Oriental Clothes

These are authentic oriental clothing for different ages and genders. The first one appears to be for a little boy. It is blue with old highlights and symbols around the coat. The second would obviously be for a female who was a little older. Decorated in pink silk, the owner of these clothes would undoubtedly be from the upper, elite social class in society. The last outfit would probably be for an adult woman, which includes a ivory and pink tunic with a green skirt. It is fairly apparent that the clothes were made out of fine, expensive material that only the elite would have been privileged to.

Wall Hanging

I was not really sure what to make of this artifact. It is a wall hanging that looks like it was seen better days. I wish I could make out the design, but I just do not see it. I guess it can be appreciated for being ancient.

Oriental Woman

This painting is breathtaking in person. The colors are so rich and authentic of art from Asia. Her fashion is also indicative of the culture with her and flowing loose arms. It is also interesting how the artist paints her hat to fall just below the eyes, leaving a mysterious impression of what lays behind the hidden.

Around the World

This Egyptian sarcophagus greets your entrance into the art gallery of artifacts from around the world. Already you can get a sense of an ethnic rich vibe that is getting ready to take over. Each culture caries its own style that is fairly obvious in these foreign treasures.

Greenery

Finally, I’d just like to mention all the green trees and shrubbery that was imported. Without these vital pieces, the experience of Art in the Park would not have been the same. It definitely gave cozy, inviting feelings that are in tuned with art. Now that I think of it, when is art ever outside to be appreciated anyway?

The Masks

This collection was interesting because there were a variety of colored masks that were displayed together. What’s fascinating is that masks are an important part of many cultures. These masks are another extension of art and the variety of forms it’s expressed with. Certain colors, lines, and symbols represent crucial information and is a method of communicating. Although the masks are on display, it stands to represent how crucial art is in a given society.

Man in Park

Instead of a painting; this is actually a real life photograph taken in black and white. The photo reveals an elderly man sitting on a park bench. There are no people around and the only things that accompany the man are the dead leaves on the walkway. Arts in the Park meets old man in the park…ironic?