Western Humanities assignments (I don't have a real calander, so you guys get a sneak peek)
Reading Journal Chapter 10
The selections for this week are written by Boccaccio. The first, the Introduction to the Decameron and the second is the First Day, Third Story. These two selections differ greatly in tone. What might Boccaccio's reasons be, both literarily and psycologically, for these disparate tones?
Intro:
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/decameronintro.html
1:3:
http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/decameron/engDecShowText.php?myID=nov0103&expand=day01
Discussion Chapter 10
Identify the characteristics of Late Gothic sculpture. Research this style on the internet to see more examples of this style. Choose one of these works and explain how it expresses this style. Be sure to include the web address.
Journal Entry Chapter 10
What natural and human calamities occurred during the fourteenth century? Discuss the impact of these misfortunes on society and culture.
The selections for this week are written by Boccaccio. The first, the Introduction to the Decameron and the second is the First Day, Third Story. These two selections differ greatly in tone. What might Boccaccio's reasons be, both literarily and psycologically, for these disparate tones?
Intro:
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/decameronintro.html
1:3:
http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/decameron/engDecShowText.php?myID=nov0103&expand=day01
Discussion Chapter 10
Identify the characteristics of Late Gothic sculpture. Research this style on the internet to see more examples of this style. Choose one of these works and explain how it expresses this style. Be sure to include the web address.
Journal Entry Chapter 10
What natural and human calamities occurred during the fourteenth century? Discuss the impact of these misfortunes on society and culture.