Write a 2-3 page paper comparing how the Epic and the artwork demonstrate a cultural value.
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Choose ONE essay to complete by the end of Lesson 5!
Please Note: Papers should be in MLA format
Question One:
First, read all of The Epic of Gilgamesh, paying close attention to elements or actions from the work that you think demonstrate a value that we studied from that culture. Next, carefully examine both of the following pieces of art, and choose just one to work with. Write a 2-3 page paper comparing how the Epic and the artwork demonstrate a cultural value. Use specific details in your explanation.
You can find the entire Epic of Gilgamesh at: http://www.ancienttexts.org/library/mesopotamian/gilgamesh/
Artwork Choice 1: Royal Standard of Ur, c. 2600 BCE. Shell, Lapis & Limestone
Royal Standard of Ur
Artwork Choice 2: Hammurabi’s Code, 18th Century BCE. Stone stele.
Hammurabi’s Code
Question Two:
First, read all of Lysistrata, paying close attention to elements or actions from the work that you think demonstrate a value that we studied from that culture. Next, carefully examine both of the following pieces of art, and choose just one to work with. Write a 2-3 page paper comparing how the play and the artwork demonstrate a cultural value. Use specific details in your explanation.
You can find Lysistrata in its entirety on Project Gutenberg at: http://gutenberg.readingroo.ms/7/7/0/7700/7700-h/7700-h.htm
Artwork Choice 1: Phidias (attributed), Riace Warrior, Bronze, c. 460-420 BCE.
Riace Warrior – Front Riace Warrior – Back
Artwork Choice 2: Macron painter, Satyr and Maenad*. Red-figure vase, c. 480 BC
(* A maenad is a female follower of the cult of Dionysus)
Red-figure vase
Question Three:
First, read all of Beowulf, paying close attention to elements or actions from the work that you think demonstrate a value that we studied from that culture. Next, carefully examine both of the following pieces of art, and choose just one to work with. Write a 2-3 page paper comparing how the poem and the artwork demonstrate a cultural value. Use specific details in your explanation.
You can read all of Beowulf on Project Gutenberg at: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/16328/16328-h/16328-h.htm
Artwork Choice 1: Mask from Sutton Hoo c. 625. Bronze, silver wire and garnet.
Mask from Sutton Hoo
Artwork Choice 2: Drinking Horn, c. 625. Aurochs horn with silver-gilt mounts.
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