Essays and Research Papers on Art From Ancient Cultures

A 15 page discussion of the many different variations which exist in art between culture and time periods. From the most primitive aspects of our history we have created and with our creations we have made impressions on others. Indeed, many of these impressions have survived the ravages of time to make impressions ...

A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares two art works: a marble grave stele of a youth and a little girl from c. 530 B.C. and a marble grave stele of a little girl with doves from 450-440 B.C. No bibliographical information provided. Writer does indicate the urls where the works can be ...

A 5 page paper which examines the relationship between pop art and popular culture in America during the 1960s. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the importance, both aesthetically and socio-politically, of art during the Augustan period, with particular reference to the Obeliscus Augusti, the Ara Pacis Augustae and the Augustus of Prima Porta. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the art of the Paleolithic period, examining the probably meanings and purposes of the art. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper talks about the Minoan culture -- where they came from, their art and the what each work of art meant to them. This paper sites 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines and analyzes the New York Kouros, an ancient Greek sculpture. Bibliography lists 1 source.

12 pages in length. Authentic artistry is a fast-fading tradition. In today's hurried global society, the faster one can produce a piece, the sooner financial gain will be realized. When one contemplates the fundamental essence of Pueblo pottery, however, one is quick to note the tenuous association between money and clayware; rather, the ...

A 5 page paper which examines classical, Romanesque, Gothic, and Early Renaissance art. The information presented is taken from the third edition of “A History of Western Art” by Laurie Schneider Adams. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper which examines one sculpture from the Archaic, the Classical, and the Hellenistic period. The sculptures examined are Kouros (Archaic), Kritios Boy (Classical), and Nike of Samothrace (Hellenistic). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts Minoan and Egyptian frescoes of the New Kingdom. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts The Votive Statue of Eannatum with the The Attic Red Figure Kylix. The origin of each is duly noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

8 pages in length. When discussing the theme of apostolic succession and its evolution in Roman imagery – including architecture – from Early Christianity through the seventeenth century, the student will first want to define the notion of apostolic succession. In essence, it represents "Christ's promise to remain with His Church so that ...

An 11 page paper which examines 3 different pieces of art from the Roman and Greek Period. The art pieces discussed are the Greek statue “Statuette of a seated harp player,” ca. 2800–2700 B.C. and the Egyptian sculpture, “Bowl with Human Feet,” ca. 3750–3550 B.C.E.. The two are discussed and then compared. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the attitudes of Plato and Aristotle toward art. The writer argues that while they both made the fundamental assumption that art is a form of mimesis, the imitative function that is inherent in all forms of art provoked Plato's disdain, but provoked Aristotle's curiosity. An examination of their ...

A 5 page research paper that examines two Tibetan art works, their background, dimensions and content, as well as the writer's personal impressions. These works are a Seated Avalokiteshvara sculpture and a painting of the Buddha Amoghasiddhi Attended by Bodhisattvas. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the presentation of the human body in three separate works of art. The art works discussed are the New York Kouros, Corpus of Christ, and Coubet’s “Woman with a Parrot.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the details of both Greek and Roman art, and arrives at the conclusion that Greek art contributed more to the development of each civilization. This paper provides support for this thesis based on the different contributions from different periods of art. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that examines how Egyptian art and architecture have influenced modern forms. The writer particularly focuses on how Egyptian art influenced the eighteenth century rococo period, as well as the art deco of the twentieth century. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the mummy case of Paankehamun, and the Palette of King Narmer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which provides an overview of the Greek Parthenon. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page report discusses the Buddhist paintings in the Mogao caves of the Dunhuang region of China. The fact that the caves were "founded" where they were was directly related to the existence of what has come to be known as the fabled "Silk Road." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses, examines and analyzes a Greek Grave relief from 400bc found in the J.P.Getty Museum. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines what went into making Sarcophagus art in ancient Egypt. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at two different works of art and attempts to evaluate them objectively. The relevance of cultural context is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.