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Papers On Art From Ancient Cultures
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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.
Filename: GSIvory1.rtf
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.
Filename: TJKmask1.rtf
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.
Filename: Neolithi.wps
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.
Filename: RAkouros.rtf
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.
Filename: SA047Kno.wps
The Parthenon and the Flavian Amphitheater:
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This 3 page paper explores the similarities and differences between these two historic structures. Furthermore, this paper delves into the social, political, economic, and technological characteristics of these buildings and how they mirrored their societies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSParthn.rtf
The Parthenon and the Great Pyramid of Giza
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A 13 page paper which examines and analyzes the Parthenon with a brief comparison and contrast to the Great Pyramid of Giza. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RApych.rtf
The Probable Meanings and Purposes of Paleolithic Art
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A 5 page paper which
discusses the art of the Paleolithic period, examining the probably meanings and
purposes of the art. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAcaves.rtf
The Process of Mummification: A Critical Component of Ancient Egyptian Culture
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An 18 page discussion of the religious beliefs of ancient Egyptian's belief. These beliefs revolved around the concept of an afterlife, an afterlife which in order for the soul to recognize the body required mummification of the mortal remains so that they were discernibly human. Provides an overview of Egyptian belief, preparation for the afterlife, rituals instructing the dead, the tombs, and ceremonies as well as details on the process of mummification itself. Quotes contemporary scholars as well as the writings of Diodorus and Herodotus who provide two separate descriptions of the mummification process. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPegyMum.wps
THE RISE OF CHRISTIANITY IN EUROPE AS EVIDENCED BY THE ART OF THE TIME
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This 8 page paper discusses the use of Art and Artists by the Church from the time of Constantine to the pre-Renaissance era. Examples of artwork and artists given/cited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBartchron.rtf
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