Metropolitan Museum Art Visit

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My trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art was very delighting. I came across many forms of art work. However, two artworks that caught my attention were the “Yori armor” and the “armors for man and horse”. Although the two armors represented the same purpose, the two armors were different in shape, form, color, material, size, and where it came from. The Yori armor came from Japanese cultural from early 14th century. It was called the “armor for man”. I chose this artwork, because I have an interest for combat and action, in which the armor seem to represent to me. My first impression of the armor was amazed; it looked very different than any other armor. The medium is, site text; Lacquered iron and leather silk, stenciled leather, and gilt copper. Its dimensions are, site text; H. {as mounted} 37 ½ in. {95.25cm} W. 22 in. {55.88cm}. The armor had a triangular line; it was kind of shaped like a pyramid. It seems very relaxed and calm. The lower part of the armor had a softer surface than the top, where the top felt much more rough and hard. The armor had variety of colors, from a dark violet brown color at some areas to mostly dark gold everywhere else. It showed to be a quality of vivid to warm. There were no shadows to the art work. The armor seem to be life sized, it could fit for a slim man. The Yori armor was used by warriors on horsebacks. The lower part of the armor had multicolored lacings, which represented the rainbow, good luck and fascination. Site text; the breastplate of the armor is covered with stenciled leather representing the image of the mighty Buddhist deity Fudo Myo-o. My impression of the armor didn’t change, still very intimidated by it, what the armor represents and what materials are used to make it. The mood set by the artwork was to be intensified and be ready for a clash with samurais. The armor for man and horse

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