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Athens | Timeline | Gallery "Plato and Architecture in Athens" | "Alciabiades Athenian Traitor"| "Performance Culture and Athenian Democracy" |"Athenian Democracy" 
Barcelona | Timeline | Galleries "Modernist Artwork in Barcelona" and "Casa Batllo"  | "Catalan Separatism" | "Modernism and Catalonia"| "Catalon and Barcelona Art and Culture"| "Metaphor of St. Jordi"
Berlin |Timeline | Galleries "Construction of the Wall"  "The Wall from Different Angles" and "Destruction of the Wall" | "The Renovation of the Berlin Wall" | "Berlin in the Eyes of the People" | "The Wall Falls"
Paris | Timeline | Gallery "Significant Cathedrals in Paris" | "Saint-Chapelle and French Government" | "Notre Dame: For the People" |"Sacre Coeur: The Heart of the City"

1693c London Map De Witt Class Anthology

“A city is, properly speaking, more poetic even than a countryside, for while Nature a chaos of unconscious forces, a city is a chaos of conscious ones. . . “ --G.K. Chesterton, "A Defense of Detective Stories"

As Chesterton has observed, the city has a poetry of its own and showcases human history in a way that allows physical contact with the past.  This course endeavors to use the city to demonstrate how literature, history, and art come together to reveal individual human lives as well as larger historical moments.  History, art, and literature are inspired and shaped by concrete locations and this course will use those locations to demonstrate a spatial view of these disciplines, demonstrating the distinction between the past and its reconstruction as history.  The first semester will focus on select cities in Europe and North America (e.g. London and Monterrey, Mexico); the second semester will focus on cities in Africa, Asia, and South America (e.g.  Lagos,  Nagasaki, Lima, Cairo).  The final assessment will be a multimedia project in which students collaborate in groups to explore a city of their choosing.

Timelines, Galleries, and Maps

The Peloponnesian War: A Battle between Ancient Athens and Sparta and their Ideologies | Timeline

The timeline posts itself reflect the struggle between democratic Athens and Oligarchic Sparta. Their struggle is most thoroughly represented in the Peloponnesian War, to preserve democracy over Sparta's tyranny. Motives behind these two Greek city-states can be questioned for the war's entry, duration, and ultimate power search. The democratic Athens and their composition helped alleviate…

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Historical Events through the Lens of Paris' Cathedrals | Timeline

This timeline will include entries of events that have shaped the culture of Paris through the cathedrals. Entries will focus on historical events such as: the French Revolution of 1789, the crowning of Napoleon in 1804, and the construction of Sacré Coeur and Notre Dame. Viewing these events through the eyes of the cathedrals will help shape further the personalities of the cathedrals.…

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Significant Cathedrals in Paris | Gallery Exhibit

Throughout Paris there are various beautiful cathedrals, and some of these cathedrals have specific personalities that represent Paris. In this gallery, one will see the personalities of the cathedrals presented through artwork and architecture. The Sacré-Coeur reflects the heart of the city, Sainte-Chapelle emphasizes… more

Posted by Rachel Birdsell on

Plato and Architecture in Athens | Gallery Exhibit

For many years, Athens was run by tyranny. After wars and disagreements, new government systems were brought into the society. The disagreements did not stop there, with the rise of a new political system came the constant power struggle between those that supported democracy and those that supported oligarchy. Through the eventual implementation of democracy… more

Posted by Emma Raimondi on

Modernist Style Artwork (Barcelona) | Gallery Exhibit

During the 20th century, the modernist art style was incorporated into art throughout Barcelona as previously mentioned. This new artistic style contrasted traditional art styles and was embraced by several different artists. When looking at the art pieces in this gallery, notice the vibrant colors and nonlinear lines that were a contrast to traditional art.… more

Posted by Jessica Renner on

Features of the Casa Batllo (Barcelona) | Gallery Exhibit

Modernism was an art style that was reflective of a change in Barcelona. New political and cultural movements were being created, leading to a new identity for the Catalan people. A key feature of modernism in art is not following society's rule. It is the artist's job to step out of the box and create artwork that will make someone have a double-take and read… more

Posted by Sydney Luttrell on

Catalonia’s Journey for Independence (Barcelona) | Timeline

The events throughout Catalonia’s journey to independence will shed light on how Catalonia built resilience and a great sense of nationalism. However, despite wanting independence, Catalonia struggles throughout the years to practice unity, and hence the journey of independence is a long one. From inner conflicts to oppression from Spain, this timeline depicts events from 1640-1984 that have…

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Posted by Lizbeth Yvey on

Berlin During Cold War | Timeline

While the world became divided by their political views on democracy and communism, Berlin had been divided by the well known Berlin Wall. This construction acted as a wedge for political opposition. Even though many wanted to obtain peace, they did not perceive it to be possible with the differences in opinion. The Berlin Wall stood as a physical symbol of the steel curtain. It was proof that…

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The Different Stages of the Berlin Wall’s Construction | Gallery Exhibit

The Berlin wall went through many different stages in its 28-year history, and these different stages were well documented.  The wall was renovated many times, but the beginning of the wall is still one of the most interesting parts of the construction. 

Posted by Nick Phair on

The Berlin Wall from Different Angles | Gallery Exhibit

This gallery exhibit includes a few images regarding the Berlin Wall's duration. The images add political and social context surrounding this piece of architecture in the late 1980s. In order to understand Berlin, one must understand how its history is a monument to freedom and democracy. The voice of the people speaks clearly in these images, specifically the voices of those… more

Posted by Kevin Vitwar on

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