Answer the below 2 questions in essays format. Consider all formal, historical,
Answer the below 2 questions in essays format. Consider all formal, historical, cultural, and political contexts. Use vocabulary when useful. Avoid repetition of information while answering. must refer to the file I attached.
1. Compare and contrast these two representations of the Buddha. Consider their respective locations, specific historical/political context,
materials/techniques, narrative styles, type of buddhism etc.
1. Tamamushi Shrine: detail of Jataka scene, at the Horyuji, 7th century, Japan
2. Jocho, Amida Buddha, Phoenix Hall, Byodo-in, Heian period, ca. 1053. Gold leaf and lacquer on wood, height 9’8″ (2.95 m). Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
Selecting at least two examples from the list of objects below, describe how Japan wielded visual culture, cultural events, and visual art techniques to further their imperial agenda.
1. Yokoyama Taikan, Ryuto (Floating lanterns), 1909, Japanese pigments on silk, 561/4 × 20 inches. Ibaraki Museum of Modern Art,
Mito.
2. Uchida Kuichi, Meiji tenno zo, 1873, wet collodion negative on paper, 25.7 × 20.8 cm.
3. Commemorative postcards of the 1910 annexation.
4. Prince Yong and Princess Masako with son, 1921.
5. Map of World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893.
6. Map of the Midway Plaisance, World’s Fair:
Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893.
7. Japanese Pavilion, Ho-o-den (Phoenix Palace), at the World’s Fair: Columbian Exposition, 1893
