...12-822) CONTENTS Introduction * Society * Culture * Diversity: Monoculturalism, Multiculturalism Cultural diversity and harmony in society Cultural diversity and Conflicts in society Impact of cultural diversity on social institutions of society References Part 2 Cultural diversity and harmony in society. The word "diverse" refers to Variety and the Cultural Diversity is a variety of human societies or cultures present in a specific area. Understanding different cultures is very crucial for us as community builders. Regardless of what part of the world we reside in we have to work and build relationships with people of various cultural backgrounds. Cultural diversity is acknowledging, accepting, celebrating and valuing the numerous ways that people live and interact in the world .Basic culture of other societies cannot be ignored. Groundwork of this acceptance is that every culture and race has made a significant input to history When we read the word "Harmony" a question that most of us ask ourselves is . What actually is harmony? According to Professor David de Kretser "The word harmony brings to my mind a sense of happiness, as one might get by listening to a piece of music that blends notes to yield a pleasant, comfortable feeling without any harsh note that "jars" one's body." Harmony is directly related to peace, peace can only be attained if societies learn to accept the diversities present in the society While going through...
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...little Lamb, child (16) savior of the world g. Jesus the little Lamb, sustainer of the world (line 3) h. Jesus the little Lamb takes away sin (line 14) “For he calls himself a Lamb.” i. Jesus the little Lamb, gentle (line 15 & 16) 3. Title- Christian based title encompassing several components of Christ’s powerful character. a. The Lamb title is important to the context of the poem and sets the tone. b. The Lamb – meaning is Jesus. Originally, published as an art work with a young boy feeding the lambs surrounded by branches and intertwined trees beside a small stream. Context of title supports the Lamb’s powerful characteristics of provider, gentle, light of the world and sustainer as the picture portrays all things working in harmony and unity. c. The Lamb – context is Jesus and spiritual providing insight to the character of God through the descriptions of the Lamb. 4. Setting – Originally, published as an art work accompanied by the poem which gives a very precise setting. a. Originally, published as an art work with a young boy feeding the lambs surrounded by branches and intertwined trees beside a small stream. Picture is similar to the Garden of Eden. b. Context of title and setting supports the Lamb’s powerful characteristics of provider, gentle, light of...
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...identified. Lastly, label the use of color as either local or subjective. The use of value of light brings out more texture, making the picture look more natural. The artist uses low lighting in some parts and high key colors in other areas to make contrasts, and make the textures stand out. The texture is simulated in the puddle of water and his hair is simulated and also his clothes are simulated. The use of color is local. Would you describe the treatment of space as decorative, shallow, or deep? Briefly explain. Shallow, because you cannot see and endless background. Describe at least one way in which the artist creates harmony in this image. The artist creates harmony by using the reflection in the puddle of water. The variety of value. Describe how the use of at least one element creates variety in this image. The artist uses value to create variety by using different values throughout the picture. Describe at least one method the artist used to establish visual movement in this image. He made the top portion brighter so you look at the boy first and since there’s no background it leads directly into his reflection into the puddle. Also, the boy is looking at the reflection, so you seem to follow the boy’s line of sight. Does the work demonstrate symmetrical, approximate, or asymmetrical balance? Explain. Approximate because it is almost the same side to side, and top to bottom. Name at least one way in which the artist demonstrates economy in this image. He...
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...shows many times, but I have never been to a classical concert. Throughout the concert, I played to role of a perceptive listener which I believe is largely due in part to this class. This class has given me a whole new appreciation for classical music especially pieces from the Baroque Period, but I also listen to every piece of music in a way I have never listened before. I always analyze a musical pieces now, I listen to every piece of music fully giving it a chance, before passing judgment on it, and I now take pride in having a knowledge of a wider variety of musical styles. The instrumentation of the orchestra varied with each piece that was performed. Two Sonatas “a sinque”, by Heinrich Bach consisted of two violins, two violas, and a double bass. In this Sonata there is a 5 part texture evident throughout the piece. The Unity is evident through the double bass and the two violas. The listener is given variety through to violins. The rhythm of the piece was fairly simple with an even tempo. The next piece was composed by Johann Christoph Bach baring the title “Ach, dab ich Wassers g’nug hatte.” This piece consisted of a solo vocalist who was singing in alto, a violin, three violas, and a double bass. This piece reminded me a little of today’s music. This piece breaks a little bit away from the typical baroque style piece in the...
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...ART 120- 2D Design Vocabulary Terms 1. Actual texture - A surface that can be experienced through the sense of touch (as opposed to a surface visually stimulated by the artist). 2. Aesthetic – Used to describe something as visually-based, beautiful, or pleasing in appearance and to the senses. Aesthetics is a term developed by philosophers during the 18th and 19th centuries and is also the academic study of beauty and taste in art. 3. Atmospheric perspective - The illusion of depth produced in graphic works by lightening values, softening details and textures, reducing value contrasts, and neutralizing colors in objects as they recede. 4. Balance - A sense of equilibrium achieved through implied weight, attention, or attraction, by manipulating the visual elements within an artwork. 5. Chromatic value - The relative degree of lightness or darkness demonstrated by a given color. 6. Collage - A technique of picture making in which real materials possessing actual textures are attached on the picture plane surface, often combining them with painted or drawn passages. 7. Concept -A comprehensive idea or generalization. An idea that brings diverse elements into a basic relationship. 8. Context - The location, information, or time frame that informs how a work of art is viewed and what it means. Works of art often respond to a particular space or cultural climate. If the context for a work of art is changed or re-contextualized...
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... Forty four seconds after being captured, by the dissonant opening, Cassandra starts to sing. Her voice is low (ghost like; very spooky) and not always clear but it creates a unity with its steady pitch and tempo. I found that with the words I had difficulty making out (until I had listened for the 19th time) that she sounded tight and somewhat raspy, like she was gasping for air. Her voice works so well to create tension and uneasiness in relation to the timbre of the pounding loud drum (rhythm & unity), the electrifying top hat, the heavy angry key hitting on the piano and the deep haunted sound of the bass (rhythm & unity). The harmony of the melody and instruments is dissonant. The piano is loud but varies in between her words from heavy keys to “tinkling” keys in a slow tempo and arpeggiated harmony; which is creating variety. This deep sound in addition to the piano,...
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...In ancient China many different rulers tried to unify and rule the country using a variety of methods such as Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism. Each theory has its own set of rules of how people should act both in public and privately. The overall goal of each philosophy was to set a standard, acceptable living that would ensure harmony and success for the society. However, each theory was different and therefore had different results on the dynasties. I believe the best way for the people of Chinese government to succeed in a peaceful, stable, society occurs when both Confucianism and Legalism philosophies are combined. The theory of Legalism encourages to be scared of your leader, not inspired by them. Almost every crime, had a harsh punishment, which scared people from behaving that way, without question. It gives the people almost no civil rights or personal freedoms outside of the laws they must follow. The legalists believed in the well-being of the state or region, not an individual person. Legalism may be seen as inhumane to many because of all the killings from the forced labor. However, Legalism was a very successful philosophy that did provide China with stability. There were numerous achievements accomplished for China under the Shi Huangdi who followed legalism. “Emperor Qin divided the empire into 40 administrative units called “commanderies” 1 which were further divided into districts and counties. He created separate provinces and districts headed by officials...
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...Region | Valais | Sub Region | Leuk | Village | Salquenen | Estate Vineyard | N/A | Grape (s) Variety(ies) | Humagne rouge | Climate conditions | The vineyards of the Valais have a mild continental climate and undergo to the “ foehn” warm winds which are beneficial to the growth of the harvest. It is a relatively dry climate and the rainfall in this region is low because of the barrier formed by the Alps, both to the north and to the south. Salgesch is blessed with a very sunny, south-eastern exposure. Because of location the vines here have sunshine available to them for a much greater proportion of the day and are able to reach higher levels of ripeness during the growing season. | Soil Composition | Stony, chalky soils predominate through the vineyards towards Salquenen. Salquenen soil is rich in lime and magnesium. In this region the vineyards have a light, well-aerated soil, poor in clay. This warms up rapidly in sunshine but does not retain water very well. | Type of wine | Red, dry, still | Character of wine | Intense ruby colour. Intensive aroma of wild berries, eucalyptus and red cherries The palate exhibits earthy aromas with a full-bodied structure combining supple and silky tannins. This wine is soft and fruity. The grapes are picked in November by hand.Humagne Rouge wines have great aging potential and can keep for 4 to 6 years. | Food harmony 2 dishes | Roast Haunch Of Venison Without Bone And Pepper Sauce Full bodied wine is perfectly match to...
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...“Eleanor Rigby” is very different when compared to a normal Beatles song, such as “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” Usually, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and John Lennon played a variety of electric guitars while Ringo Starr played drums. In “Eleanor Rigby”, the entirety of the band is not playing their usual instruments. Starr was not even a part of the song hence the lack of drums. Harrison and Lennon instead sang harmony while McCartney sang as the lead vocalist. Furthermore, with the lack of guitars and drums, the music heard below the vocals was played by a string octet. Usually, a string quartet consists of two violins, one viola, and one cello. However, in this case, the string quartet is doubled, which means 4 violins, two violas, and two cellos, in order to create a more powerful sound. Oddly, “Eleanor Rigby” begins strongly with the chorus. While the cellos are arpeggiating, the violins and violas are playing a series of short, fast notes. While the cellos are sustained, the violins and violas are playing a brief subject that eventually returns to the tonic. At 0:14, the first verse begins with vocals and, again, short notes from the upper strings. From the lower strings, we hear a punctual, driving bass line with an occasional arpeggio. We also hear another brief subject of eighth notes from the upper strings. At 0:31, the first of two bridges begins. The violas are playing eighth notes underneath the vocals while the violins and cellos are sustained. At 0:46, the...
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...newly appreciated level of exaggerated drama to bear an innovative art form: opera. The Baroque time period was also responsible for a far simpler era. There were those who saw the Baroque style as too complex and the Classical era was born. With an emphasis on the classical antiquities that made ancient Greece one of the strongest cultural influences in history, the Classical era focused on simplicity and hierarchy to produce a style still prevalent today. The Baroque style emphasizes above all else, a love of ornamentation. This love of ornamentation spawned a completely unique and incredibly influential style that focused on complexity in several facets of art and design. Multiple layers of musical instrumentation, melodies and harmonies combined to produce a polyphonic musical style. An overly exaggerated emphasis on exuberance and grandeur could easily evoke the intended emotions of the artist or composer as was seen in opera. This combination allows a person who does not understand the language of the presentation to still understand the story and emotions they were meant to. This complexity must metaphorically dance a fine line and not stray too far into extreme opulence. Too much ornamentation has the potential to present with an element of unintended confusion. This same excess of grandeur can easily alienate entire segments of a potential audience due to a lack of cultural understanding. The absolute antithesis of the complex and tense style of the Baroque...
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...Which features of minimalism can be found in Electric Counterpoint?|Repetition Small changes introduces gradually over time Note Addition Layered textures Diatonic Harmony (Uses scales/key relationships/chords) Slow harmonic rhythm (Chords change/progress slowly) Little variety in instrumentation|| |List some facts about Electric Counterpoint.|1. Composed by Steve Reich 2. First performed in 1987 3. Written for famous jazz guitarist Pat Metheny 4. It is written in the minimalist style 5. Written for live solo instrument plus pre-recorded tape.| |Describe the instrumentation in Electric Counterpoint.|It is for live solo guitar with 7 guitars and 2 bass guitars that are pre-recorded. The live guitar is amplified to blend with the pre-recorded tape.| |Describe the structure of the third movement of Electric Counterpoint,|The piece is divided into two main sections, A and B and has a Coda. Each of the sections A and B are further divided into 4 smaller sections. *A = Bars 1-73 *B = Bars 74 - 113 *Coda = Bars 114-140| |How would you describe the TEXTURE of this piece?|*4 PART GUITAR CANON - guitars enter with the ostinato one by one *Interesting rhythmic counterpoint created (parts interweaving to create an interesting texture) *Contrapuntal texture - title of piece is Electric COUNTERPOINT - this is because of the counterpoint created between the parts as they are heard overlapping and interweaving with each other.| |What can you say about the RHYTHM, METRE (TIME...
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...| Visual Analysis of Chanel Advertisement | University of Minnesota | DES1101W Introduction to Design Thinking | | Emily Dearing | Abstract Chanel’s advertisement is meant for viewers of this particular magazine, Vogue, to stop and gaze what is being photographed. Here we have two models in an upward movement, with lots of aesthetic appeal between the clothes and the handbags. The point of fashion advertisements is for consumers to familiarize themselves with the newest fashion line in hopes they will in turn purchase the items being shown. Through the elements of design color, texture, and line and also principles of design balance, harmony, and emphasis we are able to analyze this image. Introduction This image is coming from the October issue of Vogue magazine. The image is from Chanel, a high fashion brand specializing in couture, ready-to-wear clothes, luxury goods, and fashion accessories. This image is meant for viewers of the magazine to stop and stare. It is also used to show Chanel’s most updated fashion line hoping to appeal to consumers. It shows high aesthetic value with utilitarian and symbolic function also present. Description of Image The image I chose from Vogue magazine is an advertisement for Chanel, a high-end French clothing company. The image features two female models making direct eye contact with the camera. They also appear to be jumping off the ground at the same time and are in the air while the picture was being...
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...it refers to one's vocation or career. Dharma also means righteousness, duty-conscious, being virtual, living morally and ethically at all times. Artha is prosperity, wealth, money or success in worldly pursuits. In addition to leading a virtuous life that meets specific social and personal obligations, a Hindu should strive for success, in any given activity through lawful means within the bounds of dharma. Kama means the physical, emotional, and intellectual desires of a person. As stated in bhagavad gita, “he who performs his prescribed duties out of desire in the right manner will obtain the fulfilment of all the desires and reach the deathless state”. Moksha, the ultimate end of every Hindu's life, can be understood in a variety of ways: liberation from rebirth, enlightenment, Self-realization, or union with God. This is considered to be the highest purpose of life. A person who overcomes desires and therefore gains enlightenment can achieve moksha. Daoism (Taoism) For Taoism, the meaning in life for the adherents is to realize the temporal nature...
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...Ewya, allowing them to live peaceful, harmonious lives. In addition to the spiritual vision, parallels between Gaia and Eywa exist in the ecofeminist environmental vision of natural harmony. Within this segment of ecofeminism, the focus departs from the religious and settles on a utopian vision of global interconnection. Like Pandora, Earth is viewed as a one enormous ecosystem, where all life is linked to each other. Humans are no exception, despite the blind ignorance that keeps us from our role within Gaia, Earth’s self-regulating biosphere. Unlike most human beings, the Na’vi recognize the importance of natural harmony on Pandora. Their humble attitude comes from experiencing and visibly seeing connections within the Pandoran landscape. For example, the Na’vi have the ability to physically and mentally bond to other organisms by connecting neuron tendrils. Such connections even extend to the Tree of Souls, which Dr. Grace Augustine calls a “direct line to Eywa” in the movie. Additionally, there is a “kind of electrochemical communication between the roots of the trees, like synapses between neurons. Each tree has ten to the fourth connections to the trees around it, and there are ten to the twelfth trees on Pandora” (Avatar). This “interconnectedness” among life forms illustrates a “harmony with Eywa whose presence pervades Pandora via a network of arboreal tendrils” (Oh, pg. 20) “In this sense, Eywa is not only a deity but ‘the unity of all,’ as all entities on Pandora...
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...the bass guitars 3. Bars 38 & 39 – 3 chord pattern | Accompaniment | All the guitars accompany the main ostinato patterns | Dynamics | Crescendo (gradually getting louder) at the endConstant dynamics in the rest of the pieceParts fade out | Texture | Layered Texture constantly varied and builds up in layers. It is Polyphonic.The use of multitracking is when instruments are recorded on top of each other, which is added to the texture by layering. | Structure | The piece is spilt into 2 main sections and a coda.Each main section is divided into 4 smaller sections with a different meter and key signature. | Harmony | No cadences and all the harmonies are diatonic. | Instruments | 8 Guitars (1 live guitar) and 2 bass guitars | Rhythm | Lots of syncopationThe same rhythms are repeated through most of the piece so there is little rhythmic variety. | Tonality | E minor but changes constantly to C minor.Reich uses Tonal Ambiguity (when lots of motes are not in the key to make it confusing in what key the piece is in) | Speed | 3/2 and 12/8This particular movement is called ‘Fast’ so its tempo is one crotchet beat = 192. | Electric Counterpoint Other Information: * Steve Reich composed this minimalist piece in 1987. * Lots of note addition is used, meaning notes are added slowly and gradually throughout the piece, building up the melody. * The original guitar player was Pat Methany. * Electric Counterpoint has 3 movements (we are...
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