https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1 Sydney Peterson Art 100 en-us 2018-06-19 18:12:40 UTC 2025-10-05 05:08:30 UTC hello@padlet.com sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267849260 These painted, wooden canopic Jars were made in 700 BCE. They are made from sycamore fig wood and stand at just 12 inches high. They can be found in the British Museum in London, England. Each of these jars were designed so that they could hold an organ of a deceased Egyptian.The hieroglyphs written along the jar describes which organ would be held in that jar.]]> 2018-06-19 19:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267849260 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267849939 Egyptians had a system of writing called "hieroglyphs" where they often carved or painted symbols to create artwork. In 1799 the Rosetta Stone was discovered and this made it possible for the hieroglyphs to be deciphered. This way we could understand what they were saying and have a greater appreciation for their work]]> 2018-06-19 19:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267849939 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267850590 Here below is the Hieroglyphic alphabet! Take a sheet of paper and pencil, search for the symbols that represent the letters and spell out your name!]]> 2018-06-19 19:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267850590 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267850807 Below is one full hour of Ancient Egyptian music that could be played for dancing and other activities ]]> 2018-06-19 20:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267850807 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267851427 This carving can be found in Ajanta, India in the cave along the Silk Road. It was made in the second half of the 5th century. 29 carvings were originally made along the cliff on Silk Road and over the years, fragments are the only thing left. In this carving specifically, Padmapani, a Bodhisattva who embodies compassion is found. They are known to be beings who could have achieved nirvana but instead sacrificed themselves to help others work towards enlightenment]]> 2018-06-19 20:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267851427 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267854505 In the carving of Padmapani you can see he is holding a lotus flower which represents in Buddhist art the ability to grow from the mud and become beautiful. The lotus flower is also India's National flower as pictured below]]> 2018-06-19 20:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267854505 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267854710 Grab a copy of this beautiful drawing of a Bodhisattva and color it however you like. The more colors the better!]]> 2018-06-19 20:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267854710 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267854925 Here below you can click the link and it takes you to a slide show of various Indian Buddhist Art sculptures and pieces. It ranges all throughout Buddhist history and is a visual representation of stories through the life of Buddha and the spread of religion]]> 2018-06-19 20:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267854925 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267855365 Here is a painted buffalo hide that shows an Indian battle scene that lasted from 1797-1800 between the Mandan of North Dakota and the encroaching Sioux. It is a tanned buffalo hide that is 37x40 inches. It can be found in the Peabody Museum of Archaeology. ]]> 2018-06-19 20:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267855365 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267856365 To get a better understanding of how the Plains Indians lived while they were traveling and hunting, grab a piece of paper and follow the instructions to make your very own Teepee!]]> 2018-06-19 20:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267856365 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267856523 Here you can take a quick listen to some Native American music that was one of the sole foundations of the Indian culture]]> 2018-06-19 20:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/267856523 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/268003037 Here you can read an article about the history and culture of the Plains Indians. You will learn their Environmental Adaptations, Migrations, and about their horses, guns and many diseases]]> 2018-06-20 20:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/268003037 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/268003904 Here you see a line of Moai Ancestor figures in Easter Island, Polynesia. They were said to be made before the 15th century. These massive sculptures are said to represent deified ancestors who were chiefs during their time.]]> 2018-06-20 20:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/268003904 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/268004020 You can watch a short video of how a wooden Moai Figure is made. If you want to try this at home, make sure to have proper safety equipment and keep sharp objects away from children :)]]> 2018-06-20 20:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/268004020 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/268004689 Has anyone heard of the mystery behind Easter Island? Well in this article you can learn all about it!]]> 2018-06-20 20:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/268004689 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/268006344 Some may wonder what type of food can be found on Easter Island and this article has the answers. Most food is based off of sea products such as fish and other things found in the water. It is easily accessible for the people of Easter Island to fish and hunt for food]]> 2018-06-20 20:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/268006344 sydneycpeterson https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/268006609 3.1 Mechanisms: 
-I chose the Rosetta Stone discovery picture because it is important to know how we were able to know what the Egyptians were saying. They spoke using hieroglyphs and since we can now decipher them, we can learn about their history and culture
-If you walked up to a gallery and saw the "Draw your Name in Hieroglyphs" I think it would attract more people, especially little kids, to come look at your art
-Also, if music from the Egyptian times is playing in the background, it can also attract more people to the exhibit and help teach the people of the culture

3.3 Mechanisms: 
-The Lotus Flower was to represent the lotus flower that is in the carving. You can only see the flower in the art piece a little bit, so I thought it was important to have a separate picture of a lotus flower to show what it resembled in the Indian culture.
-I chose to have a "color your own Bodhisattva" to not only attract visitors to the exhibit but also to show how greatly they were worshipped. They had very colorful crowns, necklaces and robes so coloring a picture would show how important they were
-The last mechanism I used for this piece of art was a separate art show so visitors can better understand the Buddha ways. The slide show tells stories of the way that the Buddhists lived

3.4 Mechanisms: 
-"Make your own teepee" is a fun way to learn how the American Indians lived when they were traveling and hunting. There can be a mini competition that states "Who can make the best teepee" and kids and even parents can fold their best teepee while visiting the exhibit.
-Native American music is a huge part of their culture so I knew I had to add some music that could be playing as people walk through and look at all the art
-Next, is a short article to learn about how the Plains Indians lived. Most people have a small idea of how they lived, but their culture is clearly stated and showed here. 

3.5 Mechanisms: 
-Easter Island is known for the enormous Moai figures so there is a quick video of how you can make your own wooden figure for your home to decorate. The carved sculptures represent a lot to the Easter Island people so I knew it was important to learn about these significant sculptures.
-Some may have heard that there is a huge mystery behind Easter Island and the people who lived there so there is an article that explains the mystery and conspiracies. 
-Since it is an Island, I thought it was important to add their food and how they accessed it. As you may think, a lot of the food is fish based and is accessed by fishing and hunting in the waters.]]> 2018-06-20 20:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneycpeterson/pl7l55es46h1/wish/268006609