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were made after this item? Those are the exact thoughts theta when through my mind when I encountered this ancient artifact while walking through the streets of Istanbul, I found myself gazing over this huge object in the window of a small museum. The museums name was La Morue and it was quite famous for its artifacts from early western civilization. After staring for ten minutes, I finally decided to go inside and really check this item out. The first thing I noticed that it was it was about…

INTRODUCTION This particular task focuses in comparing and differentiating the style and function of the Pantheon and the Parthenon. As an introduction, in general, I wanted to gain an understanding go how architectural styles and the manner in which buildings’ characteristics and features are planned, designed, and constructed. Additionally, as I worked on this assignment I gained an understanding of role other elements of architectural style include play, such as the building materials,…

Laila Tatum Mrs. Beachler World History 09 March 2016 The Greek Heroic Period The Greek Heroic Period spans roughly from 1200–750 B.C.E(Thirlwall).Greek heroes were, and continue to be, an important part of Ancient Greece, because of their supernatural accomplishments, mental, and physical strength. In addition to that, heroes are significant because they served as role models for the Greeks, but also expressed their own personal struggles; like private doubts, and accepting fate. The…

Edison Zheng Jones Review of Literature 1 11/23/16 Greece Greece, officially known as the Hellenic Republic, is a Parliamentary Republic (a republic based off a system of parliamentary which is consisted of the highest legislature). The President, Prokopis Pavlopoulos, was elected by Parliament as every president is every 5 years. The president is the head of the state. The Prime Minister is the Head of the Government. There 's also a decision making body that…

Sculpture and Architecture have represented cultures for thousands of years, all the way back to the paleolithic era, and are still used in today’s culture. Sculpture and Architecture are used in so many different ways, for example to honor leaders, as religious symbols, decoration, and artistic expression just to name a few. They are also landmarks that help us remember the past and works of art that we can admire in the present. Today I will be exploring the similarities and differences…

Greek Pottery was used in many ways, pottery was an everyday essential. Pottery was everyday essential and was used for various task such as wind holders . “Greek people, pottery wasn't just something to eat out of. From the Stone Age onward, Greek people made pottery to sell to their neighbors. Sometimes they sold it empty, for wine jugs or table dishes. Sometimes they sold beautiful little bottles of perfume, or big storage jars full of wine”(“Ancient Greek Pottery”). Art in Ancient greece…

Part I - Finding five more sources that relate to your teaching unit. A-Describe each in a few sentences to a paragraph--what is the main information in the source? How is this useful to your unit? 1. http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/time/explore/main.html This website contains information about the history of Ancient and provides me with a timeline of important events, people and objects that occurred during a specific dynasty or period. It even provides specific information an important people…

There is one issue that all ancient Greek art historians and archeologist agree on. That issue is that the reason why the Parthenon frieze cannot be correctly solved is that there is no ancient literature or sources that appropriately archives the context of the frieze. Without contextual evidence, the intertextuality of the subject matter corresponding to the Parthenon frieze becomes ambiguous to the modern viewer. Modern academics can only conceptualize and speculate about what the images of…

locations that are autism friendly when traveling. Today I am sharing 10 top world museums you should visit when traveling with autism. NYC Natural History An interesting museum that incorporates a room that catalogues its own history called the Research Library’s Memorabilia Collection. Not only will you see dinosaurs, Chinese robes and rare books but you will see everything in between at the NYC Natural History museum. Learn interesting tidbits about the Aztecs and other civilizations as you…

that some national museums are now expanding this statement to include art as well. Countries are clamoring for the return of priceless pieces of art that they claim were unjustly seized from their homelands while the museums that these items now occupy shout back that their ownership is inarguably legal and honest. The beloved Elgin Marbles of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece have become the epitome of both judicial and moral grey area in the arena of repatriation. The British Museum, where…