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Justinian I Mosaic6th Century mosaic in Basilica of San Vitale
Historic map showing some of the walls that had protected the city and the major features within the city.
"Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion"
"Medium: Bronze"
"Dimensions: H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); D. 1 5/8 in.…
This piece of Mauryan Art tells us about how important religion was to this society. The material, terracotta, shows us that people of all economic…
I chose these two images because they reflect on how the Africans were simplified and objectified.
The first sculpture is from the Iron age, and…
"Goddesses were produced in vast quantities; used for personal devotion."
"Medium: Terracotta, black oxidation patina"
"Dimensions: H. 6 1/4 in.…
"Such small goddesses were produced in vast quantities and likely were used for personal devotion. This figure’s outstretched arms and wide hips…
I have chosen to compare two Mauryan art items. They are quite similar even though they depict different things. The "Dish with a Bee Pollinating a…
I have chosen to compare two Mauryan art items. They are quite similar even though they depict different things. The "Dish with a Bee Pollinating a…
"Medium: Gray clay
Dimensions: 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (8.9 x 6.4 cm)
Classification: Sculpture" as described from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The…