My favorite reading would probably be Week 4’s Heinrich Kramer’s Malleus Maleficarum. The reason it was my favorite is because it’s a mix of different concepts that I enjoy reading about. There’s social matters, religion, narrative...
Women were frequent subjects in prehistoric sculpture. Do you find the argument that fertility objects such as the Woman of Willendorf (1.14) and the Woman from Brassempouy (1.13) were created by women convincing? Why or why not? In your...
What sorts of messages were encoded in Babylonian and Assyrian art? In what ways could these messages be considered propagandistic? Please select one example of Babylonian art and one example of Assyrian art to compare and contrast in your first...
The prehistoric cave paintings discussed in Unit 1 represent some of humankind’s first forays into making art. In a world without visual images, what might prompt a person to make art? In 300-500 words, discuss your ideas as to why these images were...
In a short paragraph, tell me about Galileo Galilei, “Letters on Copernicanism and Scripture” your favorite MMW13 reading. Why was it your favorite? Did it give you a new perspective? Did you relate to the author or find the topic personally relevant? Or...
Define the following terms: hieratic scale, composite view, static, frontality, stylized. In addition to the definition include one specific example of an artwork that illustrates the term. Please select the examples from artworks that we have discussed in...
Based on the readings/videos/audio for the specific class, submit notes on the following, prior to class : 5 things you learned, 4 things you found intriguing, and 3 things you wish to explore further. http://www.americanyawp.com/text/23-the-great-depression/...
Part I Matteo Ricci and Père du Halde provide contrasting perspectives on Chinese technology that reflect the changing historical contexts between the late 16th and late 17th centuries. In his account, Ricci expresses admiration for Chinese printing methods,...
Give a brief introduction about your country and include any pertinent information you’d like. Indicate the information below will be reviewed to determine the current indicators of wealth (economics) of your country. Discuss the indicators of wealth...
Minimum 8 pages develop a research proposal on the french revolution: Cover a statement topic. Proposed thesis or argument. Research Proposal: Must have at least 15 academic sources. Include introduction remarks. State and explain your research question or thesis, if...
in 700 words answer the following. Consider the politics of decolonization. Was decolonization a planned and predictable process? Did countries develop decolonization policies? What ideological, political, economic, and ethical factors shaped the colonial...