In preparation for your initial post in the Major Developments in the Humanities discussion, which is due at the end of this week, select an artifact that represents the ancient world. You can select one of the three artifacts provided in this activity.
While answering the following questions, consider information regarding the reasons for the creation of artifacts in the ancient world (the exploration of "big questions," religious beliefs, the glorification of individuals in power, and the preservation of history or memory) and recall the information about motives for creating artifacts presented earlier in the course:
- What do you believe was the purpose for the creation of this artifact?
- Why do you believe the creators felt the need to express themselves using these artifacts?