Kouros at the Met.
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(5pp). This Kouros, is the focus of the Judy and Michael Steinhardt Gallery dedicated to Greek Art of the sixth century BC. It is one of the only complete early Kouroi outside of Greece to be seen, and perhaps the only one in America. Certainly, it is one of the most important and rare works of the art in the Metropolitan Greek collection. It epitomizes the early Archaic style, with its static posture, one foot forward, arms held tightly by the side, gaze straight ahead. (1 visual)
Filename: BBkurosR.doc

Lives of the Pharaohs
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A 5 page discussion of the material culture and spiritual belief of the ancient Egyptians. An extensive discussion, based largely on Pierre Montet’s “Lives of the Pharaohs”, is included on the architecture of these peoples and of what we know about their spiritual beliefs. The author of this paper emphasizes that although the time period spanned by ancient Egypt and the number of rulers which played in its history is tremendous, throughout its entirety the archeological record serves as a clue to the values and lifeways of these fascinating peoples. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPegpPhr.rtf

Ma Yuan/Artist of the Song Dynasty
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A 5 page research paper/essay that analyzes a work by Ma Yuan of the Chinese Song Dynasty period. The art of Ma Yuan (c. 1155-1225), along with that of Xia Gui, represents the highest level of Chinese painting during the Song dynasty (1127-1279) (Ma Yuan). During the Southern Song period (1127-1279), court painters continued to favor landscapes as subject material, as they had in the past, but they also favored smaller formats and more lyrical treatments (Southern Song). This examination of a work, Walking on a Mountain path in Spring by Ma Yuan, concentrates on describing its lyric elements, that is, the features of the poem that are designed to evoke emotion on the part of the viewer. Also, a comparison is made between Ma Yuan and Xia Gui. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khmayuan.rtf

Mayan Cylindrical Vessel
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A 3 page research paper that describes a Mayan vessel from the eighth century. The writer offers a detailed description and relates this description to what is known of the Mayan culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khmayves.rtf

Medieval Sculpture
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A 5 page review of medieval sculpture. Using the sculptures the Archangel Michael, Lions and the Prophet, and Ekkehard and Uta, this paper traces the influence of the Church on sculpture during the early Christian, Romanesque, and Gothic Periods. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPartChrSclpt.rtf

Metal Working Processes in Western Europe 1100 – 1250
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This 6 page paper considers the main metalworking techniques used in Western Europe during the period c.1100-1250 AD including a discussion on metalwork techniques that also involve the use of other materials such as enamels. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEmetal1.rtf

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