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Apr 16, 2022 · How does the ocean make you feel? Do you believe in the transformative power of art? How to combine both to inspire conservation? These are some of the questions explored through the conversations and stories in this article. We tend to seek the mystery and beauty captured in art, as there are manifestations of it all around.
The sea “has powers to refresh, give perspective and take away the pressures of life. Its untiring motion is tied with our own daily rhythms, influenced by the moon and sun…the sea has much to say” (Richard Harrington, Life lessons from the ocean, 2020, p. 1). The following art images and poems/related text speak to the beauty, mystery ...
Aug 25, 2020 · In ancient art, the sea was not central to the pieces in which it appeared. The oldest pieces of what is now considered Marine Art are petroglyphs — a type of prehistoric rock art — from 12,000...
Sep 14, 2022 · From Jason deCaires Taylor's underwater statues, walking to oblivion, to Carl Chun's detailed illustration of an octopus, a new book explores how our oceans have inspired art through the centuries
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May 25, 2024 · “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” encapsulates the Japanese reverence for nature’s awe-inspiring power. It embodies the concept of “ukiyo,” which translates to “the floating world” and represents the transient and ever-changing nature of existence. The great wave symbolizes the unpredictability and uncontrollable force of life.
Jun 8, 2019 · Through their art, they create powerful visualizations that pay homage to the beauty of the ocean, but also showcase the devastating effects of human impact. From textile art and ceramics to painting and paper sculptures, read on to discover the work of 6 artists who promote ocean conservation.
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The focus of this chapter is the interpretation of images involving power and will feature works of art used by kings and emperors to establish, declare and maintain their power, as well as works created to protest such power – works used to fight against oppression and injustice.
