Egyptian art has been around since around 3000 B.C., and influenced many types of art. One of the main cultures they influenced was the Greek culture of around the 7th century B.C. Greek copied and stole many ideas from the Egyptians to create their artworks, and much more. Even their gods had many similar perspectives. The Greek people learned a lot from Egypt. Prior to them experiencing the Egyptian art, most of the Greek art was geometric. Egypt used a more naturalistic approach to their art
that time in Greece and are the only accounts of the Trojan War. Homer’s poems sculpt the history of Greece in the dark ages because his are the only writings and accounts. Homer’s writing was the beginning of western culture such as the sciences and arts. Homer’s style of writing laid a foundation for the recording of other events through history indirectly starting the recording of history for other cultures and other periods of
differences between Mesopotamia and The Nile River Civilization? They were both civilizations developed around 3000 B.C but yet they’re social and political systems can be quite different. Let’s explore… Mesopotamia or “between the river” (in Greek) was a civilization that resided between the Tigris and Euphrates river. Mesopotamia was home to many city-states, such as the Sumerian civilization, as well as impressive inventions, cultures and learning techniques. These much like the Nile River
Throughout history numerous different civilizations have demonstrated brilliant, innovative solutions to the problems of their ages that have left lasting impacts on the cultures that followed them. Art, architecture, food, and literature all have distinctive styles established by various nations in the past, but perhaps one of the oldest institutions of the Western world would be that of Grecian law. The Laws of Greece undoubtedly affected the laws of Rome quite heavily, however their effects can
are different because Africa and Europe could exchanged idea would allow for cultural diffusion but the Americas were isolated and which lead tro less cultural diffusion.In Eurasia there was metallurgy and there was less of it in the Americas. How did the history of Meroe and Axum reflect interaction with neighboring civilizations? Meroe’s
these questions when the reality is that we need to know more. The history of how women have been viewed, and what their social norms were, is very dense and highly extensive. The history of how women are viewed can be traced all the way back to Ancient Mesopotamia and the Old Testament. From the Ancient Egyptian masterminds to the mighty Roman Empire, there are stories, lore, and examples of how women were deified and how they were oppressed. For the majority of existence the world has been run by
civilization because it was national both in Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations, especially Egyptian civilization. “This surplus not only freed a small elite of administrators and craftsmen from the need to produce their own food but also funded vast public works such as canals, temples, and pyramids.” (pg 27) More jobs equaled to a healthier economy. Grain surpluses were also the currency of the two civilizations. 3. Identify the staples of the Egyptian and Mesopotamian diets. Grains, also bread
Empowerment in Art: The meaning of the word culture changed through the years, it is derived from the Latin root colere, meaning to "inhabit, cultivate, or honor" (Wikipedia, 2005). Now, it refers to the social behavior and norms found in human societies and the way of life of people at a particular time (Cambridge dictionary). Human beings contribute to culture either consciously or unconsciously, some people choose to contribute by becoming artists and producing art. Art is a concept
globalization, the impact and influence of mass media is more than ever and all pervasive.” A colossal impact of mass media is present in almost every aspect of one’s life. Mass media can condition one’s way of thinking, feelings, intuition, and manner of response with regards to certain subject matters. This implies that media can administer individuals to both positive and hostile purposes. However, mass media did not originate out
The Ancient Greek architecture and its landscape are fascinating examples of designed spaces for public usage and democracy. Their theories and concepts should be reutilized in order to improve the conditions of the contemporary city. Jack Turner made an extraordinary documentary called What the Ancients Knew- Greece in which he reveals Greek thinking. Turner consulted experts in the reconstruction of the Parthenon, such as Tassos Tanoulas, architect-restorer, other experts like professor and mathematician