CSUN The code of Hammurabi and Ishtar Gate Comparative Essay Choose two SPECIFIC works of art to compare and contrast. Each one needs to come from a differ

CSUN The code of Hammurabi and Ishtar Gate Comparative Essay Choose two SPECIFIC works of art to compare and contrast. Each one needs to come from a different period or chapter that we have covered so far. That means that you cannot choose two things from the same time period or chapter. If you still don’t have access to a textbook by now, then look at the syllabus. It breaks down the periods very easily.

My topics are: the Code of hammurabi and the Ishtar Gate.

Your essay must be in the FIRST PERSON–that is, it literally should start with the word “I”–“I like, I dislike, I believe, I can’t believe”… I very much want your opinion, but remember that you also have to include actual facts to back up your opinion. And it is entirely possible that you will find that a little bit of research might go a long way to changing your mind! If so, explain that. (Such as “I used to believe that the pyramids of Egypt were much more mysterious than they actually are…”)

I don’t think we need to limit this to a word count, but do remember that this is an essay and not a major research paper, so do suggest something that can be easily but thoughtfully done. Sometimes, contrasting two small pieces of jewelry may be more interesting and valuable than two works of major architecture that would require a lifetime of research.

You don’t have to stick to the format, but an easy way to plan your essay is 6 paragraphs:

1. intro–what pieces you chose, and why

2. piece one described (both visual and brief history)

3. piece two described (both visual and brief history)

4. What they have in common

5. Why they are significantly different

6. Conclusion–what is the most important, interesting thing you learned?