CántaroTayrona · 1500
Contemporary Realism
1500
21.0 x 21.0 cm
Museo Arqueológico MUSA
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About this artwork
- Title: Cántaro
- Artist: Tayrona
- Year: 1500
- Original dimensions: 21.0 x 21.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museo Arqueológico MUSA
- Movement: Contemporary Realism
- Main color: Black
- Keywords: traditional ceramics, ancient colombian art, tayrona ceramic
Questions & Answers
What size is "Cántaro" by Tayrona in real life?
"Cántaro" measures 21 x 21 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.
Which artist and which style stand behind "Cántaro"?
"Cántaro" was created by Tayrona in the Contemporary Realism style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.
How intense are the colors in "Cántaro" by Tayrona?
The color intensity of "Cántaro" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.
What stage of Tayrona's development does "Cántaro" represent?
Within Tayrona's career, "Cántaro" falls in the Mature Period. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.
Did "Cántaro" stay in its artist's homeland?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Tayrona was born in Colombia, and the original "Cántaro" is held in a museum in Colombia.