Rafalian 1Eman RafalianProfessor MeyerArt History April 19, 2014Writing Task 2Human life on this planet is constantly evolving and changing. Art is a beautiful way for historians and students to see how our people evolved. From each period to the next, we can spot the differences that make each artistic style different and special. Some examples showing that art is the product of its own context range from Egyptian art to Islamic art, and up to the Romanesque artistic period of Europe. The way each of these art styles differs and evolves from one another is extraordinary, showing their own conventions. of representation.The three great pyramids of Giza were built over a period of 75 years.These iconic pyramids were built for the pharaohs' afterlife. They were made of limestone blocks and showed what their society thought about the afterlife, investing tons of time and money to build these pristine structures. The pyramids built by the Egyptians were classified into two main groups. The Egyptians generally used a square base for their pyramids, basing their structures on a square and building an inward pyramid. This was opposed to a pyramid with a triangular base, which started as a triangle at the base and extended upwards. The Great Pyramids show how much importance people placed on the afterlife during this time. This refined pyramid derives from the period of progression seen in different societies like this Rafalien 2 of the Aztecs. When the Great Pyramids of Giza were built, they were undoubtedly the greatest architectural feats that had been overcome, especially at the triangular level. These pyramids were very demonstrative of the functioning of the Egyptian government, as well as their middle of paper. ..... I wrote it on computer and on paper. It contained four naves and radiating chapels which extended throughout the structure. Containing naves approximately 100 feet high and 500 feet long, there is no doubt that Cluny III was a great stepping stone in the history of art, respecting the specific conventions of the era with their quest for 'a huge church. The Egyptian church, Islamic and Romanesque European styles of artwork each had their specific representational convention. It made their artwork special and made it their own, which is what makes art, art. The artwork is a way of representing Rafalian 6 how your life is or how your life makes you feel. It's a way of telling a story about who you are. These companies give us a glimpse into their lives and how they used their feelings to give their artwork their own identity..