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    ancestors in the supernatural world were forever in control of man’s earthly well-being‚ and it was therefore it was needed that contributions of prayer and food regularly was made for them. Usually the bronze wares were aimed only for ritual intent that was peaceful‚ but there were some types of bronze axes were correlated with human

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    the Greek world under Alexander the Great in the late fourth century B.C. During this era‚ bronze‚ cast from alloys of copper‚ tin‚ lead‚ and other elements‚ was employed tremendously for dynamic compositions‚ displays of the nudity‚ and graphic expressions of individual identities. Surpassing marble with its tensile strength‚ reflective characteristics‚ and capability of embracing the finest details‚ bronze statues were produced in thousands and served as vehicles for the transmission of culture

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    What shapes a culture? How are religion and culture connected? You can think of religion as one of the great components‚ or puzzle pieces‚ that is integrated into a larger puzzle‚ or a culture. For many great civilizations‚ religion has acted as a foundational element from which to base their cultures around. The Shang Dynasty is no exception. The connection between culture and religion during the Shang dynasty was shown through how they valued their family and ancestors‚ through the rituals they

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    better understanding of Chinese calligraphy‚ it is imperative to understand the history of Chinese writing and how it evolved over time. The oldest known written language discovered was Jiǎ Gǔ Wén (Oracle Bone Inscription). Soon after came the Jīn Wén (Bronze Inscription)‚ then Dà Zhuàn (Large Seal Script)‚ then Xiăo Zhuàn (Small Seal Script)‚ then Lì Shū (Official Script)‚ then Kăi Shū (Standard Script)‚ then Xíng Shū (Running Script) and finally‚ Căo Shū (Grass Script). This timeline represents the change

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    considered the last part of the Stone Age. The Neolithic followed the terminal Holocene Epipalaeolithic period‚ beginning with the rise of farming‚ which produced the "Neolithic Revolution" and ending when metal tools became widespread in the Copper Age or Bronze Age or developing directly into the Iron Age‚ depending on geographical region. The Neolithic is not a specific chronological period‚ but rather a suite of behavioral

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    surrounding the statue of Eros as a sleeping baby. The Bronze Statue of Eros Sleeping dates back from the 3rd century B.C. to the early 1st century A.D. Recovered from the Rhode Island‚ the statue is one of the few surviving bronze art pieces from the Greek period to have endured the test of the centuries in an almost flawless state. The statue‚ which measured 85.2 cm in length‚ is displayed in the Greek wing of the museum. Undoubtedly‚ the Bronze Statue of Eros Sleeping is noteworthy not only for physical

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    Abstract: The banking environment has reached such a level of maturity‚ that it became difficult for any bank to build competitive advantage on products alone. It is now necessary to provide faster‚ flexible and reliable services‚ reduce operating cost and time to market for new products‚ increase the number of service delivery channels and embed change management in the day-to-day business process. The stiff competition in the financial sector requires an effective Core Banking System that can

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    Chinese art (slide) Description: (slide) (khit ilang slides‚ kaw bhala) Chinese art it is visual art that‚ whether ancient or modern‚ originated in or is practiced in China or by Chinese artists. The Chinese art in the Republic of China (Taiwan) and that of overseas Chinese can also be considered part of Chinese art where it is based in or draws on Chinese heritage and Chinese culture. Chinese art has arguably the oldest continuous tradition in the world‚ and is marked by an unusual degree of

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    answered is whether the biocontrol agent‚ Thaumastocoris peregrinus (bronze bug) attack other plants except for the eucalyptus species. Hypothesis: It is expected that T. peregrinus does attack other nearby plant species and does not only feed on eucalyptus plants. Aim: To determine whether T. peregrinus feeds on other species of plants other than the eucalyptus species. Introduction: The T. peregrinus‚ also known as the bronze bug is known as one of the most serious pests of the eucalyptus plant

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    Hittie Pottery and Potters: The View from Late Bronze Age Gordion by Robert C. Henrickson. In this article‚ the author discusses different styles of pottery in the Late Bronze Age and the history behind them. The author was prompted by the fact that pottery is a very common artifact found in excavations and took the approach of technological and social development. This is a very informative piece‚ discussing the technology and how he’s able to use that information to understand the local civilization

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