Go to one of the following online collections, and select an example of a Vanitas Still Life:
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- The National Gallery of Art
- The Tate Museum
- The Walters Art Museum
- The Rijks Museum
Closely examine your Vanitas Still Life selection, and identify at least three objects within it. Describe what these objects are, and why the artist included them in the painting. Be sure to include a discussion of moral and ethical considerations.
Finally, attach a jpeg image of the painting, and be sure to include at the beginning of your discussion the title, the artist, the dimensions of the painting, and its date.
Introduction
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world’s largest and finest art museums. Its collections include more than two million works of art spanning five thousand years of world culture, from prehistory to the present and from every part of the globe.
The National Gallery of Art welcomes all visitors. To create a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone, we ask that you follow these guidelines:
Food and beverages are not permitted in the museum or on its grounds. All food items must be consumed at designated dining areas located on the concourse level.* Smoking is prohibited in the museum and on its grounds–that includes e-cigarettes and vaporizers.* Please be courteous to other visitors when taking photographs in the museum or on its grounds.* When using a flash or tripods please check with security officer before proceeding.* Photography is not permitted in special exhibitions unless otherwise noted or where area is posted by photography prohibited signs**ENDWRITE***
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world’s largest and finest art museums. Its collections include more than two million works of art spanning five thousand years of world culture, from prehistory to the present and from every part of the globe.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world’s largest and finest art museums. Its collections include more than two million works of art spanning five thousand years of world culture, from prehistory to the present and from every part of the globe.
The Metropolitan Museum’s collection includes objects from all regions—from Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to Asia Minor and Central Europe—and all periods: ancient Near East; Greek & Roman Antiquity; Medieval Art (including Gothic); Renaissance & Baroque; Eighteenth-Century European Art (including Neoclassicism); 19th-Century European Painting, Sculpture & Prints; 20th Century American Art, Architecture & Photography
The National Gallery of Art welcomes all visitors. To create a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone, we ask that you follow these guidelines:
The National Gallery of Art welcomes all visitors. To create a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone, we ask that you follow these guidelines:
No food or drink (including water) may be consumed in the galleries
Smoking is not permitted in any area of the gallery except designated smoking areas outside the galleries
Photography is prohibited inside special exhibitions unless specifically allowed by staff on duty at those times
Food and beverages are not permitted in the museum or on the sculpture garden grounds. All food items must be consumed at designated dining areas located on the concourse level.
The National Gallery of Art is a unique place to enjoy art, food and drink. The only exceptions are the cafe on the concourse level and garden level, which are open to visitors during regular operating hours.
All food items must be consumed at designated dining areas located on either level. There is no smoking allowed anywhere within Museum grounds or galleries except in areas specifically designated for smoking (see below).
Smoking is prohibited in the museum and on its grounds. This includes e-cigarettes and vaporizers.
The National Gallery of Art is a public art museum located in Washington, D.C., United States. As one of the oldest museums in the United States, it boasts more than 2,300 works of art from all periods and cultures.
The Metropolitan Museum’s collection includes over 1 million objects from antiquity through contemporary times (from ancient Greece to today), making it one of the world’s largest museums by number of works on display. It also has one of the largest collections regarding Chinese art outside China; this includes some 6500 pieces and includes important pieces such as Cui Ruzhen’s painting “Gao-yuan Horses” (1596).
In addition to its permanent gallery spaces there are several special exhibitions that take place at different times throughout each year: “The Art & Architecture Collection”, which showcases architectural achievements throughout history; “The Costume Institute” which features clothes worn by famous figures such as Audrey Hepburn; “Masterpieces From Medieval Italy”; etc…
Please be courteous to other visitors when taking photographs in the museum or on its grounds. When using a flash or tripods, please check with a security officer before proceeding. Photography is not permitted in special exhibitions, unless otherwise noted, or where area is posted by photography prohibited signs.
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Conclusion
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a place where you can learn, experience and explore the world’s greatest art collection. While we encourage everyone to come visit us, please remember that our galleries are not open just for fun. It is a privilege to be able to see these amazing pieces of art up close in person!