Choose only ONE of the questions below and post your answer as a reply to these instructions. You should use complete sentences and formal written language to respond to the question in one or two paragraphs.
ONE of the following questions:
1. Expand your knowledge of the Victorian era, a fascinating and influential time period that took place under the reign of Queen Victoria in England, who ruled from 1837-1901. First, read this short introduction to Victorians and Victorianism on the website VictorianWeb. Then, spend some time exploring the website itself.
For your assignment, select one aspect of Victorian culture to explore in depth and read 2-3 of the articles on the website concerning that topic. (Topics may include, but are not limited to, literature, theater, visual art, philosophy, social history, etc.) You might need to click around to find items that interest you. In your post, cite the article titles and URLs, and write one to two paragraphs summarizing what you learned about the Victorian era.
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2. Learn more about Antoni Gaudí and his outstanding architectural work the Sagrada Familia Cathedral. Visit the website for the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain. Explore the pages describing the life and work of Gaudi as well as the history of this unique building. Don’t miss the Virtual Visit for a chance to interactively explore detailed highlights of the exterior and interior.
In your assignment, discuss some of the unique architectural and artistic characteristics of the Sagrada Familia, citing specific examples. In your answer, consider how Gaudi’s work compares to past eras of religious art and architecture we have learned about in this class–other types of cathedrals, for example.
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