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Hellenic Tombs, 2005.
A discussion of the tombs of ancient Greece.
4,770 words (approx. 19.1 pages), 23 sources, APA, AU$ 178.95
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This paper attempts an overview and discussion of some of the most pertinent aspects of Hellenistic tombs. The paper focuses on their architectural significance, as well as on the related architectural and historical connotation and implications of these tombs. One of the aspects that the paper focuses are the antecedents of Hellenic forms of architecture, their forms design and meaning.
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Introduction
Historical and Architectural Overview
Mycenaean Tombs
Hellenic Tombs
Conclusion
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"One of the ways in which the art, history and architecture of ancient cultures can be understood and investigated is through what is left behind to be examined. Some of the most permanent artifacts that are available for examination are ancient tombs which have stood the test to time. From these tombs one can not only understand and form opinions of the architecture and historical context of the time, but the content of many tombs reveals a plethora of information and insight into the culture being studied. Many experts concur with this view and emphasize the archelogivla significance of ancient tombs, monuments and burial sites."
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Hellenic Philosophy and Islam, 2004.
A discussion of the Islamic response to Hellenic philosophy.
5,750 words (approx. 23.0 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 197.95
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This paper discusses the Islamic response to Hellenic philosophy, with special attention to the work of al-Kindi and his circle. The paper also considers al-Ghazali and ibn Rushd (Averroes), as well as comments on Islamic science.
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"When Arab Muslims initially spread out across the vast territories that had formerly been ruled by the declining Byzantine and Sassanian empires, they found..."
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Michelangelo's Magnifici Tomb in the Medici Chapel, 2008.
A discussion of Michelangelo's Magnifici Tomb in the Medici Chapel, based on a study by Andrew Morrogh and a study by Estelle Lingo.
1,917 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 89.95
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This paper discusses two studies of Michelangelo's Magnifici Tomb in the Medici Chapel towards complementary, as opposed to different, conclusions. The studies reviewed are Andrew Morrogh's "The Magnifici Tomb - a Key Project in Michelangelo's Architectural
Career" and Estelle Lingo's "The Evolution of Michelangelo's Magnifici Tomb - Program versus Process in the Iconography of the Medici Chapel".
The paper relates that both studies are authoritative and careful contributions to the study of the Medici Chapel, the tomb in question and the career of Michelangelo. The paper also asserts that their different vantage points on the Magnifici Tomb help along what should be a broad approach to any artifact or installation, investigating origins, features and salient details in relation to context, remembering that there shall forever be different opinions which can be powerful guides towards personal appreciation and further study.
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Introduction
Andrew Morrogh - The Magnifici Tomb as a Key Project.
Estelle Lingo - Program versus Process and Iconography
Discussion
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"The errors made by Michelangelo included the level at which the viewer examined them, the focal point of three statues too low, a statue of the Madonna, on the other hand, requiring a higher viewing point. (p.594) As Morrogh concluded, imperfections and all, Michelangelo had been able to exercise considerable license in what he designed so tentatively and in its results, thanks to the nature of his patron. Michelangelo had mixed opinions concerning the tradition of classicism that would have satisfied many sculptors of his day, but his results were not just innovative but 'difficult' as Morrogh comments, still apt to draw mixed reviews from those examining the Magnifici Tomb in the present. From this article, the reader obtains much detail and most readers will enjoy the illustrations of very different drawings to which Morrogh refers, a familiar aspect of the Medici Chapel revealed to have been a much changing or even piecemeal affairs thanks to the patronage of Pope Clement who seems to have recognized Michelangelo's originality and given it free reign. One leaves this article with the impression of having enjoyed a 'solid' few pages of scholarship, the author plainly knowing far more on Italian Renaissance design and architecture of which this article indicates one quite small topic."
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Hellenism and Hebraism in Victorian Literature, 2002.
This paper examines Matthew Arnold's Hellenism and Hebraism as personified by Christina Rosetti's Laura and Lizzie in "Goblin Market".
1,240 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper is an in-depth analysis of Arnold's Hellenism and Hebraism whereby the two philosophies are compared. The author concludes that it is equally important to strive to know beauty (Hellenism) as to endeavor to be virtuous and moral (Hebraism), as long as one can achieve a balance of the two.
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"Lifestyles in England during the reign of Queen Victoria exhibited conflicting philosophical viewpoints. The success of imperialism had contributed to the wealth, decadence, and frivolity of many upper class citizens. This lifestyle exhibited an excess of what Matthew Arnold, in his book Culture and Anarchy, terms Hellenism. Yet there were also those who condemned this existence based on sensuality and aesthetics, going so far as to say that any entertainment was sinful. These people proposed that the ultimate ideal is a life spent solely in pursuit of piety and righteousness. This belief, most apparent in the Puritan doctrine, is what Arnold calls Hebraism."
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Tomb Construction Methods in Ancient Egypt, 2000.
A look at the tomb construction methods of the old, middle and new kingdoms of Egypt.
2,810 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 122.95
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This paper discusses the way that tomb construction developed and changed in Egypt. The paper looks at three periods - The Old Kingdom (c2780-2260 BC); Middle Kingdom (c1997 -1650 BC) and New Kingdom (1552-1069 BC) - in order to compare the methods.
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"Because of the incredible power and authority of the king at this time, his tomb was designed to exemplify his grandeur as well as serve as the final resting-place for his body and earthly possessions. In addition, the tomb complex was also the focal point of the king?s cult for ritual prayer and for worship. Unfortunately, the roles of the king?s tomb proved to nullify each other; the builders tried to ?hide? the king?s body and possessions while at the same time allowing the public in to worship him at the same time. As a result, the whereabouts of the king?s treasure were common knowledge and over time each of these tombs was stripped of everything of value, not excluding the king?s corpse itself? "
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Hebraism and Hellenism, 2006.
A review of Matthew Arnold's theory regarding the binaries of Hebraism and Hellenism.
780 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 40.95
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This paper discusses how in his poetry and prose, the Victorian essayist and author Matthew Arnold frequently makes use of binaries, or the classical rhetorical style of constructing a series of two contrasting or opposing ideas, to illustrate the speaker's main point. The paper then reviews Arnold's essay on modern religion, which is based upon the contrasts of Hebraism and Hellenism.
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"The idea that Judaism is rigidly tied to the adherence to the law, sadly, can also be implicitly, if not explicitly connected to the Hebraic refusal to acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah. Not only does Arnold's analysis of the Hebraic impulse towards the truth sound reductive regarding Jewish culture but Stephen Prickett suggests that by creating such a binary opposition of the Hebraic and the Hellenic, Arnold attempts to filter out what he disliked in the Christian religion by creating the false binary of Hebraism, even while both the Greek and Hebraic ancient cultures were considerably more complex than Arnold's reading: "At the heart of Matthew Arnold's writings, whether literary, sociological, historical, or biblical, was the attempt to create an enlightened and forward-looking religion. For him this meant a Christianity that was 'scientific,' 'non-Semitic,' Indo-European, and Aryan in quality," that is, in Arnold's own words, containing "more of Plato and Socrates than Joshua and David." (Pickett, 2001; Arnold 1869)"
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The Hellenization of Judaism, 2002.
An historical exploration of how Judaism was affected by the Greco-Roman conquest of the Persian Empire in the third BCE.
3,617 words (approx. 14.5 pages), 13 sources, APA, AU$ 146.95
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This paper provides a detailed account of how Judaism interacted with the Greco-Roman socio-religious milieu after Alexander the Great's conquest of Judea in the third BCE. It discusses Hellenism and its effect on Judaism, more specifically, the creation of Jewish sectarianism in the form of Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes. It explores the nature of these separate sects and the ways in which Jewish lore and culture were affected and interpreted anew through such changes. The Maccabean revolt is mentioned, as are several other primary-sourced events that can be seen to have directly affected the theocratic nature of Judea. It also examines how the admission that, although Hellenization affected Judaism and changed it beyond all hope for original reclamation, without sectarianism and the Hellenization of Judaism, Jewish culture would not be in existence today.
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"Another cultural influence to affect Judaism as a result of its encounter with Hellenism is reflected in the material culture of the time. Three of the four apocrypha books of Maccabees mention, in negative terms, the erection of a gymnasium in Jerusalem , a Greek centre for exercise, conversation and discussion. The erection of such a building was viewed differently throughout the Jewish community, but many felt that it indeed threatened Judaism; the idea of embracing Greek culture to such an extent entailed for them the idea of abandoning the holy covenant. The adoption of Hellenistic values was therefore seen as a having a destructive and threatening effect on Judaism by even the Jews themselves during these times."
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Egyptian and Etruscan Tomb Paintings, 2000.
An examination and comparison of cultural functions, styles, themes and subjects, historical significance, depiction of social realities and views on religion and death.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 116.95
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"Although tomb paintings are the major source of information about life in ancient Egypt and the principal source of such information about ancient Etruria, the types of data they provide differ somewhat. For nearly 3,000 years Egyptian tombs were the resting places of the semi-divine pharaohs and members of their families and entourages. Depictions of life in the tomb paintings provide an enormous number of details of Egyptian life. Even though the activities depicted were the usually ritualistic behavior of divine beings rather than ordinary life, the position of the pharaohs as the guarantors of the continuity of the state, and of the very cycle of life itself, meant that everything fell within their sphere of influence. All manner of activities were, therefore, depicted in their tombs--whether they were part of the elaborate funerary processes or simply facets of the pharaohs'..."
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Naguib Mahfouz's "Fountain and Tomb" and Gita Mehta's "A River Sutra", 2002.
A discussion on the concepts of physical and spiritual in relation to these two books.
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 69.95
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The paper uses the aforementioned books to illustrate the conflict between the physical and the spiritual. It looks at the significance that the two authors attribute to the spiritual world and at the relation of the supernatural sphere to the material world. Examples are taken from the two texts to support the writer?s points. The paper concludes with a comparison of the similarities and differences between the two texts.
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"In the two books ?Fountain and Tomb? and ?A River Sutra?, what strikes us the most is the persistent prevalence of something more sublime and spiritual in nature than the pleasures of this material world. But it is not exactly correct to associate the existence of this particular element to religion or religious beliefs alone, as most of us would be tempted to do in order to simplify the real purpose of the two texts. It is therefore important to bear in mind that while the two books do contain the ?extraordinary? elements of mysticism and differences , they are not exactly connected with one religion or faith. The reason it is critical to understand that the supernatural or spiritual world in both texts is not associated with any particular faith is because even slight misunderstanding can hamstring the real purpose behind the deliberate inclusion of these elements in the texts. The authors in both the cases have tried to separate the physical world from its spiritual counterpart with the latter occupying a more significant place."
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'Fountain and Tomb", 2003.
Discusses Naguib Mahfouz's book of Egyptian life.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, AU$ 57.95
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Discusses Naguib Mahfouz's book, which is set in Cairo in the early 20th century. Examines the impact of Western influence from the British Empire, the Muslim order of Sufis, symbols of knowledge, women of the period, and changes in Egypt's complex society.
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"Prepare for a long life of learning. You shall learn step-by-step until you become a civilized human being." (25) So the Father in this story admonishes his son and as the tales are woven we begin to see a portrait of Egyptian life in intimate detail ..."
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Greek Culture, 2002.
Thispaper discusses Greek culture. The Hellenic era existed before Alexander the Great.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 38.95
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The Hellenistic period started after Alexander, and it influences even our era. Slavery existed in both periods but there was more emphasis on religion in the Hellenic era. The Hellenic era witnessed democracy and the existence of city-states. The Hellenistic era was governed by monarchies. Materialism became widespread in this time that also marked the demise of truly creative philosophy.
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Greek Statues, 2008.
A comparison of Greek statues - the kouros of the Archaic period and the depiction of Demosthenes from the High Hellenic period.
1,529 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 73.95
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This paper discusses the evolution of Greek statues over the centuries. It presents an overview of Greek statuary, focusing on the Archaic period and the High Hellenic period. The paper specifically focuses on and compares the kouros of the Archaic period and the depiction of Demosthenes from the High Hellenic period in order to understand how the changes came about.
Table of Contents:
Overview
The Archaic Period: the Kouros
The High Hellenistic Period: Demosthenes
Comparing Statues
Conclusion
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"The kouros was never intended to represent a single individual. Instead, such statues were intended to represent a group of people, being that of idealized male youths at the height of their sexually attractive state. However, the statue of Demosthenes is clearly a representation of a single individual. It does not merely represent a group of people, being an idealized representation of the group "philosopher." Rather, the statue of Demosthenes is what Pedley calls a "psychological portrait" (352) of a living being, unlike the ambiguous kouros who exists suspended outside of time."
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The Legacy of Hippocrates, 2002.
Examines the impact of Hippocrates on medicine during the Hellenic civilization and down through the centuries to the present day.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 103.95
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This paper examines and analyzes Hippocrates' impact on the changing views of medicine during the classical Hellenic Civilization, as well as his impact on medical thought throughout succeeding centuries down to the present day.
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Comparison Of Two Sculptures, 2002.
Examines works of art of the Egyptians and Greeks in the Hellenic era.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 69.95
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Works of art of the Egyptians and Greeks in the Hellenic era. Shared characteristics of the two ancient societies. Describes Egyptian statue of "Ranofer," a limestone sculpture of a standing male. Compares it to the Greek "Kouros," a life-sized marble figure of a male youth. Human orientation of Greek art.
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"Comparison of Two Sculptures
The ancient Egyptians and the Greeks of the Hellenic era shared several important characteristics. Among them were a complex system of gods, each requiring his or her own ritual worship, and a love of the monumental in terms of architecture and selected art forms. As Laurie S. Adams (p. 73) has commented, both groups followed certain canons and conventions in sculpture, leading to creations that were life-sized or larger, monumental and powerful, and firmly rooted within the guiding sociocultural ethos in which they were produced. This report will compare two works of art. The first is an Egyptian statute of Ranofer, a limestone sculpture of a standing male produced in about 2750-2625, B.C. (Gardner, p. 54). The second sculpture to be discussed is known as Kouros, a life-sized figure of a male ..."
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The Han Dynasty, 2006.
A discussion regarding the Han Dynasty, which ruled China from about 200 B.C. to about 220 A.D.
1,341 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes Chinese history. The paper takes a look at the Han Dynasty, focusing specifically on the tombs of the time, especially the Mawangdui tomb. According to the paper, cave like tombs were as important to the Chinese as the Pyramids were to ancient Egyptians. Imperial Chinese families were buried in the royal tombs, along with many items necessary for a happy life after death. The paper discusses how the Han Dynasty created some of the most remarkable Chinese burial tombs, and created the great trade route known as the Silk Road, which greatly aided China and Asia in world trade.
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"Two of the tombs contained numerous fragments and entire pieces of silk material, which are some of the first silk remnants found in China. Cang's wife was found wrapped in eighteen layers of fine silk, while there were numerous silk manuscripts found in all the tombs. The excavation is the oldest known in China, and so indicates the first silk findings in the country's history. They indicate early silk was exceptionally light, delicate, and beautiful, but under the right conditions, it survived thousands of years. Most people associate silk with garments and even home decor, but the finds in the Mawangdui indicate silk had another very important use in preserving Chinese culture. Scholars used silk as a writing medium, and bound the delicate silk pages into books. Over 30 of these books were unearthed in the Mawangdui tombs, and they indicate the level of learning and scholarly discourse during the zenith of the Han Dynasty. Archaeologists also found maps painted on silk, and silk T-shaped wall hangings depicting life and culture during the Han Dynasty (Doar). Thus, the Mawangdui tombs represent one of the most important excavations in Chinese history, especially when it comes to the significance of silk in the culture and society."
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The Medicalization of Human Deformities, 2002.
Examines the history of birth defects from the statues of achondroplastic dwarfs found in ancient Egyptian tombs to the present day.
2,525 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 14 sources, AU$ 136.95
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The debate over the causation of congenital anomalies is discussed in this paper, as well as various preventative measures that have been implemented over time to help reduce the neonatal death rate. Medical practices and scientific approaches towards human birth deformities are well explored and cited throughout the paper.
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