The terra-cotta army is a collection of terra-cotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang . He was the first emperor of china. The purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife. The figures include warriors, chariots, and horses. The army held more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, 520 horses, and 150 cavalry.
Assassination of a Famous Nut Artist, 1971
Robert Arneson was definitely a very unique artist than most who wasn't afraid to expose the vulgarity and honesty of reality. In this sculpture, he voices his political views of being a "vehicle" for anger and pain. He once said, " I want to make high art that is funny, outrageous and also reveals the human condition, which is not always high.”
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