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Cultural and religious beliefs play a significant role in understanding works of art that are emblematic of a particular culture or religion. By understanding what these beliefs are, it is possible for viewers and outsiders to gain a better comprehension of both the form and meaning of a particular work. There are certain aspects of Jewish architecture, for example, which point towards the location where Solomon's Temple was erected. Without knowing such background information, those studying art would overlook many of the key symbolic interpretations of different pieces of art. The meaning of art is oftentimes rooted in its cultural and religious significance.
Without cultural and religious understanding of a civilization that produced a piece of art, the viewer can simply make a series of assumptions. Most of those assumptions are based on importance. For instance, in artwork in which there is more than one figure represented, the viewer can assume that the one that is the biggest...
The same concept applies to the symbols and people featured in the foreground vs. The background, for instance. In addition to ascribing importance to facets of the art, viewers can assume their own interpretations of symbols applicable to their own society and culture.
c. Not knowing the story of the Taj Mahal, our perception of this work of art is shaped by its mere physical representation. As such, there are certain parts of it which are enormous and deserving of the viewer's attention for that fact alone. There are also parts of it that are beautiful and need no interpretation. However, knowing the story behind the erection of this edifice merely highlights its beauty and emphasizes a degree of poignancy that otherwise would not be understood. It is surprising to view this as a tomb (Ahmed, 2012).
Question 2
a. The Forbidden City served a variety of functions for the Ming dynasty and for…
References
Ahmed, A.S. (2012). The Taj Mahal. www.historytoday.com Retrieved from http://www.historytoday.com/akbar-s-ahmed/taj-mahal
Hubbert, J. (2009). Bejing time/the forbidden city. China Journal. 61, 143-157.
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