Name a contemporary music selection, painting, sculpture, movie,

• or other art experience that you feel is a good piece of work.

• Describe the aesthetic qualities of this artwork as to why it is pleasing to you.

• How does this work create empathy in you? Explain.

• Do you think your selection will someday be considered a masterpiece?

• Why or why not?

• Will the author of this artwork be considered a "giant" of the arts? Why or why not?

• What is the context your artist creates in? Describe in detail.

Using 200 - 250 words, choose one of these writing assignments to complete.

• Discuss a modern personality whose life more or less fits the pattern of the rise and fall of the hero, as described in the chapter.

• Describe your favorite myth. What kind of myth is it? How does it serve? Why do you enjoy this myth? What does it teach you?