Essays and Research Papers on Art From Ancient Cultures

This 4 page paper focuses on two works of art from India, one from China and one from Egypt. The paper is divided into sections. Each piece of art is explained in depth. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper discusses the ancient artificat known as the rhyton. Emphasis is placed on a piece shaped like a pig. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines three different types of art forms, or compilations of art, and then examines how they reflect their particular time period. The pieces, or types of art, discussed are the Peacock Room, Love and Yearning, and contemporary Chinese porcelain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the Terra-Cotta Warrior’s Tomb of the First Emperor of China from the Qin Dynasty. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the similarities and differences between these two historic structures. Furthermore, this paper delves into the social, political, economic, and technological characteristics of these buildings and how they mirrored their societies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the Roman aqueduct system, Circus Maximus and the Sacred Way road, all of which contributed to the “urbanization” of Rome between 600 BC and 20 BC. All of these structures served to enhance the urbanization of Rome. Some provided means by which the government could communicate with large ...

A 5 page paper discussing the right of possession of items of antiquity. There is no neat and clear answer to the question, “Who owns the past?” There are, however, compromises available. Likely, one of those compromises consists of acknowledging regional and national contribution to civilization as it now exists. Protection ...

This 4 page paper describes the funtion, iconography, symbolism, religious meaning, and explains the significance of the Ancient Egyptian Shawabtis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines three of Rome's greatest contributions to mankind in regard to urban planning or architecture. Examples given, timelines named. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 12 page paper which examines the Roman baths, and bath houses. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper examines how influential the Egyptians were on Greek artisans and how that influence was reflected in their artwork. This paper provides examples of such similarities in their painting, sculpture, etc. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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.

This 4 page paper focuses on two works of art from India, one from China and one from Egypt. The paper is divided into sections. Each piece of art is explained in depth. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper discusses the ancient artificat known as the rhyton. Emphasis is placed on a piece shaped like a pig. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines three different types of art forms, or compilations of art, and then examines how they reflect their particular time period. The pieces, or types of art, discussed are the Peacock Room, Love and Yearning, and contemporary Chinese porcelain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the Terra-Cotta Warrior’s Tomb of the First Emperor of China from the Qin Dynasty. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the similarities and differences between these two historic structures. Furthermore, this paper delves into the social, political, economic, and technological characteristics of these buildings and how they mirrored their societies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the Roman aqueduct system, Circus Maximus and the Sacred Way road, all of which contributed to the “urbanization” of Rome between 600 BC and 20 BC. All of these structures served to enhance the urbanization of Rome. Some provided means by which the government could communicate with large ...

A 5 page paper discussing the right of possession of items of antiquity. There is no neat and clear answer to the question, “Who owns the past?” There are, however, compromises available. Likely, one of those compromises consists of acknowledging regional and national contribution to civilization as it now exists. Protection ...

This 4 page paper describes the funtion, iconography, symbolism, religious meaning, and explains the significance of the Ancient Egyptian Shawabtis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.