The Human Body in Art
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A 6 page paper which examines the presentation of the human body in three separate works of art. The art works discussed are the New York Kouros, Corpus of Christ, and Coubet’s “Woman with a Parrot.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Influence of Egyptian Art on Greek Art:
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This 5 page paper examines how influential the Egyptians were on Greek artisans and how that influence was reflected in their artwork. This paper provides examples of such similarities in their painting, sculpture, etc. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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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 Lives of Ancient Greek Women: Architecture, Law, and Medicine
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A 12 page investigation into the lives of ancient Greek women as they were impacted by architecture, law and medicine. Exactly how these factors interacted to shape a woman’s life, however, is largely a matter of conjecture. Because most of Greek history was dominated by male authors, we must turn to other aspects of Greek culture to glean hints as to how a woman interacted in this male-dominated world. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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The Magdeburg Ivory:
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This 6 page paper discusses the important and significance of the Magdeburg Ivory, which was presented to Emperor Otto the First. This piece of art now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and this paper highlights the incredible history of this piece. Bibliography lists 4 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 New York Kouros
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A 5 page paper which examines and analyzes the New York Kouros, an ancient Greek sculpture. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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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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