Essays on Symbols

René Magritte's oil on canvas painting The Son of Man (1964) has become a very popular visual text in a short period of time. The symbolism and unusual and enigmatic create a holistic picture of the semantic code that every viewer tries to interpret. Although the canvas contains a fairly small number of different details, as contrasted with Bosch or Rubens' paintings, yet there is a deep consisting of several layers meaning in it. The painting contains a number of visual symbols, which have already become some kind of the archetypes of modern society. The Son of Man (see ...

The British novelist, critic and essayist Virginia Stephen Woolf is considered one of the most authentic writers of England in the period between the First and the Second World Wars. Being discontented with the novels on the basis of the well-known, actual and apparent, Woolf went on her own experimental way. Walking along this path, the writer discovered a more internal, subjective interpretation of life experience, which is reflected in all of her creative works. It is also worth mentioning about the impact of such famous people such as Henry James, Marcel Proust and James Joyce on her work. ...

Freud and his followers came up with an unconscious mind account. This serves a significant part in explaining psychoanalysis. There was the division of the mind by Freud into a conscious mind, also known as the ego as well as the unconscious mind. Later, it was demarcated into the id (Instincts and ego) and conscience (superego).According to the theory of Freud, unconscious refers to the processes in the mind whereby individuals create an image of themselves being unaware. Freud came up with a proposal of the hierarchical and vertical architecture of the human consciousness, the preconscious, conscious and ...

Introduction

The word culture has been commonly used in the current society. However, it is worth noting its true definition. Biagetti & Lugli (2014) asserts that if one made an inquiry of its meaning from anthropologists whose sole responsibility is studying culture, then it is common knowledge that he would receive a variety of answers from them. Despite the different definitions, most of them put emphasis on same aspects. For this discussion, therefore, the definition of culture will be given. Also, the article will provide its five primary characteristics, and the overview of the physical geography, military conflict and its impact ...

1.1 Analyse culture in an organisation Organisational culture are the values, attitudes and practices that contribute to the “unique social and psychological environment” within a business, or organisation (“organizational culture” 2016). Needle (2004) notes that this is a complex process of creating collective values through shared history, understanding of market, hiring and firing of employees, management style, vision, norms, systems, symbols, language use, beliefs and habits. This allows for a set of shared assumptions, which increase the sense of teamwork, and establishes the pattern of collective behaviours and behavioural expectations within an organisation (Ravasi and Schultz, 2006). Successful companies, ...

COMM 495: Communications Studies Senior Capstone

Introduction The present portfolio is a compilation of different works that I completed throughout my studies at UMUC. They illustrate my understanding of the different communication theories and concepts that I learnt in these classes. In the first part of this portfolio, I presented my work samples and briefly explained their background and purpose. In the second part of the portfolio, I reflected upon the manner in which these works added to my body of knowledge and developed my communication, critical thinking, writing and analyzing skills. The final part of the portfolio is a resume. I believe that this ...

The short video identified is Children See Children Do. The video captures children mimicking actions of the parents with regard to their action and language. In the video, a parent is captured shouting and the child follows suit and begins shouting too (KidScan). Most of the copied activities by children from adults are negative ranging from littering, aggression and smoking. On the contrary, the video also shows a man helping a troubled lady and the child also turns out to offer help as for how his father had done (KidScan). The video is aimed to make people aware that ...

Abstract

One of the pressing matters of today’s society is definitely the importance of accommodation and inclusion of deaf-blind students into regular educational environment. Deaf-blindness means the combination of the hearing and visual impairment which leads to the loss of person’s communication skills, as well as different developmental and educational needs. The problem of modern world, concerning students with such disabilities, consists in the accepted truth that the majority of typical education classes fail to provide appropriate tools for the accommodation of deaf-blind children. The participation of deaf-blind students in general class activities is almost impossible, because of ...

The first temple, construction 3000 years ago was destroyed on the same date on which the second Hebrew temple was destroyed

Only the High Priest was allowed to enter the inner chambers of the Temple, that is, the Holy of the Holies Chamber

The High Priest had to enter the Temple with a pure heart and mind

There were numerous symbols in the Temple; the meanings of these symbols were quite unclear and was only known to a few

Most Important Statements about the four Pieces of Information from the Temple of Jerusalem

It appears that the Temple of Jerusalem was associated with a lot of mysterious circumstances. It is quite unclear whether these mysteries were as a result of human expectation or they were associated with the holiness of the Temple. For instance, people considered it mysterious that the First Hebrews’ Temple was destroyed on the same ...

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Introduction This study evaluates the operating principles of vehicle fuel systems, vehicle ignition systems and pressure charging of engines. The report attempts to evaluate the operating features of actuators and sensors used in the ignition systems and engine management system of vehicles. It also analyzes the types of pressure charging systems, its shortfalls and how it affects the enhanced power of the engine. The secondary sources which form the bulk of this report are primarily research from various sources. The paragraphs below look into the sensors and actuators and the pressure charging systems.

Sensors and Actuators

Types of Sensors and function The ...

Auto repair industry is probably the most accident prone industry throughout the world and is an issue of major concern for the ILO, employees, government authorities and employers. Not only does health and safety related accidents and diseases have traumatic effects on the auto repair workers, they require owners to pay huge compensation and medical bills to the victim and penalties for OSH violations. The major health and safety hazards comprise of accidents or deaths caused by getting crushed under inadequately supported vehicles, toxic emissions from exhausts, asbestos fumes, cuts and bruises from tools, burns, eyesight damage, stress and ...

A. Summarize the physical changes that occur in children during this age and the factors that influence these changes. Include a comparison of male and female. The growth of children during early to middle childhood has slowed a bit compared to the growth rate during infancy. However, this is still a period of tremendous growth and development, as remarkable changes occur in the body proportions. As children lose their baby fats, their arms and legs start to stretch and come in proportion to the head and other parts of the body. Studies showed that on average, children add 2 ...

Nuestra Familia is an American-Mexican organization of criminals operating both in an outside prison and they originate in California. The prison gang carries out thousands of criminal activities in California. Some of the criminal activities that assist them to earn income include distribution of drugs such as heroin, Methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana both in prisons and community. The gang came into existence in 1968 as a separation of California state prison system. During this time, the system separated into two gangs namely Nuestra Familia and Mexican Mafia the two gangs were and still are enemies (Morales n.p). The gang ...

Nowadays cryptography is critical to all organizations. Cryptography is usually used by passwords, SSL, smart cards. Cryptographic systems can provide following services: 1) authentication, 2) non-repudiation 3) confidentiality 4) integrity. For user authentication the password should be used. The politics for password selection must be applied: the password should contain at least 8 symbols, have characters, symbols and numbers, so that it would be difficult to guess it. It is more secure to use two-factor authentication, rather relying entirely on password authentication. Non-repudiation tools are needed to prove that definite user made transaction (for example, queried statement). Only appropriate ...

Societies have their base on human interaction. For many years, human evolution has depended on communication for fulfilling needs and setting new challenges. The migration of tribes, the first forms of commerce, the birth of civilizations were all possible thanks to communication. One may see the evident impact of communication on the evolution of the world, which has obviously changed from the pre-historic times to the present. Even though communication has not always led to positive outcomes, humans have proven that only good and effective communication leads to success. The transformation of tribes into empires depended greatly on who ...

Sports Direct – A Brief Corporate Insight

Sports Direct International Plc (Sports Direct) is a chain of a retail store that was established in 1982. The entity was formed by Michael James Wallace Ashley, prominently known as Mike Ashley, who is also the owner of a football club, Newcastle United. Sports Direct is an origination of the United Kingdom (UK) and has more than 670 retail stores globally (Sports Direct, 2016). The corporate operations are segmented into two divisions namely Sports and Leisure, and Fashion and Lifestyle (Sports Direct, 2016). The Sports and Leisure division offers multiple and popular brands to target audience such as Nike, ...

ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: A CASE STUDY ON THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: A CASE STUDY ON THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Introduction

In international business, the organizations also need to consider cultural and social values at individual levels in the present competitive business environment (Mandják et al., 2016; Weinzimmer & Esken, 2016). In this context, China is evidently one of the topmost cradles of civilizations in the world to take into account for a case study. The history of this East Asian nation is really astounding. The People’s Republic of China has developed to become one of the top world powers today, named among the G5 + ...

Symbolism paper is an important kind of research. Symbolism is the means by which the author of the work illustrates the situation, and understanding of the symbols allows the reader to assess the work in full. This kind of work requires the ability to analyze information, understand the idea and motives through the symbols, so the student can face a number of difficulties in writing the symbolism paper. One of the difficulties when writing symbolism paper can be the understanding of the main theme through symbols, which the author uses. The problem, which the author raises in his text, ...

Christian Symbols Today

Christian symbols are often used today to affiliate somebody generally or specifically with the church. For example, the symbol of the fish is often seen today most commonly in the form of a magnet on the back of a car, or a key chain, and is used to symbolize one’s affiliation with the church. This is thought today to be because fish are mentioned positively many times throughout the scripture. Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John mention fish in their writings, and Corinthians mentions fish in its teachings, as well. There are many reasons why the fish became a ...

Symbolism in Trifles by Susan Glaspell

While setting a story, the writer should mind both the social and physical contexts in which a story develops. (Meyer 2001) Those contexts set the atmosphere of the story, which helps readers to perceive the general mood. The general parts of the setting are the social and historical background, place, time that surrounds the characters. (Meyer 2001). The setting of the Trifles by Susan Glaspell is dark, lonely and gloomy. In order to present a clear understanding of the characters, the author uses symbols. The three symbolic objects used are canary, bird’s cage and placing of the Wright’ ...

William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience were written in the 18th century. Blake used parallel versions of his poems to construct an ideal form of human existence which he later compared against the contemporary society. His works, which were sometimes considered deeply spiritual, caused some of his critics to dismiss him as a Lunatic and his work as the rantings of a lunatic. Blake was also an artist and his images accompanied most of his poems. Blake used parallel poems to respond to the decay in the human values in the society (Vines 116). Many ...

HILLS LIKE ELEPHANTS. THE MAIN IDEA OF THE STORY AND ITS CONFLICTS.

Introduction:

background on both authors and texts

Summary of the text

Thesis statement: Jig and Paul being characters of different stories by different authors revolt against norms of the American patriarchal society in the first half of the 20th century.

The topic of homosexuality and alienation of the main character in “Paul’s Case”

Examples and explanations Summary of the issues discussed in the story and conclusion Difficulties of communication Examples and explanations summary of gender roles in the story

Symbols used in the story and their explanation

Examples and discussion Summary of use of form and content of the story Issues discussed in the story Discussion of the issues Summary of discussed issues ...

In the ancient years, prior A.D 1054, there existed a single monolithic Christian church. During A.D 1054, there was an excommunication on the idea of the trinity between the patriarch of Constantinople and the pope; this resulted in a great schism (Lynch &Adamo, 2014). The Catholics emphasized on Trinity unity whereas the Orthodox claimed the personhood distinction of the Trinity. The great schism denotes a period in which the single Christian church separated into two core groups: the West Catholic Church and the East Orthodox Church. The two denominations share a significant number of beliefs and practices but also ...

HILLS LIKE ELEPHANTS. THE MAIN IDEA OF THE STORY AND ITS CONFLICTS.

Introduction:

background on author and text

Summary of the text

Thesis statement: In his short story, Hemingway discusses such issues as gender role, drugs and alcohol and so forth. Difficulties of communication Examples and explanations summary of gender roles in the story

Symbols used in the story and their explanation

Examples and discussion Summary of use of form and content of the story Issues discussed in the story Discussion of the issues Summary of discussed issues Conclusion. Hills Like Elephants. The main idea of the story and its conflicts. "Hills Like White Elephants" written by Ernest Hemingway was first published ...

Summary of the Genogram

The above genogram represents three generations all of which face hereditary health and social problems right from the original parents to the descendants. Through the above genogram, we can view the inherited patterns through the three generations. In the above genogram the health complications that affect the generations range from hereditary diseases such as diabetes, alcohol-caused diseases, and psychological problems. Firstly, the genogram represents three generations that result from three primary households. The first family originates from the marriage between Michael (1946-1992) and Susan (1948). The second household is that of Miguel (1939-1999) and Rosemary (1942). The last home ...

In the movie “The Sixth Sense,” the director employed varied techniques to bring about a valuable motion picture. Out of the many techniques evident in the movie, gothic symbols and motifs are paramount as these techniques bring about other aspects of the film such as thematic expressions. This paper explores different motifs and gothic symbols in the movie “The Sixth Sense.” Ultimately, the paper highlights the meaning or importance of the identified technique. Shyamalan (the director of the movie) consistently employs visual motifs through reflective objects such as glasses, windows, mirrors and many others. The visual motifs in “The ...

Comparison and Analysis of the Case of the Exhibition of Andres Serrano and Andres Serrano’s Winning Piece (Piss Christ, 1987)

Comparison In the case of the rejection of Andres Serrano’s exhibition in Australia, there are concerns over Andre’ work ‘Piss Christ’ from several religious stakeholders. A representative of the Australian Catholic has requested the Australian Supreme Court to ban the image claiminghat it is a form a blasphemy that cannot be tolerated by Catholics across Australia. Supporting his arguments with the Summary Offenses Act, Dr. Pell mentioned that Andres Serrano’s work was obscene and indecent to be exhibited in a National Art Gallery. However, certain religious stakeholders on the other hand, believes that the photograph was a ...

The chosen song is Sounds of Summer by Dirks Bentley. The song makes me think about the beauty of summer and the vibrant activities that come with it. Summer time is a beautiful time. In my childhood, even though we had a lot of fun playing in season including winter, summer came with so much joy and one thing that is identical with summer is vacations. Many of our vacations happen during summer; we take time to enjoy the beautiful weather and participate in many activities. During this period, we also get to is it family and attend several ...

Architecture of Madain Salih

One of the mysteries in the historical science of our time is the origin of the monuments Hegre in Saudi Arabia. In the historical literature, it is assumed that this city was built by the Nabataeans - the people, the basis of the life of which was to ensure the caravan trade. These people, who lived here from the III century BC to the I century BC, carved facades of tombs, built many kilometers of waterways in the rocks to collect rainwater and left behind a lot of mysteries about their religion and language (Khairy, 167). Madain Salih (Hegra, ...

Introduction

For a long time different scholars have tried to exploit the true dimension of religion. The fact is religion cannot be compared to an objective thing, like a clock or a chair. Geertz (1966) observed religion as “a system of symbols which acts to establish powerful, pervasive, and long-lasting moods and motivations in men by formulating conceptions of a general order of existence” (Geertz, p90 1966). With reference to chapter four of Religion as a Cultural System by Geertz’s (1966), the paper will exploit the role of symbols including the scientology cross in the Church of Scientology.

Role of Symbols in the Cult of Scientology

The ...

Art has traditionally been used to act as a means through which various messages are conveyed. The ability of an artist is often gauged through the capacity to communicate a given message effectively through his/her piece of art. Architecture is no different, with architectural work being used to send messages of their own. Gandelsonas and Eisenman make an attempt to explain how architects can broaden the scope of architectural work from emphasizing on functionality and aesthetics to being a medium of communication. According to Eisenman, the intersection of semiotics and architecture comes with the effort of finding a balance ...

People need to have certain abilities in order to contribute to society. In this sense, here are many talents and capacities that people can develop throughout their lives. These abilities, also called skills, can help individuals make the most of their lives. Skills are essentially talents or abilities that people can grow or learn, such as social skills, leadership skills and motor skills, among others. Human beings develop and enhance skills from a very early age and all through their lives. The urgency to master a specific skill depends completely on the need and period one is living. Therefore, ...

Family Interview

The couple and family interviewed were chosen because they are not typical to the nuclear family. They are an unmarried, cohabitating couple with one child. The mother only speaks Korean, while the father is bilingual, speaking Korean and English. He spent six years working with his company in Korea and met the mother of his child there. They had their child, now four, in Korea, and the three moved back to the United States when his work with the company was completed. They plan on marrying soon; it is a very unique family unit. During the interview, the couple ...

In order to obtain detailed and genuine information about a topic or an individual, interview is a very important approach. From writing, documenting and coming up with a research paper on an important topic, interviews provide a great way to learn detailed information. Apart from face to face interview, there are other forms of interviews such as through mail, chats and phone call. Normally, interviewing involve engaging different kind of individuals, both professionals and non-professionals. Identifying approaches, presentation and determining proper questions to ask the person to interview are very important. In this case, the interview with a professional ...

The objective of this paper was to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the possible security vulnerabilities that an organization’s computer and network operating systems may have; and also to provide appropriate techniques in order to boost protection based on the findings of the said assessment. The organization, whose computer and network operating system framework would be focused on, that was chosen is Target, operator of one of the largest network of malls in the United States’ retail industry. What makes this computer and network operating system security case analysis significant is that any form of risk involving ...

Abstract

Artefacts have been suggested as the primary points of insights into the culture and customs of a civilization and the way they interact with the world around them. Whilst many of the objects in question convey spiritual messages in terms of idols and iconography, it is important to consider the ways in which the objects communicate on an implied level also; for example, jade stone is one particular inclusion within many Eastern Asian ceremonies and ceremonial pieces and had been considered within these cultures’ as a precious stone, but also, for its ability to preserve an individuals spirit. As ...

Introduction

In the contemporary community, culture plays a vital role in developing a connection between people and memories. The norms we have grown to see, experience and practice defines our existence from a given period. This resources of culture are essential in educating and helping the community to express the need and necessity of preservation. There are different ways and means of conservation of a culture that helps in defining, developing and implementing a logical protection about human life. For instance, there is the need of saving and protecting for something that has value and meaning to you. If not ...

Reading is one of the most complex and amazing of all human abilities. While we might tend to think of the reading process is a single activity, in point of fact, many different things are going on in our brains while we are reading. The human brain has to do multiple tasks efficiently and simultaneously if we are going to be able to read, enjoy and fully understand any book or other written material. For teachers, there are five key elements of literacy instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary development, reading comprehension. All of these elements combine to ...

The Prodigal Son is a common tale from the Bible that has been adapted into multiple forms of narrative such as Garrison Keillor’s dramatic play, “The Prodigal Son” (1991) in which the story is centered on a father and his two sons. The older son works hard and helps around the farm while the younger son gets to slack off and eventually leave with his share of the inheritance because he claims it will help him become a better person, “‘I was thinking I’dtake my share of the farm and head for a far country for a ...

There have been a number of different coffee destinations to go to over the years, but there may hardly be few who have come close to competing with Starbucks. This has been because of the implementation of the company policies which have focused on the needs and requests of the consumer over the years. Many people still go to the coffee place not because their recipe for the coffee is out of the world but because the staff that interacts with the customer is quite hospitable towards that most important segment of the business. Here, we are going to ...

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Abstract

The worldview of a person is their view and understanding of their entire existence, including the world they live in. Religious beliefs reflectcolor a person’s worldview very strongly. In a comparative look, Christianity and Sikhism have some commonality as monotheistic approaches to the world, in the necessity for moral and ethical behavior that is good, in seeking truth, and in serving an all-knowing God Wwho imparts some of that knowledge to mankind. However, there are noticeable differences in beliefs about death and afterlife, human definition, and the meaning of human history. These beliefs structure their worldviews ...

In his writing, “Protecting Freedom of Expression in Campus”, Derek Bok speaks about a challenging situation with which Harvard University is faced, as some of its students are exhibiting symbols of their pride that are offensive for others. The hanging of the Confederate flags inside the campus has ignited intense controversies over the freedom of expression versus offensive speech that harms vulnerable groups. Bok sides with the members of Harvard community who consider such acts as offensive, yet he takes a balances approach on defending the First Amendment that guarantees the freedom of expression, proposing alternative measures to reduce ...

The sociological perspective is a term that explains the sociological way of viewing human behavior in society. Sociologists use this in order to define, understand, and solve problems within our society. The sociological perspective helps sociologists understand what is going on in our society in terms of growth, deviance, unification, and stratification. It also helps them how common problems like crime could be solved. Furthermore, the sociological perspective helps sociologists to understand where we have been, in order to help us understand where we are now. Sociologists always build upon the foundations of what was learned before. The three ...

IT Java Script

{Author Name [first-name middle-name-initials last-name]} {Institution Affiliation [name of Author’s institute]} There are five components or concepts of code that are most elementary or important for any programming language of technology. The five components are:

Variables

Data Structures Control Structures Tools Variables: Variables can be considered the most basic building block or component for any programming language construct. Variable hold information, references and are both storage location and a symbolic name holding data that relevant to a proper execution of the code. For example in the attached Javascript code that prints relevant information for Operating System upgrade, there are ...

Logos, trademarks, and symbols fill the world stage and marketplace with a ubiquitous regularity in our digitalized age of modernity. The task herein attempts to create a convincingly realistic, and smart, email to a friend to help build their brand. The background highlights Starbucks – as the rubric for a mini-case, and thus exemplary of a great world-class model. The assumption is the advice is rendered from the perspective of a branding expert.

Hi Bob,

It is so exciting you’re going to move forward with starting your company! It’s my pleasure, as your dear friend to give you a few ...

Developmental Domain: English/Language Arts (Advanced)

Sequence of Events: Morning greeting/warm-up writing activity Discussion of previous night’s reading— chapters 5-7 of The Lord of the Flies Discussion on Biblical symbolism in The Lord of the Flies so far Worksheet: symbols, symbolism, and predictions for the end of the text Discussion: writing a thesis Homework assigned: 2-page essay on Biblical symbolism in The Lord of the Flies so far The teacher was incredibly effective in his integration of discussion into the classroom environment. The students seemed ready for the discussion, and they seemed to understand what they were expected to do; the relatively small class ...

Introduction

Current problem: Cultural dilution across the globe continues to affect the cultural practices and elements. However, there are those elements which continue to stand out in various cultures.

Areas of focus: Chinese culture, the dragon and modern day representation.

Thesis statement: Dragons’ nature and symbolism made it possible for it to stand out in China and orient the whole world around it.

Background

Despite being imaginary representations, dragons became instrumental elements in the Chinese culture, representing various symbols. Its early adoption during the emperor of China led to its assimilation in the Chinese culture and stood out as a god to them.

The Dragons’ symbolisms played a major part in identifying the ranks of people especially the emperors.

Major Point 1: Dragons influenced the representation of China ...

Seven Steps Managers can use in Changing Organizational Culture

Clarify meaning This is the first step in changing the culture of an organization, a feature that helps the stakeholders to understand what the change means to their corporate. It includes specifications of the various attributes to embrace, characteristics to indicate the new culture, features that should be eliminated and what should be preserved in the new culture. The rationale of the above step is to show the different attributes that will be changed and those that will not change after the implementation of the new culture (Alvesson & Sveningsson, 2016). For example, it is worth understanding that an organization ...

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s story, “The Yellow Wallpaper”, is a fictional depiction of her own experience. Once, she was forced to undergo a course of treatment for what the doctor felt was a severe nervous breakdown. The psychiatrists in those days, in the nineteenth century, were in the habit of looking at a woman as a domestic animal and diagnose her mental disorders as a result of her distorted domestic life. Gilman fictionalizes her experience in order to highlight the state of the subordinated life of a woman in her days, particularly the suppressed state of a married woman. ...

Introduction

Definition of Culture: What is culture? Why is culture important? How does literature define culture? Symbols and Language What are symbols and language? What is the importance of symbols and language in culture? Norms and Values What are customs and values? How do people define norms and values? Which values are important in the modern world? Which values are important in the West? Which values are important in Doha, Qatar? Conclusion What is culture? What are the most important aspects of culture? Summary Culture Introduction Culture involves the shared set of values, beliefs, customs, traditions, morals, knowledge, art, language, ...

Guetta Villa is a magnificent structure, built by order of American businessman Paul Getty in 1974. This building was built in Malibu, and it became part of the museum, which belonged to Getty. The building is a copy of the Villa of the Papyri, which was destroyed along with Pompeii. The museum presents ancient artifacts from Greco-Roman Empire. The collection includes a variety of statues, antique busts, collection of coins and jewelry and a huge library, where 20,000 volumes of works covering the art of that time presented. Collection is very interesting from the point of view of ...

Marketing

2016-05-20 As we can see, nowadays, marketing events play a crucial role in the almost all companies, which work with the end-consumers. One can say that such activities as show-business, fashion and related industries are based on the marketing activities and events. In this case, marketing events during the annual Eurovision Song Contest can be relevant theme for the blog. The Eurovision Song Contest is a great event that can be considered as the most meaningful for singers not only from Europe, but from other regions also. As we know, representatives from Turkey, Australia, some countries of Africa also ...

Rituals exist as part of a predetermined behavior for events and societal situations concerning the belief in mystical beings and societal structure. Ritual behavior follows the use of symbols as specific properties of information and meaning. They can be objects, relationships, words, events, and activities. For instance, prayer and churches are part of the Christian ritual. National anthems and loyalty pledges are also symbols to a ritual in support of one’s nation. Therefore, a ritual is a stereotypical sequence of events that involves symbols designed to influence entities and forces on behalf of participants and their interests. While ...

The movie, Woman in the Dunes, is a Japanese movie that was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara in 1964.The movie was drawn from Kobe Abe’s novel, with the same title used in the movie. The movie explains the life of a teacher, Niki Junpei, who gets lost in a new environment full of sand dunes. Niki faces challenges trying to understand his identity and the new life he finds himself in after he was abducted by the sand dunes residents. He is forced to live with a widowed young woman, Kyoko Kishida, who has been condemned to dig sand ...

This paper is to research the nature of documentary films, their history and theory. Documentary films are movies with close-to-reality plots. The themes of documentary films are often thoroughly chosen and arranged according to the unknown things of the world. The documentaries give the audience the lessons and warning about the peculiarities of the arrangement of different things. Many components of the films are analyzed through the impact they carry along with background voices and meaning of the scenes. These components are timbre, gender, texture, tone etc. They have connotative meanings similarly to those which modes of documentary films ...

George Herbert (1593-1633) adopted the Metaphysical style of poetry from Donne but in a simpler manner. His famous poem “Death” is an example of the poetry that uses rhetorical forms of writing like a paradox, hyperbole, and conceits. The poem constitutes two parts that have a contradicting view of death. The First part presents death as a fearsome being through the use of hideous expressions and imagery. The second part presents death as a friend and a passage to a better life. The last three stanzas give hope to Christians through the works of Jesus Christ. Through Christ’s ...

Un Chien Andalou (Dali and Bunuel)–surrealism/film

Un Chien Andalou was Luis Bunuel’s first film that he produced during the surrealism period. Bunuel produced the film during the Dada Movement that a group of surrealists was trying to substitute. The artists were more intrigued with examining irrational knowledge and desire, and they dedicated their efforts and time towards reconfiguring the object world (Elder 45). Research indicates that the artists of Dada drew their inspiration from automatic painting, writing, hypnotic trance, and psychoanalysis. The film Un Chien Andalou plays around with corruption of time, reality, and symbolism. As a surrealist artist, Bunuel firmly believed that nature ...

Where Old and New Media Collide

Human culture has often grown through word of mouth, legends, and through interaction with other civilizations and cultures. The convergence of the bygone eras has long since given way to the current modes of media that are used to mainstream information to much larger and more diverse populations. These populations are now able to absorb and process mass amounts of information at an alarming rate that begs for a continual flow of information so as to appease the masses. In order to placate the growing number of viewers and users that seek to access this information the media of ...

Introduction and Summary

This paper analyses the sociological behavior of ‘three minutes to hug’ in the article ‘At one border park, separated immigrant families hug across a steel divide’ written by Yanan Wang. The article is a discussion about how the immigrants living in Mexico and their loved ones in US often interact by embracing each other across the steel divide on the border between Mexico and USA. The immigrants have been separated from their families due to stringent rules that were enacted by the US government to bar illegal immigrants into the country. Due to this, some family members who have ...

Abstract

Frida Kahlo is a name that is associated with physical and emotional pain. The famous Mexican painter is well known for her self-portraits. The paper takes two of her artworks, her “Self Portrait with Loose Hair” and “A Few Small Nips” and discusses as to why they are important works to display in an exhibition. Her artworks reflect her pain and despite her limited mobility, the determined artist continued to paint. The essay offers a full explanation of the significance of her works giving historical context for understanding the artist and her work. Her canvases show her affinity for ...