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N. White Temple and its Ziggurat D. 3500-3000 BCE P/S. Ancient Near East A. Unknown OL. Uruk P. N/A M/T. Mud Brick F. Temple, meeting place for humans, gods home DT. Brick, Temple, Steps, platform C. Statues for gods and donors were placed inside the temples, dedicated to goddess Inanna and Anu
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N. Statues of Votive Figures D. 2700 BCE P/S. Ancient Near East A. Unknown OL. Square Temple at Eshnunna P. N/A M/T. Gypsum inlaid with shell and black limestone F. Surrogate for donor offering constant prayer to deity with arrns clasped reverentially DT. Stiff, Rigid, not in proportion, awe, pessimistic, frontal simplified C. Placed in temples precincts facing alter or statue of god appearance of figures relates anxiety of after life.
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N. Standard of Ur from the Royal Tombs D. 2600- 2400 BCE P/S. Ancient Near East A. Unknown OL. Ur P. N/A M/T. Wood inlaid with shell, lapis lazuli, and red limestone F. Its original function is not yet understood, but it is likely to have been the soundbox of a musical instrument DT. Hollow wooden box. Detailed war, humans, and animals C. Found in one of the largest graves of the Royal Cementery at Ur, laying in the corner of a chamber by a soldier which is believed he carried by a along poll as a standard, the royal emblem of a. King
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N. The Code of Hammurabi D. 1792-1750 BCE P/S. Ancient Near East A. Unknown OL. Babylon P. N/A most probably by the king of the time M/T. Words and figures carved on an eight foot stone which was imported F. Act of system of Babylonian Laws DT. Basalt, Carved , Laws, inscriptions C. The stone is carved roughly with 300 laws, the king was the first known ruler to enforce any laws
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N. Lamassu from the Citadel of Saragon II D. 720-705 BCE P/S. Ancient Near East A. Unknown OL. Dur Sharrukin P. N/A M/T. Alabaster F. Protect and support important doorways in Assyrian Palaces DT. Lamassu, human mixed with animal forms to signify power C. Used as a form of intimidation against foreigners and invaders also signify their greatness
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N. Pallet of King Narmer D. 3000-2920 BCE P/S. Predynastic Egypt A. Unknown OL. Nehkehn, Egypt P. Phareo Narnar M/T. Greywacke F. A votive or girft offering by the king to his father DT. Shield shape, decorated in both sides of the stone C. Believed to be found in the predynastic capitol of Egypt
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N. Seated Scribe D. 2620-2500 BCE P/S. Old Kingdom, Egypt A. unknown OL. Saqqara, Egypt P. N/A M/T. Painted Limestone, rock crystals. Magnesite and copper F. To represent a scribe for the interior of a tomb DT. Realistic. Lively. Representational. Rigid C. Placed inside tombs, represented a scribe at work is meant for the afterlife
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N. Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx D. 2550-2490 BCE P/S. Ancient Egypt A. Egyptians OL. Gyza, Egypt P. Pharoe at the time M/T. Cut limestone F. Served as tombs for pharoes DT. Stone, tombs, afterlife, home of the pharoe, animals signify power and gods C. The great sphinx is believed to be the most immense stone structure ever made by man
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N. King Menkuara and Queen D. 2490-2472 BCE P/S. Ancient Egypt A. Unknown OL. Old kingdom, fourth dynasty P. N/A M/T. Greywacke F. To be put in tombs DT. Representional, proportional, frontal, viewpoint C. Found in a hole dug earlier by treasure hunters |
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N. Temple of Amun-re and hypostyle Hall D. Temple- 1550 BCE Hall- 1250 BCE A. Egyptian OL. Kernak near Luxor P. N/A M/T. Cut sandstone and mud brick F. A major portion of the temple of god, Amun-re DT. Pillars, halls, sandstone, religious practice C. Presented a marsh in the beggining of time, only Pharaohor priest are allowed in these ceremonies |
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N. Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut D. 1473-1458 BCE P/S. Egyptian A. Senmut OL. Near Luxor P. N/A M/T. Sandstone, partially carved into a side of a mountain/cliff and red granite F. Funerary for the queen of the time DT. Granite, sandstone, mortuary C. Built cot the queen to commemorate her achievements and act as a mortuary for her and a sanctuary for the god Amon ra |
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N. Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and their Three Daughters D.1353-1335 BCE P/S. Egyptian A. Unknown OL. New Kingdom P. N/A M/T. Limestone F. Depict the pharoh and the queen with their relationship to their new god and religion DT. Limestone, religion, sculpture C. A piece that would be in someone's home, not in a public space,
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N. Tutankhamuns Tomb (Innermost Coffin) D. 1323 BCE P/S. Egyptian A. Unknown OL. New Kingdom P. N/A M/T. Gold interlay with enamel and semiprecious stones F. Coffin. For the king DT. Tomb, gold, afterlife, mummy C. Coffin withing kings tomb held his mummafied body
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N. Last Judgment of Hunafer and the Book from his tomb D. 1274 BCE P/S. Egyptian A. Unknown OL. New kingdom P. Unknown M/T. Papyrus scroll F. Depict his last judgment and his passageway for the after life DT. Scroll, papyrus, last judgment C. The judgement of whether or not he is accepted in the afterlife
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N. Athenian Agora D. 600 BCE -150 BCE P/S. Archaic through Hellenistic Greek A. Greeks OL. Athenia, Greek P. Greek King D. 460-450 BCEP/S. Etruscan A. UnknownOL. Tarquinia, Italy M/T. Marble with Painted details F. Offering/ Reprisenation of a Goddess DT. Arm straight out, thought to be carrying something, holes in head thought to be wearing a metal crown, paint visible in special lighting in the dress, archaic smile C. Thought to he an offering to Athena, later it was discovered it was a statue of Athena or A |
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N. Anavysos Kouros D. 530 BCE P/S. Ancient Greece, archaic A. Greek Sculptor OL. Anavysos, Greece P. Possibly family to record the young man's heroic death in battle M/T. Marble 6'4" high, Sculpture, archaic, with remnants of paint F. Record the young man's respectable death in battle by Ares, portrait of the youth DT. Naturalistic form, head is proportionate the body, rounded face, swelling cheeks replace flat planes of earlier works, long hair that naturally (delicate) falls, rounded hips, one foot in front of the other for balance, stiff/clutched hands in the sides, archaic smile (looks as if smiling), inscription on the bottom block/pedestal with indication of purpose, free standing C. Social, political, and historical
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N. Niobides Krater D. 460-450 BCE P/S. Classical Greece A. Anonymous vase painter known as the Niobid painter OL. N/A P. Unknown M/T. Clay, red figure technique (white highlights) F. Vase, worshipping DT. Attempt at three dimensions, red figure style,greek C. The engraved figures are the Greek gods Apollo and Artemis killing the children of niome. Generally accepted it is the Gathering of Argonauts or Polynotos of Thasos.
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N. Acropolis D. 447-410 BCE P/S. Archaic Greek A. Unknown OL. Greek P. Unknown M/T. Marble with Painted details F. Offering/ Reprisenation of a Goddess DT. Arm straight out, thought to be carrying something, holes in head thought to be wearing a metal crown, paint visible in special lighting in the dress, archaic smile C. Thought to he an offering to Athena, later it was discovered it was a statue of Athena or Artemis
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N. Winged Victory of Samothrace D. 190 BCE P/S. Hellenistic Greek A. Unknown OL. Greece P. Unknown M/T. Marble with Painted details F. Offering/ Reprisenation of a Goddess DT. Arm straight out, thought to be carrying something, holes in head thought to be wearing a metal crown, paint visible in special lighting in the dress, archaic smile C. Thought to he an offering to Athena, later it was discovered it was a statue of Athena or Artemis |
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N. Great Altear of Zeus and Athena at Pergamon D. 175 BCE P/S. Hellenistic Greek A. King Eumenes III OL. Asia Minor ( present-day Turkey) P. N/A M/T. marble (architecture and sculpture) F. Worship DT. Very large and deep C. Shows the battle between the Olympian Gods and the Giants and depicts the life of Telephus
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N. Seated Boxer D. 100 BCE P/S. Hellenistic Greek A. OL. P. M/T. Bronze F. DT. C. |
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N. Peplos Kore D. 530 BCE P/S. Archaic Greek A. Unknown OL. Acropolis, Greece P. N/A M/T. Marble with Painted details F. Offering/ Reprisenation of a Goddess DT. Arm straight out, thought to be carrying something, holes in head thought to be wearing a metal crown, paint visible in special lighting in the dress, archaic smile C. Thought to he an offering to Athena, later it was discovered it was a statue of Athena or Artemis
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N. Sarcophagus of the Spouses D. 520 BCE P/S. Etruscan, Archaic Period A. Unknown OL. Cerverteri, Italy P. N/A M/T. Terra Cotta F. Sarcophagus containing the ashes of the deceased; funerary monument DT. Detail in hair color, portrayed women's relative freedom in Etruscan society; terra cotta, funerary monument, sarcophagus, gender relations/gender roles, expressive figures , unrealistic proportion C. The couple are lounging on a banquet couch for what might be funeral banquet for the dead. Although the figures are at rest, they convey far mor animation than the stiff, formal Egyptian tomb sculptures. There is some disregard for portion and balance the legs were only summarily modeled while the upper half of the figures are much more detailed. The sculptor focused on the vibrate faces and the gesticulating arms.
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N. Audience Hall ( apadana) of Darius and Xerxes D. 520 - 465 BCE P/S. Etruscan A. Unknown OL. Persepolis in Susa, Iran P. N/A M/T. Marble with Painted details F. Offering/ Reprisenation of a Goddess DT. Arm straight out, thought to be carrying something, holes in head thought to be wearing a metal crown, paint visible in special lighting in the dress, archaic smile C. Thought to he an offering to Athena, later it was discovered it was a statue of Athena or Artemis |
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N. Temple of Minerva and Sculpture of Apollo D. 460-450 BCEP/S. Etruscan A. Unknown OL. Tarquinia, Italy P. N/A M/T. Marble with Painted details F. Offering/ Reprisenation of a Goddess DT. Arm straight out, thought to be carrying something, holes in head thought to be wearing a metal crown, paint visible in special lighting in the dress, archaic smile C. Thought to he an offering to Athena, later it was discovered it was a statue of Athena |
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N. Tomb of the Triclinium D. 460-450 BCE P/S. Etruscan A. Unknown OL. Tarquinia, Italy P. N/A M/T. Tufa, freco M/T. Marble with Painted details F. Offering/ Reprisenation of a Goddess DT. Arm straight out, thought to be carrying something, holes in head thought to be wearing a metal crown, paint visible in special lighting in the dress, archaic smile C. Thought to he an offering to Athena, later it was discovered it was a statue of Athena or Artemis |
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N. House of the Vettii D. 2nd Century BCE; rebuilt 62-79 BCE P/S. Roman Republic/ Pompeii and the cities of Vesuvious A. Unknown OL. Pompeii, Italy P. N/A M/T. Cut stone and fresco F. Atrium/Townhouse. Sometimes a stage in which daily life rituals and displays of social hierarchy were performed DT. Domus Architecture, townhouse, stone, wall paintings, fresco C. Named after Aulus Vettius Con viva and Aulus Vettius Restitutus. It's a Roman townhouse. The volcanic eruption in Pompeii preserved much of the architecture of the city
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N. Alexander Mosaic from the House of Faun D. 100 BCE P/S. Greek A. Unknown OL. House of Faun, Pompeii P. Citizen of Pompeii M/T. Mosaic F. Decoration DT. Complicated, political, foreshortning C. Depicts the moment when the battle between Alexander the Great and Darius turned in Alexander's favor; political art piece
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N. Head of a Roman Patrician D. 75-50 BCE P/S. Republican Roman A. Unknown OL. Rome, Italy P. Roman patrician M/T. Marble F. Bust of important citizen; political art DT. Realism C. Idealized portrayal of patrician -shows dignity of age (ideal for politicians of the time)
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N. Augustus of PrimaportaD. 20 CEP/S. The Early Empire/ Roman Art A. UnknownOL. Rome, Private Residence, found at Livia's villa at PrimaportaP. Tiberius Ceasar M/T. Marble F. Commemorative monument. A vehicle of political propagandaDT. Political, idealized , military motifs C. Political art- advertised Augustus qualities. Depicts the emperor in his role as general and is based closely on Polykleito's Doryphoros. Cupid is at his feet. Current events are referenced on Augustus's Cuirass. |
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N. Colosseum (Amphitheatrum Flavium) D. 70-80 CE P/S. Imperial Roman A. N/A however Titus dedicated it to Vespasian OL. Rome, Italy P. Vespasian M/T. Stone and Concrete F. Amphitheater with 100 days of games like animal fights and gladiatorial battles then after years of neglect, it was used for materials in the 18th century DT. Amphitheater, columns, Doric, ionic, carinthian, concrete, stone, entertainment C. Could hold between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators which were organized by social ranking, largest amphitheater in the Roman Worlds, freestanding unlike most other amphitheaters which were built into hillsides , including Doric, ionic, and carinthian orders
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N. Market of Trajan D. 106-112 CE P/S. Ancient Rome P. Emperor of Trajan A. Apollodorus of Damascus OL. Rome, Italy M/T. brick and concrete; column: marble F. Dedicated to Emperor Trajan in honor of his victory over Dacia, a collection of warehouse and shops where Romans could conduct business and purchess goods C. Political art that celebrated rulers, carved into the side of a hill "Apollodorus built a monumental, semi-circular facade bordered by a row of columns. At both ends were smaller exedras that were covered by a half dome." DT. Relief sculpture, column, political |
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N. Pantheon D.125 CE P/S. High Empire/Roman Art A. Unknown P. Unknown OL. Rome, Italy M/T. Concrete with stone facing F. First used as a temple, then as a church. The temple for all of the gods. DT. Domes, geometric organization/decoration, Corinthian columns, coffers (sunken, decorative panels) C. Well-preserved Roman temple that was repurposed throughout the years. Work on the Pantheon started immediately after Hadrian became emperor. The dome's summit is the same distance from the floor as the diameter of the dome: 142 feet. This is so the interior space can be imagined as the orb of the earth. The dome was meant to be imagined as the vault of the heavens |
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N. Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus D. 250-260 CE P/S. Late Imperial Roman A. Unknown P. Unknown OL. Near Porta Turbatina M/T. Proconnessian Marble F. Tomb, memorial, sarcophogus DT. Relief sculpture, figures are crammed together in contrast to the Roman convention of having open space around figures, anti-classical, military heroes, master carving C. A memorial to the wars between the Ostrogoths and Imperial Romans then taking place |
