What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

This is the third statue of a set that depicts the growth and political progression of Metjetji, an official in Egyptian culture. This version of him uses the most expensive materials of the set with stone eyes and copper inlay around them, representing and honoring the peak of his career as it culminated in his position as senior official. It was placed in his tomb in celebration of his life.

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What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

This work of art shows gender roles in Egyptian society. From what is apparent, there is a women walking behind a man. The dark colors demonstrate dominance (the male is a dark color) whereas the light colors showcase femininity.

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There is a present contrast between the spiritual nature of the Church amid the modern Manhattan buildings. It can also represent the past contrasted by the future. The Church has this gothic essence in a time where the stock market crashed. It feels as though the Church is observing the city and noticing all the affairs that is going on.

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The story is depicting a market scene as people are walking around and picking up groceries among other items.

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What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

The story comes from a painter who was sailing the sea and decided to capture a moment of lifetime because the seas are ever changing. Different stories are developed through different lenses of the sea and the viewer’s connection especially through the different lighting and angles in which it’s seen.

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We believe that the artist is trying to portray what ancient Egypt looked like in a more elegant manor. Although there is a gate, there is nothing behind it indicating a start to a new world.

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Everyone is walking together in a group, seemingly equal, but there is inequity with the clothings. The two black children don’t have shoes on (walking on dirt) even though they are dressed the same as the white boy. The white women have hats on while the black Women habe head wraps. Very interesting.

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In this artwork there are woman outdoors hiking on a mountain. They are wearing lots of clothing. During this time period women weren’t allowed to leave the house very often and explore. Even thought there faces are not completely shown and despite the hot Sun beating down on them(from the color change of the hats) they are happy to be out.

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The painting shows a woman embracing nature being isolated from civilization.

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What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

There are Native Indians minding their own business. They look happy. There is a dead deer from the hunting that recently happened. They are chasing a loose horse. Mostly likely someone forgot to tie the horse. The storm in background will foreshadow the death that will soon be cast upon the Native Indians by the colonists.

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We decided that the artwork shows the ‘4 shades of autumn’, and the subtle depiction of the plant life at the time. The description of the artwork also tells a very dramatic and tragic story of Duveneck’s career, and we believe that this art piece is a depiction of their appreciation for the simple things in life.

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There isn’t an obvious story being depicted here, but rather representation of a highly respected force in Saqqaran culture. Perhaps Jackals were honored or even prayed to by the ancient Egyptians.

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Perhaps the feathers represent a young girls journey into womanhood, growing beautiful feathers as birds do before they take flight for the first time.

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There isn’t really a narrative but it serves a still image which captures the devotion and order of perhaps the Egyptian religious order and values. It seems to capture this particular Egyptian’s devotion and portrays him as a tool to serve his religion as opposed to an individual through his rigidity and lack of expression.

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The contrast between masculinity and femininity. Her back is very broad to show that she puts in as much work as a stereotypical man would. However, because she is a woman, the part that people see are her feminine aspects, her sexuality. People do not appreciate the work she puts in.

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There are two people arm wrestling who we assume to be related because they have similar features. There are stars with letters/numbers on it. There are animals such as rams and birds.
We think the story that’s being told is wrestling with one’s identity when you’ve experienced multiple. The emotions on these people’s faces might not reflect how they truly feel. On the outside they look very stoic but we assume that they’re tired and wrestling with their emotions.

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The picture reflects a possible path taken across the flowing river as the wind sways the leaves and water. The viewer is able to visualize a pathway to escape normal daily life.

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The story is of a tired President trying to put an end to a civil war. It’s depicted by his downward view with tired eyes, indicating lack of sleep and stress. That stress is associated with the South seceding and Lincoln trying to bring him back.

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This work of art shows different frames of life, family and culture. The tipi represents the community found in the tribal nation’s way of life. It also to bring awareness to climate change and how projects like pipelines make their land uninhabitable and diminish their culture.

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This painting goes against stereotypes of women in the kitchen. It is rare in the 1880s to see a woman in the working class pick the newspaper over performing household duties, such as doing the dishes in the kitchen. This wealthy female is reading the newspaper without caring to do the dishes.

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The story we see in the work of art is one depicts the passage it takes to go into the afterlife. In the tomb, there are images of the god of the dead, the goddess of the afterlife, and the god of the sky. Each play a crucial role in the ability to be enter the afterlife. The stone of the tomb shows stability and longevity for even though parts are tearing the color and words are still clearly reflected in this work of art.

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We see a woman just glancing at herself . As aforementioned, she is stopping slightly forwards, her hands lifting the dress a little, as if readying to flee. The painting captures a very curious expression on her face; perhaps she is scrutinizing her face and her appearance just for a moment before she heads out to wherever she needs to go. Her lifting her dress is an indication of her getting ready to either walk out.
Another story more serious, where she is looking in the mirror to search for answers to her troubles and she is lifting her dress, as if she is ready to fleeing from her current life and tribulations.

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The painting is an example of how colors come together to create a masterpiece. The canvas exhibits an almost sunset like appearance with blossoms of pink leaves.

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What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

These figures were placed in the tomb of an official named Metjetji. They depict him at different stages of his career. Since these were placed in his tomb their purpose may have been to display the good work he did for the Pharaoh and Egypt across his entire life. This could then help him when his heart was weighed before he would be allowed to enter the afterlife.

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There is not particular for this piece of art. Instead it is a reconstruction dedicated to providing context to Egyptian worship. Though it does convey a lot about faith and the system of the Pharoah as the pharaoh is repsetned on Osiris’ body and on the sphinxes. It also shows how religious worship is structured by allowing for a realistic representation of religious temples which is a gateway to their Gods.

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