Louvre GV Flashcards
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- PROBABLY YOU ARE WONDERING WHAT IS BENEATH YOUR FEET. LINES ARE CROSSING THE FLOOR AND TOUCHING THE WALLS .
WHAT DO YOU THIS ABOUT THIS?
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- This is the shoreline map of the United Arab Emirates with 26 different languages reflects the diverse origins of the works in the museum’s collection. It represents the multicultural nature of the UAE and the universal appeal of art.
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- The 9 display cases in the room, resembling crystals, highlight groups of works associated with universal themes such as death, motherhood, prayer, and writing. This arrangement prompts us to contemplate the similarities between artworks from various civilizations.
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The showcases aim to promote understanding across cultures and emphasize that we have more in common than we realize. They celebrate the universal creativity of humankind, showcasing how different civilizations express similar ideas and themes in their art.
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- What is your ideas about these mask?
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- The example of three golden masks from the Philippines, Peru, and the Middle East (Syria or Lebanon) demonstrates the mysterious affinity between geographically distant countries and different periods. Despite lacking direct connections, these civilizations share a common practice of covering the faces of the deceased with gold, suggesting a shared belief in the power of gold to bring brightness and immortality.
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- The presence of gold in these masks and its association with immortality sheds light on people’s thoughts and beliefs about the afterlife. Gold’s shine symbolizes the hope for life after death and implies a universal human desire for immortality. Overall, these lines convey the message that art transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, revealing our shared humanity and universal aspirations.
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- How many languages?
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26 different Language