World History

Discussion – Week 4 Collapse Global Relationships: Yesterday and Today The British ally with the French! The Germans ally with the Austrians! The French ally with the Russians! This was the the news pre-World War I when nations began to take sides. Each promised to come to one another’s aid at the first act of…

HIS 104 World Civilizations II Ashford

HIS 104 World Civilizations II Ashford WEEK 1 Discussion 1: Powerful movements that transformed European society Discussion 2: Trace the development of the slave trade… Quiz WEEK 2 Assignment, Revolutions of America, France, and Latin America Discussion 1: Compare and Contrast the three Islamic Empires Discussion 2: Define Nationalism Quiz WEEK 3 Assignment, Rough Draft…

Please help me understand this world culture question.

Select one work by Vermeer and one by Leyster that that exemplifies the characteristics of the Baroque style and the Science of Observation. What do you like most about your two selections? Sources: Baroque Visual Arts Baroque samples athttp://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/1600-1700-the-Baroque.html ; scroll down and see the captions by each illustration; also, seehttp://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/1600-1700-the-Baroque.html Examples of Baroque paintings…

World Culture

Assignment 1: Essay Due Week 4 and worth 100 points Choose one (1) of the topics below and develop a three to four (3-4) paragraph essay (of at least 250-500 words) which adequately address the topic you have chosen. Topic Choices: There have been many theories regarding how the pyramids at Giza were constructed. Most…

Discussion Question

“Classical Music; Early Abolitionist Art and Literature” Please respond to one (1) of the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response: Listen to one (1) composition (for a symphony) by Haydn or Mozart, either at the Websites below or in this week’s Music Folder. Identify the work that you…

Project Paper

Assignment 2: Project Paper Due Week 8 and worth 200 points The Project Paper focuses on a suggested topic related to art, architecture, history, music, or literature. The project will reflect your views and interpretation of the topic. This project is designed to help you stretch your mind and your abilities to be the creative,…