Jiyao Li
Professor Chiem
Why Art?
5 October 2017
Getty Center Assignment
The object that I found most compelling was the Ear Ornaments of the Lord Sipan in the
Golden Kingdoms exhibition. There were two ornaments on display. One had a figure of a
warrior and the other was a figure of a deer. They were extra compelling because there were
really fine details on the ornaments shaped in a time where technology was not advanced yet. In
addition, it was made with gold and turquoise mineral, which was interestingly a good
combination. The molding that was shaped from gold was extremely fine in detail where I was
