«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...» Summary 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...» Summary 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...» Summary 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...» Summary 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...» Summary abstract
«Present-day, the meaning of the term magic realism varies depending on the art form being described. Its meaning has altered over the past century and yet maintains aspects of its original use. The term was first in a title role with visual arts...» Summary abstract
«ABC's Lost, just as any other show, works to make you feel connected to its characters. From its beginning it has connected you with the characters and their experiences on the island, and has given you significant development of the characters...» Summary abstract
«In the early quarter of the 20th century men of Ireland struggled for freedom; forming leagues and brotherhoods and secret organizations of resistance, unionizing labor and creating a more cohesive political resistance, arming themselves and...» Summary abstract
«By the decisive spring of 1945, Allied Forces had entered Germany and were pushing towards the Rhine River. A series of bombing campaigns destroyed a number of major cities, crippling German industry and leading to the defeat of the Third Reich....» Summary abstract
«Over the course of the last decade, organizations in the United States have been faced with balancing financial needs and ethical considerations. In many cases, organizations must consider what practices can be utilized to help maintain a healthy...» Summary abstract
«Throughout the course of the twentieth century, society, and more specifically, the art community, underwent a rebirth called modernism. Modernism served as the basis for artists and society as a whole to seeks an expansion away from Victorian...» Summary abstract
«While Christianity could be argued to have started somewhere between the years 1 and 33 AD, it was not the official religion of the Roman Empire until the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, though by then it had extended throughout the empire and its social...» Summary abstract
«In "Wall Street," the one of the most valuable resources is information. It is also a scarce thing to come by because stockbrokers are reluctant to share what they know, it's difficult and sometimes illegal to acquire information about a firm, and...» Summary abstract
«A significant yet easily overlooked element of G.W. Pabst's film The Joyless Street is the cinematic representation of text. In the film various crucial developments in the narrative are determined by characters' reactions to information conveyed...» Summary abstract
«Much of the art produced in Russia during and after the Revolution served as a response to the sudden and widespread changes in society. Andrei Platonov's short story The River Potudan is no exception. Largely allegorical and interpretive, this tale...» Summary abstract
«Many a novice viewer of Bollywood movies has offered the comment that "they are all the same." Such comments, of course, may be the result of an othering Gaze that, by paying attention to stylized ritual and ceremony, does not perceive subtle but...» Summary abstract
«Botticelli's Primavera begs for meaning. It is a complex, large-scale masterpiece with apparent contradictions in mood, movement, theme and context. The direct gaze of its central figure instructs the viewer to look carefully, as does Botticelli's...» Summary abstract
«Ballet, like many other art forms, has a long and rich history of evolution and development. In fact, researchers examining the history of ballet have noted that the earliest precursors to ballet can be found as far back as the Renaissance in Italy...» Summary abstract
«Research on the development of art and architecture demonstrates that works created during different time periods clearly reflect the social and cultural attitudes underlying social discourse. With this in mind, it is not surprising to find that the...» Summary abstract
«In 1952 the censorship of the Film Industry lead to significant ramifications. The film medium has experienced several hurdles that are better known of as censorship. Right from the beginning, American officials knew of the influential power of...» Summary abstract
«In the documentaries Bowling for Columbine and Brother's Keeper the filmmakers try to establish certain connections to the audience. Bowling for Columbine focuses on gun control and violence in America. Director Michael Moore uses satire and...» Summary abstract
«A heated competition exists between Playboy and Maxim magazines, two internationally-known magazines aimed at the male pop-culture target audience. Playboy, a well established publication, has risen to the status of sex icon in the fifty years since...» Summary abstract
«There is no better way to learn about historical experiences of others than to hear about them through the actors' own words. In Latin America, there is a continuing history of political upheaval. In many countries, ordinary citizens are repressed...» Summary abstract
«The mechanism of early photographic cameras was as follows: the location and objects in front of the camera were copied onto the film in the form of a frozen, two-dimensional image. Invariably, the photograph was a manifestation of the...» Summary abstract
«Photography becomes more than art, more than paintings, or sculptures. It exposes the truth to life that a brush can barely compare to. If there is a passion, a real love for the art, photography becomes consuming, sinking into the skin forever....» Summary abstract
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Artwork is created for a number of reasons. For instance, artwork may reflect the artist's inner conflict as he or she strives towards evolution. At the same time artwork can serve as the artist's interpretation of larger society and...» Summary abstract
«Technology has always been the main threat of tradition. The core essence of the filmmaking industry has not evolved because of changes in the audiences, ownerships or content. It has evolved because of the technological push given by the...» Summary abstract
«Over the course of the last three decades American society has taken its fondness of youth and femininity and turned it into an outright obsession. As a direct result of this obsession, women over the age of 35 have been made to feel bad about their...» Summary abstract
«People create their lives based on the environment surrounding them. In Gus Van Sant's 2000 film, Finding Forrester, Jamal Wallace, a black sixteen-year-old basketball player from the Bronx, was always a C student until his test scores showed his...» Summary abstract
«Movies are typically created as a means to entertain and inform a wide audience. While this is the case in most instances, it is evident that movies that deal with overt religious themes-while many times fictitious in nature-often spark considerable...» Summary abstract
«Although an artist's work represents the culmination of an intensive effort to communicate a message, how the message is interpreted by others is often how the artist's work is remembered. Thus, even though a particular artist may believe that he or...» Summary abstract
«If one were to elongate the neck, legs and arms of August Rodin's "Thinker," the result would look something like Tom Otterness's "The Crying Giant." But it is precisely this aspect of the sculpture that makes the "Crying Giant" a less effective...» Summary abstract
«In the intellectual world, there are many different theories to explain and ideas to shape our role on this planet. The question over the existence of God is too large to tackle, but the fact that we have individuality and free will is indisputable....» Summary abstract
«A car may be the most inconvenient and difficult setting for a film. I made a sixteen-minute movie which took place almost entirely in a car, and I ended up at one point crying from the frustrations. The three actors and I didn't leave so much...» Summary abstract
«Technical writing is essential to our daily lives, there are a variety of career options for technical communicators. The key to survival is to have an education, know where to look for a job, and be prepared with an up-to-date resume and confident...» Summary abstract
«Throughout the course of the twentieth century, the evolution of technology has notably changed society. While many scholars looking at the changes that technology has produced consider the improvements that have been in terms of medicine and...» Summary abstract
«The portrayal of Latinos in general market media has been historically stereotypical and at times nonexistent, but groups and individuals have made important strides in promoting diversity and equality at a time that is possibly more important than...» Summary abstract
«Asian American portrayals in American media have been historically stereotypical with damaging images and characters in the areas of advertising, film, and television. Various studies and groups have been conducted and formed to highlight and...» Summary abstract
«On September 14, 1989 a man entered a printing company named Standard Gravure and killed nine people, including himself. The shooting spree in Louisville, Kentucky was covered by the Louisville Courier-Journal who decided to include in the front...» Summary abstract
«In March of 1988, a young man named Joey Philion suffered burns over 90 percent of his body. The U.S. and Canadian media reported that Joey, fifteen at the time, had run back into his fire engulfed home to save the life of his younger brother. The...» Summary abstract
«"Manga" is the Japanese word for "comics" and is written the same in plural and singular forms. Manga does not represent comics in general but comics originating from Japan. Manga has substantially influenced the international market of comics and...» Summary abstract
«Latino-oriented media is a term that is becoming increasingly important to our constantly evolving nation and is one that must be correctly understood and utilized to succeed in the landscape of future business. The growing Latino population in...» Summary abstract
«Amelia Earhart is one of the most significant figures in changing outlooks towards women in the early twentieth century. Her accomplishments were paramount in the opening of doors for the potential of women. Born on the 24th of July in 1897,...» Summary abstract
«Phil Kerby, a previous editor of the Los Angeles Times, once said that "censorship is the strongest drive in human nature; sex is a weak second" (American Library Association 3). According to him, people are taking censorship to far. It appears...» Summary abstract
«Alfred Hitchcock's fascination with French culture emanates in nearly all of his films. Conversely, many aspects outlining the fundamental guidelines of the 1950's French film movement adopted quintessential "Hitchcockian" devices. Hitchcock's...» Summary abstract
«According to author Daniel Boorstin, "Hard news is supposed to be the solid report of significant matters... Soft news reports popular interests (From News Gathering to News Making: A Flood of Pseudo-Events, 89)." America has a skewed view of what...» Summary abstract
«The journey to self-discovery is a highlighting period for many young adults. Many filmmakers utilize those coming-of-age experiences to express the reality and pains of growing older. One contemporary example of this genre is Garden State. ...» Summary abstract
«Reality programs have been part of television since the beginning and have grown steadily among viewers over the years to make itself one of the most viewed types of shows on the air today. With the huge success of reality shows like American Idol,...» Summary abstract
«The Decadent movement, located in France and in England during the late 19th century, can most basically be described as a stylistic transition in literature between the pervasive Romanticism of the 1800s, the Naturalism that followed it, and...» Summary abstract
«There was a time when the United States was considered as a country with the smartest young minds in the world. Education in the United States provided either by private or public schools were envied and being used by other countries as models for...» Summary abstract
«"In the world of advertising, there's no such thing as a lie; there's only the expedient exaggeration (Lehman, 1959)." This famous line, uttered by Cary Grant in the Hitchcock classic North by Northwest, represents a common creed among practitioners...» Summary abstract
«Islamic art is "the art produced for rulers or population of Islamic culture" (Brend, 10). The Islamic world is so large and varied that it should come as no surprise that each region has its own style. However because they share the same Islamic...» Summary abstract
«Applying cost-effectiveness to heath care is "a clear necessity for responsible nonprofit management." (Schmaedick, 1993, p. 3) Cost-effectiveness analysis is an equally necessary tool for a responsible physician who has no choice but to allocate...» Summary abstract
«"Nature is seen as an interconnected dynamic network of relationships that include the human observer as an integral component."
If we were to replace the word "nature" with "art" in this quote, it still functions as a good definition. Through...» Summary abstract
«Paul Cezanne was described as "the father of us all" by Pablo Picasso, as he was greatly influenced by Cezanne, and Picasso doesn't stand alone. Cezanne, the French artist from Aix-en-Provence, was depicted as a "visionary ahead of his time,...» Summary abstract
«Many of the films we have watched in Contemporary International Cinema explore the nature of love on various levels. Some focus on the platonic aspect of human connection, some look at the sociological and nationalistic bonds that hold people...» Summary abstract
«In 2000, The New Yorker magazine writer Susan Orlean published her book, The Orchid Thief, a history of orchids and orchid collectors. The main themes of the work include the history of the passion for plants held by cultures past and present, the...» Summary abstract
«Speaking strictly in musical terms, the English madrigal is the result of assimilation. The genre generally referred to as the English madrigal was borne of the Italian madrigal form. However, just as historians no longer refer to America as the...» Summary abstract
«Throughout the greater part of the twentieth century the American musical has entertained audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The musical has become a reflection of American life: sometimes tragic, somewhat unpredictable, but always persevering....» Summary abstract
«Landscape painting in the American context emerged in the 19th century along with the philosophical works of Emerson and Thoreau. The literary arts also began to turn toward an examination of the natural world at about this time. American...» Summary abstract
«With the revolution of filmmaking has come the need to bring films and filmmakers together. The creation of film festivals provides a place where filmmakers can showcase their films. Thousands of film festivals have formed around the world over the...» Summary abstract
«The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) which became independent of the United States Information Agency in 1999 when that department was dissolved, is charged with responsibility for US-backed, non-military international broadcasting. Such...» Summary abstract
«Scientific and philosophical thought have been preoccupied with the problem of an objective, empirical reality whose nature is discoverable and quantifiable at least since Descartes. This theoretical trend continued and culminated in the...» Summary abstract
«Michael Bay's Transformers is a genre pastiche, combining elements of action films, science fiction, high school dramas, general comedy and even moments of direct satire. Most interesting, though, are the ways in which Bay's film ties into the genre...» Summary abstract
«As is the case when many technologies emerge, the debates that spring forth tend to fall to one side or the other. Moral, ethical, social, and religious concerns arise. However, there is one type of concern that I find not only interesting, but in a...» Summary abstract
«"Shakespeare in underpants," is how Peter Stein has described the work of fellow director and rival Peter Zadek, while the latter has called Stein's work boring and overly polished to the point that his actors become overcooked "vegetables"...» Summary abstract
«The American Government has a wide array of resources available with which they can disseminate information regarding their activities, both at home and abroad. These resources include but are not limited to press secretaries, communications chiefs,...» Summary abstract
«In the late 1960s, one of the most well known cases of graffiti observed around the musical Meccas of London and New York was "Clapton is God". Three decades later, the sensational guitarist and singer continues to keep his fans captivated by...» Summary abstract
«The effects of market driven journalism on the fourth estate are questionable at best and disastrous at worst. In market driven journalism, "viewers and readers are transformed into customers, news into products, and circulation or signal areas into...» Summary abstract
«Three Mile Island Crisis started at four a.m. on March 28th, 1979. There was a clog in one of the pipes and the men working there had to clear it out, which was a regular occurrence. They shot air into the pipe in order to unclog it, which worked...» Summary abstract
«In Rudolf Arnheim's Dynamics of Architectural Form, Arnheim argues that in many ways, physical space is less important to human beings than the psychological perception of space. For the average man, experience isn't made up of isolated incidents,...» Summary abstract
«Music frequently requires more than one performer to be created. Perhaps two or more musicians are required, each playing a "part" - without the presence of all the musicians, the song would be incomplete. Perhaps one musician will accompany a...» Summary abstract
«The image of Asian American Women in film has undergone many changes from the 1920s to today. With stereotypes such as "dragon lady" and "china doll" and the practice of yellow-face, Asian American actresses had plenty of obstacles in the world of...» Summary abstract
«In the United States of America, over 295,516,700 citizens enjoy a considerable amount of freedom. A vast assortment of backgrounds, races, and occupations are compiled to make up the popul