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- 9961: David Sculptures
- ... and famous works of its time. In Verrocchio's David, we see a strong contrast to Donatello's treatment of the same subject. Although both artists choose to portray David as an adolescent, Verrocchio's brave man "appears somewhat older and excludes pride and self-confidence rather than a dreamy gaze of disbelief" (Fichner-Rathus 334). Donatello balanced realistic elements with an idealized Classically inspired torso whereas Verrocchio's goal was ... him in the process of the fight. This represents the element of time in his work. The views are forced to complete the action that David has begun for us. With David's positioning, a new concept of space comes into play. "No longer does the figure remain still in a Classical contrapposto stance, but rather extends into the surrounding space away from a vertical axis. This movement outward from a ... s David has just reached manhood and is capable of great physical feats, like defeating Goliath. Finally, Bernini's David is a full grown man. He, like Michelangelo's David, also appears to be strong, brave and gifted enough to slaughter Goliath. Works Cited
- 9962: Tobacco Advertising Makes Young People Their Chief Target
- Tobacco Advertising Makes Young People Their Chief Target Everyday 3,000 children start smoking, most them between the ages of 10 and 18. These kids account for 90 percent of all new smokers. In fact, 90 percent of all adult smokers said that they first lit up as teenagers (Roberts). These statistics clearly show that young people are the prime target in the tobacco wars. The cigarette ... young to be independent thinkers and to not be swayed by the tobacco companies who are trying to take advantage of their mind and body. Works Cited "Bill Clinton vs. Joe Camel." U.S. News & World Report. 2 Sep. 1996: 12. Infotrac. Online. 27 Oct. 1996. "Selling Tobacco to Kids." America. 17 Feb. 1996: 3. Infotrac. Online. 27 Oct. 1996. Roberts, Steven. " Teens on tobacco; kids smoke for reasons all their own." U.S. News & World Report. 18 Apr. 1996: 38. Infotrac. Online. 27 Oct. 1996. Thomas, Roger E. "10 steps to keep the children in your practice nonsmokers." American Family Physician. Aug. 1996: 450. Infotrac. Online. 27 Oct. 1996. ...
- 9963: Madame Bovary 6
- ... find the happiness she is longing for. When Emma found out that she was to have a child, she was excited. Emma particularly wanted a boy, because she thought that it would come along with new and exciting experiences. Once she had the child, it was not a boy, she quickly lost all interest in the child. An example of Emma s fluctuation of moods is after Leon left (part II ... tells Charles that she would have rather had the wedding by torchlight. That statement by Emma hints gives the readers about her character. It says that Emma has a yearning for things that are exciting, new and different from the dull normal world in which she lives in.
- 9964: Stinky Solution
- ... teenage smokers have been asked why they smoke even though health hazards of tobacco prove to be very dangerous. One blunt young smoker replied, A lot of people smoke to give the finger to the world (Ayer 15). Rebellion, a very popular reason teens smoke, begins with the family, along with typical teenage mentality. For instance, ten to twelve year old kids who think their parents are too strict, have been ... to know is that starting a habit such as smoking is not the solution, because chances are that that problem will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Tell the teenagers of the world that smoking hurts the entire American population. As President John F. Kennedy said, Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. Stop smoking. Works Cited Ayer ... nm/19991105/sc/health_smoking_4.html. Nov. 1999, n.p. Hamilton, Gene, Daniel McFeeley. Smoke Jokes. Vista, CA: Pacific Aero Press, 1991. Lang, Susan S., Beth H. Marks. Teens and Tobacco- A Fatal Attraction. New York: Twenty-First Century Books, 1996. Tanamachi, Cara. Cutting Teen Smoking Isn t Easy. Online. Internet. Available: http.//ash.org/jan98/01-21-98-4.html. Jan. 1998, n.p. The White House at ...
- 9965: Changes In Society From American Revolution To Modern Times
- ... from the American Revolution to modern times have been caused by both public opinion and law. Public opinion changed law as such as in the first reading about the Salem Witchcraft trials. After the trial new laws were made regarding how spectral evidence would not be admitted as evidence towards the conviction of a witch, since it is heresay. Also, states never again executed people for being convicted of witchcraft. Since ... of the bar," by test creators. The tests have begun to cover less material and the Texas TAAS is actually only at eighth grade level! Our nation began to stop to emerge into the economic world around the 1940’s. However, since America is the "Melting Pot" of the world, we grow in culture every day. Militarily speaking, our nation has held steady as a major power since the Cold War. Therefore it depends what part of America you speak of when you are ...
- 9966: Keeping the Reader in Suspense
- ... Gault changed his hair color very often, and it ranged from platinum to shoe-polish black. Temple was described as a man who liked weapons and army. He wore heavy army boots, probably from the World War II, and a long army coat. Gault was very intelligent and by letting the reader know that, Patricia gets the reader to start thinking of Gault’s abilities, and of what his brilliant sick ... because the reader is expecting to find dead people there, or is expecting for something bad to happen in that power plant. Similarly, Patricia Cornwell chose to set her story up in the city of New York, in the dark. Usually, darkness is connected to evil. That is why Patricia decided to set her murder in the dark part of a park in New York City. In the novel “From Potter’s Field” a lot of murders took place in strange, dark, not so pleasant places. By setting the murders in the park, in the subway tunnels and ...
- 9967: A Seperate Peace
- ... that he had undying loyalty for, and an equally strong trust. These emotions then set off a series of events that change his life forever, and he has to fight more for peace amidst a world of chaos. He experiences new feelings fear, frustration, pity, and undeniable guilt. From his experiences in his last year of school at Devon, he emerges with greater strength, greater understanding, maturity, and he finds the separate peace that every man ... tries to resurrect the freedom of worries experienced in the eSummer Session. Phineas begins a campaign of events to distract his classmates from the events going on outside of the school, bringing them into his world of unending peace. No fighting ever came out of Finny, he was not afraid of any enemy because in his eyes there were none. My fury was gone, I felt it gone, dried up ...
- 9968: Television's Positive Effects on Society
- ... helpful information. We are informed through the television of the latest news, weather, and information which are important in our daily lives. The television often acts as an almanac, dictionary, and an eye into the world around us. It informs us of the most recent happenings around the world within seconds. Such as the O.J. Simpson trial, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the wars taking place in the Middle East. Through TV we can be warned about almost anything from a hurricane approaching ... other purposes besides convenience. It is a great way of educating the people throughout society with the important issues that affect our everyday lives. Be it social, political, economical, or medical, there is always something new to be told, and the television is the quickest way to get it out to the people. Not only is the television fast, but it is also very accurate and in depth as well. ...
- 9969: Theodore Roosevelt’s Domestic Accomplishments As President
- Theodore Roosevelt’s Domestic Accomplishments As President Theodore Roosevelt was the father of six children Theodore Roosevelt was the 26 th President of the United States, he was also an assemblyman of New York, and the governor that same state. Vice of America President of the United States of America. Roosevelt was also a deputy sheriff of the Dakota Territory, a New York police commissioner, and U.S. civil service commissioner, assistant secretary of the Navy, and Colonel of the rough Riders. Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest president at the age of 42. In 1933 he stayed ... of commerce and labor. He preached a “ Square-Deal “ for all Americans enabling millions to earn a decent living wage. He built up the Navy as the “ Big Stick “ thereby establishing America at the major world power. Rosenthal reduce the national debt by over 90 million dollars. Roosevelt also secured the passage and the Elkins Act, and the Hepburn Act, for regulation of the railroads. The Meat Inspection Act and ...
- 9970: A Contemplative Look At Henri Matisse
- ... On a personal level, Matisse was a kindhearted and mischievous person. He never gave in to doubt, despair, or impossible ideas, although he often had good reason to do so. He never hesitated to explore new projects even though they seemed wrong or upsetting by other artists. For example, when Matisse was working on the Vence Chapel, Picasso was thoroughly upset that Matisse, an unbeliever, was undertaking a large-scale religious ... to the play of the forces of color and design and he explained the rhythmic, but distorted, forms of many of his figures in terms of the working out of a total pictorial harmony. After World War I, however, his work began to deepen. He experimented with the effects of light and shadow, and he played around with ambiences and moods, slowly trying to perfect them. At this point, his paintings ... of such, in these everything happened at once, and there was more of a discontinuity. Toward the end of his life, Matisse realized that this was the style he had been searching for. He gave new form to his older paintings. In "Amphitrite" of 1947, he brings back some of his older mythological ideas, and in "Christmas Eve," he reverts to his later, floral and rythmic patterns. One can believe ...
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