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- History of sculpture (6101 bytes)
4: ...oric times. Most [[Stone Age]] statuettes were made of ivory or soft stone, however some clay human a...
6: ...aterials used for sculpture during this time included basalt, diorite (a type of dark, coarse-grained ...
8: ...ith gold and mosaic inlay with a black-bearded golden bull's head.
11: ...ieved to represent Hammurabi. The head has the wide open eyes, typical of the time period.
13: ...t can have four legs visible if viewed from the side. The piece was excavated at [[Nimrud]] (in north... - Illuminated manuscript (5973 bytes)
1: ...e [[Aberdeen Bestiary]] (folio 4v), would be considered illuminated.]]
3: ...indication specimens of medieval [[painting]]. Indeed, for many areas and time periods, they are the ...
5: For a list of pre-modern illuminated manuscripts please see [[List of La...
7: For a look at a modern undertaking in progress right now please see http://ww...
13: ... illuminated "[[book of hours|books of hours]]" made, which set down prayers appropriate for various t... - History of ancient Egypt (28563 bytes)
3: ...300 BC]]. Archeological evidence indicates that a developed Egyptian society has existed for much long...
10: ...span of about three millennia. There is a recommended revision of the chronology of Egypt.
27: ...ociety]] (see [[Nile#History|Nile: History]]). Evidence of [[pastoralism]] and cultivation of [[cereal...
29: ...there must have realized the benefits of a more sedentary life. Scientific analysis of the remains of ...
31: ...stract&list_uids=12495079]; reveals also that ''modern day'' Egyptians "''reflect a mixture of [[Europ... - Egyptian hieroglyph (6639 bytes)
1: ...age:Ancient_eygpt-1.jpg||thumb|250px|Clipart provided by [http://classroomclipart.com Classroom Clip A...
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8: ...al team excavating at [[Abydos, Egypt|Abydos]] (modern [[Umm el-Qa'ab]]) uncovered tomb U-j which belo...
10: ...sonants, [[logograph]]s, representing a word, and determinatives, which indicate the semantic category...
12: ... [[Rosetta Stone]] contains both hieroglyphic and demotic writing. - Faience (4113 bytes)
1: ...nglish]] for fine tin-glazed [[earthenware]] on a delicate pale buff body.
8: ...n3_v154/ai_21146424]). Egyptian faience was not made of [[clay]] but rather of a [[ceramic]] composed ...
11: ...[16th century|sixteenth century]], but it quickly developed its own recognisably Dutch d�cor.
15: ...tml], which today possesses an interesting museum devoted to faience, and followed by [[Rouen]] and [[...
17: The term "faience" has been extended to include finely-glazed ceramic beads found in the [[Indus ... - Timpani (31735 bytes)
3: ...ani mallet''. Unlike most drums, they produce a [[definite pitch]] when struck. Timpani evolved from [...
5: ...]] word ''tympanum'', from which the Italian word descends. A [[musician]] who plays the timpani is kn...
9: ...|Ninth Symphony]] highlights timpani as an independent voice.
18: ... typically made of copper or, in less expensive models, [[fiberglass]]. The drumhead is connected to a...
20: ...machined surface or rough surface with many small dents hammered into it. - History of Ancient Egypt (27975 bytes)
3: ...300 BC]]. Archeological evidence indicates that a developed Egyptian society has existed for much long...
10: ...span of about three millennia. There is a recommended revision of the chronology of Egypt.
27: ...ociety]] (see [[Nile#History|Nile: History]]). Evidence of [[pastoralism]] and cultivation of [[cereal...
29: ...there must have realized the benefits of a more sedentary life. Scientific analysis of the remains of ...
31: ...stract&list_uids=12495079]; reveals also that ''modern day'' Egyptians "''reflect a mixture of [[Europ... - Color (30968 bytes)
4: ...ealth English]]) is a sensation which (in humans) derives from the ability of the [[cone cell|fine str...
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143: ...sation, although any such definition would vary widely among different species and also somewhat among... - Acrylic paint (5135 bytes)
1: ... with water, but become water-resistant when dry. Depending on how much the paint is diluted (with wat...
4: ...polymer emulsion. This type of paint has gained widespread popularity among artists due to its fast-dr...
9: ...ry quickly, allowing artists to layer colors, add details, or make corrections in a relatively short t...
13: ...ntense and vibrant colors. Artists can create a wide spectrum of hues by mixing colors or diluting the...
15: ...ntricate detailing and the creation of a sense of depth. Acrylics also allow for wet-on-wet blending, ... - Painter (4113 bytes)
4: ...6, this article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a painter, the ev...
8: ==Painting Defined==
14: ... the Renaissance to the abstract expressions of modern art. Each style reflects the cultural and socia...
19: ...as those in Lascaux, France. These early artworks depicted animals and scenes from daily life, showcas...
25: ==Modern Movements==
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