Eastern‚ Egyptian and Greek sculptures and paintings. Most of these artifacts tend to focus more on humanism than realism due to Rulers and Gods‚ geographical areas‚ resources and events thus‚ giving them the idea for the theme of the art they create. These are the reasons that might explain their commonalities or differences in the representation of the human figure. For example‚ during one of our earliest cultures‚ the Paleolithic period‚ the Women of Willendorf sculpture portrays a grossly heavy
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The sculpture on the left was from Rome‚ whereas the sculpture on the right was from Greece. Starting from the right‚ Greece sculptures have equal similar traits to Egypt sculptures‚ it is thought that the Greeks has gotten inspiration from Egyptians and New East. Kouros represents a youthful‚ strong and immortal man. At that time‚ Greece’s social system was male dominant‚ also known as patriarchy. Therefore‚ it was not an issue that most Greek sculptures are naked. As Kouros shares similar traits
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Title : Bronze sculpture in the renaissance THESIS : Preston Smith the thinker‚ bronze sculpture portrait of the idea of accomplishment through education‚ its gesture and stance by sculptor Glenna Goodarce 1985. Governor of Texas 1968-1972 Lt. Governor of Texas 1962-1968 State senator 1956-1962 House of representative 1944-1950 Graduate of Texas Tech University 1934. Honored with distinguished alumnus award 1969 This bronze sculpture‚ portrays the idea of accomplishment through education. Preston
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Trechelle Monroe Final Project: Art Timeline Sculptures from the 18th-20th Century February 23‚ 2012 Fig 1 1905 Mediterrane Aristide Maillo‚ French Sculpture Musee d’Orsay‚ Paris This sculpture falls in the modern art category and the style is abstract expressionism. This sculpture is very large it is actually 110cm. The artist that created this sculpture was one of the many fine French Sculptors‚ he was one of the younger generation who started out as a Symbolist painter as well as
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16‚ 2010 Benjamin Reine Ancient Greek art has contributed to our civilization sculptures and beautiful architectural buildings. The influence of these works of art can still be seen today in a modern society. Many of the pieces of artwork have been destroyed over the years‚ leaving only a few pieces intact. Listed are the surviving Greek sculptures that are famous to this date. Aphrodite de Milos (Venus De Milo) Alexander Antioch Between 130 and
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visual elements. These visual elements of color‚ texture‚ composition‚ scale‚ and subject emphasize power and status. These sculptures are similar in color as both sculptures were made from hard‚ dark stones. Also‚ the sculptures were created with the same attention to sanding and polishing techniques to produce a similar smooth and flawless texture. In addition‚ each sculpture symbolizes the Egyptian’s power over materials and the human form shown through their sculptural composition but vary in their
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title of the sculpture is called Growing. Richard Hunt made this sculpture in nineteen eighty five. The plaque does not describe the subject of the art work but I think it may be about the trees or nature growing based on the name and the looks of this piece. The medium of this art work is made from welded bronze. The size of the art piece is 83*21*29 in. The location of the art piece is also at Weatherspoon Art Museum which is also located in the court yard of the museum. The sculpture is not a
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Art of ancient Greece My report is on ancient Greek art mainly sculptures and vase art I will also be writing about a day in the life of a Greek artist. Artists in ancient Greece varied from designing coins‚ mosaics‚ gem engravings‚ architecture‚ pottery and sculptures. I’m also going to talk about what tools the sculptors used and the various methods used to make pottery and vases. The second part of my report will be about a day in the life of a Greek artist for example how they were treated
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Group Agesander of Rhodes‚ Polydorus of Rhodesm Athenodoros of Rhodes Western Governors University I chose to analyze a sculpture from the classical era “The laocoon Group.” Looking at the pictures of the sculpture I can’ help but be drawn into all the small details of each piece of the sculpture. They went into grave detail to make sure every aspect of the sculpture was as detailed as it could be to almost bring it to life. The characters muscles and tone are outlined and use shadows to show
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Question1. Describe the sculptures‚ chaityas and viharas of the Mauryan Dynasty constructed to spread Buddhism during Ashoka’s reign. The Mauryan period is an important period in the history of Indian art and architecture‚ with the foundations for Indian art being laid‚ which would later reach their height during the golden age of the Guptas. Our main pieces of evidence and material come from the time of the great Mauryan king Ashoka. Ashoka’s Maurya Dynasty consisted of present-day Pakistan
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