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Visiting any art museum, anywhere in the world, it is almost
certain that you can come to learn a great deal about some
contemporary culture or ancient civilization through a
representative display of vases depicting that culture and that
period of time.
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When you study
ancient art and vases which have
been painstakingly
restored
or preserved, you can “attend” the funeral of an Egyptian king
through a study of his burial vases and other artifacts of the
period. You might “visit” medieval Europe through an exhibit of its
intricate glass, metalwork, enamel, stoneware, or ivory vases.
Likewise, you can “tour” Asia, poring over the exquisite lacquer,
jade, ceramic, cloisonné or bronze vases, or “return” to ancient
Rome or Greece through
the media of marble, bronze or terra cotta.
Even stopping in at
a modern art gallery, you most likely will encounter magnificent
examples of vases fashioned by contemporary artists in a wide range
of media.
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During a visit you might feast in a display of glass blown vases from Italy, or clever, aquatic themed, paperweight-style vases from New Zealand, or an installation of brilliantly hued Native American pottery vases. You may unexpectedly encounter
a treasure-trove of exquisite enameled vases from China or Japan, or
a cache of
Art Nouveau pottery from a rising artist in France. |
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Knowing about the
history of these works of art
can
help you when it comes to choosing a vase
for the home. An appreciation of the art form makes the job much easier.
Studying any culture’s artifacts, including their vases, both
decorative and utilitarian, can open your eyes to the world around
you as well as to cultures long gone.
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For further
information about vases, visit www.VaseShow.com. |
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