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Papers On Art From Ancient Cultures
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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.
Filename: BBdragon.doc
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.
Filename: Cnhitmyc.wps
Indian Art: The Theme of Continuity
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A 5 page examination of Indian art. The author explores the many factors which have impacted Indian art, identifying it as one of the more complex and captivating art traditions in the world. This paper then proceeds to trace the continuity throughout time which characterizes many elements of that art, some of which first manifests prior to the arrival of the country’s sophisticated civilizations (over four-thousand years ago) and is still reflected through contemporary artistic productions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPindArt.rtf
Indonesia's Shadow Puppetry
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This 10 page paper provides specific information on the history of the shadow puppets in the nation. Shadow puppetry is discussed in general and Indonesia's politics and culture are touched on. The relevance of shadow puppetry in Indonesia is a focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA321pup.rtf
Influence of Egyptian Art & Architecture
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A 3 page research paper that examines how Egyptian art and architecture have influenced modern forms. The writer particularly focuses on how Egyptian art influenced the eighteenth century rococo period, as well as the art deco of the twentieth century. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khegarag.rtf
INFLUENCES OF AFRICAN ART ON EUROPEAN MODERNISTS
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This 11 page paper deals with how Africa was viewed by early nineteen hundred Europeans. The continent was not only considered intriguing to them, but also influencial. This paper cites seven sources.
Filename: BBAFRAI.rtf
Islamic Art and China
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A 5 page paper on Islamic art in China. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAisrtc.rtf
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.
Filename: PPislmMs.wps
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.
Filename: BBkouros.doc
