Time Toast

By llunarose
  • Aristophanes’ *The Frogs*
    405 BCE

    Aristophanes’ *The Frogs*

    Theater; Shows comedy used to critique society, demonstrating the arts as tools for civic reflection.
  • Peloponnesian War
    404 BCE

    Peloponnesian War

    History
    Chosen for its representation of societal conflict and thChosen for its representation of societal conflict and the fragility of civilizations.
  • The Qin Dynasty Unification of China
    221 BCE

    The Qin Dynasty Unification of China

    History
    Addresses power, governance, and the shaping of cultural identity on a massive scale.
  • Praxiteles’ Aphrodite of Knidos
    4 BCE

    Praxiteles’ Aphrodite of Knidos

    Art History
    Explores beauty and idealized human form, directly tied to the theme of understanding humanity.
  • Hildegard of Bingen’s sacred compositions
    1100

    Hildegard of Bingen’s sacred compositions

    Music as spiritual expression and intellectual creativity. https://youtu.be/RRNmyj6cocQ?si=OOCGV9JLncznomRd
  • Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel frescoes
    1305

    Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel frescoes

    Art History
    A turning point in emotional realism in visual art.
  • Dante’s *Divine Comedy*
    1320

    Dante’s *Divine Comedy*

    Literature
    A journey of the soul in search of meaning and redemption.
  • Rembrandt’s *The Night Watch*

    Rembrandt’s *The Night Watch*

    Art history
    Chosen for its dynamic portrayal of community and individuality.
  • Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5

    Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5

    Musical exploration of struggle and triumph
    https://youtu.be/ULaZjwSLPMY?si=BGTAiEftVb5wwau1
  • Matthew Brady’s Civil War Photography

    Matthew Brady’s Civil War Photography

    Photography
    Photography that redefined how society perceives war and truth.
  • Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

    Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

    Architecture
    Symbolizes harmony between humans and the natural world.
  • Orson Welles’ *Citizen Kane*

    Orson Welles’ *Citizen Kane*

    Film History
    Film innovation revealing complexities of identity, memory, and power.
  • The Civil Rights Act

    The Civil Rights Act

    History
    A pivotal moment in the universal search for justice and equality.
  • Toni Morrison’s *Song of Solomon*

    Toni Morrison’s *Song of Solomon*

    Literature
    Exploration of heritage, selfhood, and liberation.
  • Maya Lin’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    Maya Lin’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    Art/Architecture
    A minimalist structure evoking memory, grief, and healing.