Lessons 1 and 2 examined the social and political structures of early societies as evidenced through their artistic expression. The textbook presents a very important definition: 
A civilization, as the term is used by modern scholars, is a culture that possesses the ability to organize itself thoroughly. It is a social, economic, and political entity, distinguished by its ability to express itself well, not only through images but through written language, which is in many ways the means by which people are best able to organize themselves (Sayre 11). 
Using the definition above, consider the following art pieces. Choose one and discuss how it reflects a particular culture's belief system and social structure. In your analysis, try to connect it to some of the course's universal themes of origin mythology, the material world, the spiritual world, and/or the sustainability of the earth. 
Fig. 1.6 - Woman (Venus of Willendorf), page 13 
Fig. 1.18 - Buffalo Kachina, page 25 
Fig. 1.20 - Great Serpent Mound, page 28 
Fig 2.7 - Soundbox panel front of the lyre from Tomb 789, page 41 
Fig 2.8 - Royal Standard of Ur, page 44 
Fig 2.16 - The Ark of the Covenant and sanctuary implements, page 57

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