improve student learning in future classes. Course # ART 107 Course Name: Survey of World Art: Prehistoric – Gothic Semester: Fall 2013 (1st 8 weeks) CRN: 40185 Course Procedure Sheet (Syllabus) Instructor Information: Instructor Name: Jeff Henley Email: henleyj@cochise.edu Course Information: Course Description: A survey presentation of the art and architecture of western civilizations through the Gothic era, including prehistoric
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Symmetry in Chinese Arts Done by: Group 3 Lim Li Yan Yip Lixia, Sabrina Lee Weitian, Ivan Zhong Shengmin Goh Yoon Keong 1 CONTENTS • Introduction • Symmetry in Chinese Literature • Chinese Paper Cuttings • Symmetry in Chinese buildings • Chinese Music • Conclusion • Bibliography 2 Introduction “The use of the geometric principles of symmetry for the description and understanding of decorated forms represents the union of two normally separate disciplines – mathematics and design
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their gradual development from hunters to settled farmers. By 4000 BC the civilization of Egypt was in its earliest developing stages, the Predynastic period, which lasted until about 3100 BC, had begun. Organized settlements have been found and the art produced during this time was discovered mainly in their cemeteries. Objects were put into the grave with the body for the use of the spirit in the next life, even though preserving a large number of personal goods as pottery, tools, and weapons. The
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to create a form” Architecture begins with Geometry. All of nature evolves out of simple geometric patterns incorporated within the molecular "seed" structure. Each of these basic patterns contains information that enables animals, plants, minerals (and humans) to develop into complex and beautiful forms, each with an intrinsic awareness of its location in space and time. The exact measurements and alignments are all based on geometric patterns. Basic Geometry + Architecture The geometry of
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several groups and created furthered knowledge into the topic of god and worship. Art and Literature also fueled the Renaissance. People started reading more and art took on a more realistic quality. Even though art was becoming realistic it still had a connection to God and theology. Examples are the Madonna by Raphael, The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo, and sculptures of saints by various artists. Art also took a huge humanist turn, showcasing the human form wherever you looked. In
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Pharaoh Khufu, also known by his Greek name Cheops, was the second ruler of the 4th Dynasty, which was also during the Old Kingdom Period. Khufu was born in 2620 BC and died in 2566 BC. Khufu’s full name is Khnum-Khufu, which means “The God Khnum protects me”. Khufu was the son of Sneferu and Queen Hetepheres I. It is thought that Khufu ruled for approximately 24 years, however some sources claim he ruled for as many as 46 to 63 years. Khufu’s greatest accomplishment is widely known to be the Great
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consideration interest rates and inflation this would be worth close to $1,000,000,000,000 ($1Trillion) in real-terms today. 2. Vedic Civilization Indus & Saraswati Civilizations Rise of Jainism and Buddhism Mauryan Period Golden Age of Indian Arts & Sciences Muslim Invasions The Mughal Empire Portuguese Invasion The British East-India Company The British Empire India's Freedom Struggle Independence Modern India 2020 Vision A Brief History of Time 3. India India invented the Number System
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through cultural encounters. The first step of globalization actually began with the encounters of cultures. In the last few weeks leading to this week’s assignment is we discussed how early civilization influenced each other we seen how the Roman and Greek civilizations had an impact on each other to some degree. We are now exploring how specific countries have all seen and dealt with the topic of cultural syncretism. Cultural Syncretism Still Waiting on First Question From Trya….. What cultural
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Art & the World II May 8, 2006 Formal Analysis Essay “The Harbor of Dieppe” “The Harbor of Dieppe” is one of many naturalistic paintings by Joseph Mallard William Turner. “The Harbor of Dieppe” is an oil on canvas painting by an English Romantic painter Joseph Mallord William Turner. It was painted and exhibited in 1826 however its current home is at the Frick Collection in New York. Like many other paintings of the 19th century Romanticism Movement “The Harbor of Dieppe” illustrates a
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years old when he became king in 336, BC and, thanks to his father Philip II and to his education under Aristotle, he was a very competent and able commander. He learned early how to ride a horse, use weapons and command troops. He conquered the Greeks and then led them into battle against the Persians. He liberated Egypt. He then defeated Persia and marched his troops across Iran and Afghanistan, and could go no further because he got sick and died. According to most accounts, he was intelligent
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