Provide your own definition of art. Is art a reflection of nature? Is art a for

Provide your own definition of art. Is art a reflection of nature? Is art a for

Provide your own definition of art. Is art a reflection of nature? Is art a form of expression? What about imagination, creativity, and originality? Explain your reasoning and provide examples.
What is your definition of Art?
In this class discussion, decide how you would define “art.” Please write a good, solid paragraph (at least 250 words or more) describing your definition and provide examples.
And 
Response Post: 
In this response post part of the class discussion, respond to at least one of your fellow students initial post. Choose a fellow students post that differs from your ideas and compare/contrast the two sets of ideas. Please write a good, solid paragraph (at least 250 words or more).. I’ll upload this after one of my classmates writes their post. 

Provide your own definition of art. Is art a reflection of nature? Is art a for

Provide your own definition of art. Is art a reflection of nature? Is art a for

Provide your own definition of art. Is art a reflection of nature? Is art a form of expression? What about imagination, creativity, and originality? Explain your reasoning and provide examples.
What is your definition of Art?
In this class discussion, decide how you would define “art.” Please write a good, solid paragraph (at least 250 words or more) describing your definition and provide examples.
And 
Response Post: 
In this response post part of the class discussion, respond to at least one of your fellow students initial post. Choose a fellow students post that differs from your ideas and compare/contrast the two sets of ideas. Please write a good, solid paragraph (at least 250 words or more).. I’ll upload this after one of my classmates writes their post. 

   Were the Black Codes another form of slavery?    Based on Okten’s statem

 
 Were the Black Codes another form of slavery?   
Based on Okten’s statem

 
 Were the Black Codes another form of slavery?   
Based on Okten’s statements, discuss how the sharecropping/crop lien system created a vicious cycle.  Was this system simply another version of slavery?  Why or why not.   
Consider the following statement:  “The persistence of racism in both the North and the South lay at the heart of Reconstruction’s failure.” Agree or disagree, and explain your position.
Links relevant to the questions
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/reconstruction-white-southern-responses-black-emancipation/
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/civil-war-era/reconstruction/a/black-codes
http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=37&page=transcript

1)  Are Enlightenment ideals still relevant as a guiding force in current Ameri

1)  Are Enlightenment ideals still relevant as a guiding force in current Ameri

1)  Are Enlightenment ideals still relevant as a guiding force in current American society?  How so? In your answer, please be sure to address current events and issues.  
2)  How did Enlightenment Era thought to influence the Declaration of Independence? In your answer, be sure to address how political thought evolved during the Enlightenment Era and how those shifts are represented within the Declaration of Independence. 
Use the links to support the discussion above:
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2.asp
 The Declaration of Independence 

Art and Architecture: Uniting Culture, Innovation, and Religious Ideals ASSIGNM

Art and Architecture: Uniting Culture, Innovation, and Religious Ideals
ASSIGNM

Art and Architecture: Uniting Culture, Innovation, and Religious Ideals
ASSIGNMENT: In this assignment, you will explore the crossroads of culture, innovation, and religious expression through art and architecture. Drawing from the course material, you will complete two distinct yet interconnected parts 

Innovations in Art and Architecture: Examine innovations in art or architecture by analyzing how they built upon past innovations to create something entirely new. 

Art, Architecture, and Religious Expression: Delve into the connection between art and architecture and the values of different religions. You will select specific works and discuss how they embody the ideals and values of their respective cultures.

  Discussion Board Statement: These discussions are meant for you to jot down y

 
Discussion Board Statement: These discussions are meant for you to jot down y

 
Discussion Board Statement: These discussions are meant for you to jot down your thoughts and analyses of the works of the week. In art, everything is evaluated by your perspective. There is no right or wrong answer to be graded against; instead, you will be graded on how you defend your analysis of the art pieces and the use of the resources (when appropriate).
The Renaissance is equally known for its accelerated advances in technology and art. As you have learned in this week’s reading, art and technology, do not operate as independent entities. Think about how you perceive the relationship between art and technology as it exists today. Without researching the topic, describe your current perception of this relationship. There is no right or wrong answer. Then, using at least two specific examples from the reading, describe the relationship between art and technology in the Renaissance.

  This evaluation will hone your critical thinking and evaluative skills, give

 
This evaluation will hone your critical thinking and evaluative skills, give

 
This evaluation will hone your critical thinking and evaluative skills, give you an opportunity to support an academic argument, and collectively your work and that of your classmates – when shared –will provide for us all a wide-ranging annotated bibliography of sorts of terrific websites we can all use to continue our studies beyond this course.