Art Critique: Interpretation and Judgment of Cowskin Buddha Face

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and the artist's childhood. This relation to Buddhism allows the artwork to introduce a broader idea to the audience while the personal relation allows the audience to have an individualized, emotional relationship with Zhang Huan. Formally, I felt that the artists used a variety of principles and elements of art that helped him develop a highly stylized sculpture that is aesthetically appealing. Although it can be perceived as a simple piece, the author uses this artwork to express his emotions, therefore successively being expressionistic. However, the artwork has no practical functions and does not realistically imitate the features of a face; thus it does not successfully mimetic or pragmatic. Personally, I was drawn to this artwork because of its innovative medium that is not only interesting but texturally fascinating Overall, I felt that the sculpture was successful in its intentions to project the ideas of Buddhism and create a message for audiences to ...

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