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What do you think inspired folks to build such fantastic structures (Gothic architecture) without the benefit of cranes, pneumatic hammers, etc.?
Abroad for the first time in his life, Han Ping Chen, a scholar of ancient Chinese, landed at Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C.
The Greeks influenced the Etruscans in pottery and religion before the Romans rose to power.
The most prominent windows of the Cathedral of Notre Dame (the 47' lancets) were.
A major civic argument broke out when the property was purchased by developers who wanted to demolish the Stock Exchange and replace it with an undistinguished
Discusses the importance of Roman construction by choosing three examples of Roman engineering.
Describe the item, including how it stands (arches, columns, vaults, free form, etc.).
Two works of art from any ancient culture are used to evaluate art.
What is the CONTENT (what is the religious, philosophical and/or historical significance)?
It then uses the terminology and concepts for evaluating art to compare and contrast the two works.
Where can examples of Roman wall painting be found today?
Discussion of the intended audience. Was this intended for the general public, the elite or the afterlife?.
How were these new architectural elements innovative in providing greater structural stability
The Egyptians has a process for preparing the dead for the afterlife.
How does this compare with previous examples of buildings from the Near East and Egypt.
The Romans deeply admired Greek art and Roman works SEEM very similar to Greek examples.
What is the FORM of the work (the overall structure including line, shape, texture, value, color and balance)?
Describe the use of line, shape, texture, value, color, and balance.
What techniques or processes are used to create the art work?
Is the work of art REPRESENTATIONAL, ABSTRACT, or NONOBJECTIVE?
Using art vocabulary when evaluating art, compare and contrast the works including materials used, style, meaning, symbolism, and any other aesthetic issues.
The "palace" complex at Knossos on the island of Crete was the major settlement in Bronze Age Crete.
Examine the works you have chosen in connection with the fact that many facets of Egyptian art seem to have been "death centered."
Explore the collections of Ancient Art there:-he Metropolitan Museum of Art-The Louvre Museum.
The prominent features of the Doric and Ionic orders of Greek architecture are identified, such as the Doric order is the simplest column with no ornamentation