Thursday, March 1, 2018

40. Alexander Mosaic from the House of Faun, Pompeii - Roman copy of Hellenistic Greek original - c. 310 BCE Roman copy of a 100 BCE Greek mosaic - mosaic

Form
Function
Content
Context

Tradition/Change
Interpretation
Artistic Intent
Audience Response

Responses due by:
Thursday, November 14, 2019 11:59
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2 comments:

  1. Mckenna
    Form-It is a mosaic.
    Function- This is a Roman copy, that is to represent the original Greek Hellenistic piece.
    Content- Alexander is portrayed as young, brave, and ready for success.
    Context- Was found in a house at pompeii.
    Artistic intent- Used to display Alexander the Great's victory in battle.
    Interpretation- Some believe that this of is a work of Philoxenos of Eretrea for king Cassander, however others believe it was made by Helen of Egypt one of the few female greek artists.

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  2. Form: Used tesserae
    Function: A symbol of respect and admiration for Alexander the Great and for art
    Content: Alexander's widened eye is trained on Darius
    Context: Was found in the House of Faun
    Tradition/Change: Extremely complex interweaving of figures and spatial illusionism, showed the move of art from stiff figures to more natural poses.
    Artistic Intent: Most likely bought by aristocrats for their enjoyment, the artist intended people to enjoy their artwork without necessarily a utilitarian function

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