1. What are the subjects of the early cave paintings and for what reason‚ the archeologists believe they were painted? Use examples from your assigned readings. The subjects were animals. The meaning behind the painting of caves was thought to be because humans have a built in desire to decorate their surroundings. Scientist also believed that’s cave paintings were to help clan bonds‚ rites‚ even had ceremonies around the paintings because they thought it would increase fertility in animals which
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HARLEM RENAISSANCE Throughout the history of African Americans‚ there have been important historical figures as well as times. Revered and inspirational leaders and eras like‚ Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement‚ Nat Turner and the slave revolt‚ or Huey Newton and the Black Panther Party. One such period that will always remain a significant part of black art and culture is the Harlem Renaissance. It changed the meaning of art and poetry‚ as it was known then. Furthermore‚ the
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The painting of the rhino‚ wounded man and disemboweled bison is found deep in the Lascaux cave in France. The entire cave dates back to the Paleolithic period in art. To be able to create this painting these early artists depended on light from make shift lamps or candles to see in these dark environments. In order to create this astonishing art work the need for art supplies that we easily find at a store today needed to be created from their natural resources. To create paint for this master piece
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Persian Miniature Painting Within the Potter’s House; The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam (Unknown) Persian Miniature painting: Gouache on paper Late 19th- Early 20th century Bequest of Helene Brosseau Black (Class of 1931) MH 1991.4.50 I. Discussion of the Image This miniature is a beautiful example of later Persian book painting that displays adaptations of the classical style to suit a more global viewership in the late 19th- early 20th century‚ the era of British colonialism (see figure
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23‚ 2012 The Harlem Renaissance and a Hip Hop Culture In the 1920’s a group of African-American intellectuals decided to come together and construct the New Negro Movement‚ later called the Harlem Renaissance. It was a time when black poets‚ novelists‚ and artists set out to disprove the negative stereotypes and prove that black people were not inferior to white people—they felt that they deserved respect. “The Harlem Renaissance was the African American
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http://www.nga.gov/collection/gallery/dutch.shtm DUTCH AND FLEMISH PAINTING OF THE 16TH-17TH CENTURIES Religious and political turmoil in the 1500s split the Low Countries into two nations with differing social values and artistic tastes. Flanders remained Catholic and royalist; Flemish artists such as Rubens and Van Dyck glorified the Church and monarchy with grandiose themes‚ lively compositions‚ and vivid colors. The United Netherlands‚ however‚ became a republic populated mainly by Calvinists
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The Harlem Renaissance was a time period of improvement and development within American society. An artistic movement began during these times and people had begun to gain a bigger appreciation for music and theatre. During the time period of the Harlem Renaissance‚ jazz became the most popular genre of music. Due to the Great Migration‚ after many Blacks moved North and gained more freedom‚ they shared their culture among the rest of the Americans. During these times‚ jazz music made its way into
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Renaissance Essay By Evan Rodriguez The Renaissance was the rebirth of classical society for most of Europe. Renaissance is French for “Rebirth” and certainly was that‚ many people that lived during the Renaissance believed that they were witnessing the rebirth of classical antiquity‚ in other words‚ the world of the Greek’s and Romans. But it wasn’t only seen as a time of rebirth‚ it was also viewed as an age of recovery from the various setbacks that occurred during the
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THE Harlem Renaissance Presenters: •Marina Britton •Imani Lewis •Amber Edwards •Jehrade McIntosh OBJECTIVES The aims of this presentation are to: Provide a thorough yet concise explanation of The Harlem Renaissance. List and explain the catalysts of the movement. Examine the movement from literary‚ social and cultural perspectives. Highlight and discuss the key figures and events linked to the renaissance. Discuss the effects as well as failures of the movement. What was The Harlem
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