Thursday 25 August 2016

The Sacred Realm of Art. Quest 2, pp. 76 - 82. 2016, term 5

These are the images shown or discussed in "The Sacred Realm of Art" (Hartmann, 2007, pp. 76 - 82).
Standing Figure Holding a Baby,
Olmec, 800 - 500 B.C.E.


Bwa tribal mask and costume. Burkina Faso.
Bwa tribal mask. Burkina Faso.

Tathagatas Ratnasambhava,
Central Tibet, ca. 1200-1250
This is a different version of the work discussed in Quest, which I was unable to find. I think it's similar enough not to matter. I'm not sure that the reference information given in Quest is correct (p. 270). For more information, see Three Tathagatasat http://www.asianart.com/exhibitions/svision/i23.html 


Madonna Enthroned
by Cimabue. c. 1285.
For more information, see "Santa Trinita Maestà" at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Santa_Trinita_Maest%C3%A0&oldid=485139381
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Reference
Hartmann, P. (2007). Quest 2 Reading and Writing (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
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  1. Anonymous25 August 2016 at 21:38

    I think that the paintings of Buddhism and Christianity are quite similar despite totally irrelevant origins, doctrines, and story. The important people are in the center. In the case of Buddhism, the Buddha is trying to reach Nirvana by meditating. This is the core of Buddhist teaching. As for the Christianity, I believe that this picture represents the birth of Jesus (I'm not sure). Holding newborn infant, Virgin Mary is in the middle while angels welcome the son of god to the world. This is a critical moment that lead up to the selfless sacrifices. It surprises me that these two picture are so similar despite that they originated from different culture. It might be because art is a part of being human. It doesn't matter your religion, the perception of beauty is the same. Buddhist can appreciate Madonna Enthroned. And Christian can appreciate Tathagatas Ratnasambhava as well. Everyone can appreciate art.

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