Virtual Humanities 30 Sept 2011 WS1 Critique After examining these very in-depth analysis essays‚ I attempted to find sections of the analysis that fell off topic and where sections didn’t incorporate themselves to the thesis. Also I looked at which of the authors concluded the essays appropriately and who connected all the information into the concluding paragraph. Both of these authors did incorporate details and colors of the artist’s work‚ but other factors had to be judged when thoroughly
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Development of Humanity from Prehistoric up to the Historic Movement Contemporary humans are the prime creations of numerous adaptations that took place over the course of millions of years. In the 19th century‚ archeologist and historians began to uncover the remains of ape like creatures which was found to be the beginning humans. These creatures lived tens of thousands of years before the first humans. Nevertheless‚ this finding triggered eminent controversy over religion and beliefs as the
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Humanities 101 Midterm Review Weeks 1 and 2 Mesopotamia: Sumerians‚ Akkadian‚ Babylonian‚ Assyrian Euphrates River Tigris River Fertile Crescent Uruk Cuneiform: wedge or nail shape marks pressed into wet clay –used for over 3000 years Sumerians 3500-2350 Located in lower Mesopotamia Between the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers Part of the Fertile Crescent Invented writing and beer (Kassi) Purpose? Records of goods and services 2700 BCE: rough date assigned the historical Gilgsmesh‚ King
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Art and Humanity Assessing the portrayal of the human form throughout the history of art is interesting to see the evolution. Eras and locations take a major part in the style of the human from the Ancient Greece to Gothic Europe. The Spear Bearer from 450 BCE‚ Head of Old Man from mid 1st c. BCE‚ and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nuova in Sicily‚ Italy from12th c.e. Are all great examples to see the different styles of humans being portrayed in a specific era. Each piece of work is a product
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subjects were contrastive‚ I had previously adopted this ideology because of the strong stigma concerning the two subjects. English was more well known for being a creative outlet and analyses more of a personal understanding while on the other hand‚ Humanities had been known more commonly for its fact-driven lessons and its focus on the reality of the state of the world and therefore‚ limiting the creative spectrum and holding back students. However‚ the minute I had entered the first lesson concerning
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A famous speech by Shakespeare’s Falstaff questions the value of: honor 1. ( T or F ) Aristotle considered plot more important than character or thought. True 2. ( T or F ) Aristotle was both a theater critic and a philosopher. True 3. Aristotle’s famous analysis of tragedy is found in a work called: The Poetics 4. Aristotle’s work on comedy is how long? 5 acts long 5. What did the Commedia delle’arte specialize in? 6. What is satire? a literary genre or form‚ although in practice
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At its peak‚ the Roman Empire was the most powerful force in the world. However‚ by the 3rd century A.D.‚ the Romans were on fast decline. This fast decline was caused by three drastic changes in their society. The three changes consisted of new leaders controlling the area‚ Rome becoming spilt up into two sections‚ and Christianity gaining all of religious control. . Along with these‚ other achievements were made. The spread of Roman law increased‚ as so did the trade on the Silk Road. Romans also
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as the vehicle for the pigment to merge with the plaster‚ and with the setting of the plaster‚ the painting becomes an integral part of the wall. The word fresco (Italian: affresco) is derived from the Italian adjective fresco meaning "fresh"‚ and may thus be contrasted with fresco-secco or secco mural painting techniques‚ which are applied to dried plaster‚ to supplement painting in fresco. The fresco technique has been employed since antiquity and is closely associated with Italian Renaissance
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attention to the pieces as literary texts and get into sustained interpretations‚ nuances and subtleties. Course Requirements: Deadlines and requirements for the short assignments and final exam will be announced during the semester. Film screenings may also be scheduled outside of regular class hours. Students are expected to attend ALL discussions and appropriate screenings‚ having done the necessary preparatory work. Class participation is a substantial portion of the final grade. This is a seminar
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Expanded course description and learning objectives The mythical narratives of the ancient Greeks and the Romans constitute a continuous tradition that extends from before the reach of history to the present day. Myths survive in literary texts and visual art because their narratives have continued to prove compelling and fascinating in different languages‚ historical eras‚ and social contexts (the myths of Odysseus‚ Heracles‚ and Oedipus are just a few examples). Literature and art of all kinds
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