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Eternal Egypt: Seal With a Fish Design
An irregularly shaped terra-cotta seal contains a fish design. The details are not clear, probably because it has become worn due to the frequency of its use in everyday life.
Other
Guidance Communications: The Alphabet of Art
A site dedicated to providing vocabulary for the elements of visual design. Includes a visual notation system for describing both the elements and attributes of art.
Other
Relationships: Dynamics
The dynamics of shape in art and the relationship of shape with the other elements of art. The effects of angles and lines on perception.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Haircutting
In this lesson, students will learn to incorporate elements and principles of hair design to enhance facial shapes. The students will be able to relate hairstyles and facial structures to provide optimal hair designs for males and females.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Elements of Architecture
A collection of thirteen lesson plans on a wide variety of topics related to the study of architecture.
Other
The Alphabet of Art: The Attributes
An informative site explaining the attributes of art as well as other art terms.
Curated OER
Unesco: Brazil: Rio De Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes Between the Mountain and Sea
The site consists of an exceptional urban setting encompassing the key natural elements that have shaped and inspired the development of the city: from the highest points of the Tijuca National Park’s mountains down to the sea. They also...
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Jar With Stylized Birds
This lustrous faience pot consists of a pear-shaped shaft and a short neck, glazed and decorated with geometrical and animal designs.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Metal Censer With a Domed Lid
A metal censer with a hemispherical body and a domed lid. The top of the domed lid has a pointed tip in the shape of a flower with petals and with two round loops. The main part of the lid is decorated with horizontal perforated bands,...
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Eternal Egypt: Iron Knife With a Gilded Handle
A household utensil long used in Egypt, this knife is made of iron. Its handle and blade have gilded oval-shaped decorations with interwoven and distorted black floral designs.