Sunday, March 11, 2018

196. Gold and Jade Crown - Three Kingdoms Period, Silla Kingdom, Korean - c. 5th and 6th centuries - metalwork

Form
Function
Content
Context

Tradition/Change
Interpretation
Artistic Intent
Audience Response

Responses due by:
Friday, April 3, 2020 11:59 PM

2 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. 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

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