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Papers On Art From Ancient Cultures
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Lakota Man's Necklace: A Description of One of the Holdings of the
Denver Art Museum
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A 5 page description and artistic analysis of a necklace created in the 1920s and held as a part of the Denver Art Museum's Native American collection. Provides a detailed description of the necklaces components, including quill work and otter fur as well as more commercial components such as mirrors and ribbons.
Analyses the piece in terms of color, symmetry, repetition, and other
aspects of composition. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: PPnaNeck.wps
Comparing Aztec and Inca Art
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A 9 page comparison between Aztec and Incan art & architecture. The writer makes their analysis based upon each group's respective culture, design, structure, etc; Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Incaazte.wps
Art and Hindu Gods Shiva and Vishnu
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A 5 page paper which examines the Gods Shiva and Vishnu and their importance to the Hindu religion, with emphasis on their symbolic significance and how this symbolism is represented in art. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGshivis.rtf
Development of Greek Sculpture
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This 12 page paper explores the sculptural form of Greek art which evolved steadily and achieved elegance over a period of seven hundred years. The beauty and emotional appeal of an object, or its aesthetics, was essential, or at the core of Greek thinking. As Plato said, 'If there are arts, there is a standard of measure, and if there is a standard of measure, there are arts; but if either is wanting, there is neither.' Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBgrsclp.doc.
The Impact of Buddhism on Asian Aesthetics
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A 7 page research paper on Buddhism and art especially in China and India. The writer details the general tenets of Hinduism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, and the changes in visual and written arts with the dominance of each. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Buddhart.wps
Chinese Art / Book Review
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- 4 page review of Michael Sullivan's 'The Arts of China,' a comprehensive book detailing the history and development of Chinese art from ancient times to the twentieth century. Includes bibliographic reference for Sullivan's book.
Filename: Chinabok.wps
Penjing: Social and Philosophical Aspects
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This 5 page paper examines Penjing, the formal
and real name for 'Bonsai,' the art and science of
growing miniature trees and shrubs in decorative
pots. This green art form has been labeled the
'pearl' in the art of Chinese ornamental
horticulture.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBpenj.doc.
The Impact of Minoan Art and Culture on Mycenae & Early Greece
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This 5 page paper considers the structure of Minoan art and culture and demonstrates the Minoan influence on Mycenaean and early Greek art, architecture and culture. An emphasis is given on principle characteristics, stylistic developments and architecture within these styles. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Minoart2.wps
Aegean Art
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A 4 page study of art in the region surrounding Greece before the insurgence of the more traditionally known Greek period of art. Previous to Classical Greek art the Aegean art composed of several types of art forms that generally contained smooth and curved lines. The subject of art was oriented much more towards nature and animals than the Greek period that was to follow. The Aegean period includes the Minoan, Mycenaen, and Cycladic art forms. Bibliography included.
Filename: Ancient.wps
