1.) Consider the impact of gender in the arts. How have representations of male and female been indicative of social relationships, religious attitudes, and hierarchies of power in various cultures? Focus your discussion on three cultures or periods we have studied in class.
2.) Compare and contrast the Parthenon in Athens and the Pantheon in Rome. Who was responsible for their cost and construction? What are the major differences in construction and design? How does each reflect a cumulative tradition? How did they serve the religious purposes of each city? What are the messages given by the two temples?