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Prehistoric Cave Art, 2002.
An insight into prehistoric cave art.
1,154 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines how prehistoric cave art is considered to be man?s original form of art, although its date of origin is still unknown. It looks at how, with examples, the art displays the effects of the cultures and surroundings that created them. It discusses how the cave art found in Europe and Africa depicts the prehistoric conception of animals, humans, symbols and weapons and how there are many differences and commonalities between the art found in both areas.
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"The cave paintings in Linton are considered to be only 11,000 years old, as opposed to Apollo 11. The cave shelter located in Linton on the Eastern Cape of Africa contains a painting of that illustrates the experiences of healers or shaman, calling on supernatural powers. Human figures are clearly defined. The shaman has hooves, as if taking on the shape of an animal in order to connect to the spiritual world. White dots are used to represent spiritual power. Strange features are also assigned to other animals and humans present during the trance in the painting, using white dashes. Animals in the painting appear to have mismatched body parts, such as a snake with an antelope head."
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Prehistoric Cave Art, 2004.
Discusses the discovery of cave art in Europe and Africa.
951 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper looks at the relatively recent discovery of cave art and how many experts were, at first, skeptical of its authenticity. The paper describes some of the art found and how it was accidentally discovered, as well as how it finally came to be recognized as authentic Paleolithic art.
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"Despite being the most ancient of all human artistic forms, cave art was discovered only within the last one hundred years or so, usually by accident and by amateurs. In 1879, near Santander in northern Spain, Marcelino de Sautuola was exploring with his little daughter the Altamira caves on his estate. Since the ceiling of the debris-filled cavern ?was only a few inches above Marcelino?s head, it was his daughter who was first able to discern the shadowy forms of painted beasts on the cave roof? (Berenquer, 25). De Sautuola was the first modern man to explore this cave and he was certain that the paintings dated back to prehistoric times. Archeologists, however, were highly dubious of their authenticity, but in 1880 the Altamira paintings were officially dismissed as forgeries. In 1896, at Pair-non-Pair in the Gironde district of France, more paintings were discovered that were partially covered by calcareous deposits that would have taken thousands of years to accumulate and soon after, these paintings were recognized as authentic by the experts. The caves at Lascaux near Montignac in France were discovered accidentally in 1941 by two young boys who were playing in a field. Their dog chased a ball down a hole and disappeared, and the boys then followed the dog down into the caves."
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Women In Prehistoric Art, 2002.
Discusses images of women in Paleolithic society.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 20 sources, $ 135.95
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Discusses images of women in Paleolithic society. How depictions of women in prehistoric art can determine the traditions and lifestyles of their society. Features of the images found in caves and grottoes and figurines. Women as symbols of fertility, as matriarchs who ruled over their domestic environment. Specific examples.
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"I. Introduction
Since the early discoveries of prehistoric art in the mid-19th century, scholars and archaeologists have sought to determine the functions and the significance of art in Paleolithic society. The uncovering of artistic images in caves and grottoes, along with figurines of various shapes and sizes, provides clues to the lives, culture, language and myths of prehistoric people. The emergence of the aesthetic perception of the prehistoric people from a strictly utilitarian lifestyle also offers evidence of how the human brain has developed over the centuries.
In this paper, the depictions of women in prehistoric art will be used to determine the traditions and lifestyles of prehistoric people in ..."
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"Clan of the Cave Bear", 2002.
An analysis of the prehistoric novel "Clan of the Cave Bear" by Jane Auel.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss the novel "Clan of the Cave Bear" by Jane Auel and explore the gender issues that arise through the relationships that exist between the characters in the story. By analyzing these points in the tale, we can see how the story takes on many levels in the spectrum of communications that are portrayed between the main characters. Also, an explanation of how Ayla adapts after being exiled from her tribe will be discussed to further illuminate the objectives of the author.
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Prehistoric African Development, 2006.
This in-depth paper analyzes the prehistoric development of the African continent while focusing primarily on the development and evolution of man in this particular region.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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This paper examines the published archaeological evidence and research that proves humans lived in Africa more than 3 million years ago. The writer of this paper traces the origins of the first humans in prehistoric Africa to the grassland regions in the east. The writer delves into the prehistoric cultures of Africa while also discussing the cultural and linguistic evidence that shows that certain societies such as the Bantus and Zulus came from the north and migrated southwestward to set up their own communities. This paper explores the development that occurred during the late Stone Age era which brought about additional settled societies throughout the continent. This paper analyzes the manner in which prehistoric cultures and societies functioned in Africa. The writer stresses that during the evolution of man evidence of specialized tools were found to have been created to cope with a new range of environments and circumstances which are clearly detailed in this paper. The writer also examines how the issue of gender was viewed during the prehistoric era. The writer contends it was likely that the traditional division of labor was evident during this particular era in which men hunted while women defended the camp and cared for the family.
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Introduction
Analysis
Conclusion
References
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"Part of the reasons, for some of the methods adopted, were geographic in origin. At the same time, the country is now broken up in 50 different countries and there is a wide difference in sizes among them, both in terms of area as also in terms of population. At the same time, the continent is huge enough to contain United States, China, India and Argentina together. The diversity and difference from other continents is sustained by the fact that it is bisected by the equator. There are many different types of lands, but the greatest portion of it is either desert or open plains. The continent also has snow capped mountains in Mt. Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro. The continent also has four different river systems of the Nile, Niger, Congo or Zaire and Zambezi. As was the situation in other world regions, human development in Africa also first took place in areas where there was good availability of natural resources in the form of soils and required water supply."
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A Prehistoric Ethnic Group, 2008.
A discussion of the many ethnic groups that have evolved in America.
816 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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The paper first defines the term, "ethnic group", and then goes on to discuss the contribution of the various ethnic groups that live in America, the oldest originating in the Paleolithic period or Stone Age. The paper concludes that everyone would benefit from becoming better acquainted with these histories.
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"Although, other groups certainly coexisted on the planet with the white AMH people, none of the remains found have had the DNA confirmations to a white race as the Cro-Magnon. The Homo erectus, Homo ergaster, and the Neanderthals are all considerably different from each other and from the AMH, but could have possibly mixed at various points in time to cause the range in ethnic groups of today. Another belief of how the white AMH people may have developed into other ethnicities without mixing is through the gradual gain in skills and knowledge that led up to settlements in ancient Babylon, possibly during the Neolithic Age"
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The Artistic Appeal of the French Riviera, 2004.
Explores the attraction of the French Riviera to artists of different types, beginning with prehistoric cave drawings.
2,499 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper examines the climatic, geographic, cultural, and social attraction of the French Riviera to artists. The paper traces the appeal of the Riviera to artists, beginning with prehistoric times and the rock engravings of that era and concluding in the early 20th century, with a look at the film, "And God Made Women".
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"It is not difficult to understand the physical allure, and doubtless that is part of what drew the artists, beginning in earnest with the Impressionists. The Impressionists, it must be noted, were the rebellious artists of their day, the avant-garde. They overthrew the classical expectations of realistic art to, as their collective appellation implies, paint their impressions of things. Most of them were devoted to painting in ?plein air,? or outside. That was, needless to say, more easily accomplished where the air was warm and full of sea breezes so that in winter it was at least possible to be outside in the sun, in spring and fall it was extremely pleasant, and even in midsummer it was not too oppressive."
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Paleolithic Arts and the Evolution of Culture., 2002.
A look at the history of art by focusing on Paleolithic arts.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses prehistoric art in the context of two particular features: one, the most dominant forms of this art are "portable" graphics, suggesting that iconic art was mobilized throughout geographic areas, and second, that much of this artwork is intextricable from technological innovations in carving, etching, "pecking/chipping" and shaping various mediums such as bone, ivory, horns, antlers, and softer stones.
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Art: A Brief History, 2002.
Analysis of " Art: A Brief History" written by Marilyn Stokstad.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This three-page undergraduate paper is on the book " Art: A Brief History" written by Marilyn Stokstad. It includes the book's review and it compares and contrasts Classical Greek art, with Prehistoric representations. It also gives the information of the terminology used by Stokstad.
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Materials and Technologies used for the Development of Egyptian Art, 2002.
This essay investigates how the natural materials and technologies available at the time influenced the development of Egyptian art.
2,959 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 87.95
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This essay investigates whether the natural materials and technology available influenced the development of Egyptian art. The essay argues that the wealth of natural materials Egypt had in its possession provided the Egyptians with access to a range of mediums with which they could develop art. An argument is put forward that the technology and techniques used by the Egyptians greatly influenced and contributed to the development of Egyptian art. This essay begins by looking at the earliest materials and technologies that were used during the prehistoric period followed by an examination of how these materials and techniques developed over time. Evidence is provided throughout the essay to support these arguments.
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"Pottery was also one of the earliest forms of artwork in Egypt dating back to the Prehistoric Neolithic and Predynastic Periods. In 1985 Sir Flinders Petrie discovered a variety of Predynastic pottery vessels ranging from Badarian handmade vessels to decorated pottery from the Naqada Period that showed evidence of ?exquisite craftsmanship? (Romer 1982:38). The natural materials that allowed for the creation of such pottery included Nile river silt clay, limestone and clayey shale from the cliffs (Romer 1982:45). The early technology used to produce pottery included polishing the pottery with a pebble to give a burnished red or black appearance before being fired in a kiln (Shaw & Nicholson 1995:226). Other
decorative characteristics included rippled lines that were produced by running another natural material, fish bones over the wet clay (Hart 1995:30)). Improvements in ceramic technology and the introduction of the potter?s wheel allowed an increase in the range of shapes that could be produced (Quirke & Spencer 1992:178). However J. Romer (1982:70) states that the use of the potter?s wheel led to a decline in the quality of Egyptian pottery. He argues that the potter?s wheel, although allowing larger vessels to be made quickly and easily from clay, ultimately led to pottery becoming more utilitarian and of less artistic quality. Therefore although the standard of art declined, this is still evidence of how the technology available influenced the development of Egyptian art."
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Bonnechere Caves Formation, 2008.
This paper takes a look at the geomorphology of the Bonnechere Caves.
2,313 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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In this article the writer discusses the geomorphology of the Bonnechere caves in Eastern Ontario. Particularly, the paper examines the landscape features of the Bonnechere Caves and looks at what that appears to tell us about the forces acting upon the caves, the Bonnechere River and upon the Ottawa-Bonnechere corridor more commonly known as the Ottawa-Bonnechere graben. The writer then enters into a more detailed discussion of the formation of the caves themselves and how they have evolved over time. In the final analysis, the writer maintains that the Bonnechere Caves need to be situated within their proper geo-morphological context; that is to say, they must be understood as being - however notable - simply a simulacrum of enormously powerful tectonic and climactic shifts that re-formed the topography of Eastern Ontario long before the first humans arrived in the area.
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"Continuing onward, the landscape of the region also offers a peek at the isolation and undisturbed existence of the area for many millennia. To wit, given the geographic distance of the Bonnechere Caves, even today, from large metropolitan areas, it may be inferred that the landscape of the region was daunting and thus rarely penetrated by human beings; more than that, the boreal woodlands of the area were of such a nature that sedentary communities would have been largely impossible prior to the nineteenth century. Seen in that light, the pristine condition of the Bonnechere Caves until well into the nineteenth century is a tribute to the ability of natural geography to protect vulnerable ecologies and subterranean worlds from the depredation of humans."
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"Allegory of the Cave", 2005.
Compares Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" in his work, "The Republic," to present-day issues.
1,446 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 47.95
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According to ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, in his work, "The Republic," there are four stages an individual goes through from the time he begins, shackled in the cave, to the time he is outside the cave looking at the Sun. This paper examines and critiques the different stages of awareness in a person's life, based on Plato's allegory, and looks at them within the context of contemporary society.
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"Let us look at the allegory of the cave in a political perspective, treating the bound prisoners as "the many" (hoi polloi) and the puppeteers as the politicians. To my dismay, I must admit that this picture is starkly realistic as far as existing political regimes are understood. If we look at the United States, supposedly the "freest" country in the world, we will find that this interpretation of the cave holds true. Politicians feed us ham and grits every morning, and pasta rigatoni every evening. They make unrealistic promises and constantly tell us what we want to hear in order to get reelected and maintain their power."
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Plato's "Allegory of the Cave", 2004.
Analysis of the significance of enlightenment in Plato's "Allegory of the Cave".
9,750 words (approx. 39.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 198.95
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This paper analyzes the meaning of Plato's "Allegory of the Cave", explaining how it represents a pilgrimage of the human mind from ignorance to enlightenment. The paper begins with a biography of Plato's life and a discussion of some of the scholarly differences regarding the type of man Plato actually was. Next, the paper focuses on Plato's concepts of truth, reality, and knowledge as represented in "The Cave" and summarizes its dialogue. Additionally, the influence of Socrates's friendship with Plato and of his death on Plato's writing of "The Cave" is discussed in this paper.
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Introduction
The Allegory of the Cave - an Analysis
Conclusion
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"The Republic is written by the Greek philosopher Plato in 500 BC. It is said that Plato?s real name was Aristocles and that Plato was a nickname. Plato was the youngest son of Ariston and Perictione and came from a wealthy family who had lived in Athens for many many generations. Plato?s real father died when he was very young and he grew up in his step-father Pyrilampes house. History shows that Plato studied under Cratylus who was a student of Heracleitus. The most interesting and most talked about relationship of Plato is that with Socrates with whom he became friends while very young. Plato got to know Socrates through his Uncle Charmides who himself was a close friend of Socrates."
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Caves And The People Who Destroy Them., 2002.
This paper presents a look at the negative impact of tourism on natural areas.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 89.95
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The author focuses on caves using several caves including the Oregon National Caves, Carlsbad, the caves of France and the Kartchner Caverns in Arizona as examples. The negative impacts are discussed at length as well as some of the positive sides to using the natural settings as tourist attractions. The author also touches on the area of preservation and allows a discussion about what is being done to prevent erosion.
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Plato's "Allegory of the Cave", 2004.
An analysis and interpretation of Plato's "Allegory of the Cave".
6,803 words (approx. 27.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 154.95
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This paper gives a vivid picture about Plato?s "Allegory of the Cave" from his book of "Republic". It examines his contention of Ideal Rule with reference to his "Allegory of the Cave" and also the various considerations that are considered necessary to build an ideal state. It looks at how the "Republic" of Plato is considered a treatise on how to lead life in personal, professional, and social circumstances and how the ideals that he mentions in his work have their limitations in becoming practical. In this paper, the emphasis is kept on the simile of the cave suggested by Plato, and the Ideal Rule is explained in relation to this allegory.
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"Plato compares the fire in the cave to that of the sun?s power. The journey that the prisoner takes from the cave into the light of the sun stand to signify the journey of the soul to the intelligent realm. Here he makes the sun stand to represent all that is good, and the source of all goodness or the summum bonum or the greatest good thereby indicating that reaching goodness is the ultimate goal of knowledge. He feels that we have not completed our journey until we accept it. The journey is not complete until we have arrived here. He feels that an individual who has seen the sun cannot pretend to like it as he has not done so."
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