“Gladiatorial scenes from the Zliten mosaic. The upper scene shows, on the far left, a retiarius wearing a shoulder shield (galerus) and arm guard (manica). He has been disarmed and wounded by a secutor and is holding up a finger in a plea for...
“One of the finest – and most controversial – works of third-century relief sculpture is the fragmentary sarcophagus found at Acilia, near Rome. It is an example of a later form of Roman coffin that art historians call the lenos (bathtub)...
“One of the finest – and most controversial – works of third-century relief sculpture is the fragmentary sarcophagus found at Acilia, near Rome. It is an example of a later form of Roman coffin that art historians call the lenos (bathtub)...
Sculpture; Heads (Anatomy); Portraits; Emperors; Rulers; People associated with politics & government; Men; Hairstyles; Crowns; Headdresses; Headgear; Leaves; Symbols
"[…] this portrait probably came from the forum's Augusteum (a shrine dedicated to the imperial family). […] In this portrait, the hair is combed forward, with short bangs over the forehead, formed by straight and regularly laid locks that...
"Because precision in dating is impossible for the Paleolithic era, art historians usually can be no more specific than assigning a range of several thousand years to each artifact. But probably later in date than the Venus of Willendorf is...
"The face is Late Classical in type, as is the anatomy. Though the proportions are changed and she is higher-waisted than the Aphrodite of Knidos, the similarity is nonetheless there. The new proportions, the twisting spiral of the figure...
Sculpture; Urns; Death & burial; Containers; Soldiers; Military personnel; People associated with military activities; Death & burial; Friezes (Ornamental bands); Cartouches; Pediments; Tympana; Architectural elements; Inscriptions; Names;...
"The front of this rectangular urn is decorated with two friezes of hearts and darts. Smooth strips frame the decoration along the top and bottom rims and emphasize the container's shape. The central surface of such objects was inscribed. This...
Sculpture; Portraits; Men; Emperors; Rulers; People associated with politics & government; Military officers; Military personnel; People associated with military activities; Gestures; Clothing & dress; Hairstyles; Military uniforms;...
"This armored statue was discovered in the ancient city of Gabii. […] The portrait of Trajan, set on a modern neck, did not belong to the statue; it was furnished in 1793 by Vincenzo Pacetti, who produced this reconstituted piece for the...
Sculpture; Portraits; Men; Emperors; Rulers; People associated with politics & government; Priests; Clergy; People associated with religion; Clothing & dress; Hairstyles
"This portrait of Emperor Augustus (27 B.C. - 14 A.D.) is a fragment of a full-length statue that was recarved into a bust and then set on an architectural element taken from another source. The chin, nose, and arch of the right eyebrow are...
"This ring is formed from a circular hollow band made from rolled and soldered gold leaf, which flares out near the bezel. The bezel, rectangular in shape but with rounded corners, is set with a blue-tinged agate in two layers against a white...
"Venus is represented rising out of the water in accord with the conventions of the Aphrodite Anadyomene type. The triton and dolphin, which recall the maritime setting, were sometimes depicted alternately with two cupids accompanying the...
A common research interest in medical, biological, and engineering research is determining whether certain independent variables are correlated with the survival or failure times. Standard statistical techniques cannot usually be applied for...
Couples; Covered walks; Theaters; University of Louisville--Buildings; Buildings;
A couple stands on the covered sidewalk, known as Garth Walk, outside the Playhouse. Constructed in 1932, Garth Walk was named after Mrs. Charles M. Garth, then president of the theater group known as the Players Club of Louisville. Originally...
A group of people gathered in a field of grass featuring several wooden structures. Some of the people appear to be sucking on the grass. Sorghum is a type of grass used in the production of syrups and distilled alcoholic beverages.
Grawemeyer Hall (Louisville, Ky.); University of Louisville--Buildings; Buildings; Christmas trees; Night photographs;
A large Christmas tree with lights stands in front of the Administration Building. The tree appears to be across the driveway that forms the oval; the Thinker is still visible. The Administration Building was later dedicated and renamed in honor of...
University of Louisville--Buildings; Buildings; Educational facilities; University of Louisville. Medical Dept.; University of Louisville. School of Medicine;
A man dressed in white walks up the steps of the old University of Louisville Medical School building. The Chestnut Street facade faces the camera and a parking lot on the west side of the building is visible. This building was formerly a part of...
A man stands in the woods beside his horse or mule. He is holding saddlebags or a satchel of some type. The man may be Professor L. D. Sandlin, who taught at Oneida Baptist Institute.
Women; University of Louisville--Buildings; Covered walks; Theaters; Buildings;
A woman in a skirt suit, penny loafers and ankle socks leans against a beam of the roof over Garth Walk, the covered sidewalk which wound around the north side of the Playhouse. Constructed in 1932, Garth Walk was named after Mrs. Charles M. Garth,...
A young girl, holding a doll, stands with her head down and her hand on a closed interior door. The picture appears to be taken from a newspaper or other publication. "I wish I had something to do" is printed at the top of the photograph...
Address: 321 W. Walnut Street (now Muhammad Ali Boulevard), Louisville, Kentucky. The display window of the Player Roll Shop advertises Q.R.S. Player Rolls, "Records by the Mile" and specific songs, including "My Mammy,"...
