Barstow Community College Peplos Kore and Anavysos Kouros Art Questions

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Anavysos Kouros

1. What does Kouros mean?
2. What were the kouros figures used for?
3. Kouros figures were inspired by the artwork of what culture?
4. What is an archaic smile?
5. According to the inscription found near by, what have scholars argued is the specific function of the Anavysos Kouros?

Peplos Kore

1-What is the function of a Kore figure?

2-With new research, what might the Peplos Koreactually represent?

3-What is a diadem?

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Step 1: Read the following article Why We Need to Start Seeing the Classical World in Color, by Sarah Bond, a professor of history at the University of Iowa.

Step 2: Answer the following questions.

1-What is Bond’s question or problem that she seeks to answer?

2-What is Bond’s argument?

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What is Bond’s methodology?

3-The Nike of Samothrace sculpture is now housed in the Louvre and is featured prominently on the museum’s main staircase, where it is one of the highlights of the collection. The Nike of Samothrace was featured in The Carters’ music video for the song Apes**t along with other artworks in the Louvre’s collection.

Step 1: Watch the video for Apes**t embedded below. You can also read a copy of lyrics.

Apes**t

Step 2: Answer the following questions:

1. What commentary are the Carters making with this video?
2. Why have they chosen to film in the Louvre?
3. What is the significance of filming certain parts of the song in front of the Nike of Samothrace? (I need a clear and detailed explanation to answer all the questions)