Fayum Portraits
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A 4 page research paper that describes and discusses Fayum portraits, which are painted portraits of the deceased which were placed over the faces of Egyptian mummies during the first through third centuries AD. The writer describes several portraits and discusses what they tell viewers about Egyptian society at this time. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khfayum.rtf

Feng Shui (pronounced feng schway)
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(20pp)For centuries, the Chinese have been using Feng Shui to create harmonious living environments that promote well-being (Rossbach 3). When man aligns himself with the natural forces of good energy he will experience good fortune, however, if man aligns himself with disturbing energy, he will be met with misfortune. The Chinese feel that the art of Feng Shui goes beyond mystical interior design, and is based on the placement of fixtures as well as the necessity of fitting in ones environment and the positive vibrations that one receives as a result of that balance. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BBfengsh.doc.

Four Works from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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This 4 page paper focuses on two works of art from India, one from China and one from Egypt. The paper is divided into sections. Each piece of art is explained in depth. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA350MMA.rtf

Greek and Roman Art:
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This 5 page paper discusses the details of both Greek and Roman art, and arrives at the conclusion that Greek art contributed more to the development of each civilization. This paper provides support for this thesis based on the different contributions from different periods of art. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSGrkart.rtf

Greek and Roman Culture: Understanding Sex Through Art
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A 5 page paper which examines Greek and Roman art as it relates to how the cultures felt about sex. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAgrx.rtf

Greek Funerary Vase/Krater ca. 750-735 BC
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A 5 page research paper/analysis that examines and discusses a vase from the Greek Geometric period. The writer describes this vase in detail, places it within the context of its historical period and argues as to the meaning of its illustrations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khgfdip.rtf

Greek Influences.
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(5 pp) The philosophy in classical Greece which influenced three dimensional art forms of the period, could be summed up in the words of Protagoras: man is the measure of all things. This combined with other philosophers' emphasis on rational inquiry, and challenging the status quo, created a society of intellectual and artistic risk takers. Just as man's dignity and worth were central Greek concepts, the human figure was the principal motif in Greek art and architecture, in both, it reflected a similar respect for balance. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBgrkinR.doc

Greek Life: Influences on Art and Architecture
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A 5 page overview of the various factors which have influenced Greek art and architecture from ancient times to the present. Emphasizes the importance of Greek geography and contact with other cultures in the evolution of art and architecture. Concludes that these same influences are still at work even today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPgrkLf.wps

Greek, Egyptian and MesoAmerican civilisations
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A paper which compares the cultures of ancient Greece, Egypt and Mesoamerica, with reference to religion, cosmology, art, and social and political structures. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: JLgrkegypt.rtf

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