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The hidden means in nature
In 1917, Toribio Mejía Xesspe, a Peruvian archeologist, was flying over the Nazca Plateau, when he noticed something incredible. Massive line drawings — known as geoglyphs — stretching 175 square miles. Turns out these artworks, which depicted a monkey, a spider, plants, and more, were created around 500 BCE. What had compelled people thousands of years ago to work so hard to create images of the natural world? Some believe it may have been part of a spiritual practice, while others think it was functional — showing the locations of water sources. But whatever the purpose, this much is clear: human depictions of nature reveal as much about the people and the societies who made them, as they do about nature itself. Hi! I'm Sarah Green, and this is Crash Course Art History. [THEME MUSIC] We often think of art about nature as sort of…unbiased. A reflection of what is. Often beautiful. Sometimes, clichéd. But not political, usually, or deep, or containing hidden meanings. And yet, representations of the natural world are just that: re-presentations. Somebody had to pick which part of nature to include: what to highlight or exaggerate, and what to leave out. And usually those choices reveal something about the artist— both personally, and in the cultural context they’re coming from. Like, let’s look at some art from the Chinese landscape tradition. These two artworks display many of the same details. This visual repetition has served as a sort of code that let people read the works across centuries almost like you’d read a poem. And even the colors themselves were part of the code. Since as early as the 400s C.E., soft blue and green color palettes have been associated with dreamlike, magical environments, where humans live in balance with nature. An aspirational state in the religion of Chinese Daoism. Over time, Chinese painters built on this tradition, using the blue/green color palette to create natural landscapes that, while not magical, do invoke a sense of tranquility that can feel just as dreamlike.
By Timothy Mwiti2 years ago in Art
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: A Saga of Relationships, Traditions, and Enduring Popularity
Introduction Television dramas often serve as a mirror to society, reflecting its values, traditions, and evolving dynamics. One such iconic show that has captivated audiences since its inception is Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (What does this relationship mean?). Launched in 2009, this Hindi-language soap opera has become a staple in Indian households, blending traditional values with modern dilemmas to portray a compelling narrative. With over a decade on air and numerous accolades, the show has carved a niche for itself in the hearts of viewers worldwide. This article delves into the intricacies of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, exploring its plot, characters, impact, and enduring popularity.
By YehRishtaKyaKehlataHai2 years ago in Art
16 Benifits of Yoga
While modern media and advertising may have us think that yoga is all about physical poses, the entirety of yoga includes a wide range of contemplative and self-disciplinary practices, such as meditation, chanting, mantra, prayer, breath work, ritual, and even selfless action.
By Haratima Foundation2 years ago in Art
What's inside this crater in Madagascar. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
diverse places in the world. Almost all of its plants and animals aren’t found anywhere else on Earth. And when we looked at it from space, we saw a spot. A massive dark circle, almost perfectly round, over thirteen kilometers in diameter, and big enough that roads are diverted on either side of it. Looking at it from the side, we could see it was a mountain. And if you zoomed all the way in, you could see a village nestled in the crater at its center. 8 kilometers from the closest labeled town on Google Maps. Isolated in a remote part of a remote region of a geographically isolated country. It looked like it could have been there for generations. But if you looked backward through time … … each year … … it gets smaller and smaller … … and before 2008, there was no one there at all. I wanted to try to answer one question: Why did these people move to such an incredibly isolated place? I was really starting from zero here. I didn't know anyone in Madagascar. I didn't know that much about Madagascar. But the question was: could we get in touch with the people living here just by using the internet? The closest location tags were on the edges of the mountain: a butcher shop, a playground, and a historical landmark. But none of them were real — they all seemed to be random references to the popular Japanese manga and anime series Attack on Titan, written in Russian. The ones that did look real — churches, hospitals, schools — didn’t have much of a presence on the internet. So we looked at content that had been geotagged nearby. First on Twitter: using the coordinates of the village, and a search radius. Until finally at 12 kilometers away … … we found someone. A nonprofit worker who had posted from a nearby village in 2014. We asked if he knew about the village on the mountain. But he never got back to us. On Instagram, we looked for pictures tagged in the nearest town, and found an aid organization that had posted pictures t
By Timothy Mwiti2 years ago in Art
Turning Failure into Success: The Journey to Sweet Life Rich. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Have you ever felt like you're heading into a dead-end? Have you ever sat alone in the dark, wondering why things aren't going the way you want them to? Have you ever dedicated time and energy, working until you forget to eat and sleep, only to find that the results are disappointing? You look at your dreams and see them fading away, as if they're dissolving into the mist?
By Pierre Duong2 years ago in Art
What Does Art Mean To Me?
What Does Art Mean to Me and Why Is Art Important? My art level 5 group at Kinsale Campus attended an open studio. The artist was Michael Quane, who is widely known, but as I was just beginning my journey into the art world as a student, he was unknown to me.
By Helen J Webb2 years ago in Art
International Yoga Day . AI-Generated.
International Yoga Day is not a new international festival, but celebrated every year on June 21, has seen a significant increase in popularity in a relatively short period of time. In just ten years, it has transformed from a national initiative to a globally recognized phenomenon. Let us learn about the history, significance and vibrant tapestry of this unique festival.
By umar khalid2 years ago in Art
