Considering three major civilizations in Western Culture (Greek, Roman, Byzantine), specifically discuss what you consider to be their most significant contributions to the world culture in both Art (you may choose Painting, Literature, Sculpture Architecture, Music) and Philosophy from each period.

Discuss your reasons for selecting the specific work of Art and the specific Philosophical concept for each movement.  How do they continue to impact Contemporary culture.

Approx. 700 words

Suggested Outline:

Introductory Paragraphs

Thesis on the arts and philosophies that you consider most significant, definition of terms (what do you mean by “significant”) and parameters of significance to contemporary culture, statement of purpose for discussion tied to thesis.

Body Paragraphs

Greek Art–Discuss most significant contribution and why you feel it outweighs all others

Greek Philosophical view–Discuss most significant contribution and why you feel it outweighs all others

Roman Art–Discuss most significant contribution and why you feel it outweighs all others

Roman Philosophy–Discuss most significant contribution and why you feel it outweighs all others

Byzantine Art–Discuss most significant contribution and why you feel it outweighs all others

Byzantine Philosophy–Discuss most significant contribution and why you feel it outweighs all others

Concluding paragraphs 

Restatement of thesis and purpose for discussion