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    Mesopotamian Art Analysis

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    explaining the relevance and context of certain aspects of the piece in question. To begin‚ the Mesopotamian artwork above is a low relief sculpture plaque made out of ivory-colored stone‚ which is rendered through subtractive techniques such as carving and chiseling. One can tell that both techniques

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    classic antiquity that was inspired by the classical period. This approach to art continues to impact the architecture constructed today. The artist I am focusing on‚ Antonio Canova‚ is studied as the greatest neoclassical sculptor for his brilliant carvings of nude marble mythological fellows. One classic in particular is Canova’s Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss‚

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    13-8 Hip Mask Representing An Iyoba (“Queen Mother”) The exquisiteness of the material and the sophistication of the carving indicate that it was created by the exclusive guild of royal ivory carvers for the king. This exquisite piece is made out of ivory‚ iron and cooper. This piece also contains pieces of inlaid metal and elaborate coral carvings. The piece dimensions are as followed; H. 9 3/8 x W. 5 x D. 3 1/4 in. (23.8 x 12.7 x 8.3 cm). The mask is a sensitive human idealized portrait

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    their presentation and appearance. The mood shifts from the paintings and back to the sculpture‚ the images of barbarity return but the savagery is gone from the descriptions. Instead the focus is more on an interpretation and examination of the carving and its sculptor; ‘this thing ill-hewn‚ and hardly seen did touch me’‚ the viewer is given a divergent view of the object. While it is a thing of savagery and ineptitude it can still convey a sense of feelings and human emotion‚ far greater than that

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    We celebrated IBHM Days in September 10‚ 11 and 12. That 3 days events was organize by the BSHRM IV and BST IV students in the class of Events and Convention Management and Banquet and Catering Management with Mrs. Elizabeth David as the class adviser. With the theme “Philippine Festival”: Discover‚ Witness and Experience the Beauty of the Chosen Land (Tuklasin‚ Saksihan at Danasin ang Ganda ng Lupang Hinirang). We come up with seminar held in September 08‚ 2014 with the topic Leadership among Business

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    in the rebellious states “shall be then‚ thenceforward‚ and forever free.” The image shows Lincoln beneath the black slaves- whom are central within the carving. This shows the plight of black people‚ being above a white man almost. The central image juxtaposes the series of images in the background; the pictures on the left and right of the carving almost suggest the past hardships the coloured faced and the central image being the democratic future. This source is effective in exploring how valuable

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    Darius the great

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    the red/Persian sea.he invented the postal system with couriers and had them deliver letters to the places that they needed to go and they used the royal roads to get to thier destination. One of the most dumbfounding things i have discovered was a carving 300ft above a platform in Bisitun of all his achievements.the final technical achievement in our time scale was a floating bridge built across the Bosphorus strait which linked Asia to Europe.One of the things darius was known for was when he divided

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    I attended the Gallery Walk and Talk with Leo Smith on February 3rd at Minnesota Marine Art Museum. His exhibit "Leo & Marilyn Smith: Retrospective" at first glance was colorful‚ wood crafted and engraved. The pieces on display at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum were so detailed and intricate. Smith stated that he finds the wood and carves the figures‚ and his wife paints and brings the pieces to life. With Smith walking us through his gallery‚ I was able to deeply observe‚ recognize patterns‚ and

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    represented by carvings‚ metalworks‚ woodworks‚ tapestry and embroidery‚ mat making and basketry‚ textile and fashion‚ pottery‚ and other minor arts (Szanton 1963). In general‚ Tausug visual arts follow the Islamic prohibition of representing human or animal forms. Consequently‚ Mindanao and Sulu have developed ukkil or abstract motifs which are carved‚ printed‚ or painted into various media. These motifs are suggestive of leaves‚ vines‚ flowers‚ fruits‚ and various geometric shapes. Tausug carving is best

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    mind. As we all know‚ everyone must have a hidden art talent. Some like to paint‚ some like to photograph as to observe the nature and the surroundings‚ some like to write music others like to dance. That who’s like to use knife or chisel doing wood carving is the best. My favorite art is crochet. It can be called as a hobby‚ but I like to call it as an art. Because in art uses creative ideas and practices so same as for hobby. There are different techniques for each of art works. As for painting‚ an

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