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cherise1989

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What is the primary symbolism of a vanitas painting? Discuss at least two artists from different centuries who have created such works and indicate the reasons for the recurrence of the vanitas theme in art of various eras.
 
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The function of artists to give tangible form to the unknown is evident in the 10th-century sculpture Shiva Nataraja through images that represent the following concepts EXCEPT:
 
  A. the sculpture reports a story about a Hindu dancer.
  B. the sculpture represents destruction and rebirth of the universe.
  C. the sculpture is a representation of the complexity of the cosmic moment.
  D. the sculpture is a summoning of creation.
  E. the sculpture offers refuge and relates to a message of fear not.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Objects in vanitas paintings represent a meditation on the fleeting nature of earthly life and happiness. Vanitas paintings were popular in the 17th century and contemporary artists have become fascinated by the tradition.

Answer to Question 2

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Artists give form to spiritual belief systems and give tangible affirmation that the beliefs are valid.


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