Autumn Grasses in Moonlight

Autumn Grasses in Moonlight

Shibata Zeshin

Meiji period (1868–1912)

Japan

Two-panel folding screen; ink, lacquer, and silver leaf on paper

The painting Autumn Grasses in Moonlight represents the work of Shibata Zeshinin the Meiji period between1868 to 1912. This 19^th century painting shows brush strokes of grasshoppers and cricket as it appears at sunset. The significance of the painting includes the Japanese endowed style of gazing at the moon. The painting, therefore, signifies the passing of time and watching as it passes by (Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History).

The big idea being explored in Autumn Grasses in Moonlightrevolves around somberness that comes with grief, lowliness, and even death caused by regret that humans experience with the passage of time. Time remains valuable to the human race, and when it passes when one has not accomplished set goals it causes regret or sadness (Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History).

Fireflies Over the Uji River by Moonlight

Fireflies Over the Uji River by Moonlight

Suzuki Sh?nen

Meiji period (1868)

Japan

Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk

Fireflies Over the Uji River byMoonlight is an 18^th century painting by Suzuki Shonen based on Japanese culture. The painting signifies a secluded place or a dark neighbourhood that appears threatening for a passer-by. In essence, this Japanese painting basis its theme on the life of a Buddhist who lives in an isolated location such that a passer-by cannot hear music coming from area because of the night rain (Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History).

The big idea from the painting invokes a murky situation that leads to feelings of somberness. The heavy rain and mist shows an environment of darkness and dullness(Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History).

General View of the Burial Chamber of Neferkhewet before the Commencement of Clearing

General View of the Burial Chamber of Neferkhewet before the Commencement of Clearing

Harry Burton

March 2, 1935

Egypt

Gelatin silver print

The General View of the Burial Chamber of Neferkhewet before the Commencement of Clearingrepresents the 20^th century painting of Harry Burton. This Egyptian work shows the tomb of Neferkhewet and family that was found in 1935. The tomb appeared tattered, crumbled and collapsed in many areas leaving it exposed(Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History).The big idea from the painting reflects dumbness and somberness in how the tomb appears ruined. The image shows that the dampness led to the breakdown of most of the organic matter in the tomb. In this way, it leaves a feeling of dullness and grimness for the destruction of human remains that should be protected(Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History).

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Work Cited

“Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History.”The Mertopolitan Museum of Art, n.d. Web. 22 May 2014. <http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/>