mark the unveiling on 21st February 2007 of the bronze statue of Baroness Thatcher sculpted by Antony Dufort for the House of Commons. Edited by Malcolm Hay‚ Curator of Works of Art‚ Palace of Westminster. Clay for the portrait head of Margaret Thatcher‚ June 2005 (Photo: Antony Dufort) “This historic commission is a very fitting way to remember Margaret Thatcher’s time in the House of Commons and I am very pleased to welcome the statue joining those of the other Prime Ministers of the 20th
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Dear Mr. Mayor‚ The statue of Christopher Columbus that resides in the city hall should be removed and relocated to a different location‚ such as the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society. If it were to be moved‚ I would strongly recommend attaching a plaque‚ which can provide a synopsis of facts‚ regarding his treatment towards indigenous tribes. This statue has caused a stir of mixed emotions for many individuals. However‚ it is important to acknowledge the wrongdoings he imposed in order
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at giving their statues a lifelike‚ considerable presence. They observed human bodies more attentively and copied them more faithfully‚ leading eventually to a style we know as naturalism. The main reason for this was because most of their statues were of their gods. The more believable the statue was the more present to believers the deity seemed. Ever sanctuary had a god or goddess in it. On such statue is Kroisos 530 BC Archaic Period Marble 6’4 grave in Anavysos kouros statue much more naturalistic
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When I first began comparing the two different statues of David‚ Bernini’s Baroque "David‚ and "Michelangelo’s Renaissance "David" the first thing that came to my attention was the facial features. As you study the face of Michelangelo’s "David" there is a sense of calmness to it. There is little or no emotion depicted in his face whatsoever. Here is a man‚ ready to face a giant with nothing more than a sling‚ a stone‚ and his faith in God‚ yet there is no emotion on his face. No signs of fear‚ anger
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At first glance The Sleeping Hermaphrodite is a marble statue of a nude woman that appears to be sleeping on a bed. However‚ once one examines the statue more closely it becomes known that this woman has male genitals as well. This is shocking only because every other part of the statue looks feminine including her hair‚ hips‚ bottom and breasts. Other than the cloth wrapping around her legs and arms‚ the statue is nude and in a slightly odd position. While she wears a comfortable‚ blissful expression
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artifact; the artifact that I have chose is the Kneeling Statue of Senemut. The reason I found this artifact interesting‚ is because Senemut isn’t a person from royalty and what’s even more interesting‚ he was a official to a pharaoh whom was female. Name and Date of Piece The Kneeling Statue of Senemut was created during Hatshepsut’s rule‚ New Kingdom‚ Dynasty which is believed to be from 1478-1458 BCE. Materials and Tools Used This statue is made from Granite which is a type of stone found from
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The statue of Memi and Sabu and The Seated Statue of Gudea are both historic beautiful pieces that show a little bit of what life may have been like thousands of years ago. There are some very obvious similarities such as that they are both statues‚ and both of the figures depicted appear to be humans. However‚ beyond that there are some similarities and differences that help the viewer make strong inferences about the culture and what the artist was trying to depict. The first similarity
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Schwetzingen Castle and Mythology: The Connection The beauty and history of the grounds at Schwetzingen Castle is unmistakable. There is a deep history part of its roots in mythology. There are over one hundred statues that decorate the property with many that depict some kind of god‚ hero or representation of something in mythology. There are also many examples of other cultures scattered around the grounds. The way they are portrayed‚ their faces and poses tell the story of how they were perceived
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Those Who Don’t Fight Evil Fight Statues: I believe that fighting for a cause is more effective than fighting against the opposing side. This helps promote the ideas and rights that citizens are trying to fight for‚ helping move society forward. If people were to fight against their enemies this doesn’t solve any problems‚ but create tension which is what America doesn’t need. However‚ I don’t believe that the left side fights against “lesser or made-up evils”. There are many battles to fight‚ and
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the human need to leave an impression on their world. Looking at the example of the statues of Gudea from the Neo-Sumerian period and the Temple of Ramses II from the New Kingdom of Egypt in the 19th dynasty‚ will show how both rulers of these times chose to commemorate their life’s work and what insight those choices give current civilizations into the mind-set of their respective cultures. The "Seated statue of Gudea‚ holding temple plan‚" also known as "The architect with a plan‚" is an excellent
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