Categories of Power

Choose one of the figures from chapter 16 listed below
Fig. 16-16, Colossal head, Olmec culture Fig. 16-19, Snake Goddess or Priestess, from Knossos
Fig. 16-20, The Warrior Vase, Mycenae Fig. 16-25, Nike of Samothrace
Fig. 16-29, Augustus of Primaporta

  1. Post the basic information about your chosen figure (Figure #, culture, title, date) for 5% of your grade;
  2. Identify and discuss how your chosen figure displays the overall theme of power for 30% of your grade.;
  3. Identify and discuss into which subcategory of Power (Power & Might; The Imperial Gaze; and Women & Power) your chosen image falls & explain
    how for 30% of your grade;
  4. Make your first post in plenty of time for your group members to reply (the earlier in the week the better) for 15% of your grade.
  5. Make one reply post that identifies another possible subcategory for their chosen figure for 20% of your grade. Do not repeat a suggestion made by
    a fellow group member.

Sample Solution