The New York Kouros
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A 5 page paper which examines and analyzes the New York Kouros, an ancient Greek sculpture. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAkouros.rtf

The Palace of Knossos
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the history of this Greek structure, its excavation and architectural makeup. The Greek Myth that surrounds the palace, as well as its reality, is the crux of this report. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA047Kno.wps

The Parthenon and the Flavian Amphitheater:
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This 3 page paper explores the similarities and differences between these two historic structures. Furthermore, this paper delves into the social, political, economic, and technological characteristics of these buildings and how they mirrored their societies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSParthn.rtf

The Parthenon and the Great Pyramid of Giza
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A 13 page paper which examines and analyzes the Parthenon with a brief comparison and contrast to the Great Pyramid of Giza. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RApych.rtf

The Probable Meanings and Purposes of Paleolithic Art
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A 5 page paper which discusses the art of the Paleolithic period, examining the probably meanings and purposes of the art. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAcaves.rtf

The Process of Mummification: A Critical Component of Ancient Egyptian Culture
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An 18 page discussion of the religious beliefs of ancient Egyptian's belief. These beliefs revolved around the concept of an afterlife, an afterlife which in order for the soul to recognize the body required mummification of the mortal remains so that they were discernibly human. Provides an overview of Egyptian belief, preparation for the afterlife, rituals instructing the dead, the tombs, and ceremonies as well as details on the process of mummification itself. Quotes contemporary scholars as well as the writings of Diodorus and Herodotus who provide two separate descriptions of the mummification process. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPegyMum.wps

THE RISE OF CHRISTIANITY IN EUROPE AS EVIDENCED BY THE ART OF THE TIME
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This 8 page paper discusses the use of Art and Artists by the Church from the time of Constantine to the pre-Renaissance era. Examples of artwork and artists given/cited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBartchron.rtf

The Roman Pantheon
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This 3 page paper explores the creation of this structure, and provides dates of building, rebuilding and restoration. This architectural work is described in detail. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA724Pan.rtf

THE SHE-WOLF IN MYTHOLOGY
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This 4 page paper discusses and describes the legend and the art of the 500bc statue called: She-Wolf of the Capitol from Roman mythology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBshewolf.rtf

The Shield of Athena Parthenos
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This 6 page report discusses the shield of the Athena Parthenos, a forty foot ancient statute. The report reviews the work of the sculptor Phidias and his subject Athena, goddess of wisdom and protectress of Athens. Greek art of this period was perceived, and then reflected, as the human ideal. It was a culture that created and collected objects as art, and then used that art for self-expression and social understanding. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWathena.wps

The Terra-Cotta Warrior’s Tomb
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A 10 page paper which examines the Terra-Cotta Warrior’s Tomb of the First Emperor of China from the Qin Dynasty. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAterra.rtf

The Three Types of Zen Gardens
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the three different forms of Zen gardens. These forms are as follows: based on landscape paintings, austere and more abstract dry garden, and roji, or tea, garden. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAzengrdn.wps

The Villa del Casale
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A paper which looks at the history and architecture of a Roman villa in Sicily, with particular reference to the layout of the buildings, their uses in Roman times, and the feature mosaic decorations of the villa. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLvillaa.rtf

The Wooden Churches of the Ukraine
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A 10 page discussion of some of the most fascinating archaeological examples of all time. Constructed of the simplest materials, these churches have endured the centuries to be ever-persistent reminders of a simpler time when, although tools and equipment were quite basic, great wonders could be produced by skilled craftsmen. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PParchWoodChurch.rtf

Tibet Art
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A 5 page research paper that examines two Tibetan art works, their background, dimensions and content, as well as the writer's personal impressions. These works are a Seated Avalokiteshvara sculpture and a painting of the Buddha Amoghasiddhi Attended by Bodhisattvas. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khtibart.rtf

Time Capsule: Renaissance & The Age Of Baroque
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses art, music, architecture, literature and philosophy as they pertain to the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCRenasBaroq.rtf

Topographical Approaches to Architectural History
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A 6 page paper that summarizes and analyzes 2 books on architectural history. The reasons that Richard Krautheimer explores in his text Three Christian Capitals are basically political in their context while the reasons that Vincent Scully explores in his topographical investigation of Greek architecture in The Earth, the Temples and the Gods are primarily focused on the way that Greek religious beliefs informed the structure and design of these ancient buildings. This discussion of these books examines representative cases from each book, evaluating their contributions to the field, before offering analysis and evaluation based on their perceived relative merits. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khscukra.rtf