Humanities e1625531525415

History of Humanities

  • 445 BCE

    The Thirty Years' Peace (Classical Studies)

    The Thirty Years' Peace (Classical Studies)
    Athens Sparta following the Persian Wars signed the Thirty Years' Peace to prevent war. Athens growing power led to the outbreak of a war.
  • 431 BCE

    The Peloponnesian War (Classical Studies)

    The Peloponnesian War (Classical Studies)
    Tension between the Athens and Sparta due to the increase in power. Athens leading the Delian League which evolved into the Athenian Empire.
  • 400 BCE

    Cynicism (Philosophy)

    Cynicism (Philosophy)
    Believed true power and freedom came from within instead of societal norms or material wealth.
  • 300 BCE

    Stoic Ethics (Philosphy)

    Stoic Ethics (Philosphy)
    Stoic ethics represents inner strength and responses to external events.
  • Julius Caesar (Theater)

    Julius Caesar (Theater)
    William Shakespear - The play highlights how ambition and the pursuit of authority can lead to personal and societal turmoil. Juluis had military power, political power and social influence.
  • The Master Builder (Theater)

    The Master Builder (Theater)
    Henrik Ibsen - Halvard solness a successful architect whose life and career embody various facets of authority and control.
  • Prohibition (History)

    Prohibition (History)
    Enacted by the 18th amendment to reduce the consumption of alcohol and eliminating the businesses that sold it. Organize crime found a way to still sell and profit over a 100 million dollars.
  • Women's Right To Vote (History)

    Women's Right To Vote (History)
    The 19th amendment ratification gave women direct influence over legislative processes and public policies. This displayed gender equality.
  • The Great Gatsby (Literature)

    The Great Gatsby (Literature)
    Gatsby pursuit of power through wealth and social status lead him to destruction. He wanted his lifestyle to attract daisy.
  • The Invisible Man (Literature)

    The Invisible Man (Literature)
    This novel covers institutional power, racial power, personal power and identity.
  • Flag (Art History)

    Flag (Art History)
    Jasper John - Painting reflected national power and identity.
  • Target with Four Faces

    Target with Four Faces
    Jasper John - Painting symbolized the power of perception.
  • Seagram Building (Architecture)

    Seagram Building (Architecture)
    Designed by Ludwig Miles Van der Rohe and Phillip Johnson. The skyscraper represents corporate power and modernist aesthetics.
  • Salk Institue (Architecture)

    Salk Institue (Architecture)
    Louis Kahn's design reflects the power of scientific research and human achievement.
  • The Godfather (Film History)

    The Godfather (Film History)
    The Corleone family displays power by involving themselves in organized crime and using war to eliminate enemies. They had economic power, political, and social authority.