Final, 6-page Term Paper (not including Bibliography) (Double-spaced, 12 pt. type). Choose your topic from those listed below. The paper should contain a bibliography with at least six sources. Use MLA citation guidelines and formatting throughout.
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https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.html
Term Paper Topics – Choose One:
Option 1:
Tell us what Animism is?
What is the difference between Animism and Anthrop[omorphism?
Find and describe ten (10) instances of Animism (not anthropomorphism) in our modern society.
Use the instances described above as examples to answer the following questions:
What is the connection between the animal chosen and the modern, human activity?
What qualities are the humans hoping to receive from the chosen animal?
What forms do the animistic activities take: for example: T-Shirts, toys, totem poles etc.? Be specific in your descriptions.
How are real animals treated in the modern world?
Do the modern forms of animism really work for the humans? The animals?
Does the connection to an animal quality or spirit increase the human connection to the natural world?
Option 2:
The Muses in Greek Mythology and Art.
Who are the muses?
What are their histories and lineages?
Where do they appear in Greek art and Literature and what roles do they play?
What modern words and institutions derive from the Muses?
What part, if any, do they play in your life?
Option 3:
The Egyptian Book of the Dead.
Research the content and the pictures of the Egyptian Book of the Dead.
Describe the beliefs described there.
Describe the Gods and Goddesses involved.
Compare the beliefs of the Egyptians’ concepts of death and the after-life with Christian beliefs as depicted in Medieval art.
Option 4:
Gothic style, then and now.
What was the Gothic Style of the 12th through the 15th centuries?
Describe the imagery and purposes of Gothic painting, including use of color, subject matter, spatial design and perspective.
How would you describe the “Gothic” Style of today as regards fashion, games, etc. Describe the purposes, subjects, images, colors, etc. of today’s Goths.
How does today’s concepts of what is Gothic compare with the original Gothic style? Are there similarities, differences? Are they related at all and if so, how?
Option 5:
The Past Made Present
Our culture is full of the influences of both Greek and Christian Art , Science and Philosophy
Research and find 10 examples of Greek influence on our culture in Art, Literature and Science. Post pictures and tell us the Greek sources of things we still believe and how these beliefs influence our culture.
Research and find 10 examples of Early Christian influence on our culture in Art, Literature and Science. Post pictures and tell us the Christian sources of things we still believe and how these beliefs influence our culture.
