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A fabulous building, falling into disrepair and neglected since closure in the 1989, Gorton Monastery is one of my favourite buildings in Manchester. Seeing it restored to its former glory and becoming once again a part of the community is an amazing testament to the spirit of the local community in spearheading its renovation and, […]
The Dying Gaul, Roman copy of a Hellenistic Greek sculpture c200BC Greek Kore wearing Chiton. c500BC, Acropolis Museum Servius Sulpicius Galba, Roman Consul and Emperor 3BC-69AD, bust Trebonianus Gallus, Emperor of Rome 251-253ad – Bronze statue, Metropolitan Museum of Art https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/247117 Analysis of Greek kouros and later Greek statue (describes contrapposto) https://www.thinglink.com/scene/634426545179459584
DOWNLOADABLE PDF VERSION http://www.oca.historyofwesternart.debbietomkies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Assignment-Two-Reflection.pdf Demonstrate subject-based knowledge and understanding I found sculpture more challenging to critique than paintings, particularly as it was difficult to find a genuine Greek sculpture (as opposed to a later Roman copy). Is it appropriate to rely on writings and copies to determine what Greek sculpture was like, how much better […]
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Romanesque/gothic St Peter’s, Salford Crown & Kettle pub, Ancoats St Mary’s Church (the Little Gem) St Mary’s Parish Church Newton with Flowery Field John Rylands Library HMP Strangeways Whitworth Hall (University of Manchester) Manchester Town Hall Medieval Chethams School of Music Baguely Hall, Wythenshawe Clayton Hall, Clayton Manchester and surrounding areas blessed with a number […]
