Enlightenment and Romanticism Compare and contrast a primary source of ONE of the following from Enlightenment to its counterpart in Romanticism (Two works in total): Works of visual art Works of poetry Explain the cultural and historical context to explain WHY the works represent their respective periods in time. For more information on this, visit […]
Choose one of the following artists and explain how they have contributed to art history with innovations: Picasso, Van Gogh, Dali (suggested 2-3 examples).
Response Assignment Let’s lighten your load a bit this week and only write two responses. Choose any two of the following. Romanticism vs realism – define each and compare/contrast one example of each Define Impressionism and describe two specific examples Explain how the theme of war has influenced 20th century art – use two examples […]
Discuss the poetry of Romanticism, its origin, and symbolism. Analyze their techniques, subjects, and the themes of their poems, as well as how their works represent the overall spirit of the period.
Romanticism Poetry Research and write a collegiate paper of 4-5 pages in length plus a Works Cited page. The topic is below: Discuss the poetry of Romanticism, its origin, and symbolism. You may, for example, begin with providing a brief narrative of its development. Next, you could mention four to five notable poets who fall […]
Research and write a collegiate paper of 4-5 pages discussing the poetry of Romanticism, its origin, and symbolism.
Poetry of Romanticism Research and write a collegiate paper of 4-5 pages in length plus a Works Cited page. The topic is below: Discuss the poetry of Romanticism, its origin, and symbolism. You may, for example, begin with providing a brief narrative of its development. Next, you could mention four to five notable poets who […]
Write 50 Words on each of the following Girl with a Pearl Earring ,The Art of Painting and The Storm in the Sea of Galilee.
Art History Write 50 Words on each of the following 1. Mona Lisa Painting 2. Last Supper Painting 3. Lady with an Ermine 4. Vitruvian Man 5. David by Michelangelo 6. The Creation of Adam 7. The Last Judgment 8. Girl with a Pearl Earring 9. The Art of Painting 10. The Storm in the […]
Analyze the characters and themes in each and explore what’s similar about Hoffman to Hawthorne/Poe and what the latter author does differently.
In the Romantic era, E.T.A. Hoffmann’s work influenced both Hawthorne and Poe. Craft an analytical essay that compares the gothic elements in Hoffmann’s “The Sandman” to those in either Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” or any one or more of the Poe stories we’ve read. Analyze the characters and themes in each and explore what’s similar […]
Analyze the changes in the concept of hero and saint in the emergence of Romanticism (St. Francis and Dante), the agony and ecstasy of Michelangelo, Enlightenment patterns of cultural mutation, and Kierkegaard’s portrayal of Abraham.
Analyze the changes in the concept of hero and saint in the emergence of Romanticism (St. Francis and Dante), the agony and ecstasy of Michelangelo, Enlightenment patterns of cultural mutation, and Kierkegaard’s portrayal of Abraham. How do these changes in philosophical thought show development over time?
Write a 1-2 page essay comparing how these two works show Romantic values, citing specific details from each one.
Listen to Chopin’s Fantaisie Impromptu and compare it to J. M. W. Turner’s Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons, 16 October 1834. Pay close attention to elements from these works that you think demonstrate a value of Romanticism. Then write a 1-2 page essay comparing how these two works show Romantic values, citing […]
What is the role of religion during the American Revolutionary Era?
First Question (Pick one and write 5+ Sentences): What is the role of religion during the American Revolutionary Era? What is the role of satire in revolutionary-era American Literature? What role does the idea of common sense play in shaping American Literature? If all men are created equal, how do revolutionary era Americas justify slavery? […]
How would you describe the current state of contemporary American literature?
For your final assignment, you are tasked with tracing a careful development of American literature, from its earliest days to its current state. This should mostly be in your own words. How did it start, how did it shift and evolve and grow? What were influences that led to this growth and evolution? How would […]