Interpret a work of art and describe the features of the art that give it meaning and expressive power. Consider how your own cultural biases and perspectives shape your reaction to and interpretation of this artwork. Look at situations from all angles, and you will...
1. How do the humanities shape our understanding of ourselves and the world? 2. In what ways do you think the study of humanities is relevant in contemporary society? Discussion Questions:2 1. How did Greek culture influence the Roman Empire? 2. What elements from...
You will need to write an essay no shorter than 1000 words that answers the following question: “Was World War II a ‘Good War’?” say must include Antifa and Richard Nixon In other words, you’ll be discussing the idea that World War II was a “good war,” or a morally...
Choose an artifact and then analyze it (in 2–3 pages) using the four steps provided for analyzing artifacts. Build your problem-solving skills by following the steps to analyze cultural artifacts and articulate your own self- and social awareness by looking at the...
This assignment is meant to help you prepare for the Artist Showcase final paper, for which you will write a paper showcasing the artworks of an artist of your choice. As you work on this assignment and on your final paper, you will have the chance to learn more about...
Using resources from the Topic 5 Readings, including your textbook, materials provided by your instructor through class discussion, and materials from the GCU Library Guide for HIS-144 US History Themes, complete the assignment worksheet. Each answer...
You will work with a group of 3-4 people to create a newscast that recaps the key events and key figures of WWII. Your group will need to have 8 stories about either key events or figures from WWII. You can choose from anything we covered in class or find something...
1. How do art and architecture relate to conquest? Choose two examples from this unit and discuss what specific features have to do with invasion and/or occupation. 2. What non-visual forms of pleasure or enjoyment does art make reference to? Choose two examples from...
What were The Crusades? What brought about The Crusades, were they successful, and what is their historical significance? Explain. When answering the question, please be sure to document your sources (even if you just use the...
Define the term "Renaissance," and explain why that period in Western history is referred to as such. Identify some of the major figures (at least three) associated with the Renaissance, and discuss their contributions to history. When answering the...
Using resources from the Topic 4 Readings, including your textbook, materials provided by your instructor through class discussion, and materials from the GCU Library Guide for HIS-144 US History Themes, complete the assignment worksheet. Each answer to...
1. What did looking at all of these sources, in addition to the overview, teach you about the events in Birmingham in 1963? 2. How does what you learned from these sources compare to what your textbook said about the events? What does this tell you about how textbooks...
