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Black Athena

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This piece was inspired by a book entitled "Black Athena," written by Martin Bernal. In full, Black Athena: The Afroasiatic Roots of Classical Civilization is a controversial three-volume scholarly work by Martin Bernal. He discusses ancient Greece in a new light.

Unfortunately, this great author has passed but he left behind a great scholarly work that everyone will remember him bywww.nytimes.com/2013/06/23/art…



Credits:



Model by :iconmuttstock:BW Print 01

Background by:iconjul-stock:.road.

I've blended two skies to get the look of the sky in my Manip. Starry Sky is from:iconfrostbo:Celestial Background 08, and the clouds are from:iconcd-stock:Stormy Clouds 02

The Moon is from:iconmom-espeace:Full moon 2 BG stock

The vessels hold fire are from :iconybsilon-stock:Stone Amphora

The fire itself is from:iconmalleni-stock:Fire Stock Pack

The Gates are from:iconybsilon-stock:Gate with ornaments and flowers

The temple really far in the background is also from:iconybsilon-stock:Gazebo

The Spear Is from:iconfantasystock:(Conjal Polearm and Spear)<da:thumb id="36100465">

The flare on the blade is from:icondawiiz:(Big Lense and Optical Flare Collection)<da:thumb id="328553622">

The owl is from:iconlydiardwildlife:Owl 03

The Fire particles around the Model, Athena, are from:icontigers-stock:013 Fairy Dust

In regard to the Model's, Athena's, attire I used a few sources and those sources are:



Dress is the model's own attire, I just modified it to make it look pure white and greek-ishBW Print 01

The Model's sash was put together with stock from:iconpiratelotus-stock:Bath Fashion Museum 26, and :iconmom-espeace:Bling ribbon png

The model's ear ring is from:iconyellowicous:jewelry png

The model's shoulder armor is from:iconfairiegoodmother:Baltimore Stock 028

The model's leather gauntlet is from:iconpiratelotus-stock:Bath Fashion Museum 15

Thank you all for making your wonderful stock available. It is because of you guy's great stock, that I was able to create this. Peace, love, and light to you all!
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jennystokes's avatar
Hello this is Jenny from LoveNewArtists

I am not great on Photomanip but I do feel that rather too much is going on in these 2 submissions.
I can see very clearly the story you picked out but some of the stock you used is a little blurry.
Positioning of the woman and the Buildings is very good and in Perspective.
I do hope this helps.