For this project, we will be creating a reliquary or sacred object, inspired by a unit/culture we have discussed in class.
Here are some "reliquaries" we have discussed so far from the 250 to gain inspiration. Choose one to lead your own investigation:
58. Reliquary of Saint Foy: ninth century C.E., with later additions. Stone (architecture); stone and paint (tympanum); gold, silver, gemstones, and enamel over wood (reliquary).
60. Chartres Cathedral. Chartres, France. Gothic Europe. Original construction c. 1145–1155 C.E.; reconstructed c. 1194–1220 C.E. Limestone, stained glass.
172. Power figure (Nkisi n’kondi). Kongo peoples (Democratic Republic of the Congo). c. late 19th century C.E. Wood and metal.
179. Reliquary figure (byeri). Fang peoples (southern Cameroon). c. 19th to 20th century C.E. Wood.
183. The Kaaba. Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Islamic. Pre-Islamic monument; rededicated by Muhammad in 631–632 C.E.; multiple renovations. Granite masonry, covered with silk curtain and calligraphy in gold and silver-wrapped thread.
185. Dome of the Rock. Jerusalem. Islamic, Umayyad. 691–692 C.E., with multiple renovations. Stone masonry and wooden roof decorated with glazed ceramic tile, mosaics, and gilt aluminum and bronze dome.
192. Great Stupa at Sanchi. Madhya Pradesh, India. Buddhist; Maurya, late Sunga Dynasty. c. 300 B.C.E.–100 C.E. Stone masonry, sandstone on dome.
Requirements:
Create your reliquary using any art materials. It can be any scale. (4 pts.)
Decide what your reliquary will "hold" sacred to you. Is it a physical object? A relic? A note? (4 pts.)
Fully identify your artwork: Title, Artist, Style, Date, Scale, Location, Media/Materials. (2 pts.)
In one paragraph, write the description of your reliquary and the purpose/function of your artwork. (4 pts.)