Monday, February 11, 2008

Mr. Worthington- Music, Art and Literature of the Postclassical World

The music, art and literature of a group of people often portray important values of a culture. They act as teaching guides for the people of a community. For this project, students are to research a specific aspect of the postclassical era.

Areas of focus: (500CE-1450 CE)
- Rise and Spread of Islam - African Kingdoms( Ghana, Mali and Songhay) (966.2)
- Byzantine Empire (949.5) - Mesoamerican Civilizations (Inca, Mayan and Aztec)
- Middle Ages in Europe (909.07) - Tang and Song Dynasties in China (509.51)
- Impact of Islam on India - Rise of the mongols (921 Kha, 921 Gen, etc.)
- Japenese Feudalism (952)