ART PROJECT DESIGN

ART PROJECT DESIGN

Art has become an important cultural aspect of the world today. Before the 15^th century, art was considered a cultural element of wealth. However, globalization and nationalism have enhanced and expanded the scope of art from individual government entities to much the large population.  The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines art as any activity intended to showcase creativity and the imagination of the human. It is the ultimate explanation of the human mind. Psychologists such as George Westein agree that art speaks one thousand words before the actual words are spoken. As such, from the first to the current century, art continues to play a critical role in the social, political, and economic stratosphere. It is a method of presenting political discontent, congratulatory messages, armistice and peace-seeking mission, source of finance, and source of cultural pride. This paper will analyze the painting genre of art and how it has influence art. To fully understand painting, the paper will give focus on the ‘Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains’ by Huang Gongwang and contrast it to The Great Wave off Kanagawaby Katsushika Hokusai and The Monalisa by Leonardo Da Vinci.All three arts present a different yet unique understanding of the world through the eyes of the painter..

The paintings

The Dwelling under the Mountain

• Dwelling in the Funchun Mountains

The dwelling in the Funchun Mountains is one of China’s most famous paintings drown by the renowned royal artist and painter Huang Gongwang between 1348-1420. The mural utilizes the wash painting technique. It is 31.8 x 51.4 cm in size. It is one of his last surviving pieces, most of which were burnt during the Japanese occupation of China.  The painting is drawn on a royal hard paper transformed into a scroll. The picture was commissioned by the royal representative of the Funchun province to the emperor as a tribute. As such, the document was under safe protection. In 1650, the paintings were torn and burnt two pieces. However, the Chinese people protected it from destruction and returned it to the government when the situation change. One part is currently kept at the Zhejiang Provincial Museum in Hangzhou, China, while the other piece is at the National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan.  The painting has not been under-display before as it was under strict guard in the royal family. Initially, it was thought to have been destroyed. Since its second discovery and the break out between China and Taiwan, the two different parts have remained displayed separately. To get  further information and the painting see https://web.archive.org/web/20050913061846/http://www.zhejiangmuseum.com/show_cn.asp?classid=1&nclassid=26&id=86 and http://www.npm.gov.tw/exh100/fuchun/en_01.html

The picture holds a special command to its viewers. It showcases a combination of dynamic centralized imaging. Coloring focuses on the center with little splatter left to the side. However, the paint s made in a clear white paper, which also shows the royalty it possesses at the time of its creations. However, there is little information left for questioning. The fantastic sight of the mountains out of the sunlight is breathtaking, and the viewer can see Funjun mountains clearly through the picture. Additionally, the symmetrize of the image is easily respectable, with the viewer readily acknowledging that the painting was created during the summer after harvesting.

• The Great Wave off Kanagawa

The great wave off Kanagawa was drawn by the Japanese artist Hokusai. The image is known as Kanagawa-oki Nami ura, drawn between 1829 and 1833. There is no specific attachment or reason why Hokusai chose the picture, but it remains his most famous of the thirty-six views of mount Fiji paintings and one of the most famous and prestigious arts of japan. The art is colored. Hokusai used color woodblock to present this painting of the great wave.  It is 25.7 x 37.8 cm in size. Hokusai continues his use of berlin blue pigment as clearly indicated in the canvas with a vibrant fusion of grey and red. He utilizes the woods’ original texture to draw the wave, presenting a clear and unlimited presentation of the scene.  The original impression is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the UK. Other impressions are at the British Museum in the UK, the International Art Institute of Chicago, and the Los Angeles Museum of Arts in the United States, the Melbourne and Victoria National Gallery, and the last of the impressions is at Claude Monets home in London. All these portray are a showcase of the primacy of Japanese art. Further information can be found at https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=3097579&partId=1

The first thing that becomes visually apparent to a viewer is the vibrant nature of the waves. Hokusai successfully combines nature and culture. For a non-Japanese, the image is a clear representation of the economic and social activities of the Japanese people. Additionally, the vibrancy of the color presents a welcoming impression that is difficult to emulate and hard to copy. Furthermore, due to the continued painting on the woodblock, the bloc shows signs of wear. However, there are various impressions of the original art across Europe and the Americas. The painting depiction of the three fast boats offered the world a better understanding of the Japanese system of live fish trade.

• Monalisa

Monalisa, also known as La Gioconda, of La Joconde, is a painting by Italian artists Leonardo Davinci. It is the most famous portrait in the world.The portrait was commissioned by Lisa Gherardini, a popular Italian noblewoman between the year 1503-1517. There are two known portraits of Monalisa by Da Vinci. The art is 77 x 53 cm in size and is drawn on oil on a Lombardi popular panel. It has undergone various restoration procedures. It is currently displayed at The Louvre Museum, Paris. For further information and pictures of the portrait visit http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4413303.stm

The Monalisa is a painting of vibrancy. Da Vinci is presenting the nobility of Lisa perfectly. The color coding through the use of special chromatic effectsallows the picture to be attractive to viewers. Additionally, he incorporates the use of materials that are long-lasting and durable. As such, he can fully expound on the prefecture and virtual importance of the style of painting. This system by da Vinci has allowed restoration experts the ability to preserve Da Vinci’s paintings in comparison to other famous painters across Europe. Besides, the fine brush strokes and tuning of color presents a perfect real-life portrait that is almost comparable with images from the future. The accuracy of Leonardo’s presentation marvels at various authors and historians.

Framework of Exhibition

            Before preparing the exhibition, there is a need to create a well and logical structure of the operation. Various academics are undertaking a process of validation on essential aspects of the above arts in the pictures above. As such, the primary focus should be on the exhibition and its impact on the social, cultural, economic. Both the Great Wave off Kanagawa and the Dwelling Fuchun Mountainshowcase various historical facts of the Japanese and the Chinese people. Firstly, the paintings come from different materials which are only available in the given regions. Susan Bush has shown that there is a correlation between materials used in art and the history of the territory of the drawing. She states that for an understanding of the history of painting, scholars must focus on the trade, economic, and legal frameworks available at the time to present a definite timeline. Such studies can allow for the proper determination of the genuineness of the artwork. For instance, in China, colors were not an essential aspect of drawings until in the 18^th century. However, the Japanese had incorporated colors in their art by the 13^th century. Additionally, the pictures depict the social activities of the involved families. From the Great Wave off Kanagawa, we conclude that the associated communities were fishermen. In contrast, from the background of the Dwelling Fuchun Mountain, one finds that the population of the artists was farmers. Various scholars have tried to research and analyze the importance of art to culture. Doryun Chong offers a clear understanding of the correlation between religion and art. She dissects the Wars and how they influenced Japanese art. Besides, she offers a proper understanding of the meaning of art before prewar. Art is not only essential but crucial in enhancing knowledge of the values that formed the basis of the freedom of the community involved. However, there is a need for further scholarly understanding of the influence of art o the social, political, and economic activities of the people.

The Overall intent of the paper is to expound on the importance of art on the social, economic, and political activities of a community. As such, I have effectively identified several factors, such as the material used in the creation of a specific piece as important factors that influence painting. The result of the exhibition shows that paintings offer a clear explanation of the socio-political situation of a community that may otherwise be unavailable in the typical communities. As such, resulting in a better understanding of arts. Further scholarships are necessary to expound on the uniqueness and the similarities shared by various types of arts in society and how each section of art presents a different ideology from what is presented by the painting, sculpture, carving, or music. When one presents all these together, they form an integral part of the culture and other vital aspects of society.

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