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identify two (2) specific aspects of the Athenian Acropolis and its Parthenon, and explain their significance to ancient Greek culture and the western heritage in the arts. Comment on one (1) feature of the ancient Greek theater that you find especially intriguing. Explain the manner in which audiences today might receive the plot of the comedy Lysistrata, and compare Lysistrata to a specific modern work of stage or film. Select one (1) of the following famous ancient Roman structures that you find most fascinating: Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Pantheon, insulae, or bath complexes. After exploring the related resource(s) below on Rome, describe one (1) structure that you found most fascinating. Identify two (2) specific aspects of the structure in question, and make a comparison to specific aspects of modern urban life. .

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"Rome's Major Urban Structures" Please respond to the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response : Select one (1) of the following famous ancient Roman structures that you find most fascinating: Colosseum, Circus Maximus , Pantheon, insulae , or bath complexes. After exploring the related resource(s) below on Rome, describe one (1) structure that you found most fascinating. Identify two (2) specific aspects of the structure in question, and make a comparison to specific aspects of modern urban life. Need a little help understanding what I'm looking for in the discussion this week? Just watch this video for a little extra help: Watch Video Name: Some help with the Week 3 discussion Duration: 00:01:47 Added: Added By: MICHAEL CURRAN Description: Tags: Explore Rome's Major Urban Structures Chapter 6 (pp. 174-5, 185-187, 191-211), Roman architecture Colosseum images at http :// www .the- colosseum .net/architecture/ amphitheatrum -en. htm Circus Maximus images at http :// www . vroma . org / ~bmcmanus /circus. html and http :// romancolosseum . org /circusmaximus -in- rome / Circus Maximus article at http :// penelope . uchicago . edu /~grout/ encyclopaedia _ romana / circusmaximus / circusmaximus . html Roman bath complexes at http :// www . pbs . org / wgbh /nova/ lostempires /roman/day. html Click on the numbers for a stroll through the Baths of Caracalla ...

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GUIDE 6 Unit 2 ETRUSCANS & ANCIENT ROME I. THE ETRUSCANS Etruscan Necropolis The tombs (partly under the ground now) are our only source of information about amazing Etruscan culture. [Necropolis - the city of the dead] =================================================================== Before the Romans gained supremacy over the Italian peninsula, the latter was inhabited by many indigenous peoples. Which one was the most significant? *... How long back does the Etruscans history date? - *... If you still remember the previous section (guide 5) and if you think historically, you should say here : ‘Aha, it means that the Etruscans lived at the same time when the Greeks lived, painting the vases with the geometric patterns, and carving the statues of youths with an enigmatic ‘archaic smiles’ on their lips. When two cultures coexist as neighbors, they always interact and influence each other. What did Etruria and Greece have in common? *... *... *... When did the Romans vanquish the last of the Etruscans? - *... ARCHITECTURE What is the only type of architecture that survived? - *... What were their interiors look like? - *... Why did the Etruscans want to duplicate their earthly environment? - *... Doesn’t it remind you about some other ancient civilization? Which one? - * ... SCULPTURE How did we know what the exterior of Etruscan house looked? - *... Terms CINERARY URN -*… SARCOPHAGUS (pl. Sarcophagi) – *…. * Sarcophagus from Cerveteri - c. *... [when made?] What scene is depicted on top of the coffin? *... What can you say about the facial expressions of the spouses? Where did you see them before? - …. That’s right; they do resemble the Greek kouros and kore from the Archaic period. What is different – the mood. The early Greek statues look very rigid and solemnly. This is why the Greek Archaic style is also called severe style. Observe the faces of this couple reclining over the top of their sarcophagus. Do the spouses look ‘severe’ to you? Not really, right? Their joyful looks do not relate, in our perception, to a funerary object. It is not accidentally either that the ancient sculptors chose the scene of the banquet to be on the lid of their coffin. From what we know about the Etruscans, they seemed to be fun-loving people, spending life in numerous festivities. Well, that’s it about the Etruscans. Unfortunately, you have too little in your book about this exciting culture. Yet, now you know who the Etruscans were. You know that their culture laid the foundation for Rome. You should also remember that the Etruscans borrowed a lot from the Greek culture and passed it, along with their own achievements, further down the road - to the Romans. Let us move on to the next great civilizations entering the stage of its M ...

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This document provides an overview of the content to be covered regarding ancient Mediterranean art from 3500 BCE to 300 CE. It will focus on four subunits: Ancient Near East, Ancient Egypt, Aegean/Ancient Greek, and Etruscan/Ancient Roman art. For the Aegean/Ancient Greek section, it provides a brief introduction to Aegean art of the Bronze Age, including the key Cycladic, Minoan, and Mycenaean cultures and time periods. It also outlines the major artistic periods of ancient Greece: Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic. The document concludes by stating that the Etruscan/Ancient Roman section will cover material

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During the Imperial Era Rome ruled over the largest empire in the west. As a political, military, and administrative power Rome had no equals at that time, but as a culture they have been criticized for their selfish brutality and lack of creativity. Is this a fair assessment? For their art and architecture, is it true that they lacked creativity? How original were their designs and how much of them did they adopt from other cultures and artists? To address these issues choose a Roman Imperial building or sculpture (ca. 27 BCE - 410 CE) (be sure it is not a sculpture copied from Greek or Hellenistic artists) and explain the ways it reflects Roman culture and assess its originality. -If it is a building, what are its key features (be specific, descriptive, and analytical)? What was it's function ? What does it tell us about Roman life? If it is a sculpture, what is the subject matter ? Who payed for it (who was the patron ) and why (if known)? -Can your building or sculpture be construed as expressing the power of the Roman state; in other words, is it at least partially a work of propaganda ? -In terms of style, what elements (conceptual or specific designs) did they borrow from other cultures (e.g. the Eturscans, Greeks, Egyptians, etc.)? To what extent was their style original? Does your work show an evolution of style? Be sure to present your facts and analysis in an organized way, addressing context , style (be sure to both describe and explain it whenever possible), function and message (including use of symbolism). Also, embed an image of your choice in your post if possible. Possible choices include the Circus Maximus , the Colosseum , the Pantheon , an aqueduct, the Augustus of the Prima Porta, The Procession of the Imperial Family (or any relief from the Ara Pacis Augustae ) the Spoils of Jerusalem from the Arch of Titus, the reliefs from the Column of Trajan or the Colossal Head of Constantine . If you do outside research, be sure to cite your sources and paraphrase the information you have gathered. This submission needs to be in your own words . I want to know what you have learned from the module and what you think about Roman culture, art and creativity. Carpe diem ! Detail of the Augustus of the Prima Porta (top) & The Spoils of Jerusalem (from the Arch of Titus) (bottom) 600 Words .

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GUIDE 6 Unit 2 ETRUSCANS & ANCIENT ROME I. THE ETRUSCANS Etruscan Necropolis The tombs (partly under the ground now) are our only source of information about amazing Etruscan culture. [ Necropolis - the city of the dead] =================================================================== Before the Romans gained supremacy over the Italian peninsula, the latter was inhabited by many indigenous peoples . Which one was the most significant? *... How long back does the Etruscans history date? - *... If you still remember the previous section (guide 5) and if you think historically, you should say here : ‘Aha, it means that the Etruscans lived at the same time when the Greeks lived, painting the vases with the geometric patterns, and carving the statues of youths with an enigmatic ‘archaic smiles’ on their lips. When two cultures coexist as neighbors, they always interact and influence each other. What did Etruria and Greece have in common? *... *... *... When did the Romans vanquish the last of the Etruscans? - *... ARCHITECTURE What is the only type of architecture that survived? - *... What were their interiors look like? - *... Why did the Etruscans want to duplicate their earthly environment? - *... Doesn’t it remind you about some other ancient civilization? Which one? - * ... SCULPTURE How did we know what the exterior of Etruscan house looked? - *... Terms CINERARY URN - *… SARCOPHAGUS (pl. Sarcophagi) – *… . * Sarcophagus from Cerveteri - c. *... [when made?] What scene is depicted on top of the coffin? *... What can you say about the facial expressions of the spouses? Where did you see them before? - …. That’s right; they do resemble the Greek kouros and kore from the Archaic period. What is different – the mood. The early Greek statues look very rigid and solemnly. This is why the Greek Archaic style is also called severe style. Observe the faces of this couple reclining over the top of their sarcophagus. Do the spouses look ‘severe’ to you? Not really, right? Their joyful looks do not relate, in our perception, to a funerary object. It is not accidentally either that the ancient sculptors chose the scene of the banquet to be on the lid of their coffin. From what we know about the Etruscans, they seemed to be fun-loving people, spending life in numerous festivities. Well, that’s it about the Etruscans. Unfortunately, you have too little in your book about this exciting culture. Yet, now you know who the Etruscans were. You know that their culture laid the foundation for Rome. You should also remember that the Etruscans borrowed a lot from the Greek culture and passed it, along with their own achievements, further down the road - to the Romans. Let us move on to the next great civilizations entering the stage of its Majesty History - grand Rome. II. ANCIENT ROME Rome existed for one thousand years - 500 years before common era and 500 years a ...

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KEY NOTES – CHAPTER 3, Ancient Greece & ‘Rome’: Vessels of Life, Containers of Worlds Remember: This is a test rather than a research paper, and while reading the chapters in the textbook on ancient Greece and Rome are strongly recommended, you should read them looking for further explanation of the particular ideas we have been discussing in class – read with that as your focus or ‘filter’. Please observe the same format requirements as on previous essay tests (smallish font, single spaced, one sheet two sides). 1. Compare the Athenian Parthenon with the Roman Pantheon. How are they similar and/or different in form, function and meaning? What does each tell us about the society that created it, going back to environment and geography and their influence on the two cultures, and then to the concerns and attitudes of the two civilizations and how these were expressed in specific design characteristics, from form to content. Use the two buildings as examples or illustrations of the key themes and concepts we outlined for classical Greece and Rome – including classicism itself (what is classicism and how is it seen here in these works?). What do these two works tell us about the two civilizations, their approach to life and to design, and how, very specifically, do they tell us these things? 2. Compare the Theater at Epidauros to the Roman Colosseum (we talked more about the Colosseum than the Theater, and there is a lot to say about it). Again, each illustrates especially well some things about the culture that produced it, and how design can express this. Be sure to address which classical order the Colosseum employs and what that tells us about Roman classicism. 3. Briefly discuss the commercial Greek amphora we talked about (looked at, and risked dropping) in class, and what it tells us about ancient Greek life and culture; then compare the Roman Pont du Gard aquaduct to it as far as what it says (in a parallel way) about Roman life and culture. Be as specific and as complete as possible. KEY NOTES – CHAPTER 3, Ancient Greece & ‘ Rome ’ : Vessels of Life, Containers of Worlds Remember: This is a test rather than a research paper, and while reading the chapters in the textbook on ancient Greece and Rome are strongly recommended, you should read them looking for further explanation of the particular ideas we have been discussing in class – read with that as your focus or ‘ filter ’ . Please observe the same format requirements as on previous essay tests (smallish font, single spaced, one sheet two sides ). 1. Compare the Athenian Parthenon with the Roman Pantheon . How are they similar and/or different in form, function and meaning? What does each tell us about the society that created it, going back to environment and geography and their influence on the two cultures, and then to the concerns and attitudes of the two civilizations and how these were expressed in specific design characteristics, from form to content. Use the two bui ...

GUIDE 6 Unit 2 ETRUSCANS & ANCIENT ROME I. THE ETRUSCANS Etruscan Necropolis The tombs (partly under the ground now) are our only source of information about amazing Etruscan culture. [ Necropolis - the city of the dead] =================================================================== Before the Romans gained supremacy over the Italian peninsula, the latter was inhabited by many indigenous peoples . Which one was the most significant? *... How long back does the Etruscans history date? - *... If you still remember the previous section (guide 5) and if you think historically, you should say here : ‘Aha, it means that the Etruscans lived at the same time when the Greeks lived, painting the vases with the geometric patterns, and carving the statues of youths with an enigmatic ‘archaic smiles’ on their lips. When two cultures coexist as neighbors, they always interact and influence each other. What did Etruria and Greece have in common? *... *... *... When did the Romans vanquish the last of the Etruscans? - *... ARCHITECTURE What is the only type of architecture that survived? - *... What were their interiors look like? - *... Why did the Etruscans want to duplicate their earthly environment? - *... Doesn’t it remind you about some other ancient civilization? Which one? - * ... SCULPTURE How did we know what the exterior of Etruscan house looked? - *... Terms CINERARY URN - *… SARCOPHAGUS (pl. Sarcophagi) – *… . * Sarcophagus from Cerveteri - c. *... [when made?] What scene is depicted on top of the coffin? *... What can you say about the facial expressions of the spouses? Where did you see them before? - …. That’s right; they do resemble the Greek kouros and kore from the Archaic period. What is different – the mood. The early Greek statues look very rigid and solemnly. This is why the Greek Archaic style is also called severe style. Observe the faces of this couple reclining over the top of their sarcophagus. Do the spouses look ‘severe’ to you? Not really, right? Their joyful looks do not relate, in our perception, to a funerary object. It is not accidentally either that the ancient sculptors chose the scene of the banquet to be on the lid of their coffin. From what we know about the Etruscans, they seemed to be fun-loving people, spending life in numerous festivities. Well, that’s it about the Etruscans. Unfortunately, you have too little in your book about this exciting culture. Yet, now you know who the Etruscans were. You know that their culture laid the foundation for Rome. You should also remember that the Etruscans borrowed a lot from the Greek culture and passed it, along with their own achievements, further down the road - to the Romans. Let us move on to the next great civilizations entering the stage of its Majesty History - grand Rome. II. ANCIENT ROME Rome existed for one thousand years - 500 years before common era and 500 years a ...

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The document compares and contrasts the Parthenon and the Coliseum. It notes that the Parthenon was built in Athens and dedicated to the goddess Athena, while the Coliseum was built in Rome by the Romans for gladiator fights and entertainment. Key differences are that the Parthenon was made of marble and used as a temple for over 1000 years, while the Coliseum used materials like stone, tiles and mortar and was used for bloody spectacles. Both structures are famous ancient landmarks that still attract many tourists today.

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mandygoatesxio0

Remember: This is a test rather than a research paper, and while reading the chapters in the textbook on ancient Greece and Rome are important, you should read them looking for further explanation of the particular ideas we have been discussing in class – read with that as your focus or ‘filter’. Also: I have laid out all of the key issues in some form in the handouts given to you in class, so merely mentioning ideas must not be enough: show that you understand ALL of the key ideas and information supporting those ideas by explaining key links between them , in your own words. Please observe the same format requirements as on previous essay tests (smallish font, single spaced, one sheet). 1. Compare the Athenian Parthenon with the Roman Pantheon . How are they similar and/or different in form, function, image and meaning? What does each tell us about the society that created it, going back to environment and geography and their influence on the two cultures, and then to the concerns and attitudes of the two civilizations and how these were expressed in specific design characteristics , from form to content. Use the two buildings as examples or illustrations of the key themes and concepts we outlined for classical Greece and Rome – including classicism itself (what is classicism and how is it seen here in these works?). What do these two works tell us about the two civilizations, their approach to life and to design, and how, very specifically, do they tell us these things? 2. Compare the Theater at Epidauros to the Roman Colosseum. Again, each illustrates especially well some things about the culture that produced it, their attitudes and concerns, and how design expresses these. Be sure to address what the reading (Reading 6, “GrRead1n2”)) said about Greeks and theater/drama; and which classical order the Colosseum employs and what that tells us about Roman classicism. 3. Briefly discuss the commercial Greek amphora we talked about (looked at, and risked dropping) in class, and what it tells us about ancient Greek life and culture; then compare the Roman Pont du Gard aquaduct to it as far as what it says (in a parallel way) about Roman life and culture. Be as specific and as complete as possible. .

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