Academic papers on Art From Ancient Cultures

Art and Hindu Gods Shiva and Vishnu
A 5 page paper which examines the Gods Shiva and Vishnu and their importance to the Hindu religion, with emphasis on their symbolic significance and how this symbolism is represented in art. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Ancient Religious Statues
This 9 page paper examines the deep and constant relationship peoples of ancient civilizations had with their gods. The countries of the ancient world used to make this point are Sumer and Egypt. A small religious statue of the god Abu...
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Feng Shui (pronounced feng schway)
(20pp)For centuries, the Chinese have been using Feng Shui to create harmonious living environments that promote well-being (Rossbach 3). When man aligns himself with the natural forces of good energy he will experience good fortune, ...
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Chaco National Park.
(10 pp) This discussion centers around a student based assignment to present a problem and/or a controversial subject to an educated audience. The issue and its history needs to be defined; the problem analyzed; debate presented how to...
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Early History of Egypt 3100-1200BC.
(3 pp). Archaeological evidence suggests that, Egypt was inhabited by hunters over 250,000 years ago when the region was a green grassland. The Paleolithic period around 25,000BC brought climatic changes, which turned Egypt into a...
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The Eskimo Spirit Never Dies.
(6 pp).One of the greatest human fears is death. We superstitiously think that if we don't talk about it, we do not have to deal with it, but according to Purnell's Model for Cultural Competence, mourning, death and its attending rituals...
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Chaco National Park.
(10 pp) This discussion centers around a student based assignment to present a problem and/or a controversial subject to an educated audience. The issue and its history needs to be defined; the problem analyzed; debate presented how to...
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The Challenges of Writing
A 3 page paper which examines the reasons why so many people, including professional writers, find writing to be "hard work," discussing some of the challenging aspects of writing, considering personal writing experiences as well as those of other...
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Ancient Forms - New Designs.
(5 pp). Classic shapes or forms often repeat themselves throughout various cultures. The structural column, the dome, and the circle may be used in the creation of sacred space, the reflections of the ideal, and as representations ...
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Here Be Dragons!
(5 pp) No single continent or culture has an exclusive claim on dragons or dragon lore. The animals have survived in time and imagination. Just as an adventurer might claim land for his sovereign, a wise traveler would also know when...
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Rishi Coffins
A 5 page research paper that examines and discusses the artwork of Egyptians rishi coffins. The term "rishi" refers to the symbolic feathers and wings that seem to embrace the deceased. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Computer Simulation in Aviation: Making Flying Safer
21 pages. The purpose of this paper is to consider the role of computer simulation models as a tool in the aviation industry. The paper considers the development and formation of simulation programs from their origins at MIT in the 1960's as...
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Understanding Women in the Chinese Culture Through and Examination of Art and Literature:
This 8 page paper examines how women in the Chinese culture are expected to adhere to a far more traditional role than Western women. This paper examines the literature of Ha Jin as well as artwork by Zhou Fang and Chen Yifei in order to provide...
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Modernity and the Kama Sutra
Modern society is obsessed with sex. Any glance at the television screen, tabloids, or even traditional news outlets informs of a world that cannot get enough of the dirty details of a star
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Costa Rican Culture
A 6 page research paper that examines the culture of Costa Rica by looking the topics of religion, education, economics, family, class structure, language, history, natural resources and geography. In so doing, this survey of culture shows the...
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