You are welcome to chose another topic, but please discuss your ideas with me first for approval. If you chose an alternative topic please make sure it falls within the scope of this course—Prehistoric art through Early Judaism and Christianity.

All essays are to be 7-8 pages in length (double spaced in 12 point font with 1 inch margins)
Please include a minimum of 5 bibliographical references (including internet sources) (not including the course textbook)
Images of the works you are analyzing are required but do not count towards bibliographical references or page count
Images included as an appendix
Please use primary and secondary sources exclusively
NO Wiki, Encarta, newspaper articles, television shows, blogs or Art Story references
Please limit encyclopedic caliber references to 1
All quotes must be footnoted in the appropriate manner
Please use MLA format for thesis and dissertations
Standard procedures regarding plagiarism apply

Topic:

What was the Roman achievement in architecture? Use specific examples that best illustrate Roman innovation.

Teacher is looking for historical background introduction. Some cool innovations I was looking into is Cement, vaults, arches, domes. Aqueducts, colosseum, and Pantheon.