Essays and Research Papers on Art From Ancient Cultures

A 6 page research paper that discusses specific examples of Maya Art. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page research paper that describes and discusses Fayum portraits, which are painted portraits of the deceased which were placed over the faces of Egyptian mummies during the first through third centuries AD. The writer describes several portraits and discusses what they tell viewers about Egyptian society at this time. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...

A 3 page review on a virtual art museum tour provided by a visitor to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s African art exhibit. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that describes a Mayan vessel from the eighth century. The writer offers a detailed description and relates this description to what is known of the Mayan culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the creation of this structure, and provides dates of building, rebuilding and restoration. This architectural work is described in detail. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the way in which Raphael’s painting “The School of Athens” mirrors the philosophy of the age in which it was painted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares how African regalia can be compared to that of the crown jewels of Great Britain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page consideration of the factors that influence Medieval Art and Medieval sculpture in particular. This sculpture is described in relation to those factors and its stylistic elements. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 21 page paper provides a detailed look at pre-dynastic and dynastic Egypt. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts two pieces of ancient portrait art. The pieces are the Head of a Roman Patrician and a Mummy portrait from Faiyum. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that offers an overview of the National Museum of African Aft (NMAFA), the setup of the website and its description of the collection. No other sources cited

A 3 page research paper that discusses the reasons for the high incidence of hypertension among blacks. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page paper analyzes American pop culture from the eyes of a time traveler coming from pre-colonial America. There are 4 sources cited.

This 3 page paper describes an ancient Egyptian stela displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines how reality is reflected in art as it relates to the past. The paper discusses Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Gothic, Renaissance and Medieval art in this respect. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page essay explores questions concerning a Hellenistic artwork and its relation to culture and society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines two pieces of art from different time periods and different cultures. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page essay that discusses the motivation and family dynamics in this short story. No other sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines the archeological find of the fragment of the Ur-Nammu stele. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that reports on elder abuse and the possible role that APNs can take in regards to this public health issue. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of the seated Gudea statue. Religious and political aspects of the statue are emphasized. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page research paper that offers description and historical background on 2 Greek statues: a statue of an old woman from the Hellenistic period and the statue of a youth from the Archaic period. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines two pieces of artwork. The paper discusses Ancestral bust of a woman from Egypt and Head from a female sphinx. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 pages in length. The inherent value of history is for people to understand their cultural heritage, see how the global society progressed over time, learn from mistakes, expound upon successes and carry forth this information into the future. Artifacts and documents play a critical role in the ability to recall the past; ...

A 7 page paper which examines various sources concerning Assyrian art and then specifically discusses Assyrian reliefs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.