Aztec Art : An in-depth, 6 page discussion of
Aztec art.
Describes culture, history, and its influence in several
examples from relevant periods. Bibliography cites 6
sources. Aztecart.wps Comparing Aztec and
Inca Art : A 9 page comparison
between Aztec and Incan art & architecture. The writer
makes their analysis based upon each group's respective
culture, design, structure, etc; Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Incaazte.wps
Olmec [Native Indian] Art : A 5 page outline of
materials
describing beliefs which are helpful in interpreting ancient
pieces of art from the Olmecs. A belief that shaman are
transformed into jaguars, and similar related notions, are
the basis for their creations. No bibliography. Olmecart.wps
Native American Culture As Reflected in Art: A 5
page
paper which examines the way in which Native American
culture has been reflected in their art work, with specific
emphasis on the Pueblo tribe. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
TGnatart.rtf
Native American Art / Its Evolution Over Time : A 9
page
overview of Native American art broken into time periods
and cultural groups. Distinguishes the Late Archaic Period,
the middle Woodland Period, the Mississippian Period,
and art after contact with non-Native cultures.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Naart.wps
Physical Descriptions Of Biblical Patriarchs / Influenced
Of Ancient Art : A 6 page paper that compares the Biblical
descriptions of some of its major patriarchs (Abraham,
Isaac, etc;) with the archaeological findings of the time, to
support their descriptions. The writer attempts to show that
archaeological findings, including art and sculpture, deny
some of the representations in the Bible, including the
advanced age of many of the patriarchs in Genesis, and the
racial hereditary basis for characters like Esau.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Patriar.wps
Egyptian Sculpture / Queen Nefertiti : A 6 page
essay
describing this famous sculpture by Thumose. Also
discussed are mystery embodied in the artistic methods and
political and societal concerns surrounding this work.
Bibliography lists 2 sources. Cnnefert.wps
La Parisienne / Fragment Of Wall Painting At Knossos
Palace : An 8 page overview of La Parisienne, the fragment
of a wall painting unearthed at Knossos Palace. Describes
the painting and discusses its relevance to Minoan art and
culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Knossos.wps
Minoan Art : A 5 page overview of Minoan Art.
Discusses
the interaction of cultures and the corresponding reflection
in art. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Minoart.wps
Minoan Art And Culture : A 7 page overview of
Minoan
Art and culture and how it related to surrounding regions.
Includes specific descriptions of various pieces of art and
recognizes this culture as the first advanced European
culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Minoan.wps
The Impact of Minoan Art and Culture on Mycenae &
Early Greece : This 5 page paper considers the structure of
Minoan art and culture and demonstrates the Minoan
influence on Mycenaean and early Greek art, architecture
and culture. An emphasis is given on principle
characteristics, stylistic developments and architecture
within these styles. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Minoart2.wps
Aegean Art : A 4 page study of art in the region
surrounding Greece before the insurgence of the more
traditionally known Greek period of art. Previous to
Classical Greek art the Aegean art composed of several
types of art forms that generally contained smooth and
curved lines. The subject of art was oriented much more
towards nature and animals than the Greek period that was
to follow. The Aegean period includes the Minoan,
Mycenaen, and Cycladic art forms. Bibliography included.
Ancient.wps
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