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As the saying goes, what's old is new again. That's never truer than when it comes to home decorating. Buddhist art in general - and Foo Dogs in particular - has become increasingly popular with professional and amateur decorators alike. Many people were first exposed to Buddhist art when feng shui - the Chinese art and science of arranging space in harmony with the environment - first became popular. Although feng shui has is roots in Taoism, the Chinese incorporated Buddhist art, such as Foo Dogs, into the design of their buildings from the second century B.C.
Foo Dogs, sometimes known as guardian lions, are generally placed on either side of a building's entrance. According to Buddhist tradition, Foo Dogs are the guardians of Dharma, or the Truth. Typically displayed in pairs, the male lion has his paw on a representation of the Earth, and the female has her paw on her cub. Male Foo Dogs protect the actual building, while female Foo Dogs protect those inside the building. Historically, they were placed at the gates of temples, at the entrances to tombs, and at the front of altars. Today, replicas of Foo Dogs are often used outdoors as decorative elements at the bottoms of driveways or indoors near the front doors.
Foo Dogs are not the only forms of Buddhist art that are popular with decorators and collectors. A bronze Buddha or a laughing Buddha is often displayed in living rooms, studies, and master bedrooms. The peacefulness and tranquility that a bronze Buddha or a laughing Buddha radiates is a welcome respite after a stressful commute or a long day at the office.
Buddhist art isn't the only form of ancient art that has increased in popularity. Both Egyptian art and Greek art have enjoyed a resurgence of interest. For example, plaques depicting Isis or Anubis adorn many modern walls. In ancient Egypt, Isis was worshipped as one who protected her son from danger and who would protect mortal children as well. Anubis, typically depicted as having the head of a jackal, is known as the God of the Dead.
As with Egyptian art, many people are choosing to decorate their homes with replicas of Greek art pieces. Vases, wall sculptures, busts, and friezes are all being used as decorating elements in today's homes. Many women feel empowered when they see sculptures of ancient Goddesses, and are giving such sculptures places of honor in their homes.
As testaments to their faith, Christians are embracing the concept of incorporating Christian art into their homes. Christian art may take the form of depictions of The Last Supper or The Ten Commandments, or may even include statues of angels and saints.
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The Style of Crafting Delicate Statues in Bronze
Bronze sculpture is a form reaching far back into several ancient and sophisticated civilizations. A few more of the Roman bronze art works have survived over the Greek's "bronze". By 1200 c., the Chinese civilization practiced the methods of Lost-wax casting and section mold casting. Working with bronze takes a highly skilled artesian. There are several different methods of bronze casting.
One of the most ancient methods is the Lost-wax or investment casting method. The Lost-wax method is the method used by the Roman civilization to create bronze gods and leaders. The next step is to make a wax mold from the production mold.
Bronze sculpture is a form reaching far back into several ancient and sophisticated civilizations. Some of the earliest bronze works of art were mastered by the Greeks, Chinese, Romans and Egyptians. Each of the these ancient cultures contributed their own part to molding the variations of bronze sculpting. Life size bronze sculptures were first created by the Greeks, but few have survived through time. A few more of the Roman bronze art works have survived over the Greek's "bronze". By 1200 c., the Chinese civilization practiced the methods of Lost-wax casting and section mold casting. Mass production of bronze art works was began by the Egyptian civilization, leaving behind many small Lost-wax figurines to be enjoyed for many centuries beyond their own.
Working with bronze takes a highly skilled artesian. Bronze can be caste solid, hammered, carved and be created in incised forms. Many of the the classic depictions of bronze sculptures are of wild life, human formations, historic events and time period pieces. There are several different methods of bronze casting.
One of the most ancient methods is the Lost-wax or investment casting method. The Lost-wax method is known to date all the way back 4000 years ago. Although this method was used by every ancient culture that worked with bronze, and it was the Greek who perfected the technical proficiency of the Lost-wax casting method. The Lost-wax method is the method used by the Roman civilization to create bronze gods and leaders. The word Roma was derived from the Roman era and is used to describe how pieces of a bronze sculpture fits together.
The Lost-wax method is a process done by steps starting with a mold being made from a clay pattern. A plaster master is almost always made for preserving the artwork. The next step is to make a wax mold from the production mold. If it is a mold of large stature, it will then be hollow and need a core. The hot wax will be poured in to thinly coat the inner mold. After cooling the mold will be separated to only leave the wax formation. The wax is covered with slurry plaster, then heated and the wax is removed. This void of the mold is were the heated bronze is poured into. When cooled down, the slurry and core are broken to leave the bronze sculpture. It will then be buffed by hand for smooth finish.
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Anita Satin Choudhary writes for Ivory and Art Gallery. Browse the gallery for unique collection of artifacts ranging from
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Details on a book titled "Chinese Art", showing on the cover an ancient bronze wine tripod?
Chinese Art (World of Art) by Mary Tregear (Paperback - May 1997)
Not sure if this is the book? Could have different cover. Found it on Amazon...
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