Essays and Research Papers on Art From Ancient Cultures

A 7 page paper which examines 6 different museum pieces from different periods and regions. The periods/regions examined are Greek, Roman, Islamic, Chinese, Late Middle Ages, and Baroque. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the reasons for differences in the artistic traditions of the Egyptians and the Greeks as suggested in the article “The General Characteristics of Greek Sculpture” by Gisela Richter. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Role of Environment in 3 Burials : A 3 page essay that discusses the role that the environment plays in this modern day Western Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (directed by Tommy Lee Jones, Sony Classics, 2005), which stars the director and concerns the ultimate resting place of a illegal Mexican immigrant to the U.S., ...

A 3 page comparison of two pieces of art at the Getty Villa Museum. The pieces examined are Mixing Vessel with Mythological Figures (Greek 470-460 B.C.) and Storage Jar with Achilles and Ajax Gaming (Greek 510 B.C.). Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page paper which compares Roman and Gothic art as it involves the relationship between art and design. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page review of medieval sculpture. Using the sculptures the Archangel Michael, Lions and the Prophet, and Ekkehard and Uta, this paper traces the influence of the Church on sculpture during the early Christian, Romanesque, and Gothic Periods. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that addresses several issues pertaining to the role of multiculturalism in America’s public schools. The writer responds to the following questions: How important is multiculturalism in the public school curriculum? How and to what extent should diversity be a curricular issue? Does multiculturalism serve to discredit the ...

A 3 page paper which examines Classical Greek Art. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page overview of Cherokee Art. The author emphasizes the connection Cherokee pottery has to ancient times and elaborates on its production. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the possible reasons for the differences between text and illustrations in some medieval Islamic works; it considers two illustrations from the Shahnama in detail.

A 3 page summary and discussion of the Venus of Willendorf. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines Aztec influence on various Mexican and Mexican-American artists. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper/analysis that examines and discusses a vase from the Greek Geometric period. The writer describes this vase in detail, places it within the context of its historical period and argues as to the meaning of its illustrations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the Great Ziggurat in Mesopotamia. bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page discussion of the governmental structure and rulers of these cultures. The author emphasizes the span of time covered by each and observes that the rulers were at the head of a strongly stratified system. This arrangement allowed these leaders to achieve great cultural accomplishments. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer briefly compares the two sculptures. No bibliography.

A 3 page examination of the Great Sphinx of Giza. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts the sculptures the Statue of Meleager and Corpus of Christ. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page review of the many Islamic influences that can be found in Venetian architecture. The Doge’s Palace (Ducal Palace) in particular is explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page paper which identifies and examines the object, describes its detail, and assesses its value and authenticity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In six pages this paper examines the Roman way of life and and then considers how two architectural works – the Pantheon and the Colosseum – reflect Roman culture, with detailed description, analysis, and interpretation included. Six sources are listed in the bibliography.

An 8 page research paper that takes as its premise that the writer has been asked to open a new museum. Six exhibits from a variety of cultures and civilizations are described. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 13 page paper which examines and analyzes the Parthenon with a brief comparison and contrast to the Great Pyramid of Giza. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which visually analyzes a piece of art. The art is offered by the student in a photograph and appears to be an Africa mask. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines Greek and Roman art as it relates to how the cultures felt about sex. Bibliography lists 4 sources.