History

Dissecting History: Minneapolis Institute of Art's 'Claret Jug'
India was a colony of the Great British Empire from 1858 -1947 and is often referred to as the Raj Period or The British Raj Period. During this time, the British took over parliament in India. During this period of Raj that lasted almost 90 years, there was an increased fascination by the Europeans with Indian decorative arts. Through the interminglings of British Empire soldiers and colonized implants with the native East Indians, there came a new form of artistic style known as Anglo-Indian. This art style was a mix of East Indian decor and the influences of the British which were far and wide. This new style of Indian art can be seen in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts’ ‘Asia’ section in Gallery 211 specificall, in the Claret Jug. The influences of Eastern Indian, British and British colonies can all be seen in Minneapolis Institute of Art’s Artifact Claret Jug.
By QuirkyMin2 years ago in Art
The 100 Dynasties War. Content Warning.
Once upon a time in the vast, ancient lands of Arinthia, there raged a conflict so grand that it would be known through the ages as the 100 Dynasties War. It was a time of chaos and heroes, where each dynasty vied for control of the land. But among all the chaos, one name stood out: Firli Nurdiansyah.
By FIRLI NURDIANSYAH2 years ago in Art
AniKing
### Introduction A powerful entity known as Aurelion Sol existed long before humanity appeared on the world of Runeterra, born from the beginning of creation. He and his kind roamed the vast, unknown universe, weaving magical worlds that sparkled on the vast curtain of the cosmos, erasing emptiness and bringing joy to all who looked upon it. Look up at the night sky and you might see something extraordinary. Welcome to Aurelion Sol's domain.
By LOL - League of Legends2 years ago in Art
To the ones who feel like they are falling behind
There is something about life that is really vivid. Life is all about capturing the stories in the essence of living through them. It is experiencing life in a way that speaks of it all. It is knowing your worth and keeping your head high. Life is nothing but a beauty of contradiction. The beauty of the promise of forever in a second, the feeling of a lifetime in a moment, the elated lapse of time is gifted to us in a box of experiences that we share with one another.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, commonly known as "The Met," stands as one of the world's most renowned and extensive art museums. Located in New York City, it boasts a rich history and an impressive collection that spans over 5,000 years of art from various cultures and regions. This article delves into the history of The Met, the places to explore within the museum, and the best time to visit this iconic institution.
By Santosh Sahu2 years ago in Art
New York’s Museum of Modern Art.
Helmut Newton: Celebrating 20 Years of Sumo Hardcover Helmut Newton: Celebrating 20 Years of Sumo is an exhibition and retrospective honoring the 20th anniversary of the release of "Sumo," a groundbreaking photographic book by the renowned photographer Helmut Newton.
By Lam Nguyen2 years ago in Art
the fountain that divided the world
[Music] and Now for Something Completely Different hi welcome to stories of art my name is today I want to tell you the story of one of the controversies in art it is the story about this the fountain it was signed by R Mutt and I'm sure you've seen it or think you've seen it because very few people have ever seen the original but I'll get to that in a minute it's an object that has divided opinion for over a century now and whether you like it or not it became quite influential in the development of modern art in the mid 20th century in fact it's one of those Works where you can say it is truly iconic everybody seems to know it and still today many people have strong opinions about it some see it as part of the movements that freed art from its former constraints that is to say it made much of what later became conceptual art possible and others maintain that this is nonsense that a five-year-old could make and frankly both of these can be seen as valid points so I thought it would be a good idea to tell you the story behind it and go over the many controversies about it and there are many of those in fact in the last few years a new one has emerged but I'll get to that later in the video but hopefully by the end of this video you will have gained an understanding of this work of the opinions about it and maybe an appreciation for those who hold the opposite view of yours in this debate let's start at the beginning though this object work of art its story starts outside of itself it starts with an exhibition in New York in 1917 there was to be an exhibition it was organized by the Society of Independent Artists that had been formed about a year earlier now they in turn had been inspired by an earlier French group called The Society de artiste independent and they had been formed in 1884. now they had been formed as a reaction to the official Salon in Paris those had been those large exhibitions where you could enter works of art but only if you were an artist and only if you were a member of the Art Academy the academic de it and then only if you pass the selection committee that determined whether or not the quality of your work was satisfactory and the purpose of these exhibitions to many people was that there will be prizes given out by a jury now the associative artist independent tried a different approach they held exhibitions where anyone could enter a work if they paid an entry fee and in New York they wanted to copy this process and so they founded the Society of Independent Artists to have an exhibition on those very same principles the idea was that it was more democratic the audience was to decide whether or not something was suitable or was good art not some panel of so-called experts and then a jury the Americans even went so far as to decide that they would not place the artwork in any sort of categories or any sort of order artwork wouldn't even be sorted by type like sculpture or painting instead they would be presented simply placed in an exhibition Hall in alphabetical order based on the name of the artist the the last name so there was a group of people involved in society
By Timothy Mwiti2 years ago in Art
about poetry. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
In a meadow where the wildflowers bloom, Beneath the vast expanse of the sky, I sit and let my thoughts consume, The gentle whispers of the world nearby.
By herman2 years ago in Art
A happy ending after the nasty tester. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The day of my driving test was approaching and my nerves were on edge. I'd heard stories about nasty examiners who enjoy failing students, and I was afraid I'd end up in the crosshairs of one of them.
By The traveler2 years ago in Art
Unintended fishing. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Petar and Ivan, two friends from a seaside town, were famous for their laziness and unconventional ideas for entertainment. One hot summer day, while they were lounging on the beach, bored by the lack of dice for playing cards, Ivan called out:
By The traveler2 years ago in Art
The Story of DHL: How Three Friends Started a Global Delivery Company
In the late 1960s, three friends had an idea that would change the world of shipping and delivery forever. Their names were Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom, and Robert Lynn. Together, they founded a company that would become one of the biggest names in international shipping: DHL.
By samuel winfits2 years ago in Art
Inscribing Filipino Culture
Nine new cultural masters have been proclaimed Manlilikha ng Bayan following the Presidential Proclamation No. 427, Series of 2023, signed on December 15.
By JOHN EMIL CADIAO FLORES2 years ago in Art