Who is the man in the sculpture by Auguste Rodin?
Initially it is believed that the gentleman captured in the sculpture was Dante’s Minos who was sit in judgement of the damned. Later the artist decided it should be Dante himself, which remains the most common view. Some then believe that The Thinker became Rodin himself, as a direct self-portrait.
Who is an artist from the Pacific Northwest?
Kippi is a Pacific Northwest native who now resides in Palm Springs, CA, but she spends a lot of time in the Pacific Northwest and is available at local galleries, so I’m keeping her on this list! Her specialty is aqueous, flowing art created by pouring inks and acrylics on canvas, panel, or linen.
How much does original art cost in the Pacific Northwest?
Price range: Two of the 16×20″ original art prints I own were about $300 and my two smaller ones were in the $150-$200 range. Kippi is a Pacific Northwest native who now resides in Palm Springs, CA, but she spends a lot of time in the Pacific Northwest and is available at local galleries, so I’m keeping her on this list!
Why are there so many bronze artifacts in Europe?
In many parts of the world, large hoards of bronze artifacts are found, suggesting that bronze also represented a store of value and an indicator of social status. In Europe, large hoards of bronze tools, typically socketed axes (illustrated above), are found, which mostly show no signs of wear.
What kind of bronze was used in the Bronze Age?
The Benin Bronzes are in fact brass, and the Romanesque Baptismal font at St Bartholomew’s Church, Liège is described as both bronze and brass. In the Bronze Age, two forms of bronze were commonly used: “classic bronze”, about 10% tin, was used in casting; and “mild bronze”, about 6% tin, was hammered from ingots to make sheets.
Why was the discovery of the Benin Bronzes important?
The Benin Bronzes led to a greater appreciation in Europe of African culture and art. Initially, it appeared incredible to the discoverers that people “supposedly so primitive and savage” were responsible for such highly developed objects.
Which is better for a blacksmith bronze or steel?
As the art of working in iron improved, iron became cheaper and improved in quality. As cultures advanced from hand-wrought iron to machine-forged iron (typically made with trip hammers powered by water), blacksmiths learned how to make steel. Steel is stronger than bronze and holds a sharper edge longer.
