Comparing Art

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This paper discusses art masterpieces that not only honored the gods and decorated, but also served as ways for a nation to preserve its history. In particular, the author compares two pieces of art found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, "The Outer Coffin of Henettawy" and "The Marble Sarcophagus with the Triumph of Dionysus and the Seasons". The author gives the history of each of these masterpieces and compares the similarities and differences of each piece.

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"The coffin of Henettawy originated from ancient Egypt, and was roughly from the year 1000 B.C. during the 3rd intermediate period. The coffin was made from wood and decorated with paint (Metropolitan Museum of Art). These coffins were significant during the Egyptian period because they served as the resting place for the human body while the soul was allowed a peaceful transition to the afterlife. It is important to notice that this coffin is not as elaborate of well decorated as many Egyptian coffins of the time. Generally, this suggests that the person buried inside was not as important as either a pharaoh, high priest, or someone else in the upper echelon of society."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Gross, R. (n.d.). Dionysus. Retrieved 12 1, 2008, from Encyclopedia Mythica: http://www.pantheon.org/articles/d/dionysus.html
• Metropolitan Museum of Art. (n.d.). Egyptian Art. Retrieved 12 1, 2008, from http://www.metmuseum.org/works_of_art/collection_database/egyptian_art/outer_coffin_of_henettawy/objectview.aspx?page=1&sort=0&sortdir=asc&keyword=&fp=1&dd1=10&dd2=0&vw=1&collID=10&OID=100005121&vT=3
• The Amica Library. (n.d.). Roman Triumph of Dionysos and the Seasons sarcophagus. Retrieved 12 1, 2008, from http://www.davidrumsey.com/amica/amico1296613-105898.html

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