Writing Assignment #1: Neolithic Art

Understanding Neolithic Art: Writing Assignment 1

CHIS 201/Fall 2013                                                                                            Dr. Aubrey Underwood

In essay form, construct a written response to one of the following piece of Neolithic art. Research one of the following images and cite sources. Be sure to address the date, region, subject, and historical explanation of the piece of art selected. Interrogate what the image reflects about the ancients’ world, ideology, environment and/or concerns. Edit and proofread carefully before you submit your work.   Be sure to cite all references. This assignment is approximately one page in length and is due Friday, September 13^th on your wordpress.com, the peer responses are due by Monday, September 16th.

In addition, you must comment on all three of your colleagues’ essays. Construct a substantive critique of at least 200 words.

Selection 1: Goddess from Catal Huyuk, Neolithic Period

Selection 2:

 

Stonehenge, England, Neolithic Period

 

 

 

Selection 3: Cave drawing, France, Neolithic Period

 

 

 

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