Artifacts of our own cultures surround us. From art and
music to architecture and literature, from philosophy and religion to laws and
economics, we live among cultural artifacts that have deep roots.
Select the single cultural artifact that you believe best
represents the culture in which we live today. Describe in details about the
artifact, and analyze in detail how the artifact relates to the values, beliefs
of the culture. Investigate and evaluate the deep cultural roots of your
artifact.
What historical roots allowed your artifact to come into
being?
Which cultural periods might have influenced its eventual
development?
How do you anticipate this artifact being passed to future
generations?
What kinds of evolutions might it undergo as culture
changes?
Answer the following questions that addresses these issues
from the perspective of someone trained in this area.
