WorleyArt History 130316 September 2008 Seated Scribe During the years of the Old Kingdom (2575-2150 BCE)‚ Egyptian sculptors producedfigures not only of kings but also of less well-known people (Stokstad 61). In addition‚ the periodstyle of Egyptian sculptures during this time consisted of forms that were compact‚ solid‚ and blocklike‚ expressing a feeling of strength and permanence (Stokstad 59). A good example of asculpture that meets both of these criteria is the Seated Scribe ‚ dating back to approximately2450-2325
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Classical Art and Neoclassical Art period. Classical art dates back to as early as 500 B.C. during the rise of the Greek Empire to the Roman. Classical Art celebrated the human figure (humanism) through sculpture in highly naturalistic detail. Some of the human forms are seen every day in architecture‚ sculpture‚ coins‚ and dollar bills. Ancient Greek Art social conditions that contributed to the advent of the style were focus on balance‚ harmony‚ and ideal proportions in artwork. Roman art was mainly borrowed
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measurement‚ design‚ text‚ and different tools‚ which were used to make this particular piece. In my exploration I Was able to identify why this sculpture was made‚ how it was used and now a representational of many different cultures groups and or races. The reason for my visit to the museum is to select a piece of art‚ in the form of a sculpture‚ tomb text or design. The exhibit I chose to write about is a “Statue OF A
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MUSIC – UNIT II Lesson 1- Music of the Romantic Period A. Vocal Forms * Recitative and Aria * Opera B. Instrumental Form * Sonata * Chamber Music * Concerto * Ballet * Suite Lesson 2- The Composers of the Romantic Period 1. Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828) – turned poems into music. He is the father of German Lieder. 2. Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) – a German composer‚ pianist and conductor. 3. Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) – is the creator of romantic
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The Burghers of Calais was a french sculpture made during the late nineteenth-century by Auguste Rodin. The nineteenth-century was a period of transition from traditional art to modern art. Auguste Rodin’s style introduced a different perspective of art and included modeled figures in unconventional poses (Stokstad and Cothren 507). He believed art should stay true to it’s nature‚ so he sculpted his figures with emotions that paired with the scene (“About Auguste Rodin”). In the nineteenth-century
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researched and worked their best to figure out the meaning behind in each different symbol and leave many writing about Olmec arts and their symbol means. The young male stone statue has many similarity in other Olmec sculptures and we can identify the meaning behind this sculpture by comparing with other art works and using credible book wroted by archeologists. Different parts of the young male stone statue (fig.1) might have symbolic importance‚ representing ‘priests’ or ‘mediators’‚ these being:
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God of War versus Bodhisattva of Compassion Art 3 Asian Art History Survey Two cultures‚ Hindu and Buddhist‚ which have many differences and produce so many different forms of art‚ are a little difficult to compare. Let alone comparing the cultures‚ but to compare two artworks can be a little bit of a challenge. These two cultures’ artworks are highly centered on their religious beliefs and their traditions.4 The artwork I have chosen from Hinduism is titled: Kattikeya
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this early era. Even though there are functional palettes‚ there were also larger palettes made as well. These objects still served the function of being a ground for grinding and mixing cosmetics‚ but they were also carefully carved with relief sculpture. Studies suggest that these larger palettes were used in temple ceremonies‚ perhaps to grind or mix makeup to be ritually applied to the image of the god (Calvert).
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Michelangelo and Donatello Art is one of the most important things which has been played big rule in human life since humanity has excited. It can be a reflection of one’s idea brought into the world through painting‚ drawing‚ photography‚ sculpture‚ and many other ways. In my opinion‚ art is the reflection of artist personality and vision about his or her surroundings .Michelangelo and Donatello were the most respected and inspiring artists of their time which showed humanism in their work
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Polykleitos‚ a Greek sculptor from the mid-fifth century BCE‚ revolutionized the way sculptures were created thereafter by revealing a new way to look at the human figure. After receiving his education in Argos‚ a school in Greece (Kleiner‚ Mamiya 133)‚ Polykleitos entered a sculpting contest to create an Amazon for the temple of Artemis at Ephesos. Phidias‚ who was famed for his contribution to Greek sculpture‚ had also entered the contest and lost to his younger rival‚ Polykleitos. After this competition
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