HERAKLES FIGHTING THE NEMEIAN LION: ANTIMENES
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This 7 page paper discusses the history of Greek black figure vases, analyzes the thematic properties of Antimenes' amphora vase: Herakles Fighting the Nemeian Lion. Iconography included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBamphora.rtf

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 Influence in Venetian Architecture
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A 10 page review of the many Islamic influences that can be found in Venetian architecture. The Doge’s Palace (Ducal Palace) in particular is explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PParchIslamVenice.rtf