Essays on Art, Feminist and Modernism
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This 75 page study outlines 9 essays that integrate views on art, art history, socialization, and the development of feminist sensibilities. This paper outlines the central elements related to specific questions on art and social development and creates a means of understanding the substantial variations in artistic development, from Buddhist influences to Postmodernism and the integration of social views of men and women. Bibliographies list 25 sources.
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Feng Shui (pronounced feng schway)
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(20pp)For centuries, the Chinese have been using Feng Shui to create harmonious living environments that promote well-being (Rossbach 3). When man aligns himself with the natural forces of good energy he will experience good fortune, however, if man aligns himself with disturbing energy, he will be met with misfortune. The Chinese feel that the art of Feng Shui goes beyond mystical interior design, and is based on the placement of fixtures as well as the necessity of fitting in ones environment and the positive vibrations that one receives as a result of that balance. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Greek Influences.
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(5 pp) The philosophy in classical Greece which influenced three dimensional art forms of the period, could be summed up in the words of Protagoras: man is the measure of all things. This combined with other philosophers' emphasis on rational inquiry, and challenging the status quo, created a society of intellectual and artistic risk takers. Just as man's dignity and worth were central Greek concepts, the human figure was the principal motif in Greek art and architecture, in both, it reflected a similar respect for balance. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Greek Life: Influences on Art and Architecture
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A 5 page overview of the various factors which have influenced Greek art and architecture from ancient times to the present. Emphasizes the importance of Greek geography and contact with other cultures in the evolution of art and architecture. Concludes that these same influences are still at work even today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Here Be Dragons!
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(5 pp) No single continent or culture has an exclusive claim on dragons or dragon lore. The animals have survived in time and imagination. Just as an adventurer might claim land for his sovereign, a wise traveler would also know when dragons would be about, and then, even whisper to himself, "here be-- dragons." This discussion will allow the reader to learn of these marvelous creatures, so he too can learn to recognize them, and the places where they live. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Hittite and Mycenaean Religious Culture
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A 10 page analysis of the similarities and differences between the religions practices by these two ancient cultures. The writer explores processional practice, festivals, cult-wagons, and semantic expressions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Islamic Mosaics: The “Dome of the Rock” and the “Great Mosque of Damascus”
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A 8 page discussion of the mosaics of ancient Islamic art and architecture. Describes the mosaics of the “Dome of the Rock” and the “Great Mosque of Damascus” and provides an overview of the interpreted meanings of these beautiful pieces of art. Notes that while the ravages of time have complicated the situation considerably, there are commonly agreed upon dates of completion for these mosaics and that these artistic productions, as well as their meanings, are really a reflection of the time period in which they were created. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Kouros at the Met
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(5pp). This Kouros, is the focus of the Judy and Michael Steinhardt Gallery dedicated to Greek Art of the sixth century BC. It is one of the only complete early Kouroi outside of Greece to be seen, and perhaps the only one in America. Certainly, it is one of the most important and rare works of the art in the Metropolitan Greek collection. It epitomizes the early Archaic style, with its static posture, one foot forward, arms held tightly by the side, gaze straight ahead.
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Kouros at the Met.
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(5pp). This Kouros, is the focus of the Judy and Michael Steinhardt Gallery dedicated to Greek Art of the sixth century BC. It is one of the only complete early Kouroi outside of Greece to be seen, and perhaps the only one in America. Certainly, it is one of the most important and rare works of the art in the Metropolitan Greek collection. It epitomizes the early Archaic style, with its static posture, one foot forward, arms held tightly by the side, gaze straight ahead. (1 visual)
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Lives of the Pharaohs
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A 5 page discussion of the material culture and spiritual belief of the ancient Egyptians. An extensive discussion, based largely on Pierre Montet’s “Lives of the Pharaohs”, is included on the architecture of these peoples and of what we know about their spiritual beliefs. The author of this paper emphasizes that although the time period spanned by ancient Egypt and the number of rulers which played in its history is tremendous, throughout its entirety the archeological record serves as a clue to the values and lifeways of these fascinating peoples. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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