Eli’s Mind

Choose one of the two essays about Medea (essays #1 and #2), or answer both of #3 and #4.

Choose a work of art from ancient Greece (it doesn’t have to be one covered in the video lesson) and do the following: (1) provide the basic background (what it is, when it dates from), (2) identify which period of Greek art it belongs to, (3) explain what that period is known for, and (4) explain how the work you’ve chosen illustrates the characteristics of its period.

The The Venus de Milo is a sculpture of Aphrodite the Greek goddess of love. It dates back to sometime between 150 BC and 125 BC, its is one of the most valuable, and famous sculpture of Greek history. This work of art was created during the Hellenistic Art Period, which began after 350 BC (Around the time Alexander the Great’s Empire fell). It is easy to explain how we can tell this sculpture is from the Hellenistic Period, the main reason is that in the Hellenistic Period that is when they began sculpturing.

How does ancient Greek religion resemble or differ from the religion of the Hebrews?

The ancient Greeks’ and Hebrews’ religions greatly influenced and conquered Western Civilization, but what similarities and differences do they have with each other? One aspect of their religion which was very similar was the act of sacrificing animals, they believed that their god(s) must receive these offerings in exchange for happiness. One factor that separates them is that the Greeks practiced Polytheism, while the Hebrews practice monotheism. Polytheism is the concept of believing in multiple higher deities while monotheism is the practice of worshiping one superior God.