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 An Aztec Headdress in Austria  (Feathered headdress, Aztec, reproduction, Original-early 16th century, National Anthropology Museum, Mexico City) This shows a beautiful replica of what is known as "Moctezuma's headdress" or, the headdress said to have been worn by him. Moctezuma was the last emperor of the Aztec empire, he's known for his immense power as a ruler and his battle with the Spanish. This headdress being an Aztec creation, could have possibly been the very one Moctezuma wore. This image shows the replica, the original Aztec headdress is actually far away from where it originated; to this day the headdress sits in the World Museum, in Vienna Austria, in a display case where this item can't truly shine. This headdress should be where it belongs, back in Mexico City, where Tenoschitlan would have been. Not only because this, is where it came from, but also because the Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortez took and sent this to Europe, due to its beauty. Alt

The pendant mask (Iyoba Pendant Mask, Edo people, Nigeria, Metropolitan Museum of Art)  This was a very important mask to the Edo peoples, it was created in the early 16th century; where an Oba named Esigie, made it to honor his mother Idia. This mask was used in many ways; sometimes it was worn to battle, other times to bring prosperity, as well as choose the next king, and the mighty mother, who would raise him. In which she is called the Queen of  Mothers , also known as Iyoba, the woman who would raise Oba's first son to become the future king. A tradition that continues today, although, for the purpose of annual ceremonies of spiritual renewal and purification (smarthistory.org). The materials used were just as important as what the mask represents, what was used for this mask was: ivory and iron inlays. Whereas the white ivory of the mask symbolizes ritual purity, which is associated with the god of the sea Olokun (smarthistory.org). The iron inlays are used to reinforce, the

When viewing landscapes, either in real life or through paintings just seeing an open view of the world is always calming, relaxing, and enjoyable. Most of the time the view is of something simple and great.  Such is the nature of these two landscapes, where one was made on a handscroll and the other on a folding screen.  (Huang Gongwang, Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains, 1350, National Palace Museum, Taipe) This shows a Chinese handscroll, called Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains, a story about survival created by the painter Huang Gongwang from the Yuan dynasty. This 22 ft, long handscroll shows a vast landscape with many details and white space. Shown here is just a small piece of what the entire hand scroll looks like. The story behind this piece, is that this handscroll was nearly burned but was saved by the nephew of Wu Hongyu who adored this scroll indefinitely. Wu Hongyu adored this piece so much it would accompany him through his daily activities. Such as eating, sleeping, even

Two Portraits: Juan de Pareja & Self-Portrait Art often has a grand purpose for its creation, to tell a story; in some cases more than others, a story is hard to come by, or, understand. Except in these two paintings: "Juan de Pareja"- Diego Rodrigues and "Self-Portrait"- Judith Leyster; have multiple things in common. As most paintings and art, are all similar in one way or another; these two are more similar than you think. If you know the reason they were created. (Diego Rodriguez, Juan de Pareja, 1650, The Met Fifth Avenue)  This first painting is from the Baroque, but the one in Spain. This is an oil painting by the artist Diego Rodriguez, called Juan de Pareja from 1650 which is now housed in The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 617. When this painting was first introduced it was said to have, "received such universal acclaim that in the opinion of all the painters of different nations everything else seemed like painting but this alone like truth." T

  Hello, everyone, my name is David Flores, I like to be called David. Recently I've been reading the manga for Attack on Titan, and it's pretty cool; still, can't wait to see what the final season has to offer. Other than that one exciting thing, I'm an art major, and I plan to go to UA (Universal Arts School) after I graduate. So I can work on video games and other cool things.  One of my favorite artists is Katsuhiro Otomo because of his amazing artwork called Akira, an anime and manga that inspired, and changed many things. Also here is what I look like.

(6th century, Classic Maya, Guatemala or Mexico) This carving is what is known as the Mirror-Bearer, a rear object that was used by the Maya. To hold a mirror, in between his folding arms and crisscrossed legs. The mirror that sits on his lap is either a square mirror or a rounded one. Made from either of these two materials, obsidian or pyrite. While the Mirror-Bearer is made from wood and was rubbed with red powder to give this piece the color it has. The Mirror-Bearer would have been brighter when first created, but there are still remains of this red color within the figure's cloth and jewelry.  Being made from wood, some of the material has either been destroyed or had deteriorated throughout the years from being made. Other details on the Mirror-Bearer show a necklace that could have been a replica of a jade stone necklace. Jade was important to the Mayans, as it had spiritual and religious significance. There are also earrings that show a reptile figure. As well as having an