What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

There are a lot of intricate designs with hyroglyphics with multiple different designs of people and animals. There are also Egyptian gods like Anubis and it is made out of what appears to be wood.

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

There are various differnet designs with stripes on heads and what appears to chips on the wooden material. There seems to be a story told in the paintings on the entombement.

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

It reminds us of king tut and his story. Also reminded us of the different ways bodies were preserved in Egyptian cultures

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

They probably have thought about whether to lie down the anthropoid of have it straight up. There also had to make the choice of whether or not to keep it open or closed.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

Sheeler utilizes mute and dull colors, colors with low saturation, to portray an important message about industrialization. Before factories and machinery, products were unique, colorful, and bright. Life was full of energy when humans were present in factories, and goods were made with enthusiasm. However, with the addition of machinery and new gadgets, life is dull and drab. Everything is created equally. Humans brought a special aura and energy with them that machines cannot replicate. Light and creativity was sucked out of the world, and our lives transitioned to gray machinery that made everything dull and sharp. The washed-out colors show the effect machines have on our atmosphere and surroundings. Equipment used in factories- especially diesel machines like the one pictured here- burns waste and emits smoke. The use of bleak and lifeless colors to depict the tanks draws attention to the air pollution that these machines generate.

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

When Sheeler depicts metal pipes and rods, he uses sharp, clean lines. The vertical orientation of the lines gives the image a sense of stillness and immobility. However, oil is continuously flowing via these tubes and machines. The plant lacks people because machinery replaces them, which is a sign of the modernization and transformation taking place during Sheeler's lifetime. The notion of rapid modernization is further enhanced by the vacant space filled with the shadows of metal tanks and equipment. Industrialization and modernization are all about precision and perfection, which sharp and rigid lines help convey.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

In this painting the scene is set on what appears to be a new settler colony. The town is teeming with new european families and the colony is under sunlight whilst the surrounding land is in the darkness. This intentional placement of light is representative of the fulfillment of manifest destiny and the bright future that comes with westward expansion.

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

This painting aligns with much of the history we learned about the early americas and the conquest for land. Manifest destiny played a prominent role in american history and this painting captured this ideal. The light being shone shows the europeans and the dark seems to represent the unknown or irrelevant happening around them.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

The artworks shows a family of white people with a Black boy thought to be their servant. The white people are painted over with white brushstrokes but you can still see their facial expressions. The Black boy is made the focus of the painting and not touched with any white paint. This artwork shows that society needs to highlight underrepresented communities and how history from a colonial perspective glosses over other people in the era who were not white.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

We see a silhouette of Abraham Lincoln with prices of items all over. The prices might be representing how instead of the prices representing the menu they represent humans showing how humans were considered commodities in southern states under slavery

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

There’s a large scale head filled with a lot of prices in rows. These details showed the impact this figure had on a variety of things and aspects of American History.

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

This object is a physical piece compared to other pieces that are typically photos or 2d paintings of 3d scenery. The physical feature brings out certain aspects of the artwork similar to how shining light on objects in 2d paintings will bring the audience’s attention to that part of the work.

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

They had to choose where to put this piece. The lighting, there is one lightbulb pointing directly at it. It could bring out certain aspects. There is the colors red white and blue in the numbers that represent American culture. The colors are that of the American flag.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

This artwork depicts a sunset occurring at sea. The story behind it is that that painter painting it at sunset after an Atkantic voyage.

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

The sun is reflecting on the ocean, there are bright colors of orange and yellow, and we can see the detail and texture of the sea. It is also an oil painting that was done on canvas.

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

Its very observant of nature. A lot of the other artwork depicted in the museum reflect, but this artwork depicts the beauty of nature, whether it's through the sunset or the waves.

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

The blue hue0 of the wall matches the undertones of the painting

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

We see in the art a naked woman chained which is likely a symbolism of her enslavement. It’s also interesting how it was made of marble and so detailed during that time when slavery was still actively occurring. We believe it may have a been an enlightenment piece about it based on the time period and style depicting Greek.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

It shows George Washington serving as commander and chief and in this painting he wears civilian clothing, showing how he is an equal to the common man.

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

The light comes in on the side of his and his face, displaying a brighter future. The main center point of light is from the sun in a window. He is gazing into the distance, not at us.

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

This painting paints Washington in a more realistic light. Many of his paintings are very grandeur, but in this he is dressed in common clothes and not as powerful. He is an equal.

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

They put the painting in a room by itself. It’s also massive, which allows us to get a full view of the painting. The lighting displays the gold frame well.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

The description mentions xenophobic attacks and racism Asians experienced during the years when Covid 19 was at its peak

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

The artist uses texture “thick impasto style”, and sharp lines to emphasize vibrant contrast, depicting tensions within the Manhattan neighborhood. There is a warm color scheme, with shades of yellow, red, orange, brown, and occasional views of green, blue etc. The variety in color palettes highlight the diversity of the neighborhood. One thing that stands out is the “stop Chinatown jail” which could be referring to the confinement of Asians because they were marginalized and attacked outside of their communities. Even though Covid already confines them within their homes, yet they feel confined to a small group of people who in society are viewed as the cause of global devastation

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

Stereotypes within communities that might seem harmless are detrimental to whole communities. Despite the already diverse background of the city, people fall victim to racial micro aggressions and outright racism due to circumstances out of their control.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

He's sitting. He's a pharaoh/king so he has lots of power. He's very expressive.

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

It's a sculpture. It made of black stone like material with minimal embellishments beaides the main form. It's all clean lines. It 's displayed in a way where light hits it softly – reflects not a lot.

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

He is a King, coming from the 12th dynasty which I have to say we're not super well-versed in Egyptian history. He's very stoic though!

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

As said before, the spwcific light fixture and how it's opened up and not behind glass for better look at details