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Presentation. |
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There are two class days set aside for presentations. Each student
will research a topic and make a 5 - 10 minute presentation of the
important points to the rest of the class. Topics covering subjects
pertaining to the first two units (through Greece) will be presented on
the first presentation day and topics related to the second two units
will be presented on the second presentation day.
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Sign up for day and get approval of topic |
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No later than February 18.
Topics chosen for the second half may be changed no later than
Wednesday April 29
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Minimum Requirements in addition to a good quality presentation. |
- Bibliography
- Abstract of topic. One brief paragraph outlining thesis.
- Outline of key concepts and ideas.
- Illustrations and Slides:
Requests for slides must be at least one week in advance.
Consult with instructor as needs are determined.
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Grading Criteria. |
- Follows same basic criteria as the essay grading criteria sheet
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Presentation Topics:
Ideas only.... |
- Pilgrimages:
Greeks to Delphi
Early Christian to Jerusalem, Rome
Muslims to Mecca
Romanesque to St. James
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- Architectural Space spanning structural devices (post and lintel,
mounds, vaulting)
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- Perspective:
Aerial (Atmospheric)
Linear
Herringbone
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- Paleolithic Cave as Sanctuary
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- Greco-Roman architectural styles in Prescott Arizona
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- Possible Purpose of Cave Art
(Initiation rites, the hunt)
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- Comparison of the identity an depiction of goddesses or gods with
similar "identities" e.g. Isis and Ishtar
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- Depiction of the human form in Paleolithic Art
(Women, animals, men)
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- Early Agriculturally based religions
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- Comparison of Major Architectural styles
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- E.g. Greek temple to Egyptian temple
Minoan to Mycenaean
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- Discussion of the form and symbolism of any art object or landmark.
Also related to the prevailing style and culture. For example the
mortuary Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel and how it relates to the
art of the New Kingdom
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- The effect of the Persian Gulf war on ancient artifacts from the
Ancient Near East.
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- Ancient astronomical study.: Alignments, henges. Take one site and
expand on it
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- Mother Goddess worship and imagery
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