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  • Should Frankenstein Be Required Reading in Language Arts Curriculum?

    Should Frankenstein Be Required Reading in Language Arts Curriculum?

    Please Require Frankenstein At my school, it is required that outside reading novels are read in accompaniment with the texts of the perspective language arts classes themselves. These books are chosen by the student. When it comes to finding the right books, students are given a list and introduced to a wide range of stories and novels. The contents of these literary works are entirely diverse. Very often, people have problems with the issues they

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    Submitted: December 30, 2009 By: Kevin
  • The Civil War to the Modern Day

    The Civil War to the Modern Day

    The Civil War to the Modern Day The Civil War was the bloodiest war in American History. Even though the war was a tragedy because of the life lost, it helped to better the United States to this day. One might wonder how the Civil War has affected different aspects of the United States over the years. If one were to examine events that took place after 1865, they would be able to find similarities

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    Essay Length: 905 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 30, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Art History

    Art History

    Chavin de Huantar Chavin de Huantar was located in Peru and developed around 900 B.C. late in the Initial Period. At an elevation of 3,150 m., Chavin de Huantar was situated at the bottom of Cordillera Blanca's eastern slopes, approximately halfway between tropical forests and coastal plains. At the intersection of major routes, Chavin de Huantar was in the position to control the routes, increase their exchange with others, and receive goods that were not

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    Essay Length: 708 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 30, 2009 By: regina
  • Perception in the Arts

    Perception in the Arts

    Perception in the Arts The subjectivity of perception makes art what it is. Art is all about perception and individuality, since everyone has a different background, experience, taste, and opinion about any artwork. To determine the extent to which perception plays a role in the development, and the existence, of the arts, it is essential to identify the knowledge issues of perception in regards to the area of knowledge. First, is perception consistent and definite?

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    Essay Length: 702 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 30, 2009 By: Yan
  • The Meaning of Abstract Art

    The Meaning of Abstract Art

    There are generally two types of paintings- representational and abstract. While representational painting portrays recognizable objects, abstract painting does not look like a particular object. Instead, abstract art is made up of designs, shapes and colors. (http://www.harley.com/art/abstract-art/ ) The meaning of abstract art is, in its most simplified form, art that relies on the emotions of the artist and the elements of design rather than exact representation. This broad definition allows artists almost unlimited freedom

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    Essay Length: 1,156 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 30, 2009 By: Janna
  • Samurai Ethic in Modern Japan

    Samurai Ethic in Modern Japan

    Yamamoto, Tsunetomo Bushido: The Way of the Samurai Garden City Park, NY 2002 After reading this book it is my belief that it is important for Westerners to understand the seemingly strange concepts of Bushido, not only as a guide to events of the past, but as a primer for understanding the Japanese business mentality of today. The first thought that comes to mind when Japanese work ethic is hard working, no breaks, complete commitment

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    Essay Length: 1,309 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: December 30, 2009 By: Mike
  • Art Critque of Pissaro’s : A Winter Morning

    Art Critque of Pissaro’s : A Winter Morning

    Having never been to Europe, I always imagined the mornings in a city like Paris to have a certain eclectic ness about it. My notions of bright sunny mornings, people sipping coffee and eating croissants, and painters setting up their easels to begin a days work were obviously quite to the contrary of Camille Pissaro. In his painting, The Pont Neuf: A Winter Morning, Pissaro captured a more gloomy and mundane city scene set in

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    Submitted: December 31, 2009 By: Top
  • Controversy on Modern Language

    Controversy on Modern Language

    Controversy on Modern Language People have often wondered why everyone around us says different sayings and talks in an unusual way. It mainly deals with modern technology and new generations. Although most Americans speak the same language, there is a controversy on modern language today because of the use of cell phones, regional area slang, and background origin. Cell phones have become a necessity to Americans in today’s world. Many Americans may have a personal

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    Essay Length: 496 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 31, 2009 By: Tasha
  • To Believe or Not to Believe, Modern Urban Legends

    To Believe or Not to Believe, Modern Urban Legends

    To Believe or Not To Believe Modern Urban Legends Many people have heard the tale of the dotty grandmother who tried to dry off her damp poodle by placing it in the microwave oven. The dog exploded, sad to say the least , and Grandma has never been quite the same since. The story is not true; it is an urban legend, circulating by word of mouth since the 1970s (Brunvand, 108). Urban legends are

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    Submitted: January 1, 2010 By: Max
  • The Egyptian Pyramids as a Form of Art

    The Egyptian Pyramids as a Form of Art

    The Egyptian Pyramids as a form of Art Imagine living in ancient Egypt. You are an experienced pyramid builder. A highly respected king just died and you are asked to build a pyramid in his name. You know very well what a big job it is to construct a pyramid. First you would help select the type of pyramid to be built. It would help to look at previous pyramids built, including two of

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Artur
  • Silicon Arts, Inc.

    Silicon Arts, Inc.

    Silicon Arts Inc. Analysis of Dig-image and W-Comm projects Silicon Arts Inc. (SAI) is a manufacture of digital imaging Integrated Circuits (IC) that are used in digital cameras, DVD players, computers, medical and scientific instrumentation. The major sales are in North America but the company has presence in Europe and South East Asia. SAI grew rapidly in the first years due to the semiconductor industry boom. As the industry began to slow down, SAI watched

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Mike
  • The Fine Art of Good Communication

    The Fine Art of Good Communication

    The Fine Art of Good Communication When someone is talking, do you hear them talking, do you listen to what they are actually saying? When you speak, do you ever notice the body language you use, and the tone of your voice? When other people speak, do you notice people’s tones? Do you notice their body language? Communication consists of speaking to another person and also listening to another person. When listening to another person,

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    Essay Length: 372 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: January 3, 2010 By: Wendy
  • The Era of Modern Germany

    The Era of Modern Germany

    The Era of Modern Germany Throughout time, nations have attempted to become independent from one another by discovering means to help their citizens experience more fulfilling lives. The dilemma that troubled each of these countries is whether or not innovations, in technology and society, led to a higher quality of life. In the book, Rites of Spring, Modris Eksteins examines how innovation affected the citizens of Germany. Eksteins conveys that technological and industrial innovations paved

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    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Steve
  • The Art of Drinking Tea

    The Art of Drinking Tea

    The ART of Drinking Tea Tea and its History A cup of tea is a vital part of everyday life for the majority of people all over the world. In fact, tea is so integral to may people's routine that it is very difficult to imagine life without it. Imagine going to a Chinese restaurant and ordering dim sum without serving the hot tea that goes along with it. But this common practice was not

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    Essay Length: 2,133 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Artur
  • What Is Primitive Art?

    What Is Primitive Art?

    What is Primitive Art ? Primitive art is produced by people who have developed any form of writing. The word "primitive" applied to art commonly means Negro African sculpture and other tribal arts in different parts of the world. There is know primitive style, but many styles ranging from simple patterns, to portrait sculptures, and masks that would be seen as beautiful art pieces everywhere. Western art which is passed through various phases such as

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Max
  • The Pardoner’s Art

    The Pardoner’s Art

    The Pardoner’s art in “The Pardoner’s Prologue and Tale” is that of preaching in order to gain money from his hearers. The following couplet encapsulates the paradoxical nature of his art: Thus can I preche again that same vice Which that I use, and that is avarice. The Pardoner’s avarice is the fundamental fault which underpins his multi-levelled duplicity. He is a figure of hypocrisy, a personification of the liar paradox. He preaches so as

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    Essay Length: 2,416 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Tommy
  • The Battle of Marathon and Its Relation to the Modern Marathon

    The Battle of Marathon and Its Relation to the Modern Marathon

    The Battle of Marathon and Its Relation to the Modern Marathon The Battle of Marathon was dramatic turning point for the Greek city-states against the invading Persians. The Battle of Marathon also spawned a famous legend that's influence can be seen a variety of areas from the Modern Olympics to one of the most internationally recognized sneaker companies. The Battle of Marathon also illustrated the importance of strong military leadership and strategy, especially when facing

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Mike
  • Adam Smith - Modern Study of Economics

    Adam Smith - Modern Study of Economics

    Adam Smith founded the modern study of economics on the premise that all businesses are driven by the invisible hand to seek as much profit as possible while society will take care of itself. However, as the public’s opinion of big business has steadily declined in the recent decades, big business has developed a social conscience to improve all aspects of society from worker compensation to protecting the environment to helping the needy. As Stephen

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Tommy
  • European Fine Art

    European Fine Art

    Modris Ekstein’s approach to avant-garde culture contrasts the ideas of the French artist Adolph-William Bouguereau. Bourguereau’s view of art was certainly the more accepted standard of fine form whereas Ekstein understood the new changes in art, or the modernist art movement. Ekstein analysis of the avant-garde production of Rites of Spring and Bouguerau’s uplifting painting Return of Spring help to expose the deep contrast and divide between the “academic classical” and the revolutionary modernist art

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    Essay Length: 1,261 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: Monika
  • Current Business Issues and Events and the Activities of Modern Business Leaders

    Current Business Issues and Events and the Activities of Modern Business Leaders

    Current Business Issues and Events and the Activities of Modern Business Leaders In today’s growing corporate business world there are many issues, events, and leadership styles that influence the direction of where a business is heading in the future. Thus, it is important to know what impact these influences have in order for a business to flourish for many years to come. Today businesses have to be aware of the latest technology, global trends, and

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    Essay Length: 2,700 Words / 11 Pages
    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Language Arts 101: Introduction to Composition, Freshman Level

    Language Arts 101: Introduction to Composition, Freshman Level

    Language Arts 101: Introduction to Composition, Freshman Level Unit 3 Sweat By Zora Neale Hurston It was eleven o'clock of a Spring night in Florida. It was Sunday. Any other night, Delia Jones would have been in bed for two hours by this time. But she was a wash-woman, and Monday morning meant a great deal to her. So she collected the soiled clothes on Saturday when she returned the clean things. Sunday night after

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: David
  • Art of the Ages

    Art of the Ages

    The main focus of art from the Early Middle Ages to the Renaissance period involved fundamental changes in the way individuals viewed their world. A central element of the Renaissance was the rediscovery of ancient world of Greece and Rome. The ancient classics of philosophy, literature, and science inspired the development of empirical methods to pursue studies in these fields. As Europeans became increasingly aware of classical knowledge some like Galileo began to build

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: Artur
  • Quarrel of the Moderns and the Ancients

    Quarrel of the Moderns and the Ancients

    Quarrel of the Moderns and the Ancients “Those beauties of the French poesy are such as will raise perfection higher where it is, but are not sufficient to give it where it is not: they are indeed the beauties of a statue but not of a man” (Poesy Abridged). Dryden wrote this essay as a dramatic dialogue with four characters representing four critical positions. The four critical positions are ancients verses moderns, unities, French verses

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Mike
  • The Ancient Minoans Vs. Modern Americans

    The Ancient Minoans Vs. Modern Americans

    The Ancient Minoans vs. Modern Americans The paper I had been writing on Minoan civilization was almost complete. It compared the myth of the Labyrinth by the Greeks to today's movie of the same name by Jim Henson. I was pretty proud of it, especially because of how creative I was being. Now it wasn't quite finished and I was having a hard time wrapping up such a unique paper. When a tempest arose, it

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Mastering the Art of Listening

    Mastering the Art of Listening

    Mastering the art of listening Jacqueline Washington Axia College University of Phoenix IT 105 Skills for Learning in an Information Age Heidi Koppenhofer January 14, 2006 Learning how to listen is needed in everyday life but, it is essential in order to have a successful relationship. That relationship may be comprised of a mother and child a husband, and his wife, or a boss, and an employee. No matter who the relationship involves it is

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Janna

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