Experience @ the CMA

I chose the Cleveland Museum of Art for my museum visit assignment. This was mainly because I had just happened to be in Cleveland the next week after the start of summer vacation for a 5K. Believe me, I did not want to be in Cleveland for longer than I had to be. I originally had my plans set up to hang out with friends, and was frustrated when I had to leave early and be… stuck in Cleveland. But I saw my chance to get this all done with, and we decided to make a day out of it.

            I primarily chose an exhibit named Gold of the Ancient Americas, but found myself wandering into other exhibits, which wove into that hall, such as Tantra in Buddhist Art, which was so beautiful. I was so distracted with all the intricate detail and how it lasted for so many centuries. These came from India, China, etc. and included statues, printed textiles, and pages from books. These pages included translations, which revealed they were mostly ancient (bedtime) stories and tales.

            But back to Gold of The Ancient Americas, which included golden figures, emblems, and containers (tea pots, candle holders, plates/bowls, etc.). These came mainly from the “Central Andes (today mainly Peru) and the Isthmus Region (now Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia)”. This was a short exhibit with about a dozen pieces on display.  Near the end of my visit, I wandered through an exhibit with Native American works, including masks from celebratory and tribal costumes, as well as oars, statues, among other things.

            I think it would’ve been cool to do the Greek and European art exhibits, with all the paintings’ floral and peachy color palettes and ornamental marble statues, as well as shell trim wood furniture. I’ve always been attracted to those characteristics, mainly because I’ve grown up with adornments in my house very similar. But it was good for me to get out of my comfort zone, especially when it comes to art, because almost everything new I try goes fortunately well.

Photos from my visit to The Cleveland Museum of Art

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(I took so many more photos than what is posted, but i had to put a filter on them all. these are my favorites and the ones i enjoyed in the majority)