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

Fractals In African and Indian Architecture

Document abstract : «In 1977, a mathematical pattern received its name as Benoit Mandelbrot proclaimed that he "coined [the term] fractal from the Latin adjective fractus. The corresponding Latin verb frangere means to break to create irregular fragments. It is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Temples such as the Prambanan temple complex. Looking at a two-dimensional type of fractal function . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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An Outlet For The Internal: Photographs Reflecting The Desires of Clementina Hawarden and Julia Margaret Cameron

Document abstract : «Two Victorian women in the isolation of their own homes created portraits and tableaux. From 1857- 1864, Clementina Viscountess Hawarden made so-called "Studies from Life," which have far more significance than their general title would imply. A...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Cameron's portraits of women and Hawarden's photographs of her daughters. Hawarden's photographic studies . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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The Dance of Death

Document abstract : «The robed, skeletal figure of Death interacting with the living has become an iconic image in contemporary culture, adorning Tarot cards, album covers and T-shirts; appearing in film, books and artistic prints. Our fascination with and fear of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Science to explain plagues as natural occurrence. The medieval danse macabre. Representations of the macabre. The two most common forms of the danse macabre. The Dance of Death theme . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Michelangelo's Last Judgement

Document abstract : «Michelangelo Buonarroti was born on March 6, 1475, to the wife of a podesta in the diocese of Arezzo. As podesta, his father held an executive and judicial office of the Republican city-states. When his term in office ended, Michelangelo's father...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Determination and unwavering loyalty to patrons. The critics of the paintings . Examples of psychomachia . Michelangelo's Last Judgement . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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"Kids" and Adolescent Sexuality Love Sex and Relationships

Document abstract : «The film "kids" is a raw account of an urban adolescence focusing on experimentation with sex, drugs, liquor, and violence. The account examines these issues at their absolute worst. One of the issues that the film focuses on is adolescent...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Sexual education as a controversial issue world wide. The most significant aspect of the film pertaining to the lack of sexual education. The definition of sex . Adolescence as a difficult journey that everyone must...»

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The Beatles and the Creative Process

Document abstract : «From the moment the news of their overnight stardom dawned on John and Paul, both boys were acutely intent on broadening and sharpening their already clever writing styles. Rising from this foundation the two erected a model of working, formed by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Paul's songwriting. The obvious dominant of the pair. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Media's use of representation of genders and races leads to a distorted view of reality

Document abstract : «A filmmaker's ultimate role is to properly present images in sequence that tell a story and/or conveys a message or several of them therefore. With various imagery tools, movies present a message in a way that makes them seem natural and fitting for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Race. The media student book definition of a stereotype. Something that categorizes a group. Emphasis on some easily grasped feature of the group. Evaluating the group . Insisting on depicting the differences between the group and the rest of...»

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See the light - New K-6 homework software program will keep parents informed

Document abstract : «The changing face of today's classroom has been linked to the direct correlation to a child's achievement. Since the late 1980's, nearly $5 billion more was spent annual on classroom technology (Foltos). This rise in funding positively displays the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Background. Description of technology. Arguments for adoption. Conclusion. References....»

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Compare/Contrast Analysis Literary Works of D. Haraway and D. Chandler

Document abstract : «Writing is the most powerful tool that was given to humans. However, verbal communication is easier. Many people can articulate and verbally relate information they seek to pass on to their peers. Writing is a way of making sure that the message...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Comparative analysis. Contrast analysis. Conclusion. References....»

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Ibsen's A Doll House An Analysis

Document abstract : «Henrik Ibsen's A Doll House is a play about a woman who comes to understand that she doesn't necessarily understand anything at all. Or, more specific to Ibsen's plot, it is a play about a woman who is forced to reveal a very precious secret and in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Ideas and action. Characters Nora. Super-objective. Will. Obstacles. Torvald. Super-objective. Will. Obstacles. Krogstad. Super-objective. Will. Obstacles. Given circumstances. The world of the play. Images, metaphors and symbol...»

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Roman Aqueducts & Water Supply: With a case study of Ilion

Document abstract : «Modern day water supplies in the United States are supported by ground water, aquifers, lakes, and rivers. Water from these sources is then distributed through a collection of pipes into almost all American homes and apartments. Although water...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The underground aqueduct channel . The arcades of Rome's first three major aqueducts. The major distribution tank. Case study: The Roman aqueduct of Troy. The exact source of the aqueduct . The largest of the masonry...»

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Spiders or Virgins: Portrayals of Women in the Noir Films Laura, Out of the Past, and Double Indemnity

Document abstract : «In her article "Women in Film Noir" Janey Place states that women characters in noir films are divided into two archetypes: "the spider woman, the evil seductress who tempts man and brings about his destruction" and "the virgin, the mother, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The character Laura's. Lydecker's apology. The rendezvous of Laura and Shelby . Laura's introduction as an innocent young woman . Neff's second visit . The close up of the solitary Lola. Kathie attempt to convince Jeff that she did not...»

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Who's the Fairest One of All?

Document abstract : «The mirror is quite an interesting and useful tool; they allow people to see themselves in great detail and in ways one would never imagine possible. This greater perspective of oneself is very important for various reasons that run the gamut from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Society's perception of crime . The entertainment side of the media . Crime control policy . Sensationalist reporting and distressed citizens . Journalistic emphasis placed upon crimes . Conclusion. References....»

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Scientific, Political, Artistic, and Controversial Aspects of the Statue of Liberty

Document abstract : «The Statue of Liberty holds great significance in the United States because of its symbolic and patriotic nature. It also represents hope; the statue bears the words "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The fund raising committee called the Franco American Union . The Statue of Liberty . A bridge from the past to the future . Political applications as a piece of artwork. Roosevelt's speech on the day of Liberty's birthday . The...»

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The story of how Greek Nationalism followed the Greek Immigrants to the United States

Document abstract : «By the eve of the Greco-Turkish War of 1922, every Greek in the world understood and felt what the 'Megali Idea' meant. Under the leadership of Eleftherios Venizelos, Greece was on the verge of fulfilling Megali Idea in recreating a modern Byzantine...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Rise of the 'Megali Idea'. The ideology of Megali Idea . The new Greek identity . The first opportunities for Greece to expand . The policy of Megali Idea . Greek immigration to USA. The heart of the Greek community . Balkan war:...»

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Effectiveness of movies: The example of "Kids" by Larry Clark

Document abstract : «Ever since the creation of the first motion picture, there have been numerous debates over the "effectiveness" of a vast multitude of movies. The term effectiveness is a very broad expression and can be used to cover a huge variety of areas. On a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The need for an extremely brief plot summary. The film: A realistic interpretation of mislead youth in modern day America. The one thing can be appreciated about the production. . Conclusion....»

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The Art of Graffiti

Document abstract : «A young boy is standing in a dark, subway tunnel with a can of spray paint in his hand. His intentions are clear. Instead of being traditional and painting at home, he is using the world as his canvas. Vandal or not, he is still an artist. Even...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The many forms of graffiti that exist. Fitting the criteria of a form of art. Displaying feelings such as hate, happiness and joy . The beginner artists. The problem with graffiti being exhibited in galleries. Conclusion. Works ...»

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Making music with music: Kool Herc and the evolution of sampling

Document abstract : «Kool DJ Herc is a Jamaican American musician and producer, who is credited as a pioneer of hip-hop during the 1970s as a result of his trendsetting musical technique and influence on hip-hop culture as a whole. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. 1960's: Holding out-door block parties. Kool Herc and his technical advancement.. the musical choices of Herc and Bambaataa. Using drum machines. Conclusion....»

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Communication Competence: The Core

Document abstract : «Communication competence is the concept or framework that defines communication as we know it. It covers the all of the bases of communication, from talking to a person individually, to specific cases where logistics and demographics come into play....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Information seeking. Goal setting. Analysis. Equivocal information. Uncertainty. Knowledge of language. Personal space. Appropriateness. Conclusion. References....»

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The Americanization of High Fidelity

Document abstract : «Many feel that a film adaptation needs to be completely faithful to it original written format. "When viewing the film version of a novel or play they know, they want to find in the film what they valued in the literary work, without asking whether...»

Synopsis abstract : «One major change in the novel - Americanization of the story. . The final noticeable change in location.. The other category of changes made for the film.. Another more slight character change is that of Laura. . How Barry uses his rock n roll...»

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Stage vs. Screen

Document abstract : «Films are often adapted from plays, and at times they are nearly identical. At other times they have almost nothing to do with one another. In films you can do things that are not feasible and at times not possible on stage. This is not to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Zackery and Willie: Additions during a flashback. Willie Jay leaving town . Creating an entire story with one setting. The scene directly following the attempted suicide. Conclusion....»

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DVD: Downright Video Dominance

Document abstract : «In 1997, a product was released that would do what nothing (not Betamax, Laserdisc, nor various projector systems) seemed to be capable of: conquering the VCR/VHS system. This product was the DVD (Digital Video or Digital Versatile Disc). As soon...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A new method of home viewing . DVDs and VHS . The special features . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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What Do You Expect?

Document abstract : «Tony Kuschner's play Angel in America is full of contrasts, disparities, and opposite views. Many things are shown at completely opposite ends of the spectrum. There are many differing opinions and complete disagreements that not a large number of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Religion as a very obvious theme in the film. Harper's behavior . Expectations of partners . The expectations of the audience . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Short Forms in Film

Document abstract : «Charlie Chaplin's The Immigrant (1917) is a slapstick comedy that also addresses social issues. The film has a simple plot with four main characters, one of them Charlie Chaplin. He plays a penniless foreigner who wins money from playing cards on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The boat scene . The second half of the film. The irony in the film. Conclusion....»

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True West: Identity

Document abstract : «One acquires his own identity through his inner self and his milieu. His interpretation of his own needs and desires plays a big role in whether he decides to abide by society's norms or to completely disregard his ego by complying to the inner...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Austin's loss of faith in the grand scheme. The creative differences . The mother's houseplants . Conclusion....»

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The Taste of Peace and Practice of Love in North Indian Drumming

Document abstract : «The knowledge gained by practicing the North Indian tabla drums situates the musician within two spiritual modes of the Hindu tradition: the tantric, via rasa, and the yogic, via bhakti. Is there a limit to the spiritual efficacy of such musical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Siva's damaru as the source of knowledge for the Vedic Rshis. Abhinavagupta's tantric philosophy . This union of tension and tranquility . The practice of music . Conclusion....»

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Avoiding Disaster: The Day the Earth Stood Still

Document abstract : «Disaster movies are often associated solely with cheap thrills; nothing more than vehicles for big explosions and even bigger budgets. The modern perception of this film genre (as well as its subgenres) seems to be nothing more than that of a...»

Synopsis abstract : «A textual analysis. The flurry of 'aliens as invaders' films . Disaster movies and its sub genres. The new form of disaster movie . Previous films of the genre . The sci fi disaster movies of the Cold War era. The 'evil other' formula . The aliens...»

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David Lynch

Document abstract : «Storytelling, since the dawn of time, has served as an invaluable means in which human beings are able to create, sustain, and relay emotion, identity, and ideology. The stories people tell allow them to simultaneously connect to, and differentiate...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Classical Hollywood cinema during the latter half of the twentieth century. Postmodernism a view of the world where contradiction reigns supreme. David Lynch's first successful film . The innovative storytelling behind Blue Velvet...»

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The Blame Game

Document abstract : «In modern times, and namely in Western culture, identity has become a wholly introverted principle. People strive to define themselves solely as individuals; identity is thought of as exclusively self-contained. American culture, for example,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The potentially fatal disorders . Food consumption in the United States. Eating disorders like Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa . Women within American culture. The power of the media . The most dooming explanation of eating disorders...»

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Controversy Within

Document abstract : «In the last century alone, the United States of America has witnessed dozens of "equal rights" movements. Some of the most significant rights Americans currently enjoy have come out of great struggle and controversy. Whenever a group of citizens...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Motion pictures: The most imbedded forms of media in the US. Post-feminism and movies like Pretty Woman and Working Girl . feminist screen theory . Discerning the origin of the patriarchal demands put on women. Conclusion. Works ...»

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Stranger Than Paradise: Meaningful Minimalism

Document abstract : «The term "independent film" is extremely malleable in the realm of American cinema. A film may be considered "independent" if it is financed and/or distributed outside of a Hollywood studio, or if it bends and/or breaks the conventions of mainstream...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The center of Stranger Than Paradise . The narrative style of the film. The revelation of the characters' meaning . The American identity that Willie wants. The end of the third segment . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Home Movies

Document abstract : «Nothing can create nostalgia like a movie camera. There is something about the moving image that can trigger emotions like few other mediums can. It is easy to get lost in a film; they have the awesome ability of capturing and recreating the past....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. National Lampoon's Christmas vacation . The home movie sequence in the film . Conclusion....»

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Subverting the Mainstream: The Postmodern World of David Lynch

Document abstract : «During the first half of the twentieth-century, a movement known as "classical Hollywood cinema" thrived; this was the dawn of truly "mainstream" films. The movies created during this time operated largely within metanarratives; all-embracing laws...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The world that David Lynch portrays . David Lynch's first successful film . The innovative storytelling behind Blue Velvet . What most critics of Wild at Heart failed. The critical response to Mulholland Drive . The world of David...»

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Fellini's Otto e mezzo

Document abstract : «Since the dawn of cinema, there have been numerous film directors who have garnered the reputation of innovator, auteur, even genius of the medium. Only three directors, however, have created such unmistakably identifiable styles as to warrant film...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The film Otto e mezzo. The times when Guido feels most pressured. The film's most somber daydream sequence. The way Fellini presents the artistic process. The film's longest fantasy scene . Specific themes and images . The character of...»

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They Live: Underestimating Camp

Document abstract : «Distinguishing a film as "campy" is, arguably, as difficult as determining whether or not a film is "good." The definition of "camp" is utterly malleable and, moreover, exists almost purely in the eyes of the beholder. Similarly, a film is rarely...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Unimpressed film critics . The lack of real depth to 'Nada'. The essence of an intentional camp. Conclusion....»

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Robert Frank's America: "Political Rally - Chicago"

Document abstract : «The United States of America is often referred as "the great melting pot"; a place where people of all ethnicities, backgrounds, and plights exist under a single title "American". The title is simple; those living in The United States are, by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Swiss photographer Robert Frank . The photography 'Political Rally: Chicago'. The composition of the photograph . The framing of the photograph . The camera placement . The aesthetic effects . Conclusion....»

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Georges Melies: Movie Magic

Document abstract : «As is the case with many art forms, the exact origin of Cinema is tainted with controversy. While numerous innovators played important roles in the dawn of the medium, the Lumière brothers (Louis and Auguste) of France are most directly accredited...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The creation of the Cinematographe. The life of Georges Melies. Georges Melies' fantasy films . The movie Melies' La Voyage dans la lune . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Danger at a Distance

Document abstract : «The nomenclature of "disaster movie" is as difficult a classification to place upon a film as any; for its definition is extremely malleable. Many movies incorporate a disaster, or even numerous disasters, and are still not known as "disaster...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Disaster movies during the 1950's and the 1960's. What set these sci-fi disaster movies apart?. Nuclear holocaust. Character based melodramas involving minor disasters. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Acoustic Mythologies of The Natyasastra: Text of Celestial Music

Document abstract : «Concerning the use of musical rhythm as a sadhana, a path to liberation, one preliminary distinction to make is between the tantric means of rasa and the yogic means of bhakti; The mythological tradition inherited by Hindustani music distinguishes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Indian Aesthetic tradition . The Hindustani genealogy of celestial music. The musical traditions of India . Gandharva Sangeet . The laws of aesthetics in the Natyasastra . The music of the tabla . The musical range of the tabla...»

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Once More with Talent

Document abstract : «The room is silent, black, yet complete in its created emptiness. You cannot see the person sitting next to you, the face that looks back in the darkness. Suddenly, from nowhere, a few shaky piano notes fill the air. A melody so simple yet so...»

Synopsis abstract : «The room is silent, black, yet complete in its created emptiness. . It is said that theatre is best appreciated for the first time as the first time. . This is where earlier contact with the production proves very helpful.. Beyond the music, the few...»

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Not All is Cold in Iceland

Document abstract : «Humanity is nostalgic. There is no other way in which to explain the strips of antique malls in the Midwest or the string of collector shows on the shop-at-home networks. Like the sightseers searching for the Grand Canyon pictured on the poster in a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The essence of music . The integrity of music . Establishing authenticity in a foreign country . The Sapir Whorf Hypothesis. Sonata Arctica's choice of language. Progressive metal. The exercise in character development and the...»

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Lies the Television Told Us

Document abstract : «The media exists for the sole purpose of entertainment, and the easiest way to bring this entertainment to the people is through television. This being said, it can be understood why the media functions the way it does; entertainment needs to be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mother, May I Sleep With Danger? (Lifetime Network). 'Jeremy': Pearl Jam (MTV). Secret cutting (USA Network). 'Normal Again': Buffy the Vampire Slayer (FX Network). Conclusion....»

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Facing an Uphill Battle: Running Fitness

Document abstract : «When Ana Pichrtova talks about mountain running her eyes light up; she can't disguise the pure joy that these trail treks bring her. "I just love it! I love the trails, I love running- that's it!" Pichrtova exudes. Most elites, like Pichrtova, know...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is mountain running? . The cardiovascular solution . Cross training: Can it get you higher faster?. Taking it beyond just training. Conclusion....»

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The AEG Factory in Berlin: Designed by Peter Behrens

Document abstract : «Throughout the latter half of the 18th and through the 19th century, architecture remained stagnant in design and innovation. There were many great buildings designed during the time, but they all were stuck in the past, usually echoing the Gothic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The modernist movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Looking at the building from the outside. The interior of the building . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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The Lickerish Quartet

Document abstract : «The play between high and low culture has become an important subject in film studies and criticism. In particular, the subject has proved a relevant context for the exploration of exploitation films, and vice versa. In looking at exploitation...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Lickerish Quartet and the rest of Metzger's body of work. The narrative of The Lickerish Quartet . Interaction between the high and low . The third transgression . Conclusion....»

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Doris Wishman

Document abstract : «In 1959, after the unexpected death of her husband, Doris Wishman decided to begin making films. With a background in distribution, she became aware of the genre of "nudist camp" films through an acquaintance with Walter Bibo, producer of Garden of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Critics of Wishman's films as exploitation. Russ Meyer's The Immoral Mr. Teas . Wishman's Diary of a Nudist . Shifts in directing style. The Immoral Three: Providing a fair representations of her career...»

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IS: Music

Document abstract : «If only Beethoven and Tchaikovsky could have conceived of the technological advantages the musicians of today take for granted. Innovative strides in music technology development have revolutionized the way music is recorded, composed, stored,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ground breaking advancements in synthesizer modeling. The use of this technology . Providing customization . Innovations in the live performances. Conclusion....»

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Thirteen Days (2000)

Document abstract : «Good evening my fellow citizensThis Government, as promised, has maintained the closest surveillance of the Soviet Military buildup on the island of Cuba. Within the past week, unmistakable evidence has established the fact that a series of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The words spoken by John F. Kennedy in his address to the nation on October 22, 1962. The film: The entire thirteen days of the crisis. The interpretation that Donaldson used in the film. Donaldson's portrayal of the military personal:...»

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New Deal Art: The WPA Murals of Norwalk, CT

Document abstract : «The Great Depression that struck the United States in the late 1920s came as a shock to millions of Americans. Almost overnight people saw their entire life savings vanish before their eyes and many were laid off by their employers. By the time...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The main subset of the WPA . The cultural sources of New Deal art . The paintings by George Avison. The town of Norwalk . Conclusion....»

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The Influence of Popular World Music on Modern Western Music

Document abstract : «The nebulous category of World Music has been defined as "simply not our music, it is their music (Rahkonen, 1)." World Music is thus a distinction based on otherness and not any singularly defining characteristic. It is a term that developed from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Raga Mala by Pandit Ravi Shankar and the path of his life in music. The evolution of Reggae music in Jamaica . The jerky ska rhythm . The reggae chapter of world music . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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'Weaving a Myth': Magnolia and the Psychology of Religion in Film

Document abstract : «Imagination is fundamental to human life. Indeed, all the 'humanities' are manifestations of the creative instinct that finds its origin in imagination. One creative imagination communicates its images to another in an attempt to bridge the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The film Magnolia. The 'personification' of pathological complexes . A montage of pseudo historical events. The first lead character: Frank TJ Mackey. 'Seduce and Destroy' seminar footage. The identification process exhibited by the...»

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Governmental Leadership: Not Always Accurate

Document abstract : «It is argued by a noted historian that the federal government sets the policies and the people calmly follow. However, for that to be the case, one would have to ignore the many riots and protests that have taken place in America from 1945-present....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The public's despair about the threat of a nuclear war . Riots and demonstration against the civil rights movement. The Vietnam War. Other wars America took part in. Conclusion....»

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Evaluating the Forces of Fate through Macbeth and Romeo & Juliet

Document abstract : «In many of William Shakespeare's dramas, a theme that seems to appear habitually is fate. Fate is defined as the "supposed force, principle, or power that predetermines events, and the inevitable events predestined by this force." Macbeth and Romeo...»

Synopsis abstract : «Macbeth is a story of a man put into a position of power that he can not control. . The story of Romeo and Juliet is one that is well known for its wonderfully tragic romance, famous quotations, and unforgettable scenes. . The two dramas, Macbeth,...»

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Isolated Uncertainties

Document abstract : «A community can be generalized as a place where people with similar interests and lifestyles dwell together in healthy unison. Since the Romantics, a theme that reappears in literature often is alienation. Despite this, the concept of "community" is...»

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Wrongful Writing

Document abstract : «There are many ethical issues that come up within journalism as a whole, from broadcasters to anchors to cameramen. One of the positions that have come under the most scrutiny in the last several years however has been within the realm of print...»

Synopsis abstract : «Writers are a special breed of reporters who operate in an almost behind-the-scenes kind of way. . Death is one of the biggest subjects when it comes to photographs. . Privacy invasion is the third issue that most journalists struggle with on a...»

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Literary vs. Commercial Fiction

Document abstract : «The difference between literary fiction and commercial writing is an interesting contrast played out by many fiction writers. Literary fiction is known to be a more intelligent type of writing. The author usually includes in the story several...»

Synopsis abstract : «The difference between literary fiction and commercial writing is an interesting contrast played out by many fiction writers. In contrast the story ?Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? written by Bob Dylan has a centrally man vs. man conflict....»

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Changing Over- Modern Newspapers

Document abstract : «The past is past and the new is here to stay. No longer are we a society that goes to the store to pick up our newspapers each day, including those ever so popular Sunday papers with the coupons stuffed inside. But we are turning toward the internet...»

Synopsis abstract : «The past is past and the new is here to stay. . The roots and history for newspapers go far back in time, because there has always been a hunger for current events and, in particular, political happenings. . The first newspaper published in America...»

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Hunter's in the Snow

Document abstract : «The short literary fiction Hunter's in the Snow, written by Tobias Wolff, is an interesting story depicting the life of three men who embark on a hunting journey that none shall forget. The story brings to mind a time not to long ago that seems...»

Synopsis abstract : «The short literary fiction Hunter's in the Snow, written by Tobias Wolff, is an interesting story depicting the life of three men who embark on a hunting journey that none shall forget. The overall structure and plot of the story plays a part in how...»

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How to Start and Run a Small Book Publishing Company by Peter I. Hupalo

Document abstract : «The author of this book, Peter Hupalo, self-published his first book, Thinking Like An Entrepreneur in 1999, thus beginning his company, HCM Publishing. This book appears to be the second book he has self-published, though he does not mention how...»

Synopsis abstract : «The author of this book, Peter Hupalo, self-published his first book, Thinking Like An Entrepreneur in 1999, thus beginning his company, HCM Publishing. The next section of the book is on marketing. Hupalo is much more in his element in the next...»

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American Idol

Document abstract : «In its first season, American Idol garnered the attention of 22.77 million viewers on the finale night. The last season-the show's fifth-36.38 million people tuned in to witness Taylor Hicks take home the ultimate title of American Idol...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introuction. Giving the people what they want. Hicks: Forfeiting all authenticity by singing nothing but cover songs. Emphasizing a notion by describing aspects of Hollywood and Broadway. The modern theatre and judgeding its success in satisfying...»

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Smells Like Lautréamont's Spirit

Document abstract : «In 1790, Immanuel Kant published an essay that read as complicated as the art he sought to promote. "Critique of Judgment" serves as the ultimate philosophy of aesthetics, proclaiming "Genius is the talent (or natural gift) which gives rule to art"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Understanding the drastic change in art perception. Poetry and other forms of art as vehicles for pure rationality . Women's infiltration of male dominated rock 'n' roll . The language used by Riot Grrrls . Lautréamont's...»

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Breakaway (A continuation of "AmericanIdle")

Document abstract : «To the surprise of fans and American Idol producers alike (in varying degrees of delightful glee and ghastly shock), Clarkson's second album conveyed an entirely different message than the first. Entitled Breakaway, the music simply delves deeper...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The standards of pop music. Establishing the central meaning of genre through the eyes of production. A movement back to singularity: An intimate note for Kelly Clarkson herself. The lyrics of 'Since You've Been Gone' demonstrate the...»

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The Wall Street Journal: Does Language Exclude Others?

Document abstract : «The assignment states that "language use in discourse communities functions (in part) to exclude others". While this is true in many cases, sometimes language use in discourse communities actually functions to include others. After all, the goal of...»

Synopsis abstract : «The purpose of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) . The intention or purpose of this collection as a whole. The goal of a publication: Maximizing readership. Our discussion of the WSJ and the style: The exceptions, the oddities of the writing, and things...»

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Ragtime

Document abstract : «Ragtime is an American musical genre that was most popular during the first twenty years of the 20th century. It is a dance form that is written in 2/4 or 4/4 time, where there is a walking bass that plays legato on beats 1-3 and staccato chords...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ragtime and early jazz . Ragtime's most striking characteristic . The improvisational genre and Joplin. Ragtime's influence on early jazz . Subdividion of Ragtime. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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The Recovery of Music

Document abstract : «To experience music as it is exactly is a great thing, but a difficult thing. Being an audience to a piece of music does not ensure such experience, and in fact the performers of music themselves can experience music. Bystanders and composers also...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The experience of a musician preparing to give his work to the public. The lack of a need for sophistication. The advantages of the recovery of the composer. Conclusion....»

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The Ineffective Alternative for Youthful Offenders: Juvenile Boot Camps

Document abstract : «America's youth are becoming more and more involved with crime, while juvenile crime rates are skyrocketing. As these crime rates increase, a need for better and more proficient means to detain and rehabilitate youth is apparent. Juvenile boot...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. The ineffective alternative for youthful offenders: Juvenile boot camps. Boot camps and their appearance to be 'tough on crime'. Boot camp environment. Conclusion. References....»

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The USA Patriot Act: How Un-Patriotic Is It?

Document abstract : «After the attacks of 9/11 on American freedom and on American soil, it was apparent that there was a need for better protection against terrorist attacks, and for the very freedom that we once cherished, and, to some extent, took for granted. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. The Un Patriotic Patriot Act. Discussion. The findings of Thornburgh . Conclusion. References....»

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What Do Editors Write?

Document abstract : «One of the most important skills employers seek in potential employees is strong communication skill in both oral and written communication. Being able to write well gives an individual a slight edge over other applicants in any profession. In the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Interoffice communication. Newspaper writing . Accuracy in writing. The negative consequences of writing poorly . Conclusion....»

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Fishing, Spirituality, and the Simple Life: A River Runs Through It

Document abstract : «In Robert Redford's beautiful adaptation of A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean, Norman and Paul Maclean seek to find the purpose for their lives growing up under the guidance of their Scottish- Presbyterian Minister father, in a Montana...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The spirituality tied directly to the Montana wilderness. The Macleans' respect for nature and Neal's blatant disrespect of it. Dissuading the viewer from something the society has told the viewer his or her entire lif...»

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Parody as it Relates to U.S. Copyright Law

Document abstract : «The idea at the heart of the First Amendment - and at the heart of democracy, itself - is that citizens have the right to criticize anything. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution establishes the power of Congress "to promote the Progress of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The originality requirement . The fair use clause . Analyzing the third factor of fair use. Conclusion. Sources....»

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Doctor Faustus and Renaissance Humanism

Document abstract : «The introduction to Christopher Marlowe's The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus in The Norton Anthology of English Literature describes the play's protagonist as "an overreacher, striving to get beyond the conventional boundaries established to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most extreme possible act of humanism. Faustus' signing away his afterlife in exchange for access to superhuman powers. His graduation to the necromantic arts. Mocking the false sense of self importance . The most effective vehicle...»

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Commercial Media as Free Press

Document abstract : «The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states that, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The functions of mass media . Conflict with democratic functions. Debate over the most democratic way to interpret the free press clause. The U.S. governments injunction against the AP. The consolidation of the AP and Western Union...»

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American Psycho: An analysis using the techniques of MacCabe and Macherey

Document abstract : «The meaning of the film American Psycho has been much debated since its release. Is it a glorification of violence? a satire of the yuppie lifestyle of the eighties? a disturbing trip through psychosis? Based on the controversial novel by Bret...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Recreating and reflecting reality: A key to the understanding what it is to be human. Believing what our senses tell us about a situation. Grodal films: Vital human concerns found to be more realistic . The psyche of the unstable main...»

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Bach vs Sousa

Document abstract : «Throughout history there have been an infinite number of composers. These composers range in time period from the 1600s to present day and their styles of music range from classical to rock 'n' roll. Two of the most influential composers of all...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Other jobs held by Bach and Sousa. Sousa's music and excellence. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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The History of Field & Stream

Document abstract : «The history of Field & Stream would be incomplete without first exploring the past of another great outdoor magazine, Forest and Stream, On August 14, 1873, Forest and Stream debuted. The magazine was founded by a group of sportsmen that included...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Field and stream today: A general overview. Maintaining the original mission. The original mission of conservation. The appearance of Field and Stream. A dramatic evolution. Daniel McClain: The Design Director. The content and writers...»

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Schnittke

Document abstract : «Schnittke was born in the Soviet Union in 1934 into a Russian Jewish family. The father was a German Jew from the Baltic area, and the mother was a Catholic from Germany. Given this, his first language was German. In 1945 for three years, he lived...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Technical aspects of A La Albeniz. How the public received him?. Contemporaries....»

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Sample Music Review

Document abstract : «The Legendary Pink Dots, featuring members of Skinny Puppy, played the Howlin' Wolf on Saturday, June 12th. Upon scanning the stage and seeing the medley of performers, I knew it would be an interesting show. The saxophone player, dressed in a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Imagine if Ozzy Ozbourne and David Bowie had a child and it was adopted and raised by Brian Eno and later formed a band.. One song in the set, ?Modern Man,? I think is particularly worthy of mention because it was different in both musical style...»

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Alfred Schnittke in Retrospect

Document abstract : «"For almost thirty years I repeatedly saw one and the same dream: I would arrive in Vienna at long last. I would feel really happy, for I was returning to the most serene time of my life." In this quote, Alfred Schnittke, in the final years before...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Schnittke's music: An extreme Russian sound. Elements of serialism in Schnittke's compositions. Musical characteristics are demonstrated in Schnittke's compositions . Problem that arises when discussing public reaction to Schnittke's...»

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France's Lost Jewel

Document abstract : «Unlike Great Britain, France's colonial wars tended to involve a great deal of violence on the part of the colonizers. Britain generally extricated itself from its colonies with relatively little immediate violence involving British soldiers. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The use of torture by French paratroopers and soldiers. The movies lack of support for Mathieu's hypothesis. Conclusion....»

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The Rise of Choral Polyphony in Burgundy

Document abstract : «In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, there was a flourishing of culture in the Netherlands with the rise of humanism and the patronage of the Dukes of Burgundy. With the advances in trade and commerce, there was also a general prosperity which...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Roots of polyphony. Effects of the new style. The main representatives. Guillaume Dufay. Gilles Binchois. Johannes Ockeghem. Antoine Busnois. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Individual identity and global information. The global village (Mac Luhan)

Document abstract : «How is individual identity constructed in the environment of global information and media flows? How valid is Marshall Mac Luhan's global village concept in this environment? Nowadays, each of us is aware from the pattern of our everyday lives...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Media and information flows provided by ICTs . A huge digital environment which offers space for competing ideas . Marshall Mc Luhan's 'global village'. End of the 'given identity' fears and withdrawals: Individuals have to cope with...»

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Critical Theory: theatre and post-structuralism

Document abstract : «Post-structuralism derives from philosophy , ' a discipline which has always tended to emphasise the difficulty of achieving secure knowledge about things' (Barry;1995:63) .Philosophical writing, although following the structure thesis, anti-thesis...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The title Blue Heart . The ingredient which makes all plays. The necessity of reducing the unique. From 'How do you do?' to 'Blue do you Blue'. A universally felt anxiety . Knowledge taken from language . Repetition in Heart's...»

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Live technologies in theatrical performance in a post modern perspective

Document abstract : «How does the use of live technologies in theatrical performance comment on our own positioning in a post-industrial technologically based society? How does this in turn exemplify some of the concerns of the postmodernists? Postmodern cinema is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The work of Robert Lepage and Laurie Anderson . The temporal element of video art . The use of sound in The Passing and Hotel Methuselah . The multidisciplinary quality of multi media performances. The characters in Hotel Methuselah...»

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Theater and audience perception in a postmodern perspective

Document abstract : «« The genuinely postmodern work forces us to recognise that reality is something other than our formulations of it, and that those formulations are therefore constructs » (Jean-François Lyotard). Investigate and interrogate the urge in performance...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The work of The Wooster Group. Developing new forms of understanding and perceptions . Questioning the existence of objective truth and authentic reality. Deconstructing and fragmenting different texts considered as 'classics' . What...»

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Xu Beihong: pioneer of Chinese Realistic Painting?

Document abstract : «Xu Beihong (1895-1953) was a native of Yixing in Jiangsu Province. His father, from whom he learned painting in his childhood, was also a painter. At the age of 20, Xu went to Shanghai to sell his paintings. In 1918, at the invitation of Cai...»

Synopsis abstract : «introduction. Xu Beihong: A reform of Chinese painting towards more realism. The political and social context of the Republican period. The influence of Western art . The emergence of a new doctrine of radical modernisation. The revolutionary...»

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Edward Munch (Norwegian, 1863-1944) : Madonna (1895-1902)

Document abstract : «Madonna is one of Munch's most popular images. It is a mix between a controversial image linked to a controversial artist, and a transcendent representation of women through different aspects. These are reflected in the different titles that had the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Edward Munch in a historical context. Characteristics of Norwegian art before Munch . Munch's experiments with multiple techniques. A painting suggesting that Madonna is injured. The importance of the frame. Death and the Maiden: A...»

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The Representation of the Struggle for Rights in Contemporary Aboriginal Painting

Document abstract : «Art is vital for history, as monuments, sculptures, paintings and literary works of art are often the only remaining testimony about ancient times. When dealing with modern or contemporary events, a greater amount of non-artistic material is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The theme of 'Deaths in Custody'. The problem with too many deaths . The painter Trevor Nickoll's . Conclusion. Appendices. Bibliography ....»

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