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Running Horned Woman.
Tassili n'Ajjer,Algeria
6000-4000 B.C.E Pigment on Rock.
Function: a woman wearing a ceremonial headgear
Iconography:the woman's horns shows symbolic spiritualism to animals |
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Akhenaton, Nefertiti, and three daughters
New Kingdom(Armana), 1353-1335 B.C.E.
Limestone
Function: a depiction of Akhenton's family and their relation to Aton
Iconography: shows that Akhenaton and his family worshipped Aton and the distinct style of the Armana period |
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Winged Victory of Samothrace
Hellenistic Greek. 190 B.C.E. Marble
Function: Honor the naval victory
Iconography: represents the Greek military power |
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Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater)
Rome, Italy. Imperial Roman. 70-80 C.E.
Stone and concrete
Function: to showcase games, battles, and other events
Iconography: symbolizes the propaganda for the current emperor |
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Screen with the Siege of Belgrade and Hunting scene
Circle of the Gonzales Family.1697-1701 CE
Tempera and resin on wood, shell inlay
Function: to depict the Battle of Belgrade on one side and a hunting scene on the other
Iconography: represents the significance of trade due to how it influenced other areas |
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The Burghers of Calais. Auguste Rodin.
1884-1895 C.E. Bronze
Function: a statue that honors the heroes of the city of Calais
Iconography: the emotions of each person shows sadness and despair and differs from one another |
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Transformation Mask. Kwakwaka’wakw(artist).
Northwest coast of Canada. Late 19th C.E.
wood, paint, and string
Function: used by religious specialists in rituals
Iconography: the masks convey social position and a family lineage |
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Female Mask. Chokwe people. Democratic Republic of Congo. Late to early 20th C.E.
Wood, fiber, pigment,metal, and copper alloy.
Function: a mask worn by men at celebrations honoring women
Iconography: the closed eyes forehead represents wisdom |
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The David Vases. Yuan Dynasty. Jiangxi Province, China. 1351 C.E. White porcelain.
Function: vases that are placed on an altar of a religious temple
Iconography: the dragon and phoenix symbolizes the emperor and empress |
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Moai on Platform. Easter Island. 1100-1600 CE
Volcanic tuff figures on basalt base
Function: carved statues that honors important ancestors
Iconography: the carved back shows the birdman's cult which was an annual trial of strength and endurance |
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