https://padlet.com/verina_ghaly/6itkj7plss15 There are three mechanisms that are used within this gallery. The first is the location of each art piece and where they are originated from in the world. The second mechanism is the color of the map, its dark shadows draws the viewer in and allows them to be more engaged. The third mechanism is the interactivity of it. The viewer can click from one location to the next to view the artwork and learn more about it by reading the description. en-us 2019-11-08 15:59:06 UTC 2023-07-10 15:10:47 UTC hello@padlet.com verina_ghaly https://padlet.com/verina_ghaly/6itkj7plss15/wish/408715078 The Golden Mask of Tutankhamun is one of the most symbolic symboms to Ancient Egypt. This art piece is created with 24k gold, precious stone, and symbols to represent the king Tut's reign over Egypt. The mask is said to have been made around the 14th century.]]> 2019-11-08 16:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/verina_ghaly/6itkj7plss15/wish/408715078 verina_ghaly https://padlet.com/verina_ghaly/6itkj7plss15/wish/408717656 This is a beautiful hand scroll that is made with ink and color on silk. It was made during the Ming dynasty from (1368-1644 C.A). This painting is a depiction of an elegant gathering in an apricot garden. It is said this painting was made for a senior guest which symbolizes power, prestige, and the gathering of parliament. ]]> 2019-11-08 16:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/verina_ghaly/6itkj7plss15/wish/408717656 verina_ghaly https://padlet.com/verina_ghaly/6itkj7plss15/wish/408724925 Standing male figure, Nkisi Mangaaka. This was made by the Yombe people in 1100 AD. The name of the statue means "spirit medicine to hunt". This is a pottery vessel that contains medicine and herbs to provide divine protection. The warriors and hunters would take pegs, nails, and sharp objects and insert them onto the vessel. This activates the vessel by making it "angry". (Harris, Khan Academy)]]> 2019-11-08 16:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/verina_ghaly/6itkj7plss15/wish/408724925 verina_ghaly https://padlet.com/verina_ghaly/6itkj7plss15/wish/408936801 Paracas textile is an embroidered mythological figure made in the 3rd. century BCE. This was made with intricately embroidered stitches from each figure to create a pattern. it was made by the Paracas people prior to funerals. ]]> 2019-11-09 01:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/verina_ghaly/6itkj7plss15/wish/408936801