The word utopia comes from the Greek words ou, meaning "no" or "not," and topos, meaning "place." Since its original conception, utopia has come to mean a place that we can only dream about, a true paradise.

What defines a Utopian society?

Dystopia, which is the direct opposite of utopia, is a term used to describe a utopian society in which things have gone wrong.

Compare and Contrast Two Paintings

Compare and contrast two different paintings representing the concepts of utopia and dystopia. Analyze the images in order to infer additional information about utopian and dystopian societies:

Image Analysis