"Analyzing Symbols in Artifacts," section 5 of the 6-part course on "The Souvenir of Egypt," examines the symbols appearing in the imagery of a decorative silk focused on Egypt. Here, we will discuss how to interpret the meaning of each symbol in the silk using a variety of print and online resources. We not only explore the possible meanings of the various symbols, but also explain how to conduct research into cultural history.
The symbols of the souvenir of egypt
Our goal is to determine the identity and meaning of a textile that appears
to be titled
"Souvenir of Egypt" , which is part of the
Travelers in the Middle East Archive
(TIMEA) Having made our way through previous modules about the
Texts ,
Flags and
Faces in the silk, we now
come to some less concrete images which we will call the Symbols. As we try to uncover thereferences behind the symbols, we will not only be attempting to identify unfamiliar visual
imagery, but also to interpret it and build an argument about its significance. The following listwill number the images and link you to the section in which each is addressed. In
order to identify some of the symbols we will venture into several disciplines,including English and Art History, have conversations with experts we have not yet
met, and broaden our perspectives and abilities as researchers in the process.
symbol 1symbol 2symbol 3symbol 4symbol 5symbol 6symbol 7
Where to begin? finding help with researching unfamiliar topics.
There
are many occasions in the research process in which we pause, contemplate ouroptions and decide that we have absolutely no idea where to begin. Finding ourselves
in areas that are completely foreign to us is one of the clearest signs that we arelearning something. It is important to push yourself to innovate and create new
options for yourself, but it is also important to know when to seek outside advice.There are many ways to do this; we will highlight a few.
Ask your advisor for suggestions
If you find yourself stuck or don't know how to
start a research project, your advisor, mentor or instructor can probably help. When outside advice was sought for theidentification of the symbols in this project that is where we began. Chances are
you will be given the names of professors or authors of books on the subject. Bringa note pad and take everything down.
Visit the reference desk in the library
Often, the best place to
inquire about resources for your project is the reference desk in the library ofyour university. Libraries hire specialists in particular disciplines who enjoy assisting with
research projects. Visit your library's home page to find a listing of staff by subject area.At Fondren Library, for instance, we find this listing under Departments>Reference>
Librarians
Listed by Subject .We find the name of librarians focusing on Art History and English.
Let's send an email explaining our conundrum and ask for advice.
Locating a faculty member with a background in the subject you are
researching
Interestingly, we can actually browse among the faculty members at
our universities. Nearly all of the faculty members willhave office hours when they make themselves available to students. Let's
have a look at what Rice University has to offer us for our research; feel free toapply this technique to the web site of your own university.
Questions & Answers
A golfer on a fairway is 70 m away from the green, which sits below the level of the fairway by 20 m. If the golfer hits the ball at an angle of 40° with an initial speed of 20 m/s, how close to the green does she come?
A mouse of mass 200 g falls 100 m down a vertical mine shaft and lands at the bottom with a speed of 8.0 m/s. During its fall, how much work is done on the mouse by air resistance
Chemistry is a branch of science that deals with the study of matter,it composition,it structure and the changes it undergoes
Adjei
please, I'm a physics student and I need help in physics
Adjanou
chemistry could also be understood like the sexual attraction/repulsion of the male and female elements. the reaction varies depending on the energy differences of each given gender. + masculine -female.
Pedro
A ball is thrown straight up.it passes a 2.0m high window 7.50 m off the ground on it path up and takes 1.30 s to go past the window.what was the ball initial velocity
2. A sled plus passenger with total mass 50 kg is pulled 20 m across the snow (0.20) at constant velocity by a force directed 25° above the horizontal. Calculate (a) the work of the applied force, (b) the work of friction, and (c) the total work.
you have been hired as an espert witness in a court case involving an automobile accident. the accident involved car A of mass 1500kg which crashed into stationary car B of mass 1100kg. the driver of car A applied his brakes 15 m before he skidded and crashed into car B. after the collision, car A s
can someone explain to me, an ignorant high school student, why the trend of the graph doesn't follow the fact that the higher frequency a sound wave is, the more power it is, hence, making me think the phons output would follow this general trend?
Nevermind i just realied that the graph is the phons output for a person with normal hearing and not just the phons output of the sound waves power, I should read the entire thing next time
Joseph
Follow up question, does anyone know where I can find a graph that accuretly depicts the actual relative "power" output of sound over its frequency instead of just humans hearing
Joseph
"Generation of electrical energy from sound energy | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore" ***ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7150687?reload=true
A string is 3.00 m long with a mass of 5.00 g. The string is held taut with a tension of 500.00 N applied to the string. A pulse is sent down the string. How long does it take the pulse to travel the 3.00 m of the string?
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OpenStax, Understanding material culture: deciphering the imagery of the "souvenir of egypt". OpenStax CNX. Oct 08, 2006 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col10301/1.7
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