From Palaikastro Marine-style octopus flask, ca. 1500 B.docxhanneloremccaffery
From Palaikastro:
Marine-style
octopus flask,
ca. 1500 BCE
Harvesters Vase, from Hagia Triada,
ca. 1500 BCE. Steatite, with gold leaf;
bottom is reconstructed.
View from sea of Thera (Santorini), a volcanic island north of Crete
View toward caldera of volcano and emerging island of hardened lava
Street with houses, Akrotiri (pre-1628 BCE)
Collapsed staircase
Inside of house, Akrotiri
Brazier, above, and storage jar, right.
From Akrotiri, covered by eruption of
volcano, 1628 BCE
Plaster cast of bed frame (and some cordage), from house at Akrotiri
From Akrotiri (Thera),
young fisherman,
before 1628 BCE
From Akrotiri (Thera),
young woman,
gathering crocus flowers
(before 1628 BCE)
From Akrotiri (Thera): Spring fresco, before 1628 BCE
From Akrotiri (Thera): Ship flotilla fresco, showing overseas
expedition (before 1628 BCE)
View of citadel of Mycenae
Plan, citadel of Mycenae: 1) entrance (Lion Gate) 2) Grave Circle A 3) Megaron
4) Redoubt with sally port and hidden spring Ca. 1300 BCE
H. Schliemann and
friends at Lion Gate,
Mycenae
Lion Gate, Mycenae, and projecting bastion at right
Entrance to Megaron of palace at Mycenae
View to south over existing remains of Megaron (hearth is under tarp) to plain of Argos
Reconstruction of Megaron of Pylos (Palace of Nestor)
View of Grave Circle A at Mycenae, enclosed Shaft Graves, ca. 1600 BCE
Reconstructed drawing of Grave Circle A, with retaining wall and stelai
From Shaft Graves: Mask of “Agamemnon,” ca. 1600 BCE
From Shaft Graves: funerary sheets of gold for a child’s body
Lion Rhyton,
from Shaft Graves,
Mycenae
Inlaid daggers,
from Shaft Graves,
Mycenae. Now in
National Museum,
Athens.
Bronze blade with lion hunt in a Minoan style, inlaid gold, silver, and
electrum, using niello technique (niello is the black background,
made of copper, lead, sulphur, borax).
Tholos tomb, called the “Treasury of Atreus,” ca. 1300 BCE
Detail, showing relieving triangle
Reconstructed façade
of Treasury of Atreus
Section, tholos tomb
Half-column, partly
restored, from
Treasury of Atreus,
now in Athens
Note enormous lintel block inside the “Treasury of Atreus”
Inner corbelled dome of “Treasury of Atreus”
Warrior Vase (krater, for mixing wine), from Mycenae, ca. 1200 BCE
Suit of Mycenaean armor, with
boars’-tusk helmet, from tholos at Dendra,
now in Nafplion Museum. Ca. 1300 BCE
Imports founds at Mycenae:
jewelry and vessels from Egypt;
below, Canaanite transport
amphorae (from area of Syria)
Phaistos Disk, Linear A
Linear B tablets,
National Museum,
Athens
The Ancient Near East
Copper portrait of an Akkadian
ruler,
perhaps Naram-Sin
(ruled 2254-2218 BCE)
Found in Nineveh, mutilated in
antiquity, probably 612 BCE
Jacques de Morgan seated by
Stele of Naram-Sin, found at
Susa (Iran), ph ...
From Palaikastro Marine-style octopus flask, ca. 1500 B.docxhanneloremccaffery
From Palaikastro:
Marine-style
octopus flask,
ca. 1500 BCE
Harvesters Vase, from Hagia Triada,
ca. 1500 BCE. Steatite, with gold leaf;
bottom is reconstructed.
View from sea of Thera (Santorini), a volcanic island north of Crete
View toward caldera of volcano and emerging island of hardened lava
Street with houses, Akrotiri (pre-1628 BCE)
Collapsed staircase
Inside of house, Akrotiri
Brazier, above, and storage jar, right.
From Akrotiri, covered by eruption of
volcano, 1628 BCE
Plaster cast of bed frame (and some cordage), from house at Akrotiri
From Akrotiri (Thera),
young fisherman,
before 1628 BCE
From Akrotiri (Thera),
young woman,
gathering crocus flowers
(before 1628 BCE)
From Akrotiri (Thera): Spring fresco, before 1628 BCE
From Akrotiri (Thera): Ship flotilla fresco, showing overseas
expedition (before 1628 BCE)
View of citadel of Mycenae
Plan, citadel of Mycenae: 1) entrance (Lion Gate) 2) Grave Circle A 3) Megaron
4) Redoubt with sally port and hidden spring Ca. 1300 BCE
H. Schliemann and
friends at Lion Gate,
Mycenae
Lion Gate, Mycenae, and projecting bastion at right
Entrance to Megaron of palace at Mycenae
View to south over existing remains of Megaron (hearth is under tarp) to plain of Argos
Reconstruction of Megaron of Pylos (Palace of Nestor)
View of Grave Circle A at Mycenae, enclosed Shaft Graves, ca. 1600 BCE
Reconstructed drawing of Grave Circle A, with retaining wall and stelai
From Shaft Graves: Mask of “Agamemnon,” ca. 1600 BCE
From Shaft Graves: funerary sheets of gold for a child’s body
Lion Rhyton,
from Shaft Graves,
Mycenae
Inlaid daggers,
from Shaft Graves,
Mycenae. Now in
National Museum,
Athens.
Bronze blade with lion hunt in a Minoan style, inlaid gold, silver, and
electrum, using niello technique (niello is the black background,
made of copper, lead, sulphur, borax).
Tholos tomb, called the “Treasury of Atreus,” ca. 1300 BCE
Detail, showing relieving triangle
Reconstructed façade
of Treasury of Atreus
Section, tholos tomb
Half-column, partly
restored, from
Treasury of Atreus,
now in Athens
Note enormous lintel block inside the “Treasury of Atreus”
Inner corbelled dome of “Treasury of Atreus”
Warrior Vase (krater, for mixing wine), from Mycenae, ca. 1200 BCE
Suit of Mycenaean armor, with
boars’-tusk helmet, from tholos at Dendra,
now in Nafplion Museum. Ca. 1300 BCE
Imports founds at Mycenae:
jewelry and vessels from Egypt;
below, Canaanite transport
amphorae (from area of Syria)
Phaistos Disk, Linear A
Linear B tablets,
National Museum,
Athens
The Ancient Near East
Copper portrait of an Akkadian
ruler,
perhaps Naram-Sin
(ruled 2254-2218 BCE)
Found in Nineveh, mutilated in
antiquity, probably 612 BCE
Jacques de Morgan seated by
Stele of Naram-Sin, found at
Susa (Iran), ph ...
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Ancient Egyptian Art
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Ancient Egypt
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People, boats, and animals, detail of a watercolor copy of a wall painting from tomb 100 at Hierakonpolis, Egypt, Predynastic, ca. 3500–3200 BCE. Paint on plaster, entire painting 16’ 4” X 3’ 7 3/8”. Egyptian Museum, Cairo.
Predynastic, Early Dynasties, and the Old Kingdom
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Stylistic Conventions of Egyptian Art
Palette of Narmer: a blueprint for a formula for figure representation and other conventions seen in Egyptian art for nearly 3000 years.
Palette of King Narmer (left, back; right, front), from Hierakonpolis, Egypt, Predynastic, ca. 3000–2920 BCE. Slate, 2’ 1” high. Egyptian Museum, Cairo.
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Early Funerary Architectural Forms
Section (top), plan (center),and restored view (bottom) of typical Egyptian mastaba tombs.
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IMHOTEP, Stepped Pyramid and mortuary precinct of Djoser, Saqqara, Egypt, Third Dynasty, ca. 2630–2611 BCE.
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Restored view (top) and plan (bottom) of the mortuary precinct of Djoser, Saqqara, Egypt, Third Dynasty, ca. 2630–2611 BCE.
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Columnar entrance corridor to the mortuary precinct of Djoser, Saqqara, Egypt, Third Dynasty, ca. 2630–2611 BCE.
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Detail of the facade of the north palace of the mortuary precinct of Djoser, Saqqara, Egypt, Third Dynasty, ca. 2630–2611 BCE.
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Aerial view of the Fourth Dynasty pyramids (looking north), Gizeh, Egypt. From bottom: Pyramids of Menkaure, ca. 2490–2472 BCE; Khafre, ca. 2520–2494 BCE; and Khufu, ca. 2551–2528 BCE.
The Pyramids
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Section of the Pyramid of Khufu, Gizeh, Egypt, Fourth Dynasty, ca. 2551–2528 BCE.
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Model of the pyramid complex, Gizeh, Egypt. Harvard University Semitic Museum, Cambridge. 1) Pyramid of Menkaure, 2) Pyramid of Khafre, 3) mortuary temple of Khafre, 4) causeway, 5) Great Sphinx, 6) valley temple of Khafre, 7) Pyramid of Khufu, 8) pyramids of the royal family and mastabas of nobles.
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Khafre enthroned, from Gizeh, Egypt, Fourth Dynasty, ca. 2520–2494 BCE. Diorite, 5’ 6” high. Egyptian Museum, Cairo.
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Sculptors at work, detail of the south wall of the main hall of the funerary chapel of Rekhmire, Thebes, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1425 BCE.
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Great Sphinx (with Pyramid of Khafre in the background at left), Gizeh, Egypt, Fourth Dynasty, ca. 2520–2494 BCE. Sandstone, 65’ X 240’.
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Menkaure and Khamerernebty(?), from Gizeh, Egypt, Fourth Dynasty, ca. 2490–2472 BCE. Graywacke, 4’ 6 1/2” high. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
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Seated scribe, from Saqqara, Egypt, Fourth Dynasty, ca. 2500 BCE. Painted limestone, 1’ 9” high. Musée du Louvre, Paris.
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Ti watching a hippopotamus hunt, relief in the mastaba of Ti, Saqqara, Egypt, Fifth Dynasty, ca. 2450–2350 BCE. Painted limestone, 4’ high.
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Goats treading seed and cattle fording a canal, reliefs in the mastaba of Ti, Saqqara, Egypt, Fifth Dynasty, ca. 2450 – 2350 BCE. Painted limestone.
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2137ad Merindol Colony Interiors where refugee try to build a seemengly norm...luforfor
This are the interiors of the Merindol Colony in 2137ad after the Climate Change Collapse and the Apocalipse Wars. Merindol is a small Colony in the Italian Alps where there are around 4000 humans. The Colony values mainly around meritocracy and selection by effort.
Hadj Ounis's most notable work is his sculpture titled "Metamorphosis." This piece showcases Ounis's mastery of form and texture, as he seamlessly combines metal and wood to create a dynamic and visually striking composition. The juxtaposition of the two materials creates a sense of tension and harmony, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature and industry.
Explore the multifaceted world of Muntadher Saleh, an Iraqi polymath renowned for his expertise in visual art, writing, design, and pharmacy. This SlideShare delves into his innovative contributions across various disciplines, showcasing his unique ability to blend traditional themes with modern aesthetics. Learn about his impactful artworks, thought-provoking literary pieces, and his vision as a Neo-Pop artist dedicated to raising awareness about Iraq's cultural heritage. Discover why Muntadher Saleh is celebrated as "The Last Polymath" and how his multidisciplinary talents continue to inspire and influence.
2137ad - Characters that live in Merindol and are at the center of main storiesluforfor
Kurgan is a russian expatriate that is secretly in love with Sonia Contado. Henry is a british soldier that took refuge in Merindol Colony in 2137ad. He is the lover of Sonia Contado.
3. Pair of Lambayeque (Sicán) gold beakers in the form of inverted deity heads,
Late Intermediate Period, c. 900 – 1100 CE, Height = 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
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5. Lambayeque (Sicán), some of the nearly 200 gold beakers from a tomb at
Huaca El Corte, Batán Grande, Late Intermediate Period, c. 900 – 1100 CE,
Height of largest beaker = 10 ¼ in. (26 cm)
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6. Aerial view of some of the over 100,000 looters’ pits that pockmark Batán
Grande
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7. Lambayeque mask, repoussé gold with traces of copper and cinnabar, Late
Intermediate Period, c. 900 – 1100 CE
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8. Lambayeque mask, repoussé gold with traces of copper and cinnabar, Late
Intermediate Period, c. 900 – 1100 CE, Width = 19 ½ in. (49.5 cm)
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9. Gold mask and headdress ornaments excavated from a tomb in Huaca Loro,
Batán Grande, Late Intermediate Period, c. 900 – 1100 CE, Width of mask =
18.1 in. (46 cm)
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10. Lambayeque ceremonial knives (tumi), Late Intermediate Period, c. 900 –
1100 CE, gold, silver, and turquoise
Left: Height = 14 ¼ in. (36.2 cm)
Right: Height = 13 in. (33 cm)
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11. Pair of gold ear ornaments, Lambayeque, Late Intermediate Period, c. 900 –
1100 CE, Diameter of each = 3 ½ in. (6.1 cm)
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12. Lambayeque ceramics, Late Intermediate Period, c. 900 – 1100 CE
Left: Spouted bottle with strap handle, Height = 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm)
Right: Double-spout and bridge vessel, Height = 8 in. (20.3 cm)
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13. Chimú stirrup-spout vessels, Late Intermediate Period, c. 1100 – 1450 CE
Left: Height = 8 ¾ in. (22.2 cm)
Right: Height = 11 1/8 in. (28 ¼ cm)
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14. Chimú vessels made from silver, Late Intermediate Period, c. 1100 – 1450 CE
Left: Height = 9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm)
Right: Height = 8 ¼ in. (21 cm)
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15. Chan Chan
Left: Aerial view of the city
Right: Plan of the city with ciudadelas shaded and named
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16. Plan of typical ciudadela, Chan Chan, Late Intermediate Period, c. 1100 –
1450 CE
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17. Tschudi Ciudadela, Chan Chan, Late Intermediate Period, c. 1100 – 1450 CE
Top Left: Passageway
Bottom Right: Main Plaza
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18. Tschudi Ciudadela, Chan Chan, Late Intermediate Period, c. 1100 – 1450 CE
Top Left: view of eroded walls with lattice structures
Top Right: Walk-in well
Bottom: Chamber with wall niches
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19. Reconstructed adobe walls of Tschudi ciudadela, Chan Chan, Late
Intermediate Period, c. 1100 – 1450 CE
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20. Details of adobe friezes from Tschudi Ciudadela, Chan Chan, Late
Intermediate Period, c. 1100 – 1450 CE
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22. Chimú, Late Intermediate Period, c. 1100 – 1450 CE
Left: Discontinuous warp-weft textile, 82 x 63 7/8 in. (162.2 x 208.3 cm)
Right: Frieze from Gran Chimú Ciudadela
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23. Chimú tapestry tunic, Late Intermediate Period, c. 1100 – 1450 CE, Width = 44
½ in. (113 cm)
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24. Chimú tunic with applied silver plaques and feathers, Late Intermediate
Period, c. 1100 – 1450 CE
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25. Chimú featherwork, Late Intermediate Period, c. 1100 – 1450 CE
Left: crown, height = 10 ¼ in. (26 cm)
Right: tunic, height = 25 in. (63.5 cm)
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26. Chancay culture, Central Coast, Late Intermediate Period, c. 1100 – 1450 CE
Openwork cotton textile with birds and snakes
30 x 30 3/8 in. (76 ¼ x 77 ½ cm)
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27. Chancay, Late Intermediate Period, c. 1100 – 1450 CE
Left: Detail of a tapestry woven textile
Center: Cloth sculpture of a woman, height = 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Right: Cloth sculpture of a weaver instructing her daughter, height = 12 5/8 in.
(32 cm)
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28. Chancay ceramic figures, Late Intermediate Period, c. 1100 – 1450 CE
Left: Height = 18 ¼ in. (46.3 cm)
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30. Kuelap, Chachapoyas culture, Northern Highlands of Peru, Late Intermediate
Period, c. 900 – 1450 CE, Length = 680 m (2,231 ft.)
Top Left: Plan of site
Bottom Left: Aerial photograph of site
Top Right: View down onto main entrance
Bottom Right: View of fortification wall
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34. Gran Pajatén, Chachapoyas culture, Northern Highlands of Peru, Late
Horizon, c. 1400 – 1550 CE
Top & Bottom Left: Examples of mosaic masonry from exterior of circular
structures
Top Right: Reconstruction drawing of Structure 1, diameter = 13 meters (42
2/3 ft.)
Bottom Right: Plan of site
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35. Los Pinchudos, a cliff-side tomb near Gran Pajatén with six wooden figures
hanging from the cornice
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