Assignment
1. List the major time periods in sequential order. The first period is Prehistoric. Then comes Mesopotamia, and then Egypt etc. Under each period, list the minimum of 3 major accomplishments or achievements of that period.See the WEBCOM2 Resources tab that has the heading timeline and theTextbook Index in front of the textbook for Unit III which lists the periods of time in order
2. Discuss in written statements at least 2 major differences between the Paleolithic Era (Old Stone Age) and the Neolithic Era (New Stone) found during the Prehistoric Period? (Unit 3, Chapter 3).(SLO 3:ULO 3.4).
EXPLAIN ANSWER FULLY USING THE CHART THAT YOU WILL SEE ON A PAGE IN YOUR TEXT
3. Explain how the Sumerian marble statuettes, sculptures, and Queen Puabi's Harpthat were excavated in modern times help us understand how the Sumerian people's lived and what their beliefs were during the ancient Mesopotamian Period? (Unit 3, Chapter 4). (SLO1: ULO 1.4)
4. Discuss the significance of the ancient Mesopotamian first literary epic in recorded history titled, The Epic of Gilgamesh, and explain what you learned from reading about this story. (Unit 3, Chapter4). (SLO1: ULO 1.6) You may also want to google
Epic of Gilgamesh.
5. Summarize why the find of the tomb of King Tutankhamen was such a significant find during the 1920's and explain the characteristics that Howard Carter, the archeologist possessed while working to locate the tomb. Write about what you found to be interesting and significant about Howard Carter and the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen. (Unit 3, Chapter 5). (SLO1: ULOs 1.4, 1.5)
6. Even though we do not know the names of the artists who painted the interior of the temple named Abu Simbel which was built for Ramses II, the artists were depicting Ramses as a Pharaoh.Ramses II who went into battle, was in the front lines each time. He lived longer than most pharaohs. He was able to fight hard. Did you notice anything about the story also about his enemy that you found interesting when reading about how he and his enemy were depicted in history?
Write about how the account of King Ramses' battle and the battle of Kaddish (his enemy)was and is still so important in history. This account is important since it explains how both sides say they won. Also, you may be interested in explaining how the temple of Abu Simbel was going to covered by water because the Aswan Dam was being built in the late 60's. It was saved because several countries worked and cut it up and reassembled it and raised it. The work men moved the temple block by block due to the water coming closer to cover it. It stands today, it is still there to see. It is amazing.
EXPLAIN INFORMATION YOU RESEARCHED AND FOUND INTERESTING
You may want to google
Abu Simbel Pharaoh Ramses Egypt moved Aswan DamThis is one of the most exiting places to visit.
7. Write a summary about why the Greeks are still studied today and explain any of the art form you found especially interesting. It could be their pottery, their architecture, their theater. Be thorough and describe the work and explain why you think people still look at it or perform it today and why it is great art.
8. SELECTONE from the following list of MAJOR SIGNIFICANT ARCHITECTURAL BUILDINGS TO RESEARCH and write about the building in terms of why it is significant. Be sure to explain what materials were used in its construction, its location, who built it if known, its location and other significant information about it.
a. a ziggurat from Mesopotamia,
b. an ancient pyramid on the Giza Plateau or Abu Simbel,
c. the Greek Period such as the Parthenon or the Temple of Nike or
d. the Theater of Epidaurus,
e. the Roman Coliseum
f. the Roman Pantheon
g. a Cathedral such as the Notre Dame in Paris,
h. the Cologne Cathedral
i. Cathedral of Chartres from the Middle Ages,
j. a major significant historical building from the Renaissance such as the Santa Maria del Fiore
k. the Santa Maria della Grazie
l. St. Peters Basilica in the Vatican
m. Baroque Period St. Paul's,
n. the Falling Water of Frank Lloyd Wright,
o. the Guggenheim Museum,
p. the Dallas City Hall by I.M. Pei
q. Eiffel Tower in Paris, France
r. Statue of Liberty in New York
s. or send me an email and ask me for permission for another building to write your example.
DIRECTIONS:
The building that you select can be from one of the major chronological time periods and you may want to conductsignificant research about the architectural structure by writing about it with details such as where it is located, when it was built, how it was built, what it is made out of, (materials that were used), who did it, why it was built, its function, reason for why it is a building of significance, and any additional information pertinent to why you selected the building.
Answer these questions in complete sentences but you may do this in bullet points:
You mustsite your sources unless it is from the book, Essential Humanities, 3rd Edition. Thank you
A. Explain in detail howthe building was constructed.(You may want to research this by using the library or going to google and typing in the building and construction)
B. From what period or style would you place this building or if you know when the building was built? (You may give dates of the time period such as the Renaissance or the Baroque Period for example, you may use the internet if needed or the library)
C. What are some of the majormaterialsthat were used in the construction process? Explain why that material was utilized by the builders? (Materials are marble, cement, brick, wood, etc.) Sometimes the location of the building will make it possible to utilize that material -hint.
D. Why did you selectto write about the building you chose?(This is your own opinion and what you think.)please answer
E. Why is this building considered to be important historically or/and significant?(This can be from your own mind and ideas.)
F. What function did this building serve?(In other words, for what purposewas the building used for originally?)
G. What elements of architecture were utilized in the construction?(See Unit I in the textbook if you do not remember the elements of architecture)The elements are: Line, Shape, Scale, Function, Context and Color.
You may add anyadditional information and photos. You may findinteresting, pertinent and importantinformation to add. This will help with your points for this assignment.
Include your sources: List references and do not just write the word googlefor a source please:
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.