https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9 en-us 2023-04-13 23:44:16 UTC 2023-04-15 02:04:59 UTC hello@padlet.com jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553794376 The Seated Scribe was made in Saqqara, Egypt during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom approximately between 2620 and 2500. This piece is also from the Ancient Egypt period of art. ]]> 2023-04-13 23:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553794376 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553800010 The sculpture is of a scribe that is meant to be placed in the Pharaoh's tomb so the scribe's Ka could reside in the sculpture and continue narrating the Pharaoh's life into the afterlife. The sculpture is of a man who is not shown to be idealized as typical sculptures of Pharaohs are. The artist wanted to show the rolls and sunken facial expressions to express the humility and intellect of the figure as they wanted to show the admirability of a person who would be in the tomb of the Pharaoh. ]]> 2023-04-14 00:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553800010 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553801372 2023-04-14 00:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553801372 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553802504 2023-04-14 00:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553802504 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553803091 2023-04-14 00:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553803091 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553807290 For this project I wanted to slick my hair back as scribes were typically male and shaved their heads. I also wanted to mimic the heavy eye makeup seen in the sculpture of the scribe which was also typical fashion of Ancient Egyptians as it symbolizes status and class. I also wore a shirt that was similar to my skin tone as the sculpture of the scribe was depicted not wearing anything but a simple white cloth which I also mimicked with the white skirt I wore. I also have a sketch book and writing utensil in my hands to replicate the hand pose of the sculpture. ]]> 2023-04-14 00:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553807290 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553816739 The reason why I decided to recreate this work is because I really like the way the artist depicted the scribe. They could have made the figure idealized by giving them an ideal physique and a younger appearance. Yet the artist wanted to make the scribe very realistic with the fat rolls, sunken cheekbones, and elongated ears. This decision alone added the humility and intellect the artist wanted to display in the figure. I also really like the color of the piece. with simple red-tan tones for the skin, a white cloth, and the eyeliner truly simplifies the piece which conveys the meaning masterfully. This piece will be in the Pharaoh's tomb filled with color from gold, jewels, and other art. The fact that the color palette of this piece is so simple adds to the humility and importance of the Pharaoh's servant. ]]> 2023-04-14 00:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553816739 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553817566 The main reason I chose this piece was due to its function. The way this beautiful art was meant to be an offering to Athena shows an admirable dedication to the ancient Greek gods. I find that the time and money it took to create such a piece only to be used as an offering, truly inspiring. The Greeks had such a dedication for their gods as they truly believed in the power they possessed. They made a colorful statue of an innocent girl to be paraded in a ceremony and then moved it so it could reside in the Parthenon. The tradition and faith that this sculpture signifies is inspiring. ]]> 2023-04-14 00:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553817566 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553822745 For this replication, I wanted to style my hair similarly to how the figure's hair is displayed. Since at this time Egyptian art was not fully focused on proportions and realism the hair was often very simplistic. So I tied my hair back and then did similar braids to the figure. I also decided to do a white robe even though the sculpture was most likely colorfully painted. I wanted to do this as I also kept my right hand bare instead of holding the spherical object she probably would have held. Keeping my hand empty and a white robe shows how the statue looks today from being worn down by weather and natural occurrences that causes the arm to break off. ]]> 2023-04-14 00:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553822745 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553823210 2023-04-14 00:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553823210 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553823511 2023-04-14 00:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553823511 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553825553 2023-04-14 00:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553825553 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553825751 The Pepos Kore is unique as it was first named after the "pepos" which is a type of clothing garment similar to the one the figure is wearing a "kore" which was a statue of a young lady typically given as an offering to Athena. However, with more research historians believe that the statue could be a goddess displayed in an unusual way. The way she is dressed differs from typical Kore and the original coloration suggests that the figure depicted might not have been an innocent girl but the goddess either Athena or Artemis. The missing parts such as the arm, what was in her fisted hand, and the ornamental headpiece is what confuse historians as these missing parts would have helped figure out who the statue was. ]]> 2023-04-14 00:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553825751 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553827276 The Peplos Kore from the Acropolis was sculpted out of marble and painted details. It was made during the Archaic Greek period during 530 BCE. ]]> 2023-04-14 00:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553827276 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553863270 There are two reasons why i chose this piece to replicate. The first one is the meaning behind the piece. I really love how the artist displayed this piece and how the viewers are first faced with a choice to pick which of the two sides of the room they want to watch. I also love that by doing this the artist creates an uncertainty in the piece for the viewers as if they do not know which side they'll enjoy more. And once they decide they are stuck with their choice and that both sides lead to the destruction of the figure either by fire or water. I love how the artist shows the certainty of death and that the viewers can have a similar experience with the finality of their decision. The second reason why I chose this piece was that I thought it would be really fun to recreate and my friend would really enjoy dumping a significant amount of water on me. ]]> 2023-04-14 00:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553863270 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553866404 To replicate this work I dressed in all black and form fitting clothes to show my figure even through the water that was being dumped on me. I chose to replicate the water side of the work as that was the least dangerous option. I also chose black to mimic the artist and the meaning that death is non discriminatory and could happen to each one of us so the viewers could better relate to the piece. I tied my hair up to attribute to the figure and the human form would be more highlighted. ]]> 2023-04-14 01:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553866404 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553866645 2023-04-14 01:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553866645 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553866752 2023-04-14 01:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553866752 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553867692 2023-04-14 01:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553867692 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553869582 The Crossing is a sound and video installation created by Bill Viola in 1996. The artist uses the viewers’ senses of sound, sight, and hearing masterfully to completely immerse his viewers into the piece of art. The piece is a completely dark room with a large screen diving it where the viewer has to decide which side of the room to go on to watch a specific video while they cannot see the video playing on the other side. Both videos start the same with a man coming into view however that is where the similarity stops. One video starts with small bursts of water splashing on the man’s head the man is slowly getting wet until a large downpour of water consumes him. On the other side, the man starts with a small fire at his feet but as time progresses the man is consumed by the fire. Viola does an amazing job of using his viewers’ senses and the video to convey his meaning. The act of a decision and in finality creates uncertainty in the viewer as they do not know which side could be better and they are left with 50/50 odds. Yet when it is revealed that both videos result in a natural element consuming the man it reflects the finality of death and the act of self-annihilation. 

]]> 2023-04-14 01:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553869582 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553874731 The Crossing is a sound and video installation made by Bill Viola in 1996. This piece was made in the Global Contemporary era of art which was from 1980 to the present. ]]> 2023-04-14 01:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553874731 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553875359 I chose this piece due to its content. I love how Leonardo Da Vinci was able to capture the linear perspective in this piece and how he does it so naturally. Everything in the piece from the architecture to the disciple's body language and gestures points to Jesus as the central figure. The use of architecture also helps in linear perspective as all of the main lines from the room that is in lead to a vanishing point that Jesus is in front of. I also really like how Leonardo chose this moment of betrayal and peace to depict. We see so much betrayal in the disciples as they are talking amongst themselves trying to figure out who in their group betrayed Jesus and others are trying to pry the information out of Jesus himself by asking him if they are the ones who will betray him. However, when we look at Jesus' expression he looks calm and at peace almost as if he has accepted that one of his friends betrayed him. I find this scene beautiful and the details really give it a realistic and emotional draw. ]]> 2023-04-14 01:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553875359 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553880141 For this work I decided to recreate the Last Supper using stuffed Animals. I made sure that there were 6 stuffed animals on each side similar to the actual work of art and to represent the 12 disciples. I also had them facing in varying directions as to show how they were both engaged in their own conversations about who betrayed Jesus while some focused on Jesus solely. I put fruit punch in a wine glass and a piece of bread out to symbolize the last communion they had shared before Jesus was crucified. I put on a long red button down shirt and a blue hoodie over one arm to match the color palette of the robes displayed in the work. I also decided to keep my hair down as Jesus is typically potrayed with longer hair. ]]> 2023-04-14 01:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553880141 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553880813 2023-04-14 01:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553880813 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553881525 2023-04-14 01:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553881525 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553882405 2023-04-14 01:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553882405 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553886058 The Last Supper depicts Jesus and the twelve disciples having what is famously known as their last communion before Jesus is crucified. In this piece Da Vinci puts Jesus as the central figure in the work sitting at the dead center of the entire painting. He also made the decision to replicate moments after Jesus announces that one of the twelve is going to betray him. This piece was unique for a couple of reasons. One of them being the linear perspective Leonardo creates in his piece the sense of depth he creates is masterful and was not commonly seen at this time. Another is that the monks who commissioned him wanted him to paint using fresco which Da Vinci was not used to painting with so due to his technique the painting today needs constant maintenance in order to keep it preserved. ]]> 2023-04-14 01:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553886058 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553895612 Leonardo da Vinci made The Last Supper using oil and tempera. The piece was made in the Early Europe & Colonial Americas, High Renaissance Art period in 1494-1498 ce. ]]> 2023-04-14 01:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553895612 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553963133 I chose this piece because the mystery of how Stonehenge came to be really interests me. The technology or manpower they must have had to move such heavy stones into place. The fact that they must have moved the stones miles to eventually get to the clearing where they placed them is also so impressive. Also the way they were in such a near perfect circle, the math of that time had to be advanced to figure out how to space and distance each piece from one another. ]]> 2023-04-14 02:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553963133 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553963375 For this piece, I aligned dominos to be in similar positions as the large sandstone blocks. I only did the larger pieces as the rubble from the smaller ones would have been too much to place in the correct positions. I chose a natural wooden table to represent the natural outdoor location of the work. I also chose books as they were a similar size to the stones. ]]> 2023-04-14 02:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553963375 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553963552 2023-04-14 02:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553963552 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553963662 2023-04-14 02:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553963662 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553975150 Stonehenge is located in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. It was made using large pieces of sandstone and created during the Neolithic Europe period during 2500-1600 BCE. ]]> 2023-04-14 02:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553975150 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553979993 2023-04-14 02:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553979993 jordannelson https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553986687 Stonehenge is one of the most famous henges which were made as enclosed areas by the Neolithic peoples. The structure itself was made spanning over many years with stones weighing up to 50 tons. They were secured through a variety of methods such as mortise-and-tendon joints, post and lintel systems, and trilithons. The function of this work is still debated today but the most commonly accepted answers is that Stonehenge was used as a calendar as it aligns with the summer and winter seasons however the other function could be that it was a burial site as there were large amounts of human remains found on the site. ]]> 2023-04-14 02:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jordannelson/bsj06qcdtlfmacl9/wish/2553986687