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- 22481: Syndretizm And Abstraction In Early Christian And Roman Art
- ... until the ban on religious images in eighth century Byzantium,a continuity between the classical religious tradition and Christianity is evident. Syncretism, or the assimilation of images from other traditions, defined the Late Antique period's aesthetic transition into the first three centuries of Byzantine art creating a bridge between Antiquity and the Middle Ages. In late Rome, amidst a growing trend toward abstraction, classical forms and values were yielding to ... to decay, early Christian art continues the use of symbolism and demonstrates a continuity with the classical period by incorporating ancient symbols and ideas. Until Constantine the Great made Christianity one of the Roman Empire's state religions with the Edict of Milan in 313 CE, Christian art was restricted to the decoration of the hidden places of worship, such as catacombs and meeting houses."In imperial Rome, citizens had the legal right to bury their dead in underground rooms beside the Appian Way, the city's chief thoroughfare.By the late second century some of the tombs displayed Christian symbols and subjects, suggesting the increasing confidence of the new religion in an otherwise hostile Roman environment."(Western Humanities , p.149) ...
- 22482: The Rodney King Case
- ... a concerned citizen, this whole incident could have been considered a job well done. Now, because of the action of the Los Angeles police that night and the subsequent acquittals of the policemen, the public’s mind was clearly open to the issue of racism in American society today. The Rodney King incident was a wake up call for all of America. The actions of Sgt. Stacy Koon, Officer Laurence Powell ... burn on his chest, and brain damage.” (1259) Seth Mydans writes, “with its kicks and its 56 baton swings, this immediately becomes one of the most visible uses of force by police in this country’s history” (A1). Karen Garner believes that if not for the videotaping of this “incident” it might never have been made public. Garner also points out that this tape, which was seen by millions of people ... writes “the prosecution presented a weak and diffuse case. The defense, however, was strong. The defense also emphasized how King presented a threat to the police.” Eastman also points out how “Koon testified about King’s “hulk-like strength and how he groaned like a wounded animal” (1259). Karen Garner also points out how the tape was shown to the jury over and over again in the form of “still ...
- 22483: Chaucer
- ... similarly. With few exceptions, such as types of clothing, the Doctor and witch doctor are different The brightly colored, expensively made clothes (ll. 449-450) would be substituted for dark, black, flowing robes. The Doctor’s eyes full of strength and intellect. The witch, full of power and demon possession. Despite their differences, their likeness of their actions are greatly similar. They both make magic charms and effigies(l. 428) with ... with their appearances different, but their intentions and thoughts the same. Stereotypes are seen only in the imagination. And it is in the imagination from which a television evangelist is characteristically similar to Geoffrey Chaucer’s Summoner. The evangelist is a deceiver to many. He quotes scripture of Biblical content, to put forth an act or display that he might appear unto others as a “man of God.” The Summoner is ... about the pastor of the church of which I attend, Reverend Wayne Miller. A true man of God, one of righteousness, can be depicted by the fruit that is produced from the love in one’s heart for God. Pastor Miller can physically be drawn from extravagant, wool suit and tie. Suspenders tightly clamped to his matching dress pants. From his balding red hair, to his sparkling dress shoes, Wayne ...
- 22484: People And Places
- People And Places Although places look ordinary at first site, each of them has its own soul in history shaped by the identity of the people who frequent it. At the same time, peope's mentality, their points of view, and their attitude towards life are influenced a great deal by the environment in which they spend most of their time. As time passes, people and places which they frequent ... look like a mobster. The place is pretty big, with about twenty pool tables, arranged in rows of four. The walls are made of bricks which give the building an antique look. The roof it's old and makes a creepy noise when it's raining. The pool tables are in perfect condition. There is a bar at the entrance where people can smoke, drink, play cards, darts or just socialize while having a drink. Most people come to ...
- 22485: Film Analysis
- ... say both of them? First, it is because, for me, America is a land of opportunity. Everybody has the opportunity to work as long as they have the willing to work, the work ethic. It’s just not everybody has the willing to work because the government will support those people who are unemployed. Like foreign students for example. The INS gives foreign students the “practical training” permit, so they can use it for working in the US after they finish their school. Even though it’s only a one-year permit, at least they have the opportunity to look for a company who is willing to be their sponsor for applying for the H-1 visa. Like in the movie It’s a Wonderful Life. When George Bailey got bankrupt, he has another chance to make everything back to normal if he wanted to. However, when we look at the “individual social mobility, it makes America ...
- 22486: Hamlet Vs Laertes
- ... play revolves around the idea of how things appear and how they are in reality. Laertes on the other hand, I believe, is the character in the play that is meant to bring out Hamlet s evil qualities and present Hamlet as the villain. The sentence, "The virtues of his will; but you must fear, His greatness weigh d, his will is not his own, For he himself is subject to his birth.", is an important one in contributing to Laertes character. He is saying to Ophelia that to be careful of Hamlet, because he s royalty, and she s not! . But he is also saying that Hamlet is subject to his birth, or in other words, Hamlet is only human such as she is, and subject to the same feelings and actions. Laertes ...
- 22487: Religion And The World Wide We
- The Internet began as the ARPANET during the cold war in 1969. It was developed by the US Department of Defense's (DOD) research people in conjunction with a number of military contractors and universities to explore the possibility of a communication network that could survive a nuclear attack. It continued simply because the DOD, it's contractors, and the universities found that it provided a very convenient way to communicate. In 1990, HTML, a hypertext Internet protocol which could communicate the graphic information on the Internet, was introduced. Each individual could ... long-lasting moods and motivations in people (Angrosino). The blending of the WWW and religion has created an explosion of information for all beliefs. This information explosion has been blamed for causing religion splint off’s (Wright). The WWW should not be blamed for starting all-modern splint off’s, but should be also commended for providing extensive religious information sites. For instance www.religion-online.org was developed to ...
- 22488: Lamuel Gulliver
- Lamuel Gulliver Jonathan Swift is one of the best known satirists in the history of literature. When one reads his works, especially something like Gulliver’s Travels, it is easy for one to spot the misanthropic themes, which emerge within his characterization. Lamuel Gulliver is an excellent protagonist: a keen observer, and a good representative of his native England, but one ... his dignity as an English man. Gulliver becomes exactly the controversial figure of what he was in Lilliput. In this case, the Brobdingnagians remain peaceful with him, yet he is prideful. The flag of Gulliver’s homeland, England, on the coat of arms illustrates pride. Yet due to his pride for his native England, in the country of the Houyhnhnms, Gulliver is gradually driven mad by his realization that he can ... ready to enter its hole represents Gulliver forced to return to England because of his fear that he will eventually turn barbaric. The essential rhythm the author has interwoven in all the four of Gulliver’s travels is that as Gulliver is given more and more responsibility, he tends to be less and less in control. In Lilliput, Gulliver is granted the least respect, yet he behaves appropriately in the ...
- 22489: Mohandas Gandhi
- Mohandas Gandhi Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as mahatma Gandhi, was a Indian nationalist leader, who established his country's freedom through a nonviolent revolution. Gandhi became a leader in a difficult struggle, the Indian campaign for home rule. He believed and dedicated his life to demonstrating that both individuals and nations owe it to ... die before obeying anti-Asian Law. Gandhi was arrested, but the British were soon forced to release him. Economic independence for India, involving the complete boycott of British goods, was made a result of Gandhi's self-ruling movement. The economic aspects of the movement were serious, for the exploitation of Indian villagers by British industrialists has resulted in extreme poverty in the country and the virtual destruction of Indian home ... and meditation. He employed propaganda, agitation, demonstration, boycott, noncooperation, parallel government, and strikes. He refused earthly possessions, he wore the loincloth and shawl of the lowliest Indian and lived on vegetables, fruit juices, and goat's milk. Indians thought of him as a saint and began to call him Mahatma. Mahatma meant great soul, a title reserved for the greatest leaders. Gandhi's nonviolence was the expression of a way ...
- 22490: Purchasers
- ... for their employers. In this paper I will explore some significant points of a purchaser, such as a description of main features, working conditions, education and qualifications that are needed, future prospects... etc. The purchaser's main features are to determine which commodities or services are best, choose the suppliers of the product or service, negotiate the lowest price, and award contracts that ensure the correct amount of the product or ... in their field have the highest incomes. Many purchasers spend at least several days a month traveling. Purchasers for worldwide manufacturing companies and large retailers, and buyers of high fashion, may travel outside the U.S. A majority of purchasers are male. Only about one-third of workers in this occupation are women. Compared to other occupations, people in this field are about average in age, or a little older. There ... be able to start at a higher level and advance more quickly. Some employers require a specialized background, such as chemistry or engineering, in order to purchase industrial products. Business experience is helpful. A master's degree in business or public administration is usually required by government agencies and larger companies for top-level purchasing positions. Purchasers must possess good communication skills, be able to work with many kinds of ...
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