...focused on Jesus Christ and sins. The time period after was called the Renaissance which created a big change in European history. The Renaissance was a time of exciting changes and advances in art, literature, and science. The purpose of this paper is to explain how the Renaissance changed the views of the world. Illiteracy was common in the Middle Ages due to not having a lot of schools for education. Since people did not have a well education, they did not understand why or how things happened in life. In the Background Essay it quotes, “Both serfs and their masters looked to the Catholic Church and the Bible to explain the world.” In the 1300’s, education began to spread due to the need of people to efficiently carry on their work. Education made people to start to...
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...cultures around the globe from the European Renaissance to the contemporary period. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Required Resources Sayre, H. M. (2012). The humanities: Culture, continuity and change, Volume 2 (2nd ed.). (2011 Custom Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. Supplemental Resources Harmon, D. E. (2002). Explorers of the South Pacific: A thousand years of exploration, from Polynesians to Captain Cook and beyond. Broomall, PA: Mason Crest Publishers. McKenzie, L. (2000). Non-western art: A brief guide (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Tuchman, B. W. (1996).The proud tower: A portrait of the world before the war, 1890-1914. New York, NY: Ballantine Books. Ward, G. C., & Burns, K. (2002). Jazz: A history of America’s music. New York, NY: Knopf. Doubleday Publishing Group. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Explain how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions contribute to historical changes. 2. Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context. 3. Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions. 4. Identify and describe key artistic styles in the visual arts of world cultures from the Renaissance to the contemporary period. 5. Identify and describe key literary works, styles, and writers of world cultures from the Renaissance to the contemporary period. ...
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...until the 18th century women have struggled to become successful artists, due to the fact they were seen as inferior to men as well as misrepresented or under represented back then and even today. This paper seeks to explore what made the few early established women artists a success for both their time period as well as our own, in addition to why women struggled more than men in the fine arts world throughout European history. Women have been creating art for over forty thousand years, their hand prints can be found on cave walls side by side with the cave paintings on the walls acting as signatures for their works. For decades it was assumed that many of the cave paintings found throughout southern Europe as well as Africa and Australia where illustrated by men do to the paintings mainly depicting wild game animals (wooly mammoths, reindeer, and bison) as well as told stories of the hunts for these animals. However, extensive research conducted by archaeologist Dean Snow proofs differently, based on the size and shape of the hands that litter the walls of ancient caves throughout the world. In 2008 Snow began dedicating his time to comparing the hands of modern women and men as well as women and men from twenty thousand to forty thousand years ago. Through his research he was able to use the measurements of lengths of fingers and hands, as well as the ratios of fingers to predict which hands on the cave walls were female and which ones where male, and was able to determine...
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...The connection between the medieval religious worldview and artistic conventions that were commonly accepted in that era forms an indispensable premise of the art history studies into the period under consideration1. As the world outlook of the medieval West European society was largely determined by an acute fear of sin and eternal damnation2, a significant portion of the West European art works created between ca 1000 and ca 1500 featured scenes and symbols dealing with the nature of sin and the ways of expunging it from the human life. With the advent of the Renaissance and the subsequent re-focus on the Antiquity-inspired rehabilitation of the human corporeity, the so-called late Gothic art would nevertheless demonstrate its tenacity, especially...
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...The Renaissance was a period of monumental change in European history from the period prior. It was a time of knowledgeable excitement with substantial developments in art, literature and science from. A time after the Middle Ages and when the Roman Catholic Church ruled. The purpose of this paper is to discuss how the Renaissance changed the views of the world from the Middle Ages. The Art of the late 13th century depicts stiff 2D, emotionless, gothic styled and chiaroscuro-less pieces. Though there is also a lack of perspective, it can be interpreted that the Byzantine style dominates, making it nearly totally religious and patronized mostly by the church. (Document A, Madonna Enthroned Between Two Angels by Duccio di Buoninsegna). Contra...
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...Astrology Research Paper Astrology was found in early 17th century, It created a different kind of impact for everyone, and is still making an impact till this date. Astrology was never accepted by everyone, some people thought it was just a superstitious belief and it’s unreal, and some believed it was actually a key to changing one's fate and destiny.Astrology began its journey from weather predictions, to horoscopes, to zodiac signs, to changing people's destiny just by saying a few simple words. The first introduction of the whole concept of zodiac was introduced by the Babylonians in the 18th century. Babylonians believed that the sequence of the entire constellation in the universe along the sun had reflected a passage through...
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...regarding the framing of the works. When Rumford was asked a question, he elaborated more than he initially said, often sharing personal stories or a greater insight on things the audience may have desired to hear. As the research of the works was conducted by having a conversation with Keene and his family members, it was very personable. However, the research given by Ernesto Gomez regarding the time periods in which Keene lived, was a good prelude into the main discussion given by Rumford, and provided the information needed for the audience to understand the artwork that was to be discussed. Many of the artist’s comments and arguments stated that Keene was a very influential artist and was very crucial, as he recorded many of the most important moments in world history. The artistic style of Keene was a curious combination of American, European, and Haitian influence, and was, therefore, a very different style of art for his time. Rumford also stated that, although Keene was mainly a painter, Keene’s prints and works on paper were as important as his works on canvas. Mind, that statement was a personal one, but I enjoyed that Rumford put his personal opinion into the discussion in regards to the idea within the artistic community that prints and work on paper are very near to the bottom of the hierarchy of work with paintings on canvas residing somewhere close to the top of the scale. In sum, Rumford presented a developed discussion regarding the life and work of...
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...History of Politics A Research Paper Presented to The class of Miss Rhoda Mae R. Navasquez Southern Cotabato Academy, Inc. In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Subject English IV by Jeison L. Omandam December 01, 2011 INTRODUCTION Political history is the description and analysis of significant political occasions, movements, thoughts, and leaders. Typically it is developed around the nation states. It is distinguished from but relevant to other areas of history such as economic history, social history, and military history. Usually, political history discusses events pertaining to nation-states and the political process in particular. As per Hegelian doctrine, Political History ‘is a perception of the state with a guiding force beyond the material benefits of its subjects: it meant that the state was the root factor of historical change’. This differs with one, for example, social history, which predominantly discusses the events and lifestyles of common folks, or people’s history, that is historical account from the view point of a lay person. A study of political history typically centers on a single nation and its political change and aggrandizement. A few historians highlight the ever increasing drift toward confined specialization in political history over the course of recent decades: ‘wherein a college professor in the 1940s resorted to identify himself as a “historian”, by the 1950s “American historian” was the designation.’ Political...
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...Rome exported not only its values, architecture, law and art, but also its language. When the empire began to fall, the Latin language began to lose its hold on the people of Europe and North Africa. Since the empire began shrinking as early as the eighth and ninth century it is not surprising that the people living furthest from Rome itself were the first to undergo a cultural and ethnic revival, an integral part of this revival would be the use of their own vernacular language rather than the use of Latin. Latin became widely spread with the expansion of the Roman Empire. Latin eventually became the dominant the dominant language in the western half of the Empire. There were several Italic languages all belonging to the Indo-European linguistic family, Latin was among languages and its development was influenced by other tongues, including Celtic, Etruscan and Greek languages. All languages undergo development and changes and in each period of its evolution, significant differences between the written and spoken languages of the educated and not so educated people became much more noticeable. In all periods of time, borrowing from other tongues was quite common in the spoken languages. The Greeks strongly influenced the development...
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...1. Introduction This paper presents and discusses how an entrepreneur in this ever changing world strives to become an international firm. This case study of an Omani firm Renaissance Services SAOG (hereafter, Services) explains and shows us the growth on international scale of a family owned business. In order to understand the case, several key components were identified, and were analyzed to see its text book validity. Each component is critically analyzed as the case study progresses. 1.1Introduction of the Firm As an entrepreneurial firm in 1996, Services has progressed immensely across the globe. Its chairman and founder Samir Fancy had a crystal clear vision and by disclosing it to every Tom, Dick and Harry of the firm, Services gradually progressed on international level. The firm is primarily an oil and gas industry services company, and is listed on the Muscat Securities Market in Oman. It has an excellent offshore fleet of vessels, and is counted among the world’s top ten in providing global oil and gas industry service. According to its official website (http://www.renaissanceoman.com), Services has over 12,000 employs, operating in over 16 countries. The 2012 revenue of the firm was US$ 0.67 Billion. Apart from this sector, Services also engages in several other services related sectors, such as marine engineering, media communication, and also engages itself in education and training. The firm also engages itself in Corporate Social Responsibility, by...
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...HUMANITIES 1 (RESEARCH PAPER) HISTORY OF PAINTINGS AND ARTISTS IN THE WORLD ADRIAN M SITCHON PROF. PEREZ 4TH YEAR/BS.HRM/NS (SUBMITTED BY) TABLE OF CONTENT INTRODUCTION HISTORY BODY * EASTERN PAINTING * WESTERN PAINTING * 20th-CENTURY MODERN * AND CONTEMPORARY DEFINITION OF TERMS * FAMOUS PAINTERS * AND BIOGRAPHY * Paintings of famous painters CONCLUSION RECOMMENDATION REFERENCE INTRODUCTION: Painting can be done in a variety of media. For example, Oils, Watercolour, Acrylics, Gouache and Tempera. Paints are made from a pigment, and a binder. Binder is relatively cheap, while pigment is much more expensive. Pigments are a colored powder, made from organic or inorganic materials. (This is different than a colorant, which dyes or stains a color.) All paints use the same basic pigments, but the binder changes. The binder for acrylics dries quickly and the paint is more like a plastic than oils which have an oil based binder and dry slowly. Oil Paints are often built up in layers or glazes. The other paints---Watercolour, Acrylics, Gouache, and Tempera---are water-based, meaning the paint can be diluted with water and clean-up can be done with soap and water. Oil paints, on the other hand, require paint thinner to clean brushes. The number and variety of painting techniques is endless. Besides quality of paint, factors affecting color quality include: paint opacity, glossiness of painting surface...
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...meaning of the words without irritate the persons. If you are laughing loudly so it is actually that you are laughing. This would be the stupid and pointless. There are many problems in text speak. The other disadvantage is that many people having the different acronym for different words i.e. some people take out the meaning of lol as laugh out a lot or some take out the learning on low. This situation will give the headache to user Audience There are number of people that use the short form of the words. And there are different peoples of different views. There are two kinds of audiences in my research. One is the children that make their own words. Another is the adults who also make their own words and the meaning of those words. Method: Text spec is the verbal conversation. It means the views are exchange or the two persons are communicating verbally either through written on the paper or through the digital data. The main aim of text speak is to text the messages on the phone and provide the fastest and easiest way specially for instant messaging. Therefore the text speak have...
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...I am using this approach to literature in two major projects this year. First, I received a $2,400 National Endowment for the Humanities Younger Scholars Summer Research Grant. I proposed to expand on a prior research project, looking at the use of silence in the novels of Elie Wiesel, and at the ways Wiesel both demonstrates and gets around the fact that conventional language simply breaks down when it is used to talk about the Holocaust. I plan to expand on the same project for my senior English thesis. For this thesis I am studying the ways Wiesel uses silence in the literal content of his novels and in his writing technique, and am working toward explanations as to how he gives these silences meaning. My fluency in French from my semester of study in Grenoble has been invaluable since most of Wiesel's works were written originally in French. My thesis involves close, formalist readings of Wiesel's novels, and is enriched by theoretical work. (This thesis appears as "Senior Essay" on my transcript; that designation will change next semester to "Thesis.") My second major project this year is a self-designed research project which has just replaced comprehensive exams in...
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...Related Literature and Studies A researcher needs to review the write-ups, readings, and studies related to the present study in order to determine the similarities and differences of the findings between the past and present studies Related Literature * Literature maybe defined as written works collectively, especially those enduring importance, exhibiting creative imagination and artist skill which are written in a particular period, language, and subject. * In other words, any written matter such as book, journal, magazine, novel, poetry, and encyclopedia are considered as literature. Guidelines on Effective writing of Literature 1. Research paper must be written in a formal style, which is in the third person, not the first person. 2. Avoid highly descriptive writing style, not appropriate for a scholarly research. 3. Language should be neutral gender, no sexy language like his. 4. Make the conclusion and contradictions found in the literature clear in the report. 5. Use proper grammar and proofread the work. 6. Never plagiarized, give credit to the original author of ideas. 7. Pay attention to the structure and form of published articles, which are good examples of how literature reviews can be written. Example 1. Peters (1993) claims that job-related stress can enhance productivity up to a certain point. There is, however, a threshold point beyond which stress becomes a harmful factor in one’s productivity. On the other hand, Saunders...
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...his surgery, Bakhtin was unable to find formal employment, though he was invited on occasions to deliver lectures at the Gorky Institute of World Literature. He also used his free time to finish a book on the German novel of education and to work on a number of essays on the dialogic nature of the novel, most of which were based on material culled from his lecture notes. In addition, he began writing a doctoral dissertation on Rabelais for the Gorky Institute. However, the advent of World War II interrupted his work on the dissertation, and his book on the German novel of education literally went up in smoke. The publishing house to which Bakhtin sent this latter manuscript was bombed by the Germans during the war, and due to a cigarette paper shortage at that time, Bakhtin used the pages of the book's prospectus to support his continual craving for nicotine (Clark and Holquist 273). Though only a fragment of this work has survived, Bakhtin's essays on the dialogic theory of the novel remained intact, yet were not published in the Soviet Union until 1973, well after Moscow graduate students had rescued him from obscurity. These essays were translated into English as The...
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