Term papers, Essays and Presentations in Arts, Media and Architecture

Extreme right in Belgium

Document abstract : «In September 2006, seventeen people have been arrested in Belgium for allegedly planning attacks aimed at "destabilising" the country's institutions, 10 of these 17 people where soldiers and the federal prosecutor's office said in a statement that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The emergence of the modern Extreme Right movement.. The failure of the Front National.. The growing success of the Vlaams Blok or Vlaams Belang.. 'The Extreme Right Utopia' in Belgium: The case of the Vlaams Blok/Vlaams...»

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St Patrick

Document abstract : «It is difficult to retrace the life of Saint Patrick, because no one is sure of the exactness of the events. Indeed, the punctuality of the facts is mixed up by a lot of legends. The historical marks are not sure and it is difficult to extract the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Who was Saint Patrick? . Myths about Saint Patrick.. Saint Patrick in the Irish tradition.. Saint Patrick's Day.. Conclusion.. Personal comments.....»

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Does reality TV have any ill effects on the participants and the viewers? To what extent?

Document abstract : «This literature review deals with the contemporary topic of reality TV. It is particularly focused on the examination of the ill effects of reality TV shows for both contestants and viewers. The study found out that the appeal which encourages...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The reasons why contestants take part in such shows.. The reason why viewers watch Reality TV games.. Study on reality tv shows.. Study of the various consequences of reality tv on both participants and viewers.. The...»

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Orientalist painting

Document abstract : «Today, we are going to talk about Orientalist painting. In this way, I'm going to present you the general aspects of that kind of painting: its historical context, its specificities, its recurrent themes, its criticisms and finally its decline....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. When and why this Orientalist movement emerge?. What are the specificities of Orientalist painting? . Orientalist painting is not a genre. . The travel.. Improvements in the technique of painting.. Recurrent themes.. Late Orientalism...»

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The evolution of international tourism: From grand tour to package tour

Document abstract : «Oleron is the vastest French metropolitan islands after Corsica (35 km in length, 12 km in its biggest width, 34 metres in its highlight (in saint Trojan's dune), 90 km of coasts, a surface of 175 km2, 19 000 permanent inhabitants). From XIXth...»

Synopsis abstract : «Presentation and history of Oleron Island.. Why do people go to Oleron Island?. Natural history 'attractions'.. Attractions concerning primary production.. Socio-cultural attractions.. Performing arts attractions.. Fieldsports.. Military...»

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The quality of life in London: A tale of two cities

Document abstract : «London appears among the most popular cities in the world. It is a city on the move, where you can find everything you need. It is one of the places where fashion is created, where you can meet people of all origins and where the word "Party" gets...»

Synopsis abstract : «Is London really a land of milk and honey?. A city on the move.. A booming economical development.. A city of culture.. The place to be if you are young, unmarried and without children.. The bad aspects.. A very expensive way of life.. A struggle...»

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The Life and mind of Virginia Woolf

Document abstract : «One of the controversial questions facing any writer is that of whether or not the author's life and work are inseparable. I think that with the majority of authors this is often a possibility, but when it comes to the distinguished English...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Virginia Woolf was a woman of cheer.. The importance of Virginia's family history.. The Hyde Park Gate News.. Virginia's sensitivity to criticism.. Virginia's first efforts at fiction.. The death of Virginia's mother.. Their 27 year...»

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Faithless: Attack on God-Loving people who attack each other

Document abstract : «A 2006 Gallup poll found 92 percent of Americans surveyed could be classified as those who believe in God, 4 percent are not sure, while only 3 percent are convinced that God does not exist (Newport, 2006b). The wide consensus, however, stops...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Early writings of Foster.. Hitchens on opposition to religion and its effects.. The debate on religion and faith.. The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason by Sam Harris.. Purpose and primary arguments.. Harris'...»

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Analysis of new coverage on Proposition 8 from Los Angeles and Ireland

Document abstract : «The elections that took place in November 2008 provided historical opportunities for change in many areas of social and political concern. While the Presidential race was consuming the majority of news coverage, another election in California was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Background.. Frequency of the publication of articles on Proposition 8 Ireland's stance on gay marriage.. Placement of the articles.. Authors of articles on Proposition 8.. Los Angeles Times.. The Irish Times.. Articles on the...»

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The Dixie Chicks: Political musicians from here on out?

Document abstract : «The source for the controversy that has been surrounding the band, the Dixie Chicks, and has forever changed the image and role of this band in the music industry, possibly for the rest of their careers, can be pin-pointed to the date of March 10,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Maines use of free speech.. The blacklisting of the group by a few media conglomerates.. Literature review.. Hypothesis.. Methodology.. Findings.. Analysis.. Conclu...»

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Masculinity in Korean and western films

Document abstract : «Korean cinema has made significant progress over the years. Two of the greatest Korean movies are A Stray Bullet (Obaltan) directed by Yu Hyun-mok (1960) and The Coachman directed by Kang Dae-jin (1961). A Stray Bullet is about a man named Chul-ho...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Top-grossing films based on super heroes in the United States.. Looking back to heroes of less recent films.. The essence of Western society's appreciation for violence and displays of strength.. Masculinity through the light of...»

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Underwater inspection system

Document abstract : «Different forms of security such as underwater surveillance are becoming much more important in maintaining the safety of the United States of America. Though there has been much progress made in advancing underwater surveillance and technology,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Feelings expressed by specialists in underwater surveillance.. Looking at historical events such as the Gulf War.. Complications in underwater surveillance and security.. A current example of homeland security.. SRI's next agenda - to...»

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The morality of drug use and dealing

Document abstract : «Everyone in America wants to live the American Dream. They want to make a lot of money and be happy. Life is not easy though, and it is difficult to successfully live out the American Dream. Some people are fortunate enough to be born into families...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. looking at figures such as Frank Lucas.. Morality does not always coincide with what is legal.. Requiem for a Dream, directed by Darren Aronofsky.. Heroin is the most prevalent drug in American Gangster and Requiem for a dream.. The...»

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Belgian comics and constructing Belgian national identity

Document abstract : «Belgium is a unique country that uses a federal solution to construct a civic nation from two competing ethnic and cultural identities. In the north is the Flemish region, in the south, Wallonia, and in the middle, the capitol and mainly French...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Smith's civic model of nation.. The essence of the civic model of a nation.. The legal-political community.. Preventing conflicts between the regions and communities.. A measure of common values and traditions among the...»

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From judging to legislating: The Supreme Court as a law-making body

Document abstract : «Whether the judicial branch in the United States should exercise activism or restraint has been debated since before the constitution was ratified. Delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 1787 were split on the issue, and left Article III of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The judicial branch in the United States: should it exercise activism or restraint.. Defining activism and restraint.. Congress as the law-making branch of the federal government. . The court and the power to resolve disputes...»

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Identity sags in transition

Document abstract : «In February of 2005, the state of Virginia proposed a "Droopy Drawers" bill. The House voted 60-34 for this bill (Bellantoni), but was later shot down by the Senate. If passed, one would have been facing a fifty-dollar fine for sagging. "It's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The act of sagging and its evolution out of prison culture.. Sagging as a direct response to the socio-cultural experience of modern day African-American communities. . The book Dress Codes by Ruth Rubinstein.. The gangsta rap style...»

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Disney: The beauty is the beast

Document abstract : «Walt Disney Productions is a multimedia conglomerate, not only producing a majority of the children's cinema on the market today, but also submersing itself in the children's toy market, owning television stations such as ABC and the Disney Channel,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Walt Disney Productions as a multimedia conglomerate.. Purpose of the paper.. The good Disney has done.. The history of male and female characterization in Disney films.. Woman character and the fault that they are unmarried. . The...»

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History of Jazz: Jazz and Modern Painting

Document abstract : «Ideas in the worlds of music and art have probably cross-pollinated from the beginning. The lush and passionate colors, rhythms, and themes of the Romantic painters like Eugene Delacroix mirror the lush and passionate melodies, movements, and moods...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Armstrong and O'Keefe.. Matisse and swing.. Mondrian and boogie woogie.. Pollock and bebop.. Warhol and hard bop.. Pollock and free Jazz.. Conclusion.....»

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Alice and Anna: The women of 'Closer'

Document abstract : «Feminist film criticism during its glory days focused on three major themes: the objectification of women on the screen, their marginalized role in the narrative, and the effect that movies as a product of popular culture have on that popular...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Feminist film criticism during its glory days.. Dominant (Hollywood) cinema.. Hollywood cinema's phallocentric undertones.. The eroticization of women on the screen.. The first image presented to the audience at the start of the film...»

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Dark comedy in the films of Joel and Ethan Coen

Document abstract : «Joel and Ethan Coen have made eleven very different films since 1984. From a film noir set in rural Texas to a Homer's "Odyssey"-inspired convict film, their films jump from genre to genre. Each one, however, is imbued with the Coens' authorial...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The landscape of Fargo.. The humor in Jerry.. The kidnapping.. Gaear's murder of a state trooper and two innocent bystanders.. The Big Lebowski.. The destruction of the Dude's carpet.. The relationship between Donny and...»

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Becoming Me: My journey through life

Document abstract : «From birth my life was destined to be anything but usual. I was born into the broken lower-class home of a sixteen year old girl and her parents, who resented the girl for having pre-marital sex. I know this because of a letter this girl wrote to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Education.. Elementary school years.. My middle school years.. High school.. The end of my freshman year.. Trip to Europe.. College.. My junior year.. Senior year.. The hip injury.. The dynamic in my household.. Old friends and...»

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The mutual relationship between archaeology and the environment

Document abstract : «The nature of past environments is a key aspect of archaeology because human action cannot be understood in isolation from its surroundings. For example, the lifestyle of a human group living in a densely forested area in a temperate climate would...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The history of archaeological interest in the environment.. Climate and sea-level changes.. Natural changes in plant and animal communities.. Human impact on the environment.. Resource use and seasonality.. Domestic environments from...»

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Institutional change in armed forces at the dawning of the 21 century

Document abstract : «Although the military as a social institution and war as a social process figured prominently in classical sociological theory, military sociology did not emerge as a field of empirical study until World War II. Then, for four decades, the field was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Background.. World War II and the postwar period.. The Korean and Vietnam Wars.. Sociological research during the Korean War.. Administrative and leadership roles.. The conscription based mass armed forces of the first three decades...»

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The city of Aksum - Ethiopia

Document abstract : «Aksum was the ancient capital of the only sub-Saharan African kingdom known to the Romans and Byzantines. Located on the upland area of Ethiopia, Aksum is the Holy City of Ethiopia, a city rich in tradition and fantastical monuments and central to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Population estimates as of 2005.. Location and history.. Aksum as a city.. The last regular references in the Egyptian texts to the land of Punt.. Moving of the major site for the city.. The state adoption of Christianity in AD...»

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The city of Aden - Yemen

Document abstract : «The Yemeni port of Aden has long been one of the major entrepôts of the Middle East. With its starkly beautiful natural harbor nestled within an extinct volcano and its access to the highlands of Yemen and its products, the city called the "Eye to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Population estimates as of 2005.. Location.. History, politics and economy.. The prehistory of the site.. The coast of the Gulf of Aden.. The late ninth and early tenth centuries.. Business letters concerning Aden and its trading...»

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Artistic merit of rap music

Document abstract : «According to Webster's Dictionary, music is defined as "sounds produced in harmonious, rhythmic combinations". There are many forms of music, some may not even be "harmonious" to others, but they are still considered music. This is perhaps due to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Marvin J. Gladney's explaination of the necessarily of rap music.. Music as a form of catharsis for African-Americans.. The need to encourage the young adolescents.. New type of discrimination for rappers.. Errol A. Henderson's...»

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More than what meets the eye: Frida Kahlo and surrealism

Document abstract : «Frida Kahlo never thought of herself as a surrealist as many people did. In fact, given the context of the historical background of her works, she was regarded as more of a feminist cult figure than anything else. Not even Kahlo herself recognized...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The historical sequence of the time period.. Surrealism.. The idea of perception over the obvious recognition of certain objects being portrayed.. The analysis of Kahlo's art.. Effect on the modern viewer's analysis.. Andre Breton's...»

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Bush-speak and PC teaching: A discourse on the relevance of grammar

Document abstract : «The first question we need to ask when thinking about the legitimacy of Bush's poor speaking habits is how errors like these can be possible when the man has a team of professionals writing out his speeches for him. Surely, as professional writers...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Thinking about the legitimacy of Bush's poor speaking habits.. Is George's poor understanding of proper English language is fake.. A motive for the President to feign poor grammar.. One way that English teachers have attempted to...»

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The cultural effects of Sacha Baron Cohen's 2006 film Borat

Document abstract : «Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's 2006 film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan has garnered much critical attention for its humor, both positive and negative. Cohen plays an extremely bigoted Kazakh...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Style of comedy in Borat.. Exploiting unsuspecting people-by making them look bad.. Shock humor.. The Anti-Defamation League.. Critics of Borat.. The nation of Kazakhstan.. Cohen's portrayal of Kazakhstan as anti-Semitic.. The purpose...»

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The Velvet Underground and Nico: Anti-modern rock and roll

Document abstract : «That banana, it's the single image appearing on the cover of The Velvet Underground and Nico, one of the most influential albums of all time, accompanied only by the teasing phrase "peel slowly and see" at the top and artist Andy Warhol's name at...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The 1960's.. Mainstream popular culture of the 60's.. Two landmark albums.. The world of The Velvet Underground and Nico.. The songs in the album.. Sunday Morning.. Waiting for the Man.. Femme Fatale.. Venus in Furs.. Run Run...»

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Re-Africanization and the popularity of the Brazilian Samba

Document abstract : «To the rest of the world, Brazil looks like a kaleidoscope of races, foreign in its demographics to virtually every other culture on the planet. From the density of the Amazon rainforest to the all-inclusive street parties of Carnival in Rio, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Brazil's portrait.. Plantations - not the only spheres of influence.. A diverse and multi-faceted process of appreciation and acculturation.. Modern Brazil.. The earliest forms of samba.. The practice and dance expression of...»

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Media portrayal of Midwesterner's

Document abstract : «Media influences the way people think and behave. What media says about anyone/thing becomes the norm. It influences simple things such as what people talk about on their lunch breaks to more complex belief systems. Media frames depict people from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Literature review.. A teacher's editorial in The Herald.. Media - strongest influence on how people feel towards other groups.. Mediated images and messages.. Methodology.. Results/findings.. The begining of the survey.. The education...»

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Kurosawa's samurai films and the Westerns that were inspired by them

Document abstract : «The films of Akira Kurosawa, from his adaptations of Shakespeare's plays to his samurai films, have influenced filmmakers from the 1950's to the present. This influence is most obvious in the Westerns that were adapted from his samurai films. In...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The films of Akira Kurosawa.. Adaptations.. The vast, untapped resources and land in the West.. Western towns.. One of the most powerful scenes of 'seven Samurai'.. Only one example of the lack of power in the law in 'Seven...»

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Modern mass media consolidation and the erosion of information

Document abstract : «Ever since there has been a way to convey information-spoken language, perhaps even body language?-there has been the immediate by-product of misinformation. It is a reasonable assumption to say that nothing presented as information of any sort can...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The mass and the removal of the need for discourse. . Media critics, analysts, observers, and the like.. Media - always influenced by the dollar.. The process for removing the necessity for hard information.. The Media Monopoly by Ben...»

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The credible reality of fake news

Document abstract : «Everybody remembers the moment they first saw footage of the burning Twin Towers toppling down on September 11th, 2001. Everybody remembers the panic that ensued, the news tickers running constantly on all the major television stations giving...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The burning Twin Towers toppling down on September 11th, 2001.. Bin Laden - hiding in exile under the protection of the corrupt Taliban regime. . We could get on with our lives.. Sop crying about 9/11 and see Ben Stiller's...»

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Cinema of the absurd: The baby boom generation in The Big Lebowski

Document abstract : «After World War II, America experienced what would eventually be termed the "baby boom," in which about 75 million births occurred between the years of 1946 and 1964. The "baby boomer" generation has been constantly examined since its inception,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. 75 million births.. The rock and roll explosion.. Attempts to create a portrait of baby boomer life.. The central characters in The Big Lebowski.. The absurdity of an entire generation ruling mainstream politics and culture.. Esslin's...»

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Sexuality in modern melodrama

Document abstract : «The depiction of sex and sexuality in American cinema was slow in maturing, but in the last two decades there have been a growing number of popular melodramas that depict sex as a meaningful part of a relationship. This practice distinguishes modern...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The use of sex as a weapon.. Angela Hayes (Mena Suvari) in 'American Beauty'.. The occurrence of true love and healthy relationships.. Sex and sexuality - heightened emotional effects. . The sexual exploits characters explore.. Donnie...»

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Similarities in the films of Alfred Hitchcock

Document abstract : «Alfred Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train" (1951) carries with it the signature of its auteur director. Hitchcock's other films are marked in the same way using similar themes, character types, and storylines. "Strangers" is most similar to "The 39...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Alfred Hitchcock's 'Strangers on a Train'.. The wrongfully accused man.. The reoccurring theme of distrust towards law enforcement.. Uncle Charlie in 'Shadow of a Doubt'.. A comparison between good and evil, innocent and...»

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Women in the films of Jean-Luc Godard

Document abstract : «Since 1959 and the release of his first film, Jean-Luc Godard has engaged audiences with a varied body of work. He has entertained, quoted, lectured, and bored, inevitably. Throughout his entire career, both the depiction of the female and her role...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. women - represented as beauty and mystery.. The first trend in Godard's depiction of women in his early work.. The most violent betrayal by a woman in the films of the sixties.. Godard and female sexuality specifically in relation to...»

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The ideology of film: The portrayal of Women & Blacks in baseball films

Document abstract : «Ideology is a very broad topic. Described as "a body of ideas reflecting the social needs and aspirations of an individual, group, class or culture" (Giannetti 428), ideology can be discussed anywhere when dealing with any kind of social opposites. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Ideology as a very broad topic. . The message in 'A League of Their Own'.. The issue of racism.. The Jackie Robinson Story .. Bingo Long, directed by John Badham.. Why were the black owners treating their black players like...»

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Collegiate publication censorship: Will Hazelwood infiltrate campus life?

Document abstract : «In the United States of America, over 295,516,700 citizens enjoy a considerable amount of freedom. A vast assortment of backgrounds, races, and occupations are compiled to make up the population of America. Although this diversity is combined to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A considerable amount of freedom.. Fear of the standards set forth in the Hazelwood case may infiltrate college campuses.. Suggestions given by Cathy Kuhlmeier, former layout editor, and Spectrum staffers.. The 1969 Tinker v. Des...»

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Dragon ladies and China dolls: Images of Asian American women in American film

Document abstract : «The image of Asian American Women in film has undergone many changes from the 1920s to today. With stereotypes such as "dragon lady" and "china doll" and the practice of yellow-face, Asian American actresses had plenty of obstacles in the world of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Dragon lady, China doll and yellowface.. The 1920s image of the 'oriental woman'. . Other most common roles for Asian American actresses.. The 1940s, 50s and 60s.. Change in the film industry for Asian and Asian American roles.. The...»

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The creative impact of jazz music

Document abstract : «Music frequently requires more than one performer to be created. Perhaps two or more musicians are required, each playing a "part" - without the presence of all the musicians, the song would be incomplete. Perhaps one musician will accompany a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The notion of Joe and Violet Trace and the narrator of the story as all being improvisors.. The narrator as one of the most central characters.. The narrator's increasingly audacious subjective inferences in describing the characters....»

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Three mile island accident

Document abstract : «Three Mile Island Crisis started at four a.m. on March 28th, 1979. There was a clog in one of the pipes and the men working there had to clear it out, which was a regular occurrence. They shot air into the pipe in order to unclog it, which worked...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The begining of the problem.. Water in the main turbines.. Two feed water pumps have fail.. Faulty gages in the operating room.. The water in the cooling loops.. The lack of emergency procedures.. The primary coolant water's...»

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Manipulation of space and sexuality in L'Avventura

Document abstract : «In Rudolf Arnheim's Dynamics of Architectural Form, Arnheim argues that in many ways, physical space is less important to human beings than the psychological perception of space. For the average man, experience isn't made up of isolated incidents,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Sandro and Claudia's visit to Noto.. The appearance of Claudia and Sandro as standing shoulder to shoulder.. Physical and perceptual space.. The contrast of the ?objective? action.. The body language and styling of the...»

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Market driven Journalism

Document abstract : «The effects of market driven journalism on the fourth estate are questionable at best and disastrous at worst. In market driven journalism, "viewers and readers are transformed into customers, news into products, and circulation or signal areas into...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The effects of market driven journalism on the fourth estate.. Innovation in the media.. Richard Pagliaro's comment - American ?Nike? stars were dominating ESPN's coverage of the Australian Open.. ESPN's quest for profits and...»

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Hiding in the stacks: How U.S media transmit U.S Government lies

Document abstract : «The American Government has a wide array of resources available with which they can disseminate information regarding their activities, both at home and abroad. These resources include but are not limited to press secretaries, communications chiefs,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Dominant US media and exposing the lies of the government.. Editorial piece by Michael Parenti on a new perspective regarding an armed movement in Portugal.. Reporting after the majority of the conflict has passed.. Manipulation of...»

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Shakespeare in vegetable underpants: Peter Stein and Peter Zadek's opposing approaches to Shakespeare

Document abstract : «"Shakespeare in underpants," is how Peter Stein has described the work of fellow director and rival Peter Zadek, while the latter has called Stein's work boring and overly polished to the point that his actors become overcooked "vegetables"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The moral and bodily demolition which World War II left behind.. Multi-media images of cult icons once regarded as heroes and the reinforcement of the idea of a culturally-made and marketed ?hero.?. Zadek's commitment to taking...»

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"Text Messaging and Instant Messaging : Aid or hindrance?"

Document abstract : «As is the case when many technologies emerge, the debates that spring forth tend to fall to one side or the other. Moral, ethical, social, and religious concerns arise. However, there is one type of concern that I find not only interesting, but in a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Literature review.. How SMS stunts the growth of writing in youth.. The 'spilling over' of text and IM language into students' academic prose.. More writing equals better writing.. The power of writing and retention of standard...»

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Anthropological and historical perspectives on the death of Captain Cook

Document abstract : «Scientific and philosophical thought have been preoccupied with the problem of an objective, empirical reality whose nature is discoverable and quantifiable at least since Descartes. This theoretical trend continued and culminated in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Sahlins critical view of Obeyesekere's argument. . Obeyesekere's analysis of events.. The Hawaiian creation myth that underlies the Makahiki festival.. Conclusion.....»

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The Broadcasting Board of Governors

Document abstract : «The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) which became independent of the United States Information Agency in 1999 when that department was dissolved, is charged with responsibility for US-backed, non-military international broadcasting. Such...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Pay-for-play - violation of journalistic ethics.. Secretary of State Condeleeza Rice - the final member of the board.. Jackson's defense while speaking to Levine in 2005.. Conclusion.....»

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FESPACO: More than a film festival

Document abstract : «With the revolution of filmmaking has come the need to bring films and filmmakers together. The creation of film festivals provides a place where filmmakers can showcase their films. Thousands of film festivals have formed around the world over the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. History of Festival Panafricain du Cinema de Ouagadougou.. FESPACO's adaption to the new parameters of the audiovisual business.. FESPACO in Africa.. Unity and inspiration through FESPACO.. Achievements in Burkin...»

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Landscape painting in 19th and 20th centuries

Document abstract : «Landscape painting in the American context emerged in the 19th century along with the philosophical works of Emerson and Thoreau. The literary arts also began to turn toward an examination of the natural world at about this time. American...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A typical Luminism work according to Matthew Baigell.. Thomas Cole.. Nineteenth Century themes.. Winslow Homer.. The Twentieth Century.. John Marin.. Georgia O'Keeffe.. The Quality of Georgia O'Keeffe's Landscapes.. What does...»

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The new American musical: How the musical has changed to attract a new audience?

Document abstract : «Throughout the greater part of the twentieth century the American musical has entertained audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The musical has become a reflection of American life: sometimes tragic, somewhat unpredictable, but always persevering....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Musicals during times of war and economic hardship.. Fall in audience.. Writers, composers, and lyricists adaptation of the musical to attract younger and more diverse audiences.. Rock musicals and the jukebox musical.. The feature...»

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Paul Cezanne: Legend of Provence

Document abstract : «Paul Cezanne was described as "the father of us all" by Pablo Picasso, as he was greatly influenced by Cezanne, and Picasso doesn't stand alone. Cezanne, the French artist from Aix-en-Provence, was depicted as a "visionary ahead of his time,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Cezanne's return to Paris in 1862.. Cezanne's paintings of landscapes of Bibemus Quarry and Mont Sainte-Victoire.. Cezanne in the 1890s.. Cezanne's final series of images of Mont Sainte-Victoire during 1902 to 1906.. The Bathers -...»

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Human connection in international cinema

Document abstract : «Many of the films we have watched in Contemporary International Cinema explore the nature of love on various levels. Some focus on the platonic aspect of human connection, some look at the sociological and nationalistic bonds that hold people...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Lovers of the Arctic Circle and characterless characters. . Symbolism in The Birds and Lovers of the Arctic Circle.. Portrayal of love between two very specific characters that arises from a unique experience in Walter Salles' Central...»

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Adaptation: The perfect adaptation

Document abstract : «In 2000, The New Yorker magazine writer Susan Orlean published her book, The Orchid Thief, a history of orchids and orchid collectors. The main themes of the work include the history of the passion for plants held by cultures past and present, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «The movie Adaptation.. Clarifying why the questions about adaptation have persisted for so long.. Joel and Ethan Coen's 2007 No Country for Old Men.. The most interesting and brilliant feature of the film.. The case of Adaptation.. The Orchid...»

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Magnificent "Madrigals" (and bombastic ballets) of the exciting "English" variety

Document abstract : «Speaking strictly in musical terms, the English madrigal is the result of assimilation. The genre generally referred to as the English madrigal was borne of the Italian madrigal form. However, just as historians no longer refer to America as the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Liner Notes.. What Is Life? by William Byrd.. Sing We And Chant It, by Morley.. Clorinda Flase, Adieu!. The Silver Swan by Orlando Gibbons.. Conclusion.....»

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Interconnections: Chaos, Art, and Life

Document abstract : «"Nature is seen as an interconnected dynamic network of relationships that include the human observer as an integral component." If we were to replace the word "nature" with "art" in this quote, it still functions as a good definition. Through...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The parts and the whole.. Focus not on structure but on process.. Epistemic science.. No fundamentals.. No absolute 'Truth' but approximate descriptions.. No more dominance over nature.. Conclusion.....»

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Cost - effectiveness in health care

Document abstract : «Applying cost-effectiveness to heath care is "a clear necessity for responsible nonprofit management." (Schmaedick, 1993, p. 3) Cost-effectiveness analysis is an equally necessary tool for a responsible physician who has no choice but to allocate...»

Synopsis abstract : «Challenges faced by today's nonprofit health care systems.. Squeezed margins.. Comparing the relative costs and their effects on outcomes in health care.. Documenting resources allocated.. Third-sector organizations.. How a cost-effective analysis...»

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The history of the Islamic tile

Document abstract : «Islamic art is "the art produced for rulers or population of Islamic culture" (Brend, 10). The Islamic world is so large and varied that it should come as no surprise that each region has its own style. However because they share the same Islamic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Tile production.. Decorative techniques.. Underglaze and overglaze painting.. Abbasid potteries.. Ceramics industry of Iraq in the 10th century.. The Seljuqs and Il-khanid era.....»

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Modern media and the future of advertising

Document abstract : «"In the world of advertising, there's no such thing as a lie; there's only the expedient exaggeration (Lehman, 1959)." This famous line, uttered by Cary Grant in the Hitchcock classic North by Northwest, represents a common creed among practitioners...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A national monitor of electronically broadcasted marketing. . The socialization and glamorization of blatantly harmful products.. Sociological studies and psychologists conducting consumer experiments. . Long-term business...»

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Discipline in high schools

Document abstract : «There was a time when the United States was considered as a country with the smartest young minds in the world. Education in the United States provided either by private or public schools were envied and being used by other countries as models for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition of discipline.. Status of American schools today.. Factors affecting the rise of discipline problems.....»

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Backgrounder: reality television

Document abstract : «Reality programs have been part of television since the beginning and have grown steadily among viewers over the years to make itself one of the most viewed types of shows on the air today. With the huge success of reality shows like American Idol,...»

Synopsis abstract : «History.. Current situation.. Types of reality television programs.. Documentary style.. Celebrity reality.. Elimination/game shows.. Self improvement/makeover shows.. Reality television expenses v. network drama program expenses.. Problems with...»

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Decadence and Modernity

Document abstract : «The Decadent movement, located in France and in England during the late 19th century, can most basically be described as a stylistic transition in literature between the pervasive Romanticism of the 1800s, the Naturalism that followed it, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Decadence and anarchism.. The movement of Naturalism.. Romanticism and how it links the spiritual and the natural.. The connection between decadence, subculture, and politics.. Themes of death and decay in Baudelaire.. Mortality and degeneration in...»

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Journalism - What is news?

Document abstract : «According to author Daniel Boorstin, "Hard news is supposed to be the solid report of significant matters Soft news reports popular interests (From News Gathering to News Making: A Flood of Pseudo-Events, 89)." America has a skewed view of what...»

Synopsis abstract : «Are pseudo-events revolutionary.. Journalists and journalism today.. The audience and tabloids.. The government and the media.....»

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Musicality in movies

Document abstract : «The journey to self-discovery is a highlighting period for many young adults. Many filmmakers utilize those coming-of-age experiences to express the reality and pains of growing older. One contemporary example of this genre is Garden State. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «A modern-day perspective into the random encounters of life.. The irony of the world in which Andrew lives.. Andrew's encounter with Sam.. The concluding scene and creating a circular effect throughout the film.....»

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Hitchcock, Truffaut and Godard:New wave's brothers from another motherland

Document abstract : «Alfred Hitchcock's fascination with French culture emanates in nearly all of his films. Conversely, many aspects outlining the fundamental guidelines of the 1950's French film movement adopted quintessential "Hitchcockian" devices. Hitchcock's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Alfred Hitchcock's fascination with French culture.. Hitckcockians.. Hitchcock's attraction to France.. Hitchcock in America.. Hitchcock's work - over-saturated and thinly spun plots. . Truffaut and Godard prove critics wrong.. Hitchcock and the...»

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Unjustified censorship

Document abstract : «Phil Kerby, a previous editor of the Los Angeles Times, once said that "censorship is the strongest drive in human nature; sex is a weak second" (American Library Association 3). According to him, people are taking censorship to far. It appears...»

Synopsis abstract : «Literature - a guide for how to deal with life.. Language and content in 'Of Mice and Men'.. The theme of the book and the relevance of the content to this theme.. Spirituality in Of mice and men.....»

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Amelia Mary Earhart (1897-1937): Soaring through stereotype

Document abstract : «Amelia Earhart is one of the most significant figures in changing outlooks towards women in the early twentieth century. Her accomplishments were paramount in the opening of doors for the potential of women. Born on the 24th of July in 1897,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Amelia's charecter.. Family.. Education.. Marriage to publisher George Palmer Putnam . Amelia wanted to justify all the attention she received for her cross-Atlantic venture. . Teaching position at Purdue...»

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Latinos and media

Document abstract : «Latino-oriented media is a term that is becoming increasingly important to our constantly evolving nation and is one that must be correctly understood and utilized to succeed in the landscape of future business. The growing Latino population in...»

Synopsis abstract : «The term 'Latino'.. Latino-oriented media.. Spanish-language media.. English-language Latino media. . Understanding Latino media.. Radios.. Print media and Latino-oriented media.. The future of Latino-oriented media.....»

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Japanese manga international influence on comics and animation

Document abstract : «"Manga" is the Japanese word for "comics" and is written the same in plural and singular forms. Manga does not represent comics in general but comics originating from Japan. Manga has substantially influenced the international market of comics and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Eastern folklore mixed with Western visual art.. Hong Kong - weekly magazine called Family Comics.. Manga - attractive in primarily Spain, Italy, and France.. Japanese language is traditionally written right-to-left in works of fiction.. The Matrix...»

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An ethics case study: Trial by fire

Document abstract : «In March of 1988, a young man named Joey Philion suffered burns over 90 percent of his body. The U.S. and Canadian media reported that Joey, fifteen at the time, had run back into his fire engulfed home to save the life of his younger brother. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Situational definition.. Analysis of the situation.. External factors.. Groups affected.. Ethical theories.. Decision.....»

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An ethics case study: A photo that had to be used

Document abstract : «On September 14, 1989 a man entered a printing company named Standard Gravure and killed nine people, including himself. The shooting spree in Louisville, Kentucky was covered by the Louisville Courier-Journal who decided to include in the front...»

Synopsis abstract : «Situational definition.. Analysis of the situation.. External factors.. Groups affected.. Ethical theories.. Decision.....»

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Asian American representation in American media: A study

Document abstract : «Asian American portrayals in American media have been historically stereotypical with damaging images and characters in the areas of advertising, film, and television. Various studies and groups have been conducted and formed to highlight and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Purpose of Research.. Research Questions.. Methodology.. Literature Review.. Findings/Discussion.. Recommendations for future research.. Conclusion.....»

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Latinos and media graduate assessment

Document abstract : «The portrayal of Latinos in general market media has been historically stereotypical and at times nonexistent, but groups and individuals have made important strides in promoting diversity and equality at a time that is possibly more important than...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Latino image that America first became familiar with.. The stereotype of el bandido is one that became widely used.. The second stereotyped commonly used is that of the harlot. . Latino representation on television news.. The stories about...»

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The development of the modern film industry in the Untied States and the international community

Document abstract : «Throughout the course of the twentieth century, the evolution of technology has notably changed society. While many scholars looking at the changes that technology has produced consider the improvements that have been in terms of medicine and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. History of the Film Industry.. The Film as Theatrical.. Film as a Status Symbol.. Current Trends in Filmmaking.. National and Global Perspective.. The American Film Industry.. The International Film Industry.. The Future of the Film...»

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Job outlook for technical communicators

Document abstract : «Technical writing is essential to our daily lives, there are a variety of career options for technical communicators. The key to survival is to have an education, know where to look for a job, and be prepared with an up-to-date resume and confident...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary.. Introduction.. Career Definition.. Needed Skills.. Duties and Responsibilites.. Career Options.. Working Environment.. Average Salaries.. Outlook.. Conclusions.....»

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Analysis of Abbas Kiarostami's Ten

Document abstract : «A car may be the most inconvenient and difficult setting for a film. I made a sixteen-minute movie which took place almost entirely in a car, and I ended up at one point crying from the frustrations. The three actors and I didn't leave so much...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abbas Kiarostami is no stranger to using a car in his films.. Location.. Camera Placement and Use.. Reality and Fiction.. Voyeurism.. Kiarostami said that after making this movie he will never make another film using 35mm.....»

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Romanticism Versus Enlightenment and Materialism

Document abstract : «In the intellectual world, there are many different theories to explain and ideas to shape our role on this planet. The question over the existence of God is too large to tackle, but the fact that we have individuality and free will is indisputable....»

Synopsis abstract : «Romanticism stresses intuitive learning and personal emotion. . Romanticism teaches that social awareness is very important.. Romanticism encourages us to be comfortable with ourselves.. Enlightenment encourages society and mankind to work towards...»

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Rodin and Otterness: Revealing Form through closed sculpture

Document abstract : «If one were to elongate the neck, legs and arms of August Rodin's "Thinker," the result would look something like Tom Otterness's "The Crying Giant." But it is precisely this aspect of the sculpture that makes the "Crying Giant" a less effective...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Giant in Otterness's sculpture.. At the bottom the Thinker's feet are dug firmly into his stoop.. Examination of the sides completes an inspection of ?The Thinker.? . An examination of ?The Thinker? from every side will reveal new and exciting...»

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Critics' response to three artists: Elizabeth Murray, Richard Tuttle and Oscar Bluemner

Document abstract : «Although an artist's work represents the culmination of an intensive effort to communicate a message, how the message is interpreted by others is often how the artist's work is remembered. Thus, even though a particular artist may believe that he or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Elizabeth Murray. Westfall is not the only author to appreciate Murray's unique style of painting. . According to Horsley (2005) ?Despite her evolving artistic path, Murray's work consistently demonstrates fine painterliness, strong...»

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Discovering Who the Other Is: Finding Forrester

Document abstract : «People create their lives based on the environment surrounding them. In Gus Van Sant's 2000 film, Finding Forrester, Jamal Wallace, a black sixteen-year-old basketball player from the Bronx, was always a C student until his test scores showed his...»

Synopsis abstract : «In Majors book, the chapter, Cool Pose: Expression and Survival, discusses several aspects that characterize a person as ?cool.? Among them is the idea that a black man cannot demonstrate their ?inner life.? . Majors also characterizes the ?cool...»

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A Performance Analysis of the films Harold and Maude and American Beauty (1999)

Document abstract : «Over the course of the last three decades American society has taken its fondness of youth and femininity and turned it into an outright obsession. As a direct result of this obsession, women over the age of 35 have been made to feel bad about their...»

Synopsis abstract : «While the hallmarks of a youth obsessed culture can be found almost anywhere, there is no one place that this issue has been more exploited than in film. . What is perhaps most dramatic about the film is that when the relationship between Harold and...»

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Through Black and White Eyes

Document abstract : «Photography becomes more than art, more than paintings, or sculptures. It exposes the truth to life that a brush can barely compare to. If there is a passion, a real love for the art, photography becomes consuming, sinking into the skin forever....»

Synopsis abstract : «Photography becomes more than art, more than paintings, or sculptures. It exposes the truth to life that a brush can barely compare to. . Adams' created the Zone System using all the different values of gray, and here is what he came up with....»

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Digitalization: The Commercial Rise in Independent Filmmaking

Document abstract : «Technology has always been the main threat of tradition. The core essence of the filmmaking industry has not evolved because of changes in the audiences, ownerships or content. It has evolved because of the technological push given by the...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Essential Change in Filmmaking. Digital Dominance. Commercial Freedom of Content. Digitally Opened Doors: Corporate Independence. Sex, Violence, and Other Safe Endeavors. A Democratic Industry....»

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The Impact that Photography has had on raising Public Awareness of the AIDS Epidemic in Africa

Document abstract : «Introduction Artwork is created for a number of reasons. For instance, artwork may reflect the artist's inner conflict as he or she strives towards evolution. At the same time artwork can serve as the artist's interpretation of larger society and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Even though it is often difficult for the layman to understand why an artist chooses a specific subject or medium, there are instances in which the average viewer can discern the reason and purpose of artwork.. Photography and AIDS in...»

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The Roles and Reflection of British Society in British Comedies

Document abstract : «The mechanism of early photographic cameras was as follows: the location and objects in front of the camera were copied onto the film in the form of a frozen, two-dimensional image. Invariably, the photograph was a manifestation of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Then humour muddled up the image, and muddled up actuality. . The constant use of irony allows Brits to stay clear from being sentimental, pompous, or zealous, all undesirables. . Other ways irony pervades the screen is its use of detachment. ...»

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Comparison of Testimonies on Latin American Guerrilla Experiences

Document abstract : «There is no better way to learn about historical experiences of others than to hear about them through the actors' own words. In Latin America, there is a continuing history of political upheaval. In many countries, ordinary citizens are repressed...»

Synopsis abstract : «While the governments of Colombia and Mexico both repressed citizens from voicing differing political opinions, the roots of the repression were different. . Ulloa Bornemann, on the other hand, had parents who were not particularly supportive of...»

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Playboy Magazine vs. Maxim Magazine

Document abstract : «A heated competition exists between Playboy and Maxim magazines, two internationally-known magazines aimed at the male pop-culture target audience. Playboy, a well established publication, has risen to the status of sex icon in the fifty years since...»

Synopsis abstract : «At a recent lecture given to the NYU Department of Journalism, current Playboy editor Christopher Napolitano said the magazine serves to accomplish two main goals. With respect to consumer base, males compose 80% of Playboy readers, with females...»

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Documentary Analysis: Bowling for Columbine

Document abstract : «In the documentaries Bowling for Columbine and Brother's Keeper the filmmakers try to establish certain connections to the audience. Bowling for Columbine focuses on gun control and violence in America. Director Michael Moore uses satire and...»

Synopsis abstract : «The cartoon he includes about the history of America is blatantly a satirical cartoon that bluntly states what happened in a way that may make some people laugh, but in the end, the audience is left realizing the absurdity of their own history. ...»

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Art Defined: The Film Industry

Document abstract : «In 1952 the censorship of the Film Industry lead to significant ramifications. The film medium has experienced several hurdles that are better known of as censorship. Right from the beginning, American officials knew of the influential power of...»

Synopsis abstract : «When Film began to emerge at the turn of the 20th Century there was a large debate over whether or not it was to be considered an art or an industry.. In response to the growing criticism of the industry, the major film studios banned together to...»

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The development of art and architecture and how it reflects the social and cultural attitudes underlying social discourse.

Document abstract : «Research on the development of art and architecture demonstrates that works created during different time periods clearly reflect the social and cultural attitudes underlying social discourse. With this in mind, it is not surprising to find that the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Nineteenth Century Middle Class?An Overview. Art During the Nineteenth Century. Interiors of the Nineteenth Century Middle Class. Interiors in Europe. Interiors in the United States. Conclusion....»

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History of Ballet

Document abstract : «Ballet, like many other art forms, has a long and rich history of evolution and development. In fact, researchers examining the history of ballet have noted that the earliest precursors to ballet can be found as far back as the Renaissance in Italy...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The History of Ballet-an Overview.. Ballet was first introduced to the United States in 1916. Foulkes argues that oppression that had been placed on society as a result of the further mechanization in the wake of World War I promoted...»

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The Circular Nature of the Primavera

Document abstract : «Botticelli's Primavera begs for meaning. It is a complex, large-scale masterpiece with apparent contradictions in mood, movement, theme and context. The direct gaze of its central figure instructs the viewer to look carefully, as does Botticelli's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Mirella Levi d'Arcona's Botticelli's Primavera - A Botanical Interpretation Including Astrology, Alchemy and the Medici.. The context chosen by the interpreter . D'Ancona's begining of the wedding of Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de Medici to Semiramide...»

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Transparency, Opacity, and the Artistic Response to the Revolution

Document abstract : «Much of the art produced in Russia during and after the Revolution served as a response to the sudden and widespread changes in society. Andrei Platonov's short story The River Potudan is no exception. Largely allegorical and interpretive, this tale...»

Synopsis abstract : «Transparency in The River Potudan takes the form of emptiness, translucency, and clarity.. But Nikita's trouble extends further than a trouble getting to know Lyuba more intimately.. When he returns to Lyuba, his surroundings are predictably more...»

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Making the Family in Monsoon Wedding

Document abstract : «Many a novice viewer of Bollywood movies has offered the comment that "they are all the same." Such comments, of course, may be the result of an othering Gaze that, by paying attention to stylized ritual and ceremony, does not perceive subtle but...»

Synopsis abstract : «Total, Social, Phenomenal.. Reversing Rituals.. Divisions of Labor.. Economic Entanglement.. Agency as Gift.. Inclusion via Alienation.. Marking the ?Indian?.. Power of the Director.. Conclusion.....»

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Unexpected Messengers: Cinematic Portrayals of Text in The Joyless Street

Document abstract : «A significant yet easily overlooked element of G.W. Pabst's film The Joyless Street is the cinematic representation of text. In the film various crucial developments in the narrative are determined by characters' reactions to information conveyed...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Joyless Street opens with slow-moving figures in the dark, shuffling along Melchiorstrasse they have nothing to look forward to.. The flimsy piece of paper pretends to be no more than the announcement of a possible business transaction.. The...»

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Wall Street

Document abstract : «In "Wall Street," the one of the most valuable resources is information. It is also a scarce thing to come by because stockbrokers are reluctant to share what they know, it's difficult and sometimes illegal to acquire information about a firm, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Insider trading is illegal chiefly because it eliminates competition. . Because the stock market is still a part of the greater economy, it can be regulated and kept in check. . Case in point, if someone had a great amount of money and therefore...»

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The Effects of Politics and Culture on Medieval Christian Art

Document abstract : «While Christianity could be argued to have started somewhere between the years 1 and 33 AD, it was not the official religion of the Roman Empire until the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, though by then it had extended throughout the empire and its social...»

Synopsis abstract : «Christian Art.. Early Christian art was already emerging by the second century AD and could be found in cemeteries and catacombs.. The stylistic differences between classical forms and the new Christian style continued into portraiture.. With the...»

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