The ARTS between 0-1300 CE

140-190, Portrait Mask

140

This image features is a Black male in his youth created in the country of Egypt in the 2nd century. The black hair is combed similar to the way in which the Greek speaking culture's hair would be fashioned. The youth wears a mantle with a H-motifa nd his head is raised with Egyptian motifs decorating the support. He is also flanked with gold jewelry.

180, Porta Nigra

150

This masterpiece sits in Germany and is a relic from the Roman Empire. It sits near the Moselle River and is among the bridges and military forts and camps built during the reign of the Romans.

2nd Century, Marble Statue

150

Drapes frame the three female figures as a part of the Roman collection. These three represent The Three Graces: Beauty, Mirth and Abundance.

3rd-11th Century, Bura Head Sculpture

200

From the African and Oceanic Museum in Israel, Jerusalem is a head sculpture from the Bura people in Niger. This was created between 200-1200.
3rd–11th century erra-cotta

256-312, Hunping Jar

250

After year 220CE, following the Han Dynasty art, China experienced nearly four centuries of upheaval and dislocation between north and south known as the Six Dynasties Period. During this time, Chinese art was permeated by a number of outside ideas, and the characteristics of traditional Chinese art were influenced by new cultural practices.

4th Century, Wall Painting

350

Nepali art was spiritual and pragmatic. Sculptures are more easily found from this culture during the Lichchhabi period. Art was a consistent part of their community.

5th Century, Monastic Chant

450

Link text https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqwV9l-U8ds&app=desktop
"Te Deum" is the title of this piece. Monks of the one of the Abbeys of the Solesmes Congregation sing this beautiful chant. The Te Deum is attributed to two Fathers and Doctors of the Church, St. Ambrose and St. Augustine and is one the most majestic chants in the Liturgy of the Church. This title is sung on all occasions of public Church rejoicing (in Traditional Catholic Churches).

5th-7th Century, Textile

450

This strip of textile made of silk weave fabric was preserved from the Indian culture between the 5th and 7th centuries. It features horses with wings facing in opposing directions. rl roundels. The horses alternate facing left and right, with outstretched wings and knotted tails. Pearls and bands can be seen throughout as adornments.

5th-9th Century

450

Also from the Wari culture, this textile is a four cornered hat made from Kamelid hair. They are used in funerals and celebrations but are also considered figurative art.

6th-9th Century, Seated Female

550

Hailing from Mexico in Mesoamerica is a seated female figure created sometime between the 6th and 9th centuries from the Mayan culture.

5th-9th Century, Stone Sculpture

550

This Bolivian piece is a part of the remnants of the city of Tiwanaku which is near Lake Titicaca in the Bolivian highlands. It is a miniature version of a cloumnar stone and its people are renowned for their stone architecture from the sixth century.

Late 6th - Early 7th Century, Vishnu

Jan 1, 690

This handsome icon is from Ho Chi Minh City in Southern Vietnam. It resembles other Vishnu images from Khmer hinterland.

720-970, Tusk Fragment

Jan 1, 720

Made from ivories and bone is this Tusk Fragment with the Ascension that was crafted between 720 and 970 in either Egypt or Palestine. This carving is part of the Met Museum collection. Object Name: Oliphant
Date: 720–970 Radiocarbon date, 95% probability
Geography: Egypt or Palestine
Culture: Coptic
Medium: Ivory; carved
Dimensions: H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
W. 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)
D. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Max. Th. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
Classification: Ivories and Bone

8th Cenury, Lorsch Abbey gatehouse

Jan 1, 750

This creation is a result of the Carolingian Renaissance which borrowed inspiration from the Christian Roman Empire of the fourth century. It sits in Lorsch, Germany.

7th-8th Century

Jan 1, 750

This Peruvian piece is made of soft brilliantly vibrant colors of the Macaw parrot of the rainforest. It is a textile work of the Wari culture.

8th-9th Century, Bodhisattva

Jan 1, 800

This deity holds a fly whisk in one hand and a lotus stem in the other. He is adorned with orthodox fashion including jewelry and a sacred sash worn from left (shoulder) to right (knee). Hails from the Licchavi–Thakuri periods.

10th Century

Jan 1, 950

This unusually large bowl possesses Arabic inscription that adorn Islamic art. These inscriptions symbolize power and purity and are used with prominence in decorating creations of this culture. I

11th Century, Islamic Earrings

Jan 1, 1050

These masterpieces were created in Syria and feature an S-curves and an arabesque design. These are elaborate filigree and granulation works from the Fatmid period in Egypt.

12th Century, Medieval Music

Jan 1, 1165

Link text https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c30K1rQsaiI
This piece means the sound of weeping is heard. It's title is "In Rama sonat gemitus" which has an unknown author but was found in a French manuscript dating back to 1165. (The sound of weeping is heard in Rama) is an anonymous work

12th Century, Sainte Chappelle, Gothic Architecture

Jan 1, 1900

This edifice translates to the Holy Chapel and is said to have come into existence starting in 1238. It is considered to be Gothic architecture with a Latin influence.

The ARTS between 0-1300

Period: Jan 1, 1900 to Jan 1, 1900

Timeline created by DKirby in Aesthetics 623