Writing Homework Help

In this essay, choose three (3) of the following topics to analyze:

1. Compare and contrast the Greek and Roman styles of art. Use two specific works of art – one for Greek and one for Roman. Explain how these works reveal similarities and differences in cultural values. Be sure your discussion includes references to both idealism and realism.
2. Describe three Egyptian works of art (architecture, painting or sculpture) that all reflect the same specific cultural value. Explain how each does so.
3. Choose a Gothic cathedral and describe at least four specific features of the cathedral.
4. Compare and contrast the classical and Hellenistic Greek styles, providing specific examples of each.
5. Compare and contrast the ancient Greek representation of humanity to that of the medieval view of humanity, using specific examples to illustrate your analysis.
6. Compare and contrast the Greek Parthenon to the Roman Pantheon – purposes, features, style, etc. What do these characteristics tell us about these two cultures?

When drafting your responses, do not rely on sources. Instead, provide your own thoughts and interpretations based on the skills you’ve practiced in the course so far.

Whenever featuring an example, clearly identify the work’s title, medium, date, and origin, and analyze it using course vocabulary terms. Do not use the same example more than once.