Republican and Imperial Rome
Compare and contrast Republican and Imperial Rome. Consider similarities/differences in the arts and government. What were some of the major contributions of the Roman culture to Western culture as a whole?
Entries by Daphne Hanson
The Great Pyramid
Explore some of the myths surrounding the Great Pyramids. Why do you think these structures have generated such interest? In what ways did Egyptians approach questions of divinity and the afterlife? What were some of the most important elements of the Egyptian idea of kingship under the Pharaohs?
Christian Churches of the West and East
What were some of the deeply rooted differences between the Christian Churches of the West and East? What was the role of symbolism in early Christian works?
Political Development of Political Patronage
Discuss the Political Development of Political Patronage, Dynastic Politics, and Warlord Domination in Local Philippine Politics based on credible related literature and secondary data references during: Pre-Colonial Period,
Example of American imperialism
An example of American imperialism is the annexation of Hawaii in 1898, which allowed the United States to gain possession and control of all ports, buildings and public property that originally belonged to the Government of Hawaii.
Human sacrifice and cannibalism
What are the myths or deliberate propaganda claims made about human sacrifice and cannibalism among Native societies? What are the realities?
The conductor Charles Hazlewood
The conductor Charles Hazlewood has remarked that the music “galvanizes us through our journey through the exhibition.” How does the music add to your experience of the visual images and shape your visual and emotional experience of the work?
Use of pentatonic scale patterns
In which movements does Mussorgsky make use of pentatonic scale patterns? Do you think there is a particular reason for this? Which movements do we hear Mussorgsky’s use of minor tonalities? Does that make a difference to the whole mood and picture? In which pieces are you particularly aware of Mussorgsky’s use of major tonalities? What […]
The Age of Exploration
Describe two events that occurred in Europe that contributed to the Age of Exploration. Why did Portugal and Spain begin this age in Europe’s history? What advantages did they have over other nations? How did this event impact Europe? Action Required: Please create a new post with your response, and respond to two other people’s […]
The global silk trade
How did the relationship between environmental, political, and economic factors that shaped the global silk trade in the 16th and 17th centuries contribute to early globalization?
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