other piece of art. In this paper‚ I will discuss the significance of the Laocoon: its celebrated discovery‚ its ability to raise debate even in the modern times‚ and lastly‚ its influence on Renaissance artists. The Laocoon group is a large‚ white‚ marble sculpture. Measuring 242cm in height‚ it is virtually life size. It was discovered in 1506‚ and is currently located in the Vatican Museums. Portrayed is the death of Laocoon (the high priest of Troy) and his two sons. The sculpture is viewed only
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diverse people from around the world. It was difficult to move around and hear yourself think with so many people talking and shouting. It was tiring making my way up the giant steps but I was I was eager to see the statue of Lincoln. I stood there amazed looking up at a colossal statue that
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Although the Nashville Parthenon was finished in 1931‚ the statue was not added until 1982 and finished in 2002 by Alan LeQuire. Built according to the most accurate information of the time‚ she faces the east door and stands 42 feet high‚ weighs over 12 tons‚ and holds a 6 foot tall statue of Nike‚ the goddess of victory in her right hand‚ with a massive shield in her other that protects a cobra beside her. She is covered
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to 37 A.D.‚ The arch to the right side of the temple was for Emperor Nero‚ who ruled from 54 to 68 A.D. The arches would have been covered in marble veneer. Equestrian statues stood on top. Entrance from the forum macellum Shrine / small temple This is the meat and fish market. Two views of the central covered fountain: fish were displayed on marble tables here‚ kept cool by the constant running cold water. Temple of the Emperors (or the Temple of Vespasian) The pontifex: he is in charge
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The artwork of the Roman times consisted of mosaics with designs that give us insight into what every day Rome was like‚ and how architectural designs became more complex. The more common mosaics were designs of some mythological deities‚ warriors and gladiators. Other mosaics depicted common objects‚ wildlife‚ even symmetrical designs and symbols that show the art of precision and raw creativity combined. These greatly varying designs‚ mosaics‚ otherwise known as opus tessellatum‚ were made with
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When Art Speaks: An Analysis of Two Artist and Two Works of Art Wanda M. Argersinger Southern New Hanpshire University When Art Speaks The Italian Renaissance produced many artists and even more works of art‚ but there were three artists considered to be the Trinity of Great Masters‚ Michelangelo‚ Leonardo da Vinci and Raffaelo Santi‚ or simply Raphael. While these artists often worked in different mediums‚ Michelangelo preferred stone and Raphael preferred oil paint. Michelangelo and
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a couple days later. The pope wanted Michelangelo’s body to be buried in St. Peters‚ but a family member took his body to Florence and buried it in Santa Croce. Michelangelo was a brilliant painter who is still admired today for his wonderful marble statues and sculptures‚ the beautiful Bible scenes painted on the walls of Sistine Chapel with such patience and grace‚ and his vibrant paintings. Michelangelo tried
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settled in layers mostly on sea beds‚ and became compacted. The best examples are sandstone and limestone. Metamorphic - Hard and non-porous rock formed from pre-existing rock that has been altered by intense heat or pressure. The best examples are marble and slate. The most common stone used in building construction are:- 1. Granite Granite‚ a solidified liquid igneous rock rich in silicates comprising feldspar and quartz‚ is the most durable stone in the modern day scenario which can be
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Pericles the leading politician of the time. The Parthenon was built to house the huge gold and ivory (chryselephantine) statue of the goddess Athena (wikipedia‚ 2006)‚ Which was over 30 feet high‚ and portrayed the goddess in battle armor and holding in her outstretched hand a six-foot statue of Nike the figure of victory. The Parthenon was constructed from 20‚000 tons of white marble‚ and stretched nearly 230 feet in length and a hundred feet wide making it the largest Greek temple. It was built in
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The Marble made statue known as the Kritios Boy is a champion among the most basic statues ever. At no other time had a stone specialist been stressed over portraying how a man really stands. The Dying Gauls on the holy place of Zeus‚ pergamene craftsmen‚ showed the triumph of Attalos I over the Gauls in whimsical veil. An earlier Pergamene statuary gathering unequivocally outlined the demolition of the savages. Roman copies of some of these figures reveal that Hellenistic specialists completely
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