History

Changes in the Human Figure in Art You likely noticed that during the two hundred years covered in this weeks study there were radical changes in how the human figure is depicted in Italy, from something that was highly stylized to an idealized form that looked more real yet was …

History

For this weeks discussion assignment, you will explore the characteristics of Early Renaissance art in both Northern and Southern Europe. Address each part of the assignment below: Part 1Two of the great innovations of the Renaissance in painting were the artist’s ability to depict a more contemporary world, and to …

The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

Professor’s instructions: The assignment is to write an essay about The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. At least 1 page – double spaced. The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire was a tragic event taking place in the USA during the early 20th century. If you were the factory supervisor of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company …

Discussion Advertisements (1924)

What segment of the population are advertisements attempting to reach? What do these advertisements say about consumers during this time (provide examples and explain)? How does that compare to what you might have seen advertised during World War I? LINKhttp://www.americanyawp.com/reader/22-the-new-era/advertising/

History Of New York City where should we place the blame?

Where should we place the blame–chronologically and policy-wise–for New York City’s urban crisis and mid-seventies financial meltdown? Do you think the Lindsay administrations alleviated the problems facing the Big Apple or did they further pave the city’s road to implosion? What were the effects of New York’s financial collapse, and …

summarize and choosing one idea

Make Four 150 words mini-essays: one for each author, choosing one idea from each author youd like to discuss) and one page of summary of all the readings HobbesGaskin book pages 47-52 SpinozaPDF CollinsGaskin pages 53-57 HumeGaskin pages 70-86

Beginning with the Paleolithic Era, what were the main stages in the rise of civilization? Did this process differ in different regions of the world, for example, in the Americas and/or sub-Saharan Africa?

Aim for at least 600 words. If you like, you can prepare your actual essay answers in advance and then paste your answer into the assignment but this is not necessary or mandatory. Write a well organized essay that includes:–an introduction with a thesis or interpretive statement; –well-constructed paragraphs with …

Women History of US

3-4 pages, double spacedWrite about one topic from this course, as if you were trying to explain it to a student that did not take this course.  Make sure this topic is not too broad.  The format is still a formal essay, with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. …

history

The Spanish had a long history of conquering in the name of the Lord, from the reconquista to the conquistadores to the settlement of the New World.  Spain justified its conquests as its mission to save the souls of heathens, while putting them to work in subhuman conditions.  Explore this …

Great Depression in New York

You will write a four to five page essay explaining how different historians have approached the Great Depression in New York. You must use six secondary sources. Two of these sources should be books, two should be journal articles and two should be book reviews. The essay will be 4-5 …