Time Toast - Family

  • Confuciius Teachings (philosophy)
    420 BCE

    Confuciius Teachings (philosophy)

    conficius emphasized filisl piety- the deep respect children owe parents. His teachings shaped family roles across East Asia for centuries and remain one of the most influential philosophies on family relationships
  • The City of Pompoeii (history)
    79 BCE

    The City of Pompoeii (history)

    Pompeii gives us a snapshot of daily roman family life- kitchens, bedrooms, and family shrines frozen in time. I chose it because it shows how families lived, worked, and prayed together before disaster struck
  • The Kiss of Joachim and Anna (Art History)
    1300

    The Kiss of Joachim and Anna (Art History)

    It shows Mary's parents mebracing joyfully after hearing they will have a child. The hug focuses on family love and connection. I picked it because it was one of the first artworks to show real human affection within a family
  • Leonardo da Vinci’s Madonna of the Carnation (Art History)
    1490

    Leonardo da Vinci’s Madonna of the Carnation (Art History)

    This picture shows the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. Da Vinci paints the bond between this mother and her child with warmth and softness. I have chosen it because this shows maternal care as a universal symbol of family.
  • Hamlet by William Shakespeare

    Hamlet by William Shakespeare

    The play mainly focuses on betrayal and loyalty and the impact of a broken family. I chose this because the entire plot begins with a young man grieving his father and questioning the honesty of the people closest to him.
  • Immanuel Kant, Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals (Philosophy)

    Immanuel Kant, Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals (Philosophy)

    Kant states duty and moral responsibility drive our actions, including in our roles inside of families. I chose it because his ideas connect ethics to the responsibilities we have for the people we love.
  • Persuasion by Jane Austen (Literature)

    Persuasion by Jane Austen (Literature)

    The story truly follows Anne Elliot and how her family pressures, judges, and limits her choices. I chose it because of the tension between expectations by the family and personal happiness.
  • The Newhaven Fishermen’s Children (David Octavius Hill & Robert Adamson) (Photography)

    The Newhaven Fishermen’s Children (David Octavius Hill & Robert Adamson) (Photography)

    It's one of the earliest examples of family portraiture. I picked it because photography made it possible to capture real family relationships in everyday life.
  • Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (Literature)

    Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (Literature)

    The novel explores sisterhood, growing up, and how families rely on each other in times of hardship. I chose it because it depicts family love despite financial struggle.
  • Vincent van Gogh, Portrait of Père Tanguy (Art History)

    Vincent van Gogh, Portrait of Père Tanguy (Art History)

    This painting depicts the art dealer Julien Tanguy, who acted as a father figure to many struggling artists, including Van Gogh. I chose it because it represents chosen family and support systems beyond blood relatives.
  • Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hillside Home School Design (Architecture)

    Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hillside Home School Design (Architecture)

    I chose this because it shows how architecture can epitomize educational values and family concern passed on through generations.
  • Dorothea Lange, Ditched, Stalled, and Stranded (Photography)

    Dorothea Lange, Ditched, Stalled, and Stranded (Photography)

    I picked this photograph, as it displays a family stranded on the highway during the Great Depression. I chose it because it depicts how families supported each other as hardships were faced and depended on one another to survive.
  • Bicycle Thieves (Italy) (Film History)

    Bicycle Thieves (Italy) (Film History)

    That film tells of a father's effort to provide for his family because he had lost his job. I chose it because it shows love, sacrifice, and the dignity of working parents.
  • ou’ll Never Walk Alone (Rodgers & Hammerstein) (Music, Theater)

    ou’ll Never Walk Alone (Rodgers & Hammerstein) (Music, Theater)

    This song conveys reassurance, comfort, and family support. I chose it because it became an anthem for families facing loss. Its from the musical Carousel
  • Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun (Theatre)

    Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun (Theatre)

    This play is about dreams, racism, and how family unity keeps them strong. I chose this because it shows how families fight to create a better future.
  • Star Wars: A New Hope (Film History)

    Star Wars: A New Hope (Film History)

    In this space fantasy, the story is about family—parents lost, siblings hidden, and generational cycles. I chose it because it uses family identity to drive a modern myth.
  • The Joy Luck Club (Film History, Literature)

    The Joy Luck Club (Film History, Literature)

    The film explores immigrant families, cultural identity, and generational misunderstandings. I picked it because it shows how memories, traditions, and stories travel across generations.