For the second part of my Independent studies across the study weeks 11-17, I covered the option for Chapter six regarding âTopics covered in Gulliverâs Travelsâ. Further to this, I looked at two of the sub-headings âSwift, Gulliverâs Travels and travel writingâ also, âSwift, Gulliverâs Travels and colonial discourseâ. From my cursory reading of Swiftâs Gulliverâs Travels, I found the character to lend a sense of false authority to the structure of the plot that is wholly believable. Firstly, every...
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Firstly, the topic that I considered to explore was âReligious Belief in Pakistanâ. I chose this topic as there were many beliefs that usually depicts the negative thought and side of Muslim community as well as I already have some information about the Pakistan. Subsequently taking this into my mind, the first most questions that I had taken to bring out were as follows: Firstly, as I said earlier that whenever something inappropriate activity like war happen in the world...
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From an extended time, creativity has been a neglected subject in psychological research. This can be chiefly as a result of its invariably been widely believed that it has mystical influences or a divine nature. Plato said that the writer is barely able to produce what the Muse dictates and most frequently than not, even these days, writers and inventors typically mention the presence of a spiritual nature that switches their perspective to a revelatory one. However, at the start...
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The movie tells the story of how an office worker Edward Norton meets an eccentric man named Tyler Durden and how both start a secret fight club that evolves into a secret underground cult. The big twist is that Tyler is actually not real. He is a figment of the imagination of the author. The writer and director of Split, M. Night Shyamalan, professes to have been intrigued by dissociative identity disorder, commonly known as split personality disorder for a...
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Leaders who have, or inherited, bad qualities over their leadership are subject to critical criticism from their people or subordinates. That is why leaders who have such good qualities are very sought out. To become a successful leader one should focus on their commitment, integrity, and confidence, while staying away from being, or becoming, self-centered. Let it be known that good quality, effective leaders, do not put themselves first so being self-centered or letting their ego take control will not...
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Traffic congestion is a major issue in cities that creates long commutes and contributes to a large amount of greenhouse gas emissions. The unpredictability of traffic patterns undermines the effectiveness of static traffic models which are unable to adapt to changes. Artificial intelligence and machine learning can be used to reduce traffic congestion by modifying the behavior of interconnected traffic signals because current traffic management systems are insufficient to tackle this growth of traffic on the road networks. First we...
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Morality is defined as âa system of principals that help an individual determine between right and wrong behavior.â Moral development, on the other hand, is a concept that has to deal with the incremental changes in moral beliefs as a person ages and gains maturity during his or her life ('Moral development: forming a sense of rights and responsibilities | Educational Psychology', 2019). Moral beliefs tend to be related to moral behavior but not entirely. While it is possible to...
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Despite its emergence as a scholarly practice almost three centuries ago, Edward Saidâs insights into the relationship between knowledge, power and practises of domination in his 1978 publication of Orientalism remain relevant in understanding contemporary relations of development. While the explicitness and expression of orientalism has changed since Saidâs understanding forty years ago, the indissoluble knowledge-power relationship which provides the basis of orientalist ideology remains relevant in informing contemporary relations of development. This relationship is particularly insightful in understanding relations...
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When it comes down to national security for the United States of America, I will argue that sometimes it is morally permissible for nation-states to restrict immigration to protect its own citizens. I also understand that many American people are objecting to the Trump administrationâs immigration policies, but just like any other government power, limits on migration may be misused or abused. Now everybody has a legitimate right to protect âtheir stuffâ just like the states has their legitimate reasons...
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Introduction The main topic to be discussed in this synthesis paper will be the Historical, Social, Economic and Political Implications of Art. Through the various given readings, specifically 5 readings related to the topic, the determining of main arguments in each reading by carefully deconstructing the readings and gathering salient information on it. The order of each reading to be discussed will be as follows: Art History and the Global Challenge: A Critical Perspective, Infrastructure of Colonial Modernity, Itinerant Figures,...
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In the Philippines, people are known to be artistic and creative in different aspects of life. Even at the earliest time, these characteristics were reflected in the different remnants of the existence of humankind. Angono Petroglyphs was known as one of the earliest artworks in the Philippines dating to at least 3000 B.C. This petroglyph depicts 127 carved stick drawings of human figures and animals on the walls of a cave in Binangonan, Rizal. This discovery by Carlos V. Francisco...
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Frida Kahlo, born in 1907, was a Mexican artist famous for her self portraits. She explored themes of post-colonialism, race, identity and class in the twentieth century Mexican society. Although often described as a surrealist, she rejected this title, declaring, âI never painted dreams. I painted my own reality.â Her paintings not only reflected the hardships she endured throughout her career, but also her strong political ideology. Kahloâs husband Diego Riveraâs mural style frequently depicted revolutionary fighters and peasants, whereas...
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Advantages or Disadvantages The Freedom of Movement and the Schengen Agreement: According to Article 21 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (former Article 18 of the Treaty establishing the European Community), all Union citizens are entitled to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States. (Ristea, 2011) The freedom of movement has been accelerated by the Schengen Agreement, the gradual phasing-out of internal borders under the Schengen agreements was followed by the adoption...
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Artist Pablo Picasso (25 October 1881 - 8 April 1973) was known as one of the most remarkable, influential and innovative artists in the 20th century. He was known for diverging between styles so incredibly different that it seems like his works are a combination of many different artists, he was a sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, stage designer, etching artist and writer but he mainly mastered painting. Picasso was involved in the Modern art period which extended from roughly from the...
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Children deserve an education rich in arts opportunities. There is a direct correlation between exposure to the arts and creating successful, well-rounded students as well as a significant impact on individual academic achievement. In terms of education, art is classified into two pre-dominant categories, fine arts (including creative writing, painting, sculpting, film production, and mixed media) and performing arts (such as singing, dancing, acting, or playing an instrument). Domestic arts refers to cooking, sewing, metal work, and carpentry. Art is...
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It is not easy to judge or have an opinion about the works of art. Whether people consider something as beautiful is often determined by their particular background, culture or life experiences. What is beautiful in one culture might not be beautiful in another (Oâ Brien, W. 2019). How people judge and reason about things that are around them vary greatly by individualâs understanding of what can be consider beautiful, their taste or the purpose the particular artwork have. For...
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Feeding and eating disorders have evolved into western societies over the past 30 years. This could be connected to the overabundance of food; however, it is most likely to be affected by social norms, that link the desirableness to be thin. Feeding and eating disorders are mental health disorders, explained by atypical eating habbits that negatively affect an individual's physical and mental health. Eating disorders are classified as a mental illness provoking significant ramifications on the lives of the individual...
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Introduction In this essay, the main focus will be on the effects of media cultures on the design concepts and material implementations in the practice of interior design. How the mainstream media has changed our outlook towards design and how we perceive it. The basic principle of design has been blemished with objectification, it has become a collection of scenes set on a stage that is homogeneous and inert. Every surface is being wrapped up and sold as a commodity...
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John Tyler was quite a controversial president. Since he is branded as tyrannically abusing the presidential veto, it is no wonder why political parties would get shaken up. This was especially true for the Whigs, who at first entrusted high hopes in Tylerâs presidency and allowed him into their party. Who knew that Tyler would âgo againstâ his own political party, which caused much backlash from the Whigs? It is without a doubt that President John Tyler and the Whigs...
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The Road to Versailles, Louveciennes: The Morning Frost The painting that I chose for this analysis is The Road to Versailles, Louveciennes: The Morning Frost by Camille Pissaro. This painting was done in 1871 when Camille Pissaro lived in the Parisian suburb of Louveciennes. Pissaro completed several other paintings depicting this same street during different seasons while they lived here. The medium of this painting is oil paint on canvas, and the finished painting is twelve and seven-eighths inches by...
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Historical and Social Origins Ballet Folklorico and the Charleston both originated in the 20th century, yet Ballet Folklorico originated in Latin America, Mexico in 1952, whereas the Charleston originated in Charleston, South Carolina in 1923. The origins of Ballet Folklorico stem from ancient people and their evolution of culture and traditions. The culture and dance traditions of these indigenous groups have remained alive through Folkloric dancing. Over the years, many people who have lived in the U.S. for generations have...
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The designer left commercialism for art, and all the artist seemed angry. Art is a subject we all know well, everyone has their own version of art and what it means to them. Despite the fact that graphic design and fine art are different professions; graphic design should be considered a fine art. Art and design are closely related, regardless of the small differences in the genres. Moreover, art is about perception. Graphic design is an art form of its...
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Selling sexual service is morally worse than selling massages as the prostitute (1) damages bodily integrity by treating her body as a commodity (2) damages sexual autonomy by relinquishing her body sovereignty, and (3) reinforces discriminatory beliefs of female sexuality. Selling massages, on the other hand, (1) does not involve objectification of the female body, (2) does not involve surrendering of body sovereignty, and (3) has significant less effect in reinforcing sexist beliefs. This essay will only discuss the case...
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The influences for my own manifesto begin with manifestos by; Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marcâs âPreface to Der Blaue Reiter Almanacâ (1912), Vincente Huidobro âWe Must Createâ (1922), Barnett Newman âthe sublime is nowâ (1948) and Claes Oldenburgâs âI am for an artâ (1961). The fundamentals of these manifestoâs wish for exploration of endless possibilities, a desire to be the movement that urges change in the art scene. I want my manifesto to express that art is no way easy,...
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The purpose of this paper is to analyze the presidential election campaign of 1980. Each of the two candidates, Republican Ronald Reagan and Democrat Jimmy Carter, will be examined in this report. Each candidate will be examined in terms of their political background and experience prior to the campaign. In addition, both candidates will be observed concerning the major issues relevant to the 1980 campaign. Lastly, the results of the 1980 presidential election will be addressed in terms of the...
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Executive Summary: Photography is an art of taking the light with the help of a camera; before smartphones, it was done by conventional or digital photography but when smartphones have come into existence then it affects the photography business in a negative way so some photography field needs some advancement to come back into the existence. The photography industry has improved a lot from the previous years and requires more improvement so that it can save its identity. Introduction Digital...
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What were the differences and who had a greater impact of Obama and Trump's presidential reign and how did they approach things differently? In this essay I will be talking about America is a very large wealthy country that has been dominant for many years. The people who Run America have a substantial role in keeping the country together and keeping it strong. I am going to be talking about who has had different effects on it and how the...
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Maybe you often hear about Chinese New Year or Tahun Baru imlek, the Chinese community in Indonesia always celebrates Imlek every year. By the way, do you know that there is one show which is always enlivening the Chinese New Year in Indonesia? Yup! The answer is Barongsai. The cheap entertainment that emerged and became one of the traditional Chinese arts is indeed enough to attract people's attention in every street in Indonesia during when Chinese New Year Celebration. I...
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Wildeâs exceptional example of gothic horror that led to its initial rejection from the âmorally- rigidâ society that it was introduced to, carries many comparisons to the image-centered society we find ourselves in today. Dorian Gray becomes an embodiment of the consequence of vanity, which in a Christian society would be considered an example of one of the seven deadly sins: pride. The start of novel itself begins with a sensual description of the studio, a materialistic and externally focused...
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Thanksgiving is a revered holiday in the United States that holds a special place in the hearts of Americans. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year, this holiday has a rich history and cultural significance that stretches back to the early colonial period. It is a time when families and loved ones come together to express gratitude, share a bountiful meal, and reflect on the blessings in their lives. In this essay, we will delve into the history...
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