Mckenna Form-Painted terra cotta Function- Is supposed to be a "spirit army" to protect the emperor in the afterlife. Content-The figures are six feet tall. Context- Discovered in 1974 Tradition- Oriented North and South, similar to other buildings during this era. Interpretation- Daoism is shown through the individualization of each soldier. Artistic intent- Supposed to represent marching soldiers. Audience response- Researchers fear that uncovering the tomb may lead to deterioration of the statues.
Nandini Form: Wooden and bronze chariots Function: Tomb of emperor Shi Huangdi Content: about 8000 terra cotta warriors Context:Qin is the source of the Western name for China Tradition: The planning of tombs begins when the person takes power, similar to what the Egyptians did Interpretation: The warriors were the work of a highly skilled assembly line Artistic Intent: Represent the emperor's achievements and wealth and keep him satisfied in the afterlife Audience Response: the first warrior was discovered by villagers in 1974
Mckenna
ReplyDeleteForm-Painted terra cotta
Function- Is supposed to be a "spirit army" to protect the emperor in the afterlife.
Content-The figures are six feet tall.
Context- Discovered in 1974
Tradition- Oriented North and South, similar to other buildings during this era.
Interpretation- Daoism is shown through the individualization of each soldier.
Artistic intent- Supposed to represent marching soldiers.
Audience response- Researchers fear that uncovering the tomb may lead to deterioration of the statues.
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm: Wooden and bronze chariots
Function: Tomb of emperor Shi Huangdi
Content: about 8000 terra cotta warriors
Context:Qin is the source of the Western name for China
Tradition: The planning of tombs begins when the person takes power, similar to what the Egyptians did
Interpretation: The warriors were the work of a highly skilled assembly line
Artistic Intent: Represent the emperor's achievements and wealth and keep him satisfied in the afterlife
Audience Response: the first warrior was discovered by villagers in 1974