesting and something fresh. Japonaiserie art is very unique. The figures are always in a motion. There is a contrast and depth in every movement of the figures. The composition is bold and there is an assertive outline. The details on the pattern are carefully thought of. The designs are asymmetrical and irregular.

This Monet exhibition captured a lot of attention. There is a brilliant color display and the woman is seen as wrapped up in a kimono and surrounded by fans. She is also wearing a blonde wig to emphasize her Western identity. The color vibrancy and the details can helps to freshen up a room. 5556361d0423bdfe088b4568 whistler1

This is an example of a room where there will be tea displayed in delicate chinaware decorated with lotus flowers and pretty geisha pictures at the back.

What was your favorite object from today’s visit to the Asian Civilizations Museum?

What was your favorite object from today’s visit to the Asian Civilizations Museum?

There is a lot of artifacts collection in the Art Science Museum. Ranging from textiles, ceramics and artwork. My favorite is the textiles at Gallery 4. The details are done precisely and much is considered in the process of making. The textile have a deep meaning and it is used as a translation to convey a story. Motifs are also used in the textiles and its expanded to convey a story. It doesn’t just serve the purpose of decoration but also for ritual observance.

However I do find the museum a little too dark. Even though each artwork or artifacts are placed in a glass compartment and a spot light is shined on it I didn’t really enjoyed the journey as you have to go really close to get a better view of small details in the artwork.

Asian Civilisation Museum

What was your favorite object from today’s visit to the Asian Civilizations Museum?

‘What are your images of Africa after today’s class?

Africa hosts a large diversity of ethnicities, cultures and languages. Slavery had been long practiced in Africa. In the late 19th century, the European imperial powers engaged in a major territorial scramble and occupied most of the continent, creating many colonial territories, African ivories comes from elephant tusks. Each ivories has its own distinctive characteristics. Examples in West Africa for the European markets are saltcellar, Spoon and oliphants. There are original african influences in their like form of animal like snake and dogs as a crossroads between spirits and humans. There are also western influence in the ivories like christianity figures, narratives relief, spirals, form of objects, western figures.Ivories is highly valuable. It is made for higher rank people and the design is detailed and intricate. The material is very precious. The ivory is also durable because of the harsh weather conditions. But elephant is harmed during the process.The European imperialist push into Africa was motivated by three main factors, economic, political, and social. It developed in the nineteenth century following the collapse of the profitability of the slave trade, its abolition and suppression, as well as the expansion of the European capitalist Industrial Revolution.The primary motivation for European intrusion was economic.

What is Art?

Art is a form of expression. It might not be easy to express it in a verbal form. It could be expressed in a visual form. Art involves imagination and some skills in expressing or delivering the intended message. There is no right or wrong in art. It could be understood in a different way depending on how the viewer sees it. An artwork could communicate with the viewers , it gives a rare sense of emotions and communications.