Embedded Files
Big Idea 2: Continuity and Change:
Students describe features of tradition and/or change in a single work of art or in a group of related works.
Students explain how and why specific traditions and/or changes are demonstrated in a single work or group of related works.
Students analyze the influence of a single work of art or group of related works on other artistic production.
Ai Wei Wei, "Sunflower Seeds", 2010
Contemporary artist reinvigorates porecelain production (and jobs) in old town known for producing porcelain for the Emperor. Change is the use of porcelain to create 1 milion sunflower seeds, a common street food and reference to the followers of Chairman Mao.
"David Vases", Yuan Dynasty, 1351
Matching pair of vases for dedication of Daoist temple. Shows continuity of porcelain use in China. Change shows use of blue is brought to Asia through Mongols/Kublai Khan as are the references to elephants.
ljkjgjlf
Page updated
Report abuse