Starting with the face, Venus of Willendorf does not have any facial features, a very common trait in Paleolithic art figures. The Votive figures however have very natural faces, with the exception of the oversized eyes. In addition to the face, the bodies of the sculptures differ as well. The body of Venus of Willendorf is both
He wrote, “…appeared so gaunt and thin that their knees and elbows were larger than their concave thighs and pipe cleaner arms, and their bobbling heads looked as if a slight breeze could detach them from their frail bodies.”(Pg 542 Para 1) This description is very easy to envision and it is not a sight that most parents want to see their children look like. He presented this image first to show that there is a crisis in underweight models. Another point that our author made is that designers do not want to be blamed. He writes; “Some designers dispute that they are solely to blame for the models’ weight issues.”(Pg. 544 Para 3) Eric said this to show that the designers do not want to be blamed for the way models look when showing designers clothing in a runway show.
There are a few major similarities between the three types of figures in question. Firstly and obviously, all of the sculptures are of women. They are clearly given that portrayal by the emphasis –some greater than others – on their sexual organs. Each figure had been stylized and idealized in appearance, depicting women who would have been thought to be outstandingly beautiful through the eyes of their society. They are dressed very minimally (or not at all) in order to showcase their feminine figures.
where Red Bull is forbidden. Initially this was also the problem in the , where Red Bull was only allowed to be sold after its harmlessness had sufficiently be proven. 3.2 Economical Aspects Red Bull faces little exposure to economic cycles as it is a special drink, serving a niche market. Their target market are sportsmen/women as well as hard working people, who need a “push up”. There are few substitutes and through their well positioned advertisements their sales are increasing.
I found that I had more appreciation for the work mainly because of its size. The time, ability, intricate details and the overall creativity that must have gone into making such a small figure or stele is fascinating. Our docent also gave more background information on the history between Isis and Osiris. What a story! It was full of drama and suspense (definitely more than what is offered in the text.)
Because of pottery’s durability, it comprises a large part of the archaeological record of the Ancient Greece, and since there is so much of it, it has exerted a large influence on the understanding of Greek society. Each period has its own style of decorations. Although, Greek pottery was used to explain myths and legends, it also had many other uses. Greek pottery is famed for its range of uses, from large storage containers for oil and grain to small pots meant to hold perfumes to vessels used strictly for ceremonial purposes, as much as for the range of motifs, patterns and painting techniques utilized, or used, by Greek artisans. As you can see, there are many uses for Greek pottery.
Steve Smith Eng 950 Mr. Fazzolari 23 February 2012 “Nudity in Art” Is nudity acceptable, when it’s in the art? Generally, nudity in the art has conformed, with some variation, to social standards for public nudity. In cultures where nudity was accepted, nude figures in paintings and sculptures were as well. However, some cultures have tolerated artistic nudity more than actual nudity, with a different set of standards of what is acceptable. As social attitudes about artistic nudity have changed, this has sometimes led to conflict over art that no longer conforms to prevailing standards.
However, in Greek art, the nude takes on a different function, as Greek art memorialized “real people,” as well as gods and “godlike mythical heroes” (Graves). Graves point out that nudes, with few exceptions, are a phenomenon of Western art and that the nude male form and the nude female form have been treated very different across the centuries. A double
The Ideal Body Image Television, magazines, the internet, store window displays, and even the toys given children seem like perfectly harmless everyday things. What people don’t take into account is the influence these normal things have on the perspective of their body, otherwise known as body image. Each media may seem very different than the other, but they all promote the same ideal body image. The same types of women are hired for television shows as for magazine shoots. While some consumers take these figures as a motivation to become thinner in a healthy manner there is an overwhelmingly large group that takes this to the extreme.
While being nude on the other hand is a form of display. To be naked is private and to be nude is public. To be nude is to be without clothes, where the subject feels safe and comfortable, and they are not being represented in a sexual way. For instance, the Roman statues would be a nude. Michelangelo's David would also be an example.