This is an example of a set of works that can be used for the theme of Identities in Art and Architecture.
The links associated with the objects listed below have been curated by Smarthistory, and include museum pages and other resources that we think are particularly helpful.
(SA) denotes works by specified artists + architects
(NE) denotes specified non-European works
The divine
Pre-1850:
The Sultanganj Buddha (NE)
Rembrandt, Raising of the Cross (SA)
Post-1850:
F.N. Souza, Crucifixion
Portraits in 2D
Pre-1850:
Rembrandt, Self-Portrait (SA)
Post-1850:
Frida Kahlo, Self-Portrait Along the Borderline (NE)
Portraits in 3D
Pre-1850:
Augustus of Primaporta
Post-1850:
Grayson Perry, Self-Portrait with Eyes Poked Out (SA)
Gender identity
Pre-1850:
Titian, Venus of Urbino
Artemisia Gentileschi, Susanna and the Elders
Post-1850:
Grayson Perry, Claire’s Coming Out Dress (SA)
Louise Bourgeois, Femme Maison
Ethnic identity
Pre-1850:
Marie Benoist, Portrait of a Negress
Post-1850:
Chris Ofili, No Woman No Cry
Adrian Piper, Decide Who You Are: Skinned Alive
Architecture
Pre-1850:
Sinan, Süleymaniye Mosque (NE)
Post-1850:
Zaha Hadid, Heydar Aliyev Centre (SA)
Zaha Hadid, Bridge Pavilion, Zaragoza (SA)
