The Golden Age Of Greece
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This 6 page paper explores the art and architecture of the classical Greek era with an emphasis on the High Classical sculptures and the Acropolis. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Knidian Aphrodites
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A 5 page paper discussing various perspectives from which Praxiteles' nude and her effects are studied. The ancient Greeks had a god or goddess for every reason, many of which were personified in statuary which was then located in the various temples built in honor of these forms of deity. Study of these sculptures as art generally are limited to description and historical influences on later works, but at least one author wonders why we do not simply appreciate the Knidian Aphrodite for the beauty that she is. One common feature of all studies of the Knidian Aphrodite is that it was then and remains the standard by which all views of female beauty is portrayed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Man Eating Bird “Hokhokw” Mask of the Kwakiutl
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This is a 6 page paper discussing the man eating bird “Hokhokw” mask of the Kwakiutl Indians as displayed at the American Museum of Natural History. The mask was used in potlatch and secret ceremonies of the Kwakiutl and is an excellent example of the transformational masks of that time as the hinged beak opens and is used to snap during the dance rituals. Comparison to the Tlingit Shaman’s mask is made. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Neolithic Age & The Dawn of Modern Civilization
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5 pages in length. An insightful research paper on the importance of The Neolithic Age-- the period just before the dawn of Egyptian Civilization -- which is known to have given birth to modern humanity, art, architecture, religion etc; Because there are so few written records of this era, we know so little about this time-- and yet this only adds to our fascination with it. Specific techniques for Neolithic art, architecture, pottery, carving, ritual, and more are described throughout most of the report. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Palace of Knossos
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the history of this Greek structure, its excavation and architectural makeup. The Greek Myth that surrounds the palace, as well as its reality, is the crux of this report. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Probable Meanings and Purposes of Paleolithic Art
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A 5 page paper which discusses the art of the Paleolithic period, examining the probably meanings and purposes of the art. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Process of Mummification: A Critical Component of Ancient Egyptian Culture
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An 18 page discussion of the religious beliefs of ancient Egyptian's belief. These beliefs revolved around the concept of an afterlife, an afterlife which in order for the soul to recognize the body required mummification of the mortal remains so that they were discernibly human. Provides an overview of Egyptian belief, preparation for the afterlife, rituals instructing the dead, the tombs, and ceremonies as well as details on the process of mummification itself. Quotes contemporary scholars as well as the writings of Diodorus and Herodotus who provide two separate descriptions of the mummification process. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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The Shield of Athena Parthenos
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This 6 page report discusses the shield of the Athena Parthenos, a forty foot ancient statute. The report reviews the work of the sculptor Phidias and his subject Athena, goddess of wisdom and protectress of Athens. Greek art of this period was perceived, and then reflected, as the human ideal. It was a culture that created and collected objects as art, and then used that art for self-expression and social understanding. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Three Types of Zen Gardens
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the three different forms of Zen gardens. These forms are as follows: based on landscape paintings, austere and more abstract dry garden, and roji, or tea, garden. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Tutankhamun's Treasures
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(6 pp) The draw of ancient Egypt has held our fascination for centuries. One of the Egyptian tours that fueled the Valley of the Kings flame was the traveling exhibit of Tutankhamun, which stayed "out" for three years. The collection was found in 1922 almost completely intact and has continued to delight us. Bibliography lists 7 sources - includes 2 visuals.
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