Qin Shi Huangdi Analysis

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The vast army of Terra Cotta Soldiers that surrounds Qin Shi Huangdi tomb is magnificent, not only because of the seven thousand plus soldiers created, but in addition an attention to detail to each individual soldier. With a variety of variation of soldier from kneeling archer to charioteer, there are also terra cotta horses that pulled wooden carts and chariots. The sheer number of individuals is alone breath taking, but than taken in to account that the figures are life size and has many variations from sculpture to sculpture it is hard to imagine that they were produced in 247 to 210 BCE. This work of art as a whole depicts the power and wealth that Qin Shi Huangdi had during his reign over China. Emperor Qin shows his wealth with this

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