Day: January 15, 2020

Week 2 ProjectAssignment Due January 26 at 11:59 PM

It has been suggested that the art of Mesopotamia often contains elements that can be seen as fearsome, militant, or political in nature, while the art of the ancient Aegean is more harmonious, exuberant, and non-threatening. Using your textbook, carefully examine the art from both places.

Ancient Near East (Mesopotamia)

Choose three examples from the art of the ancient Near East that either prove or disprove the statement that the art of this region can be seen as fearsome, militant, or political in nature. Capture each image and place it in the Word document provided for this assignment. For each example, you will need to provide the following information: The title of the work, its date, its place of origin, a detailed description as to what you see being depicted in the work of art, 35 sentences as to the works historical value, and 47 sentences as to how this work of art proves or disproves the idea that art of this region is fearsome, militant, or political in nature.

The Ancient Aegean

Choose three examples from the art of the ancient Aegean that either prove or disprove the statement about the nature of the art from this regionthat it is often viewed as harmonious, exuberant, and non-threatening. Capture each image and place it in the Word document provided for this assignment. Like with your selections for Mesopotamia, you need to provide the following information for each work of art: The title of the work, its date, its place of origin, a detailed description as to what you see being depicted in the work of art, 35 sentences as to the works historical value, and 47 sentences as to how this work of art proves or disproves the idea that art of this region is harmonious, exuberant, and non-threatening.

Download the Word document template and use it to complete this assignment. Save the template on your hard drive.

Name your document: LastnameFirstInitial_W2_Project.doc.

Submission Details:

• Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

Week 2 DiscussionDiscussion Topic Due January 23 at 11:59 PM

Question 1: Sculpture in Ancient Civilizations

The civilizations studied this week created impressive works of sculpture, with varying purposes and meanings. Carefully examine the following sculptures, and read about each one in your textbook, course and video lectures, and through reliable internet resources:

Stele of Naram-Sin, c. 2254-2218 BCE
Palette of Narmer, c. 3150-3125 BCE
Akhenaton and Nefertiti and their three daughters, c. 1350 BCE

Then, in a well-developed paragraph of at least 5-7 sentences, describe the composition of each sculpture, including the representation of figures, objects, and space. Consider whether the figures fit into the space around them, whether their movements seem believable, and/or whether their clothes fit their bodies properly. What does the way the figure and objects are represented tell us about the time and place in which the sculpture was created? What similarities or differences do you observe in the compositions of the three works?

Next, in a second paragraph of at least 5-7 sentences, describe the overall subject matter of each sculpture; the meaning of some of the objects in the painting; and any social, historical, political, and/or religious factors that are important to understanding the painting. Explain what the subject of the sculpture tells us about the society and culture in which it was created. Be sure to provide citations for any outside sources you reference in this part of your response.

Question 2: Monumental Architecture

The cultures we studied this week produced grand architectural structures. Carefully examine the following structures, and read about each one in your textbook, course and video lectures, and through reliable internet resources:

Ziggurat, Ur, c. 2100 B.C.E
Aerial view of the Fourth Dynasty pyramids (looking north), Gizeh, c. 2601-2515 BCE
Lion Gate, Mycenae, c. 1250 BCE

Then, in a minimum of 3 well-developed paragraphs, answer the following questions about each structure:

1. Who created each structure? Who commissioned its creation?
2. What was the function of the structure?
3. What historical events or social or cultural influences affected the creation of each structure?
4. How do the visual characteristics of each structure contribute to or enhance its message or meaning?
5. How do the reasons these structures were created compare with those of a more modern example of monumental art work, such as Mount Rushmore, the 9/11 Memorial, etc.?

Be sure to provide citations for any outside sources you reference in this part of your response.

Respond to both questions as thoroughly as possible, making sure to use information from this weeks readings, lectures, and additional resources. All responses should be in complete sentence form, using proper spelling and grammar.

As soon as possible, review and comment on the work of two of your peers. In your comments, consider areas you would suggest for expansion or clarification.

Submission Details:

• Post your response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Respond to at least two posts by the end of the week.

Updated problem in case you have trouble finding RFPs

1. 35 Choose an organization that you interact with regularly and list as many different systems (computer-based or not) as you can that are used to process transactions, provide information to managers and executives, help managers and executives make decisions, aid group decision making, capture knowledge and provide expertise, help design products and/or facilities, and assist people in communicating with one another. Draw a diagram that shows how these systems interact (or should interact) with one another. Are these systems well integrated?

2. 18 Obtain two copes of actual RFPs used for information systems developments and/or purchases. One copy from public and one copy from a private organization. Or one copy for non profit (including government) and one copy from for profit (normal companies). If you have trouble finding RFPs, you can use the tow examples below:

https://www.ucobank.com/uploadfile/uploadeddocumentstender/Tender_chatbot_final_27_09_2019_20f2aff224.pdf (Links to an external site.)

https://www.chicago.gov/dam/city/depts/dps/ContractAdministration/Specs/2013/Spec119440.docx

Please answer: How they are used. What are the major components of these proposals? Do these proposals seem to be useful? Why or why not? How and why do RFPs from the two organizations differ?