The University of Kansas
Spencer Museum of Art
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Museum Highlights
An online activity for visitors
3rd Floor
Tilman Riemenschneider
c. 1460-1531
Virgin and Child, c. 1499
Lindenwood
123 x 36.8 x 21 cm
- Compare the lines of the Virgin and Child to the lines of the Amida Buddha. Which has more defined and dynamic lines?
- How do the surfaces of the two works of art differ? (Hint: color, detail, etc.)
- What material do you think this is made of?
- Calm and serene might be two words you would use to describe the Virgin and Child. What other words would you choose?
- Questions to consider when viewing this object at the Spencer Museum of Art:
- How does size and location in the gallery affect the expressive qualities of this work of art?
- Besides subject, what strikes you as the greatest difference between the Amida Buddha and the Virgin and Child? Was this difference as clear to you when viewing the online image?
