Mckenna Form- Metalwork Function- Ceremonial occasions Content- Stylized geometric shapes Context- From the Silla dynasty Tradition- The use of imported objects demonstrates trade with other regions, similar to other pieces of this time period. Interpretation- Antler forms are influenced by shamanistic practices. Artistic intent- Is supposed to represent the power of the Korean Silla regime. Audience Response- Was used in lively ceremonies as well as burial.
Nandini Form:Jade Function: Used to show power and influence Content: a delicate gold crown Context: The crown was buried in an elaborate grave Tradition: Burying of valuable artifacts such as this with the king and queen Interpretation: During the early Silla era Gyeongju was called Geumsong, meaning the city of gold, which can be seen from all the gold artifacts recovered from this area Artistic Intent: Made for a queen Audience Response: The crown was excavated from tombs by archaeologists
Mckenna
ReplyDeleteForm- Metalwork
Function- Ceremonial occasions
Content- Stylized geometric shapes
Context- From the Silla dynasty
Tradition- The use of imported objects demonstrates trade with other regions, similar to other pieces of this time period.
Interpretation- Antler forms are influenced by shamanistic practices.
Artistic intent- Is supposed to represent the power of the Korean Silla regime.
Audience Response- Was used in lively ceremonies as well as burial.
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm:Jade
Function: Used to show power and influence
Content: a delicate gold crown
Context: The crown was buried in an elaborate grave
Tradition: Burying of valuable artifacts such as this with the king and queen
Interpretation: During the early Silla era Gyeongju was called Geumsong, meaning the city of gold, which can be seen from all the gold artifacts recovered from this area
Artistic Intent: Made for a queen
Audience Response: The crown was excavated from tombs by archaeologists