However‚ some nkisi can be made from pottery or vessels (Harris).These power figures are made by the Kongo people or Yombe who live in the area that has began to be known as the Democratic Republic of Congo (“Power Figure”). While there no certain beginning of construction date has ever been set‚ Europeans have “encountered” these power figures “during expeditions to the Congo as early as the 15th century” (Harris). These figures have continued to be constructed through time even to the late 19th century
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STYLE FILE Origin Italy France Major Influences *Italian art‚ painting and architecture *Light-hearted themes on painting architecture and sculpture. *‘feminine style’- furniture‚ tapestry‚ clothing‚ interior design Notable Features *Intellectual and artificial‚ elongated forms‚ exaggerated and manipulated space * sophisticated‚ light and airy‚ elegant and curvy Key Facts *a reaction against the used of certainty in building structures *something out of the ‘conventional’ *no
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Research Paper-Outline TOPIC-Development of Greek Architecture: The Doric and Ionic Orders Intro: Hook‚ Thesis statement/explanation of topic Information/Background- -What was architecture like before this period? -What was is made out of? -Who influenced it? - What were some examples reflecting the old styles? -What happened to them? How were the ideas changing? -Who came up with new ideas? -What were the new ideas? -What influenced them? -How did they reflect the culture/society/worship
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Explore Fertility Figures from the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages By Jareema Moore Art 1100 B March 4‚ 2017 Fertility Figures are thought to be icons and may have been used for security and success. Another theory is that the fertility figures may have been goddesses. Some of the earliest figures are found in the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages. The Paleolithic era is speculated to have occurred 2 million years ago‚ and is believed to end around 10‚000 years back. The Paleolithic
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Philippine Ethnic Architecture - Ethnic culture lies on Phil. Architecture‚ an amalgam on Anglo-Saxon‚ Latin‚ Indian‚ Chinese‚ Japanese & other foreign influences with sensibility of Pre-Hispanic‚ Pre-Western & Southeast Asian. Its Ethos’s is linked with elements and creatures. It draws inspiration from environment. It also responds to man’s communal and social needs. General Characteristics - Ethnic Structures are made of natural materials such as wood‚ vegetations & sometimes molds. The
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to her problems. On any given day‚ there are millions of items listed on eBay across thousands of diverse categories‚ including antiques‚ toys‚ books‚ computers‚ sports‚ photography and electronics‚ amongst many others. eBay UK Facts and Figures [pic] [pic] [pic] • Launched in the UK in October 1999‚ eBay.co.uk is the UK’s largest online marketplace • eBay.co.uk has over 14 million active users • eBay.co.uk has achieved the 10 million live listings landmark‚ meaning there are
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HISTORY OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE 310 TEST #1 October 3‚ 2012 ESSAY ANSWER DUE beginning of class! 10/10/2012 ______________________ NAME 1. A How windows fit into a wall. In the old traditions of the revivalist architecture of the past (pre -1850)‚ there were no windows on the buildings. Instead‚ what people made in order to let the sun light pass through and
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The Buddhist architecture has a lot of history that comes along with the culture‚ India is known for being the center of Buddhism as well as the highlight Buddha’s teachings. Different parts of Buddha life is instilled in the architecture. According to "The Buddhist Architecture" (2007)‚ “Caves or grottoes are the oldest form of the Buddhist architecture. They are also known as the rock-cut monasteries‚ which were hewn from the cliffs and rock walls of the valleys. In India‚ the most significant
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Classical and Gothic Architecture � � The cultures of the ancient Greeks and medieval Europeans were significantly influenced by religion. Greek Classicism brought about some of the most beautiful artwork and architecture that still exists today. The style strives to exemplify a culture of harmony‚ order‚ reason‚ intellect‚ objectivity‚ and formal discipline (Sporre‚ 2010). Classicism is best exemplified in the ancient temples that are found throughout the region of Greece and Italy. Gothic style
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and Roman Architecture Pg. 1 Greek and Roman Architecture By: Michelle Carrothers Art 101 November 2nd‚ 2008 Head: Greek and Roman Architecture Pg. 2 Greek and Roman Architecture Compare the characteristics and innovation of each Greek and Roman Architecture. The Greek and Roman architecture is very impressive
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