Discussion of historical and cultural memory in visual art: 

Essential Question: How can we understand the statement above in terms of Vergil's depiction of the Trojan War frieze on the Temple of Juno in Book 1.437-493 

Guidelines 

1.Choose either Jacob Lawrence Migration Series or Shimon Attie's The Writing on The Wall or Portraits of Exile  

2.Choose one additional artist from artists from Art Through Time: A Global View 

or one artist of your own choosing. some examples: Trajan's Column, The Alexander Mosaic, The Ara Pacis Augustae, Picasso's Guernica

3.Choose one monument from the following: 9-11 Monument, Vietnam War Memorial, The Korean War Veterans Memorial, Say Their Names Memorial

4.Brief Discussion with images on Erasure of Historical Memory

You may work with a partner on numbers 1, 3, 4; number 2 should be individual

~~Your website page should begin with a discussion of Trojan War frieze on the Temple of Juno in Book 1.437-493

~~Your website page(s) should reflect the work you have done

~~You and your partner may have the same webpage but it each must have it on their own website 

INCLUDE A DISCUSSION WITH EVERY IMAGE ARTIST (two images for each artist and memorial). Choose either question (source)

1. How does art have an effect on our ideas about historical events? What are the roles and responsibilities of artists in presenting historical depictions?

2. Often art presents certain events that will prompt different responses, depending on who views it, and when and where it is viewed. What responsibility does the art viewer have in interpreting the accuracy of its message and legacy?