Creating a New Museum
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An 8 page research paper that takes as its premise that the writer has been asked to open a new museum. Six exhibits from a variety of cultures and civilizations are described. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: khcnm.rtf

Cultural Interaction and Ancient Egypt
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A 6 page discussion of the cultural interaction which characterized these ancient times. This interaction allowed ancient Egypt to not only shape surrounding cultures but also to be shaped by them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Cultural Perspectives on Art
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A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares how African regalia can be compared to that of the crown jewels of Great Britain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khregali.rtf

Cultural Property: Who Owns the Past?
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A 5 page paper discussing the right of possession of items of antiquity. There is no neat and clear answer to the question, “Who owns the past?” There are, however, compromises available. Likely, one of those compromises consists of acknowledging regional and national contribution to civilization as it now exists. Protection of artifacts should be paramount with all parties involved. Holding items of antiquity in a variety of locations guards against the loss of them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KScultProp.rtf

Dichotomy between Text and Illustrations in Medieval Islamic Works
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This 3 page paper discusses the possible reasons for the differences between text and illustrations in some medieval Islamic works; it considers two illustrations from the Shahnama in detail.
Filename: HVTxtIll.rtf

Dionysus And Apollo, Energies And Images
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The classically derived conceptions of beauty were centered on the philosophical precepts as they applied to architecture and the human body. This 5 page paper discusses the energy and images that are associated with the Greek Gods Dionysus and Apollo. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KTdioapp.rtf

Duck-Shaped Ivory Box Ancient Artifact
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A 4 page paper which examines the history of this Bronze Age artifact that is currently on display at the Beirut National Museum. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGduckart.rtf

Early Architecture
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A 4 page paper that very briefly describes seven specific sites: Skara Brae, Stonehenge, Nanna Ziggurat, the Temple of Amun, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Pantheon, and Old St. Peter's Basilica. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGancarc.wps

Early Chinese Art and Artists
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A 12 page paper which examines some of the art and artists from early Chinese art. The paper examines the significance and contribution to society and art in early Chinese history. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAchnar.rtf