Take a look through volume 1 of the textbook and bookmark any images which catch your eye. Choose 1 work of art from any period in volume 1 of the textbook or inspired from the textbook and add it to the gallery in our class Google Art Project site arh141artproject@gmail.com Password: Willendorf. Add text which talks about why you chose each work of art with the corresponding image. This is required and is part of your online participation grade. *Your work of art does not have to be from the textbook, but use the textbook as inspiration to find images. Works of art must be within the scope of the class-European from prehistory to 1400, ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.
Terracotta figure of winged Victory, -200/-150, From the collection of: British Museum
Sam Butler
I like this piece because it feels inspiring. It's "Winged Victory" and in Greek mythology Nike is the goddess of victory and she has wings.
Bronze head of a goddess, probably Aphrodite, -99/-1, From the collection of: British Museum
I chose this work of art because I love sculptures, especially Greek ones. This one is interesting to me because it makes me wonder what it might have been used for or where it was displayed.
-Emma Paulsen
Cup, Unknown, ca. 985-974 B.C.E., From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum
I saw pottery exactly like this when I visited the Brooklyn Museum. I loved the blue glaze it had and I thought the Egyptian hieroglyphics were interesting. - Brian Dorsey
Stonehenge, John Constable, 1835 (painted) - 1835, From the collection of: The Victoria and Albert Museum
When I looked through the textbook I feel in love with "Stonehenge". I love this painting because it portrays Stonehenge as a magical bright place, like how I saw it in the book. -Olivia Emele
Mummy Portrait of a Woman, Isidora Master, A.D. 100, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
I really like the detail that is featured in this portrait. Her eyes are enlarged and give her character. You can tell she is royalty due to the fine jewelry and hairstyle she wears. -Michaela Lee
Relief of Ramses II, Unknown, ca. 1279-1213 B.C.E., From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum
I chose this piece because I have always been very interested in ancient Egypt especially the artwork produced in that period. This interests me in particular because of the history behind Rameses II.
-Selia Gartley
Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, 161 - 180 AD, From the collection of: Musei Capitolini
Matthew Popham - I chose this art piece because Roman and Greek sculptures are my favorite type of art. They are very ornate, intricate, and naturalistic. I enjoy their perfectionist view of beauty.
Statue of a Girl ("The Budapest Dancer"), ca. 240–220 B.C., From the collection of: Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Ryan Lofton
The reason I chose this work is because I am a huge fan of Greek history and design. Even with the piece being made in the mid 200 B.C. the artist put so much work into the detail of the sculpture
Statue of a Girl ("The Budapest Dancer"), ca. 240–220 B.C., From the collection of: Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
test object
-Prof. Pratt
Cosmetics jar, From the collection of: Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
Scott Childs: I chose this item because it seems to portray the hard working affair of ancient women. They were under dressed as it seems with the sculpture.
Capitoline Brutus, IV century B.C., From the collection of: Musei Capitolini
"Brutus." - Roman Sculpture - Brea Cappello
Described as a "portrait sculpture", "Brutus" is a bronze, partial sculpture that depicts am important Roman, political or military figure. I am intrigued by this piece mainly because of my interest in the Roman Empire as an Anthropology and Archaeology student. I am most interested in the significance these sculptures played in Roman empirical society.
The Parthenon from the Northwest, Lusieri Giovanni Battista, 1802, From the collection of: Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
I chose this piece of artwork because just being able to imagine yourself in the Parthenon is one thing but being able to look at the close detail in this artwork of what the artist saw.
- Sam Volk
Kouros, Unknown, about 530 B.C. or modern forgery, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Prof. Pratt's post:
I chose this work because scholars still debate whether it is authentic and not a fake.
Elongated Woman Wearing a Diadem, Unidentified Artist, 5th century BCE, From the collection of: Harvard Art Museums
I was interested by this elongated woman sculpture because it shows an opposite depiction of a woman compared to the Woman of Willendorf. I would like to learn more about the meaning behind this sculpture of a woman.
-Madison Pompeo
Domitian (?); Zodiacal Sign of Libra, Unknown, probably 1170s, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Sara Toma:
I chose this piece because I've always been fasciated by the zodiac signs and I love that there is proof of it being practiced many centuries ago. Also the gold foil details are awesome!
Statue of the Aphrodite of Knidos, Roman, 2nd century A.D., From the collection of: The Art Institute of Chicago
Gabby Lobe's post:
I chose this piece because it is a Roman copy of a famous Greek statue. Also, because this depiction of Aphrodite was the first fully nude statue of a goddess in ancient Greece.
Jewish tombstone of Marinus and Justa, decorated with a menorah and other Jewish symbols and inscribed in Greek, Unknown, Late Roman Period, 3rd century CE - Late Roman Period, 4th century CE, From the collection of: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
I chose this piece because I'm Jewish and it looks really interesting to me, even though there isn't actually any Hebrew on it. Although there is a menorah, and they still look the same. -Tabby Vaage
Lascaux (Montignac) Caves, Ralph Morse, 1901, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
I like this piece because even though it's similar to a lot of the others, I like it because there's a lot going on in it. The colors they use really blend together well to create the image. -Sam Muth
Bronze figure of a cow, -99/-1, From the collection of: British Museum
Morganne Harmeyer-
This is a cow that was discovered during the 18th century near the Roman remains and Pompeii. I chose this figure because based on today's cows and how they look they are very similar. I also loved the color, the original sculpture was bronze but with age and weather it turned into this pretty aqua/seafoam color. In a way I find it cute! :)
Cycladic female figurine (Plastiras type), Unknown, "3200-2800 BC" - "", From the collection of: Museum of Cycladic Art
I chose this sculpture because I admired how many artists at the time depicted necks as very long and elegant, much like in this sculpture. Perhaps necks were longer back then!
- Leslie Montes
Group Statue of Ka-nefer and His Family, c. 2465–2323 B.C., From the collection of: Kimbell Art Museum
This statue captured my attention because unlike other figures that the egyptians made this one contains the son and wife. Other statues usually just contain the honored man himself. -Christina Garcia
Aphrodite Adjusting Her Sandal, Unidentified Artist, 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE, From the collection of: Harvard Art Museums
I chose this work because i am fascinated by how the sculpture shows movement and direction despite not having limbs or a head. Also, the time it takes to have created these scultpures show the dedication the people have to their Gods and Goddesses. -Brittany Borelli
Funerary stele of the priest Hor, depicted presenting offerings to two manifestations of the sun god. Below each scene is an inscription comprising words of praise for the two represented deitied., Unknown, 7th century BCE - 6th century BCE, From the collection of: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Tyler Hans- I chose this piece of art work because I am very interested in Egyptian Art, Mythology, and how art historians were able to translate Egyptian history through art pieces such as this one and the Rosetta Stone.
Stone panel from the North-West Palace of Ashurnasirpal II (Room B, Panel 19), -865/-860, From the collection of: British Museum
I chose this work of art because I studied this in ARH 143. I took great interest in it then and still do.
Ariana Rojas
Stone Points, Unknown, 35,000BP - 15,000BP, From the collection of: Saitama Prefectual Museum of History and Folklore
Cameron Badoni's post
this particular piece of art caught my eye due to its varied organic forms. I'm curious to know if these stones were used as a weapon, a tool, or as a piece of jewelry.
The winged Goddess Nike adjusting her sandal., Unknown, Around 410 BC, From the collection of: Acropolis Museum
This statue caught my attention due to the sheer detail of the fabric draped over the goddess' body. I find it amazing how the sculpture captured the figure moving so gracefully. -Elise Richards
The Wilbour Plaque, Unknown, ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E. or slightly later, From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum
I found this plaque interesting because of the size difference between the Queen and King. Her size makes her more feminine and may indicate her power compared to the king.
-Gabriel Andis
Jeweled upper cover of the Lindau Gospels, Court School of Charles the Bald, From the collection of: The Morgan Library & Museum
I like this piece, it captured my attention because of its delicate and fancy nature! This particular piece of art is so intricate and detail oriented. The gold and jewels add color but also is visually interesting!!
Audrey Alex
The Rosetta Stone, -196/-196, From the collection of: British Museum
I chose the Rosetta Stone because of its importance in understanding ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics.
-Breena New
Female Figurine, Unknown, late fifth millennium B.C.E, From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum
Post by Randy Rizo:
I chose this sculpture of a woman because I am interested in the fascination of women in prehistoric art. It makes me wonder if women were involved in making art as well.
Statue of Leda and the Swan, Unknown, 1st century A.D., From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Jordan Kloeckner's Post:
I chose this particular piece of work because it's an example of one of the things I most look forward to discussing in this course: Greek and Roman artwork inspired by their mythology.
Statuette of a Kneeling Satyr, 480 - 460 B.C., From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Nathan Peterson's Post:
I've always been incredibly interested in Greek Mythology, and i love reading about some of the ancient creatures such as the Satyr. This particular peace interested me because of the description, i thought it was interesting to learn that the statue indicated some of the satyrs favorite activities one of which was drinking wine (commonly from a horn).
Falcon-Headed God in Pose of "Soul of Pe", Unknown, Third Intermediate period, Dynasty 22, 945 - 712 B.C., From the collection of: Cincinnati Art Museum
Chase Mittner Post:
I chose this piece of artwork because I like religious symbols from society and this figure of Ra from Egypt might have been a way for people to pray to him.
I chose to pick this art piece because I appreciate the high detailing and technique that went into creating it. Once you zoom in you really get an idea of ancient Greek life and artwork.
-Madison Wilcox
Cat, Unidentified Artist, mid 7th century BCE - late 1st century BCE, From the collection of: Harvard Art Museums
Bryan Johnson: I chose this sculpture of a cat because I am very into Egyptian culture. The way the cat is portrayed and its posture shows that cats were royalty in Egypt and to sculpt one leads to the suggestion that this was a very important or royal animal and that they were highly praised and only for the elite.
The Betrayal of Christ, French, 1240-1250 (Medieval), From the collection of: The Walters Art Museum
Caitlyn Connelly's post:
I chose this piece of artwork because it really caught my eye. I noticed the piece is all gold, but you can see that it has been worn down due to being old. I love the detail that is put in the people. I can tell the artist put in a lot of effort to show ripples in the clothing.
Adam Cohen's Post:
I chose the Ishtar Gate because of its significance and uniqueness during ancient times. It is fascinating that back then people were able to create something as intricate as it.
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LIFE Photo Collection
Musei Capitolini
British Museum
The Walters Art Museum
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Kimbell Art Museum
Harvard Art Museums
The Victoria and Albert Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Museum of Cycladic Art
Cincinnati Art Museum
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
The Morgan Library & Museum
The Art Institute of Chicago
Brooklyn Museum
Acropolis Museum
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Saitama Prefectual Museum of History and Folklore