Made by James Cox, 1766.

This is a golden chariot with a Chinese attendant pushing the other lady. 

If you look at the bottom you can see a clock, surrounded by jewels that I believe act as a branch/leafs that extend up. The top kinda reminds me of a carousel and there's pearls hanging off of it. 

This piece catched my attention because i really like the detailing ad the whole concept

I have never seen something like this but i like everything about it - the pearls and the color of the jewels.  I think the value of this object comes more from the concept.

Martin carlin, 1775

This is an interesting piece because I like how unique it looks compared to tables today.

It has a lot of compartments to it which are all detachable and can be  used for other things. 

The mirror can be flipped and used as a book holder, the upper section can be removed and used as a bed holder. Each side has its own shelf for multiple things like utensils.

The whole table is red with gold. It has sideways looking diamonds with a flower in the middle, the legs have a wheel.

I think value comes from every part because there were alot of sections to this piece but each section could be used for another thing since it was either detachable or reversed. 

It must have been difficult to come up with something like this that will have use. 

The shape of this vessel caught my eyes immediately as I was looking at this art, ceramic is not new to us since these materials were used millions of years ago. During the feudal era, many Asian kings and queens used many materials made from ceramic with artist detailing which make these pots become more valuable over time. In this pot, it’s symmetric when two birds are placed on both sides of the vessel, artist also uses a bond/line structure to decorate the top and the surroundings of the vessel. 

This is so unique because only combines two simple colors which highlight the lighter color upon the darker; however, by looking at the detailing of this art, the details look so real and intense if you look closer at the leaf, I can see the detail the leaf as well.

The most interesting is, the picture that he painted is also a combination of many different plants together but does not distinguish it from others. I love the way he organize these plants and related it together that make the painting didn’t feel sporadic, it’s feel alive in these plants. 

3. I do believe that the choice of material in this case Walrus ivory does does give the aft work more value. I also believe it must have been harder to carve such details with the walrus ivory over wood.

Steel and Gold: This armor garniture attracted my attention for its use of gold for a steel suit of armor. Another reason it caught my eye is that I can tell a suit of armor such as this one is handcrafted and not machine manufactured as modern-day protection. I can see when zoomed in on the floral line and the number of symbols that mark this suit have taken perhaps months to years to craft a suit of art. This armor garniture got more focus than others for while others are one-piece or half of the set, this suit of armor is an entire set that shows how much the designer put into it. I guess the use of gold garnered my attention as well as gold isn’t a common material to waste and the use to coat this suit with the amount of symbolism on it speaks dedication and precision. While the gold is pleasant to look at, the purpose of a suit made not only for form but function as well for King Henry VIII of England, is what had my interests. The design of the etching and gliding places can be attributed to its designer that it would stand out among more common versions. Being the earliest surviving Greenwich garniture, an armor passed down Galiot de Genouilhac’s descendants saw the suit from 1500 to the present in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Pen and Ink: This paper painting of the “Lotus” caught my eye for beautiful realism that made me feel as though I wasn’t looking at a paper painting for a second. Illusion and trickery of the Lotus painting fooled my eyes as if it was alive with its contrasting colors with the lotus helping a sense of emotional balance and purity with its bright color as opposed with its darkened colors around it. I think I chose this ink painting over the others, perhaps the themes that were used as well as what shapes were such as flowers along with what appears to be grass and bushes. What I found exceptional is how Chang combined the usage of light and dark colors and somehow created this symbolism and meanings the lotus carries. The darker colors when looked at give that feeling of unease and looking at certain angles, seem to have faces of despair or agony, further giving the dark vibe. The precision of Chang's strokes with the ink tells me how much patience and skill they put while minimal to no errors points to complete. I think the value of the art is perhaps how the painting shows how the purity of lotus can emerge from the dark colors that represent darkness and corruption and spring forth anew with life. An image of yin and yang, a painting of balance through ink has shown in its meaning that in darkness, light can find a way and this lotus can teach me how and more!

Ceramic: This piece of pottery by Exekias fascinates me as a sculpted piece of ceramic can hold much history on it and outlast the time it was made and reach itself to modern hands as a significant piece of history itself. A small reason as to why this caught my eye is that I’ve always felt that Romans and Greeks make the artwork a top priority and so had well-versed artists. The significance of the pottery has captured my thoughts as Achilles slaying the Amazon warrior Penthesilea. The texts and inscription are hard to understand, I can tell they help further reveal and amplify the image on the pottery. It amazes me that despite degradation and the amount of time that has passed from the time it was made, it withstood time and found itself in good condition in the present. Why I chose this particular piece was unlike many that list their image and become dull and lifeless art pieces, this Amphora survives with little damage. I find the value for a common piece of pottery to carry a historical moment to be one of its features preferred over the many. Crafted and signed by Exekias with the number of artistic details and inscriptions shows the amount of time it took to make this contribution as a painter.

Fiber/Fabric/Textiles: While not able to find the identity of the person who made this sash/belt, I can speak truthfully that this piece of clothing caught my eye for its careful use of cloth to form the shapes it has. Another thing why it caught my eye was I can guess it was handmade since long before machines did the job for us. I chose this piece for it was far more preserved and practically in good condition despite the slight small tears and dullness of its color. I picked this sash/belt over other items similar to it for how its usage of color pleasantly goes well with shapes woven into the clothing. I find it exceptionally amazing how something that could be man-made has such precise shapes that they don’t clash in the wrong way! I think that the value of the sash/belt is perhaps the sentimental worth to those who made it, nothing fancy like gold or jewelry to twist its honest story. The amount of work and precious to craft this handmade woven sash/belt can convey the number of emotions its original owner put into and to see it in good condition shows me the amount of care each owner gave to it. An accessory of Diné (Navajo) culture, shows it giving up extravagant materials for common clothes can speak the number of stories it carries.

Oil Paint: This oil painting by Galettes amazes me on how lifelike the painting can become and how it plays with our human perception. This oil painting caught my eye as the characters in the painting felt so real that they were alive and this painting almost tricked me on how realistic I became the longer I kept looking at it. I picked this painting out of the rest as it's soothing and normal to look at, unlike the rest of the pieces that show strange materials and or are close to indecent the characters can become! I preferred this art piece because it is by far the most natural to admire and normal in comparison to the artist's more daring and aggressive paintings to the calming artwork. I find this oil painting exceptional for how this piece of art can inspire memories of good times and advocate ideas of celebration. I believed the value of Bal du moulin de la Galette is probably the amount of diversity and made it so there are various sights and activities. I can see how each character was made with details from those closest to those in the distance, each had the painter give time for all of them to make it so each one is unique and not just copies of the same template with brightly colored brushstrokes. This art portrait of Parisian life, with its creative style and impressive usage of oil and brushstrokes, shows Renoir’s masterful art skills and is one of the first of many Impressionism art.

*Wood, turquoise, and terracotta looking pieces remind me of clay

One of the main five elements I selected was wood and precious metals. I love the simplicity, balance, texture, and depth at the same time. The time and intentionality of this piece was specific and purposeful. I wonder if its a partnership or marriage happening. I love the figures as well.  

*Metal, wood

*Algerian onyx-marble, bronze, gilt bronze, enamel, white marble socle, amethyst.

*Glass, bronze, illuminated surtout, and electric wire.

*Bronze, tortoise shell, ebony, “Boulle Work”

Made by Micheal nicholas

Portrait of Sir John (later Lord) Wolfenden (1906-85). Seated Oil painting on canvas. This piece caught my attention because it looks so clean and the way he’s sitting is such a power move. I think this piece was very interesting compared to other paintings because it was done so neatly and well done for something that was made in the 90s. The value that I believe the portrait gives off is that it had value to the person who it was made about something like sentimental value.

Admission ticket Gold Coin

Made by James 1795

Ticket for Bayly's Museum; gilt metal; reverse: crocodile and legend; reverse: legend continues; signature; rattlesnake and tree. This piece caught my eye because it was made out of gold and had a crocodile on it. I think this piece was more interesting because more work had gone into the design of it. I honestly think the value comes from the design plus the fact that it's gold plus the fact that it's an ancient item that shows us a part of history that is still existing today in the form of a zoo.

Abacus; carved from wood; rectangular frame made of four pieces of wood joined together at corners with mortise and tenon joints; twelve metal bars, slightly concave, inserted into holes in inside of long sides of rectangular frame; bars 1-3, 5-7, 9-10 and 12 have four ovoid light-coloured wooden counters, two dark-coloured, then four light-coloured; bar 4 has one light counter, two dark, then one light; bar 8 and 11 have one dark counter, three light, two dark, four light; two green mushroom-shaped pieces of plastic inserted into holes carved in one short side of frame. This piece caught my eye because I recognized what it was and thought it was cool that it was made from wood. I think it's very interesting that people discovered math with an object like this a long time ago. I find the value in it being a mathematical item that probably took a white to carve because it was from a long time ago.

David  John Feb 6 1964 Photographer in Telefomin 

two Tifalmin men making a new wood carved house board, the board has curvilinear designs; wood and thatch building in the background; Telefomin, Papua New Guinea. I think this piece caught my eye because it was just the aesthetic that the picture gave that had me in awe and what they were doing. I think this piece is good because it shows us two sides of the world and I think that we forget that not everyone lives in the Us. I think this piece has value in the photograph itself as its shows us something exotic in a way.

The Merman AD 1700 1799

The merman is made up of the dried upper parts of a monkey, with a fishtail. 'Caught' in the sea off Japan, this kind of curiosity was found in early cabinets before a more reasoned approach to collecting evolved in the 1700s. I think this is the most interesting because I honestly thought it was a real mermaid until I read the caption. I think this piece is better than the others because it looks so creepy but I honestly can't look away despite how horror it looks. I think the value comes from how the artist was meant to fool people into believing it's real to also have a high value object like a monkey.

This super dope spray paint art piece really caught my eyes with ass the color. I love that there isn’t a typical face. To me it is how I can sometimes feel, a lot going on in the mind. I enjoy street art for many reasons one it’s free to public eye, creates beauty in my eyes ! Really brightens the place up and make you think ! Everyone perceives everything different so one may see this differently and that’s what is amazing about spray paint art it can speak to many people in different ways. I believe this took some time, it is layers of spray paint, and spray paint it delicate as you can’t do too much or it’ll ruin the piece, and the technique to create this absolutely amazing!

I chose this art for some reason that it can express thoughts and emotions at the same time. As it embraces mood, expression, symbol and sentiment.