Thursday, October 4, 2012

Dear Humanities Kids,


If you missed class, we completed the following:

1. We reviewed the three different forms of Greek architecture and the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic forms of art concerning Greek sculpture.


2. Two vocabulary words were introduced to you Polytheism and Paganism. Please visit with someone in class, regarding the definitions for both.

HOMEWORK:
1 Start reviewing for your "quest" covering the introductory information concerning Greece. The "quest" will take place on MONDAY!


PRACTICE QUIZ:
Guys, you SHOULD NOT use your notes for this. Clearly we have an integrity issue here, as I am not sitting next to you at the moment. Use the practice quiz as a pre-test! Cut and paste the following questions into a Word document, and then respond to them from there. Good Luck!

1.Explain the basis for the "Theseus and the Minotaur" myth's significance to the Minoan culture?
2. Why was the Mycenaean culture so "interested" in the Minoan culture?
3. Why do historians believe that the "lost city of Atlantis" and the Minoan culture are connected to each other?
4. What type of artwork is this piece?





5. Identify which of the three time periods this statue represents.
6. This form of art is given what "title" or name?
7. What is the female title for this type of statue?
8. Identify the three architectural styles (in any order) indicated in the above image?
8. _______________________ 9.______________________ 10._____________________
11. Who was able to compete in the Olympics?
12. Explain the dichotomy between Athens and Sparta?
13. How did Athens receive its name? (You need to mention two gods for your response.)
14. Explain Alexander the Great's significance to modern culture.
15. Which of the three time period does this statue represent? Explain.


16. Explain in writing the difference between Hellenistic sculpture and the other two types.



Cheers,
Crampton