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Module 4 Asia

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  “Indrajit meets with Ravana, then binds Rama and Laksmana with magic serpents; Sita is told they are dead,”  c. 1650-52, watercolor on paper Throughout the whole art piece, there are various poses, gestures, and colors. All of these elements come together to portray several events across different timelines. Each scene being portrayed is from the ancient Indian epic poem Ramayana. The story centers around the confrontation of good and evil. While centering around good and evil, it also focuses on the human condition, where the characters experience various emotions. Loss, love, fear, and other topics are encountered throughout the story. While looking at the painting, some of these topics are visible in the scenes. Without knowing that the painting is about the poem, Ramayana, a person could have their own interpretation about what is going on. However, once knowing that the painting depicts scenes from Ramayana, you can see which characters there are and where they are. ...
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Module 11 1800-1950

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Umbo (Otto Umbehr), The Roving Reporter, photomontage, 1926                 Originally, photography was appreciated for its ability to replicate exact details. People also valued photography for being able to help with reproducing artworks for publication. Besides these uses, photographers were not seen as artists or struggled severely to be able to be seen as artists. Slowly, photography was climbing its way next to art. Photography’s potential was then being recognize for its innovative form of helping artists understand the world around them.                 At first, photography was accepted and valued by people who wanted to document the world. Instead of wanting to use photography for people, the subject matter began to change. People were able to document things as they were and movement that the human eye was not able to. Just like how naturalist artists wanted to...
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Module 9 Americas

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  Aztec feathered headdress, reproduction. Original: early 16th century,  quetzal, cotinga, roseate spoonbill, piaya feathers, wood, fibers, amate paper, cotton, gold, and gilded brass      Moctezuma’s headdress should be returned to Mexico. It is unknown whether the headdress actually belonged to the emperor, Moctezuma. This could mean that it may have been stolen and even if it weren’t, the indigenous community would appreciate having a part of their history and culture back. While looking at the headdress, it can serve as a reminder of what the culture was like to be able to make a headdress. It is proof of the hard work that the amanteca (in Nahuatl), feather worker, put into their culture to create a visually stunning and durable art piece.      The Aztecs were master feather-workers who put a lot of effort into making headdresses. To assemble Moctezuma’s headdress, 500 quetzal feathers were taken from 250 birds, who only have two or three ta...
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Module 6 Africa

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  Edo People,  Iyoba Pendant Mask , 16th c., ivory, iron, copper       Although it may be a mask, the Iyoba Pendant Mask it is not actually meant to be worn as a one, but instead as an adornment. This would be done by attaching the mask to the person’s hip. The mask was made to specifically recognize the Queen Mother of Benin, Idia, for her contribution to the kingdom.      Idia wanted to secure the future of the kingdom. After the King of Benin died, there were two possible successors from different mothers, rival sons. Idia, mother of Oba Esigie, strategically succeeded in securing her son to be the next king. The mask represents her as a strong, ruthless, and intelligent person, which is supported by how successful she was in making Esigie the next king. Her determination shows in how much she fought for her son to continue the lineage. The mask tells the story of how hereditary positions of power play in royalty. Even though Esigie ...
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Module 2 Early Modern Europe

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  Judith Leyster,  Self-Portrait ,  c. 1633, oil on canvas In the painting above, Judith Leyster promotes herself as a professional artist in the self-portrait. As a woman it was rare to be a professional artist, but her painting depicts her as someone confident in what they do. The confidence is conveyed with her relaxed posture in the chair. Even though at first glance the painting does not seem to be in Baroque style because religion is not included, the painting still contains characteristics of the style. Without the dramatic energy and religion, Judith Leyster paints in a Northern Baroque style. The composition of the painting creates closeness leaving very little space between the viewer and the painting. The emphasis of her self-portrait becomes more obvious as she paints herself dressed up to show her importance and her profession. Originally a self-portrait was painted on the canvas shown in the painting. She most likely decided on painting something else to...
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Introduction

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     Hello everyone! My name is Diana and I am majoring in Art after switching from Health Sciences. Out of all the careers in art, animation has caught my attention the most but I am open to learning about different careers. I haven't taken any other art courses prior to this semester but I am very excited to do so! This is actually my second semester at CSUP, I was at PPCC before coming to Pueblo.      At the moment  I don't really have a favorite artist since there are so many I like and so many different art styles. Recently, I have been getting back into drawing after a long break from it. Besides drawing, I enjoy music and playing instruments.       When I am not in school, I enjoy spending most of my time with my family. Here is Oreo, the youngest of my family. 
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