be doing my visual analysis essay on is the Colossal Statue of Ramesses II. This statue shows a king sitting on his throne with many inscriptions carved into the statue. The Colossal statue of Ramesses II is from the New Kingdom 19th dynasty from the years 1279-1213 B.C. This statue is in the round‚ intaglio engraving‚ and made of diorite. The museum collection that this statue is from is the Egyptian Antiques collection. The Colossal Statue of Ramesses II shows Ramesses in the customary pharaonic
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Diskobolos vs. Ramesses II There are many unique qualities in art that depict the different time periods. One can decipher specific eras based on the attributes of the painting or sculpture. Ancient Egypt sculptures are completely different from Ancient Greece sculptures by way of body position‚ facial expressions and materials used. Understanding backgrounds‚ time periods‚ and history of the sculptures are important when analyzing the works of art. Ramesses II is located at the University of
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Ramesses II was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled ancient Egypt from 1279 B.C.E‚ to 1213 B.C.E. That was 66 Years! Ramesses was born in 1303 B.C.E‚ but sadly died in 1213 B.C.E. Since Ramesses II parent’s lived in the Nile Delta‚ he built a vast city which served as a base for campaigns in Asia. This city was called “Pi-Ramesse”‚ which means “House of Ramesses”. Ramesses II had lots of family member. His dad was Seti I‚ who was also a pharaoh‚ who ruled from 1290 B.C.E to 1279 B.C.E (11
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prior moves to re-establish traditional practises.· Dismantling of Aten temples at East Karnak; desecration of the Amarna Royal Tomb and Ay’s tomb possibly carried out at this time· Reorganisation of the state· Foundations laid for 19th Dynasty Ramesses IMenpehtyre 1295-94 · A very brief reign that establishes the 19th Dynasty· Co-regency with son‚ Seti I Seti IMenmaatre 1294-79 · Art‚ architecture and culture reach new heights‚ a return to 18th dynasty standards of excellence · Resurgence of aggressive
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A statue that came as a result of a joint effort between the French and the Americans‚ and is a symbol today for enlightenment and freedom is what we now call today the Statue of Liberty. Artist Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and Alexandre Gustave Eiffel were the people responsible for the statue. Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was the one to design the statue around 1876 to commemorate the American Declaration of Independence. Another name for the statue is the Mother of exiles who welcomed a plethora
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dawn of age. Whether it be how hunt for food‚ make weapons‚ or even construct the things around us‚ we are living in a very advanced society. While all these things may be true‚ we still borrow numerous ideas from these so called archaic societies. Statues used for decoration now were used for worship then yet still hold very similar structures. Long ago relief was one of not many techniques to create art and yet is still used commonly today. Even the architecture in our homes and public buildings is
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The piece I have chosen is entitled the Steleophorus Statue. It is from Dynasty 18‚ Reigns of Tuthmosis III and IV from around 1479 to 1390 BCE. The statue depicts a male figure that is kneeling. He is also holding part of a large stela rising to his chin while placed on his knees with hieroglyphic writing on it that has damaged and worn over time. The most prominent destruction is seen on the left side where a large chunk of the tablet has been broken off. In addition to the fragmented stela‚ much
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At one point in time it was believed that there were multiple equestrian statues during the time before the Christianization of Rome. The equestrian statues were created as a representation of their imperial leaders. The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius created around 173-176 C.E and located in Musei Capitolini‚ Rome‚ Italy is the only surviving equestrian statue from that era. The Equestrian Statue of General “Mad” Anthony Wayne‚ located in Freimann Square in Fort Wayne‚ Indiana and created
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THE STATUE OF LIBERTY The Statue of Liberty by award-winning documentarian Ken Burns is only one hour long‚ but is one of the most powerful films that I have ever watched. It’s a part of a series that Burns has done entitled “America.” Because our society today is struggling with how to respond to refugees and how to uphold the values that the Statue represents‚ the film really resonated with me. I chose the film to study the way that Burns uses archival imagery and narration‚ but the film is
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The city has voted and discussed the removal of statues because they want them gone. The article shows that
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