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2600 BCE
Great Pyramids of Giza
represent early advancements in engineering, mathematics, and organizational skills -
375 BCE
Plato’s The Republic
He explores the progression of society through education, morality, and governance -
100 BCE
Plutarch’s Parallel Lives
Plutarch’s biographies of great Greeks and Romans explore the progress of individuals and societies through their virtues, achievements, and leadership -
Period: 1400 to
16th Century
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1490
“Vitruvian Man” - Leonardo Da Vinci
symbolizes the Renaissance ideal of progress through the integration of science, art, and the human form -
1516
Titian
Made paintings that showed advancements in color, movement, and emotional expression, marking progress in Venetian art -
Ben Jonson’s The Alchemist
addresses the pursuit of progress through science and alchemy -
Mary Wollstonecraft’s A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
emphasizing societal progress through education and reform -
“Liberty Leading the People” by Eugène Delacroix
A Romantic depiction of the 1830 French Revolution, it embodies the fight for political and social progress -
Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass
Celebrates the progress of democracy, individuality, and the human spirit -
Period: to
Great Depression
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“Let America Be America Again” poem by Langston Hughes
This poem speaks to the hardships many faced during the Great Depression but also emphasizes the hope and struggle for a better, more equal America. It calls for progress in social and economic justice -
“The People, Yes” poem By Carl Sandburg
Sandburg captures the resilience of ordinary people during the Great Depression. The poem reflects the strength, endurance, and optimism of the working class amidst economic hardships -
“Broadway Boogie Woogie” by Piet Mondrian
An abstract work inspired by the dynamism of New York City, symbolizing urban and cultural progress -
“Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor
motivational anthem about perseverance and personal progress -
“Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson
Advocates for personal responsibility as a means to drive progress and change -
The Eden Project by Nicholas Grimshaw
represents environmental progress and innovative engineering -
“Stronger” by Kanye West
A personal anthem of growth and resilience, focusing on overcoming challenges to progress -
The Burj Khalifa
The tallest building in the world symbolizes human ambition, technological advancements, and economic growth -
Michelle Obama’s Becoming
Reflects on personal and societal progress -
Level Up by Ciara
a high energy song about self-improvement and progress