Carving

Greyhounds are the oldest purebred dog. This ancient breed was originated in the Middle East and North Africa . Greyhounds were seen in carvings in old Egyptian tombs in 2900 B.C. Greyhounds were used by the Romans for chasing hares or small prey. Greyhounds made their way to America in the 1500s by Spain when they came on ships. Greyhounds were used by the Romans for chasing hares or small prey. They became popular in colonial times for chasing crop destroying jackrabbits. During the 1920s…

Elbert Hubbard once said “Art is not a thing; it is a way.” Art is all around us; from the floor we walk on, to the color of the walls around us, to the music we listen to on the radio. Many kids have taken on a lot of different forms that did not exist many years ago. Today, we fill our world with street art not exactly thought about to be art like mimes, circus acts, puppetry, mask theater, vaudeville, and storytelling through movement (Rapp 4). Art is an essential part of our society…

As children, the pomegranate tree on the hill is the place where Amir and Hassan grow close to each other. Using a kitchen knife, Amir carves their names on the tree: “’Amir and Hassan, the sultans of Kabul” (Hosseini 30). This carving is significant as it represents that the tree belongs to Amir and Hassan and that they are becoming better friends; although at times, Amir is oblivious to this. Before the incident in the alley, Amir and Hassan have many memories by the pomegranate…

Introduction to the Gladiators History has shown us that Gladiators were a major important part of Roman history but throughout my research I discovered some major key points on what extent their purpose was and what their origin was. Here is an overview of what Gladiators were. Gladiators were first known in Rome in the third century around the year 216 BCE. They were considered as the stars (like modern day wrestlers). To become a Gladiator you would either have to be a prisoner of war or a…

Who discovered the Americas? When people are asked this question they respond, “In fourteen hundred ninety two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Is this the correct answer? Most people would say yes although, the evidence points toward the Chinese discovering the Americas. I believe that the Chinese discovered the Americas before Christopher Columbus. A hundred years before Columbus discovered the Americas, China was in their golden age of science and math. China was doing so well that they…

symbol was also appropriated. Lieutenant Aldo Raine would carve the symbol on the forehead of the German soldiers he spared. Raine did not like the idea that they would not be recognized as Nazis if they were to discard their uniforms. Therefore, carving the Nazi symbol on their forehead with a knife would leave a distinctive scar they could not take off, embalming them with the distinction for the rest of their lives. In the movie industry, this film fits…

They prominently stand proud as ancient omniscient beings who whisper softly the knowledge of many generations, reminding me of just how young I truly am. Their scarred skin tainted by the carvings of man evoke a stiff knot in my chest that tightens due to the fact that humanity actually made a mark on these archaic creatures. An empty feeling echoes throughout my being as I listen to the rustling of the leaves as these golden-brown extensions…

Easter Island and was fought for against other tribes. This was due to all of the trees being cut down and used to either build houses or used as a way to haul statues. When they cut down all the trees and had used almost all of the wood, stones with carvings and certain markings on them were used as shade. Since wood became the only way of escape from the island and noted item of value, many islanders began to live in caves and hide the wood with them. These desperate people of the island even…

period between 150 BC – 100 BC . The stele belongs to the British Museum in London. The object is a grave which would have been placed in a cemetery. It as a height of 74.93 centimetres. It is made of marble, and it was created by the process of carving. This object was found in Smyrna, a place where many grave steles of this period have been discovered, and which have allowed academics to learn more about this kind of object. Most of the stele that come from Smyrna have specific…

Palm Dining Room, and Well room hold a large amount of marble. It is apparent that the Boettchers were fond of Neo Classical Italian works and materials. Four marble sculptures in particular stand out based on their location, size, and the intricate carving details and motifs. This paper will focus on the symbolism and materials of the two marble console tables with mythological animal bases, the marble well head that the Well Room is named after, and the marble Ave Maria Plaque located in the…