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.
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Islamic Art and China
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A 5 page paper on Islamic art in China. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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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.
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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.
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King Tut: His Rise to Power and His Death
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This 6 page paper discusses the legendary boy King of Egypt, his rise to power and his untimely death. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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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.
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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. (1 visual)
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Lives of the Pharaohs
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A 5 page discussion of the material culture and spiritual belief of the ancient Egyptians. An extensive discussion, based largely on Pierre Montet’s “Lives of the Pharaohs”, is included on the architecture of these peoples and of what we know about their spiritual beliefs. The author of this paper emphasizes that although the time period spanned by ancient Egypt and the number of rulers which played in its history is tremendous, throughout its entirety the archeological record serves as a clue to the values and lifeways of these fascinating peoples. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Ma Yuan/Artist of the Song Dynasty
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A 5 page research paper/essay that analyzes a work by Ma Yuan of the Chinese Song Dynasty period. The art of Ma Yuan (c. 1155-1225), along with that of Xia Gui, represents the highest level of Chinese painting during the Song dynasty (1127-1279) (Ma Yuan). During the Southern Song period (1127-1279), court painters continued to favor landscapes as subject material, as they had in the past, but they also favored smaller formats and more lyrical treatments (Southern Song). This examination of a work, Walking on a Mountain path in Spring by Ma Yuan, concentrates on describing its lyric elements, that is, the features of the poem that are designed to evoke emotion on the part of the viewer. Also, a comparison is made between Ma Yuan and Xia Gui. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Maya Art
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A 6 page research paper that discusses specific examples of Maya Art. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Mayan Cylindrical Vessel
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A 3 page research paper that describes a Mayan vessel from the eighth century. The writer offers a detailed description and relates this description to what is known of the Mayan culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Medieval Art: The Arch Angel Michael Diptych
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A 5 page consideration of the factors that influence Medieval Art and Medieval sculpture in particular. This sculpture is described in relation to those factors and its stylistic elements. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Medieval Sculpture
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A 5 page review of medieval sculpture. Using the sculptures the Archangel Michael, Lions and the Prophet, and Ekkehard and Uta, this paper traces the influence of the Church on sculpture during the early Christian, Romanesque, and Gothic Periods. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Metal Working Processes in Western Europe 1100 – 1250
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This 6 page paper considers the main metalworking techniques used in Western Europe during the period c.1100-1250 AD including a discussion on metalwork techniques that also involve the use of other materials such as enamels. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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Miniature Painting in Pakistan: History, Influences and Future
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This is an 8 page paper discussing the history, influences and contemporary issues in miniature painting in Pakistan and India. The art of miniature painting was first known to exist in Persia where it was imported from into India during the 1500s at the beginning of the Mughal dynasties. In the Mughal schools of artistry, the art of miniature painting was given a more intense and dynamic feel which differentiated it from the formal structures used by the Persians. The technique is very specific in its use of wasli paper, squirrel hair brushes and vivid water based paint applied in multiple layers to earn it a silky finish. When the Mughal dynasty was displaced, so too were many of the artists who then had to earn livings applying their craft to other objects such as walls and furniture. During the late 1800s, when Indian nationalism began to take place, a revival of the traditional arts led to the re-introduction of miniature painting into the educational system where artists could earn specialties in it. Today, the art of miniature painting is one of the more popular and traditional methods of art especially found in the graduates of the National College of Arts in Lahore, Pakistan, the only school in the world offering a specialty in miniature painting. Modern miniature artists apply traditional Mughal methods in their depictions of the contemporary world and the political and lifestyle issues in Pakistan. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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