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«While monumental figure erecting was hindered during the Middle Ages, illuminated manuscripts and mural paintings were given momentum as a result. Both media allowed for mass productions, many of which have lasted to this day. A fine example of a...» Summary abstract

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«Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola’s trilogy of organized crime masterpieces, collectively known as The Godfather trilogy, have impacted America unlike any movie since. Rather than filling the movies with hours of bloodshed and unnecessary gore...» Summary abstract

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«The movie 12 Angry Men systematically altered the views of the jurors by eliminating the bias, ignorance, and fallacies. Many of these men held predetermined points of view in which there minds were made up before analyzing the defendant. Through...» Summary abstract

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«The Egyptian culture consistently maintained a powerful belief in the afterlife. As a result, tombs were lavished with clothing, furniture, and paintings to nourish the Ka or soul. Most importantly, statues were erected should anything happen to the...» Summary abstract

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«To a certain degree, the actions of individuals have an effect on their environment. However, our surroundings more dramatically influence our everyday experiences and shape our personalities. Two of the most popular cultural mediums, film and...» Summary abstract

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«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

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«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

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«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

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«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

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«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

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«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

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

«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

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«“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

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«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

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«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

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«“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

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«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

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«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

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«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

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«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

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«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

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«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

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«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

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«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

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«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

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«“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

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«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

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«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

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«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

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«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

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