Roles of Gender and Bias. Subsequent Narrative of Art and History

Choose and write a short essay addressing one of the following three topics:
As we saw with the ‘Venus’ statues, the predisposition and biases of archaeologists can play a major role in how ‘history’ is defined. A male perspective has clearly dominated the subject for many decades. Using the category of ‘Venus statues’ for your examples, discuss how the issue of gender and gender bias plays a role in the discovery and subsequent narrative of art and history.
Do a deeper search of sources, both online or off, and build a case supporting the connection of ‘entoptic’ phenomena and the geometric markings of cave paintings. Find and analyze as many images as you can for evidence of these markings. Based upon your findings, do you agree or disagree with the conclusions of Lewis-Williams and Dowson in their article, “The Sign of All Times.”
The transition between the Paleolithic age and the Neolithic age is a murky one. Using the artwork, relics, or structures discovered at sites such as Gobekli Tepe, Catal Hoyuk, and Jericho, build a case supporting the idea that the Paleolithic art traditions did not die out but influenced, morphed, or evolved into the Neolithic. In other words, can a line be traced from Paleolithic art to the art of the Neolithic?
Format: create as Word document. Save as a PDF before submitting to the assignment submission page.
Your information should be in proper sentence and paragraph structure, and use APA or MLA style citation. ALL sources must be put into a bibliography and cited in the essay where applicable.
You may include as many images as are necessary to clarify and make your point. Images are not included in the length requirement. Avoid letting pictures ‘speak for themselves.’ You must direct the reader in connecting the visual example to the point that it is illustrating and supporting.
Save file as: ARTH110_Short Essay_lastname_firstname_.pdf
Special instructions: As a prudent precaution, always email me the document after uploading to webcampus. This lessens the possibility of a tech mishap.

Assignment 1 - Short Essay (Paleolithic and Neolithic) • Due no later than 11:00 p.m. on Friday of Unit 4 or as directed by your professor • Worth 20% of final grade • Length: approx. 1000 – 1200 words (3 – 4 pages of text) Late Submission Policy • This assignment is subject to the Late Submission penalty policy, namely 5% per day for three days. • This page will close and will not allow further submissions after this Late Submission period has expired. • In the event of an emergency preventing you from submitting within this time frame, special permission must be obtained from your instructor. Documentation substantiating emergency is required. In such a circumstance, if the extension is granted, the professor will reopen the submission function for you on an individual basis. • Please do not email your submissions to your professor, either before or after the due date; all coursework should be submitted through the online course (Moodle). Assignment Objective To allow for a deeper analysis of the course material (lessons 1 – 3) and to explore the conceptual and historical context for the art and architecture of the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods. Instructions 1. Choose and write a short essay addressing one of the following three topics:  As we saw with the ‘Venus’ statues, the predisposition and biases of archaeologists can play a major role in how ‘history’ is defined. A male perspective has clearly dominated the subject for many decades. Using the category of ‘Venus statues’ for your examples, discuss how the issue of gender and gender bias plays a role in the discovery and subsequent narrative of art and history.  Do a deeper search of sources, both online or off, and build a case supporting the connection of ‘entoptic’ phenomena and the geometric markings of cave paintings. Find and analyze as many images as you can for evidence of these markings. Based upon your findings, do you agree or disagree with the conclusions of Lewis-Williams and Dowson in their article, “The Sign of All Times.”  The transition between the Paleolithic age and the Neolithic age is a murky one. Using the artwork, relics, or structures discovered at sites such as Gobekli Tepe, Catal Hoyuk, and Jericho, build a case supporting the idea that the Paleolithic art traditions did not die out but influenced, morphed, or evolved into the Neolithic. In other words, can a line be traced from Paleolithic art to the art of the Neolithic? 2. Format: create as Word document. Save as a PDF before submitting to the assignment submission page. 3. Your information should be in proper sentence and paragraph structure, and use APA or MLA style citation. ALL sources must be put into a bibliography and cited in the essay where applicable. 4. You may include as many images as are necessary to clarify and make your point. Images are not included in the length requirement. Avoid letting pictures ‘speak for themselves.’ You must direct the reader in connecting the visual example to the point that it is illustrating and supporting. 5. Save file as: ARTH110_Short Essay_lastname_firstname_.pdf 6. Special instructions: As a prudent precaution, always email me the document after uploading to webcampus. This lessens the possibility of a tech mishap. Activity/Competencies Demonstrated 1. Research (40%) a. research and use of in-class text and outside sources b. specific artwork chosen as examples and explored through cross comparison, details of work given (e. etc.) c. well-chosen quotations presented d. correct use of APA formats (in text citations and list of reference, title page) 2. Thinking and Analysis (35%) a. Presents a carefully thought out thesis statement b. critical analysis of historical context and artworks c. synthesis of course materials d. Understanding of chosen time period 3. Communication (25%) a. clarity of writing b. organization of ideas c. correct spelling and grammar Total Assignment Value (%): 20%