Comparing Qin Shi Huang and Yoshihiro Shimoda Work of Art

 

Comparing Qin Shi Huang and Yoshihiro Shimoda Work of Art

Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor Qin in China. Also, referred to as Shihuangdi, Zheng created the first unified Chinese empire (). As emperor, one of his significant achievements during his ruling was the establishment of a fully centralized administration. Yoshihiro Shimoda is a Japanese painter and has a passion for artwork. Shimoda is famously known for his art Mont Saint-Michel paint that he created in the year 2,000. Both Qin Shi Huang and Yoshihiro Shimoda are highly recognized individuals in their respective communities due to their contribution to leadership and art. In this context, the paper compares and contrast the significance and contributions to the society by Qin Shi Huang and Shimoda.

Qin Shihuangdi was the first emperor who created a unified empire in China. According to Rattini (1), Qin Shi Huang molded the diverse territories in China into a single realm that was obedient and under his rule. The lands were divided into 36 command areas, which were supervised by governors, an imperial inspector, and a military commander. The authorities also were required to report to the Qin on the progress in the development of their respective territory. However, Qin Shi Huang ruled with a vicious force of character. Rattini (1) reveals that 460 scholars were executed during Qin Shi Huang’s ruling and their texts that were being used to criticize the government burned. On the contrary, Yoshihiro Shimoda is a highly praised Japanese artist whose work of art holds significant meaning in society. Unlike Qin Shi Huang’s cruel and violent ruling, Shimoda’s artwork such as the Mont Saint-Michel art condemns diversity and instead promotes unity, uniformity, and equality in the community.

However, the first emperor in China, Qin Shi Huang had interest and love for magic, art, and painting. According to Rattini (1), the emperor’s love art is seen in his quest to search for techniques which could provide Qin Shi Huang with an elixir of immortality. “8,000 life-sized terra-cotta soldier and horse figures forming an “army” for the dead king,” were found in Qin Shi Huang’s large funerary compound (Rattini 1). Similarly, Shimoda’s life story also revolves around paintings and creating famous artworks. One of his outstanding work of art is the Mont Saint-Michel art that is considered un-Japanese like (Dayman 1). Nonetheless, the painting carries significant meaning in Japanese society as it is used to promote unity among individuals and advocates against diversity among communities.

Furthermore, Qin Shi Huang and Shimoda are highly recognized and significant figures in society. This is so because they both were firm in there believes especially their love for art and painting. Qin Shi Huang’s story is vital in society since it is a learning lesson to leaders to stand firm in their rulings and have the goal of uniting individuals in the community. Qin Shi Huang and Shimoda’s works of art are similar to other great ancient Egypt artworks such as the Nefertiti’s bust. According to Waldmann (1), Nefertiti’s statue has been called “the most beautiful woman in the world.” The art is relevant as it generates debates and controversy in politics and literature in Egypt.

In summary, Qin Shi Huang was the first Emperor Qin in China. Qin Shi Huang united all the territories in China and appointed respective authorities to lead these regions. Shimoda is one of the highly recognized and highly praised artists in Japan. Shimoda’s artwork, the Mont Saint-Michel, promotes unity and depicts diversity in society. Therefore, both Shimoda and Qin Shi Huang are highly recognized figures in the community until today due to their contributions in promoting unity in the nation. However, Qin Shi Huang ruled with cruelty and executed individuals who were against his ruling.

 

 

Works Cited

Dayman, Lucy. “Nihonga: 12 Masterpieces of Modern Japanese Art.” Japan Objects, Japan Objects, 27 Apr. 2018, https://japanobjects.com/features/modern-nihonga.

Rattini, Kristin Baird. “Who Was the Chinese Emperor behind the Terra-Cotta Warriors?” Qin Shi Huangdi-Facts and Information, 3 June 2019, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/people/reference/qin-shi-huangdi/.

Waldmann, Nadine. “Egypt and Berlin’s Icon: The Bust of Queen Nefertiti.” Daily Art Magazine, 16 Oct. 2018, https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/bust-of-queen-nefertiti/.