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Around the World in Ancient Times

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1 Around the World in Ancient Times
Visual Art

2 Important Places & Examples of Visual Art
Ancient Architecture: Egypt- Pyramids & Artifacts China- Great Wall of China & sculpture United Kingdom- Stonehenge Greece & Rome- Architecture & Design

3 Examples- Eqypt Hieroglyphics Sphinx Pyramids Drawings
Casket adornments Egyptian art is preserved through the architecture of the pyramids and through artifacts found inside the pyramids

4 Examples- China Great Wall of China At one time- over 3,700 miles long
Built in 7th Century BC -Lifelike & detailed sculpture

5 Examples- United Kingdom
Stonehenge- - Believed to be built by Celtic Druids for ceremonial uses

6 Examples- Greece Columns- 3 very distinct types Doric Ionic Corinthian
The Parthenon- built in honor of the Goddess Athena

7 Examples- Rome The Coliseum- Stadium built for gladiators
& public sports Archways - common shape in Roman Architecture & Design - Used for their strength


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