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Chapter three notes ❖ Themes of Art ➔ Art encompasses a wide range of themes that have been explored throughout history. ➔ Art is about something, and it may reflect more than one theme. ➢ Eight themes this chapter covers:- 1. The Sacred Realm 2. Politics and the Social Order 3. Stories and Histories 4. Picturing the Here and Now 5. Reflecting on the Human Experience 6. Invention and Fantasy 7. The Natural World 8. Art about Art and Its Institutions ❖ The Sacred Realm

➔ Who made the universe? How did life begin? What is the purpose of life? What happens after we die? ★ The sacred realm cannot be seen with human eyes, yet artists throughout the ages have been asked to create images of gods, goddesses, angels, demons, and all manner of spirit beings. ★ religious; between supernatural and real-world; physical objects with ritualistic aspects; commissioned by institutions and individuals. ➔ Sacred examples:- Sainte-Chapelle, Great Masque Cordoba, and Rathnasambhave. Interior, upper chapel, Sainte-Chapelle, Paris Interior, Great Mosque, Córdoba, Spain. A mosque is an Islamic house of worship. ➢ Iconoclasm:- is derived from the Greek for “image breaking,” the deliberate destruction of religious icons and symbols.

❖ Politics and the Social Order ➔ Intertwined and reflect the nature of a society ➔ The "Politics and the Social Order" theme in art refers to the representation and reflection of political systems, power dynamics, social structures, and societal norms in artistic works. Artists often engage with political and social issues, addressing governance, authority, inequality, social justice, and cultural norms through their creations. Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius. 161–80 C.E. Eugène Delacroix. Liberty Leading the People, 1830.

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❖ Stories and Histories ➔ The representation of history in works of art involves the depiction and interpretation of historical events, narratives, and cultural contexts through artistic mediums. Artists have, throughout history, sought to capture and convey significant moments, stories, and themes from the past, providing insights into different periods, cultures, and historical contexts. ➔ Artists sometimes use stories as subject matter to express cultural history or shared experiences. William Hogarth. A Harlot’s Progress, plate 1.

Storyteller by Kathleen Atkins Wilson ➢ Narrative art:- refers to artworks that tell a story or convey a sequence of events through visual means. ❖ Picturing the Here and Now ➔ Artworks that embody the theme of "Picturing the Here and Now" often engage with the present-day realities, capturing the essence of the current social, cultural, and environmental context. Artists may depict scenes from everyday life, urban landscapes, portraits of people, or contemporary issues and events. ➔ Artwork dealing with the every day, the here and now ★ How do artists represent everyday life? ➢ Artists represent everyday life through their artistic creations by capturing and depicting the ordinary and mundane aspects of human existence. Example

Model depicting the counting of livestock from the tomb of Meketre, Deir el-Bahri. Dynasty 11, 2134– 1991 B.C.E. Painted wood, length 5' 8". ❖ Reflecting on the Human Experience ➔ Art is a powerful medium that is often used to reflect on the human experience, offering insights, perspectives, and interpretations of what it means to be human. ➔ Art is used to reflect on human experience: doubt and wonder, happiness and sorrow, loneliness and despair. Meta Warrick Fuller. Talking Skull. 1937. Bronze, 28 × 40 × 15

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Frida Kahlo. Self-Portrait with Monkeys. 1943. ❖ Invention and Fantasy ➔ Fantastic:- imagined version of reality ➔ It is the product of dreams, fantasy, and daydreaming Hieronymus Bosch. The Garden of Earthly Delights, center section. ca. 1505–10. ➔ Invention and fantasy in art provide artists and viewers alike with an escape from the ordinary and a gateway to explore the boundless possibilities of the human imagination.

Giovanni Battista Piranesi. “The Sawhorse,” from Il Carceri, second state. 1761. Etching. ❖ The Natural World ➔ This theme deals with our relationship to nature and the artist’s use of it as subject matter. ➔ “Nature has been more than a subject for art; it has also served as a material for art.” Thomas Cole. The Oxbow (View from Mount Holyoke, Northampton, Massachusetts, After a Thunderstorm). 1836. ➔ Art celebrates the beauty, complexity, and fragility of the natural environment, inviting viewers to contemplate and appreciate the wonders of the world around us.

➔ Earthwork: Art made in a particular landscape, constructed from the natural elements of that place ❖ Art about Art and Its Institutions ➔ The use of art is being pursued for its own sake. ➔ art referring to older art, quotes, or connotations used ➔ The theme of art about art and its institutions explores the relationship between art, the art world, and the institutions that support and shape the creation, display, and consumption of art. It raises questions about the nature of art, its purpose, and the systems that surround it. Jeff Wall. A Sudden Gust of Wind (after Hokusai). 1993

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Guerrilla Girls. “Do women have to be naked to get into the Met? Museum?” 1989. ★ Other terms ➢ Triptych:- A painting in 3 panels; hieronymus bosch; garden of earthly delights ➢ Etching:- is a printmaking technique that involves creating an image on a metal plate, typically copper, by using an acid or mordant to etch lines or textures into the surface. ➢ Assemblage:- refers to a technique or style of creating artwork by assembling or juxtaposing various found objects or pre-existing materials to form a new composition. ❖ Lecture questions answer ➔ Question #1: Can you think of a place/architecture you have been or an object that you own/interact with that holds spiritual or religious significance for you? How do you feel when you are in the space you chose or are interacting with the object you chose? ➢ A cross is an object I own that interacts with and holds spiritual or religious significance for me. It holds deep religious and spiritual significance as a symbol of my faith and the central event of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection.

Also, it serves as a reminder of Jesus' sacrifice, his teachings, and the redemptive power of his death and resurrection. ➔ Question #2 : Share an image of a work of protest art that speaks to yo u. ➔ Question #3: Share a visual depiction of a story that you relate to. This can be a photograph, movie, or mural (insert below).