Exhibitions Essay Examples

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The American Feminist Movement in the 1960s (1478 words, 2 pages)

The American feminist movement in the 1960s was a struggle for womens rights and freedom. It attempted to shatter the various traditional ideals that sustained the oppression of women and kept them in a subordinate position. Although the historical movement did not take shape until after the mid 20th century, ... Read More

Concepts of Mobile Agriculture in Tribes of Native North America (1697 words, 3 pages)

In Anthropology a false notion occurs in that hunters and gatherers are mobile and agriculturalists are sedentary. There are many examples of Native North American tribes and cultures that exhibit mobile agriculturalism, opposing early archaeological preconcieved notions of a unilineal settlement continuum from mobile to sedentary. The model from mobile ... Read More

Finding the Meaning in Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne (776 words, 1 pages)

I had never really analyzed any work of literature before this class. I read books and stories for fun but never to analyze them. I now understand that in any piece of literature there is always a background or hidden agenda that the author wants the reader to get from ... Read More

A Look at the Theme ‘Out of Africa’ in the American River College Art Gallery (463 words, 1 pages)

Out of Africa, the theme surrounding the art sculptures and masks at the American River College Art Gallery, can be viewed from February 21st through March 16th from 11am 5pm. The exhibit contains a collection of artifacts, mainly masks, owned by private collectors in the Sacramento area. Since the artwork ... Read More

A Biography of the Life and Times of Anwar al-Sadat (1140 words, 5 pages)

Born into a family of 13 children in 1918, Anwar al-Sadat grew up among average Egyptian villagers in the town of Mit AbulKom 40 miles to the north of Cairo. Having completed a grade school education, Sadat's father worked as a clerk in the localmilitary hospital. By the time of ... Read More

An Overview of the American Revolution and Its Effects (2437 words, 6 pages)

INTRODUCTION This exhibit is not about war. It is about the zealous account of African- Americans standing up and being counted as defenders of LIBERTY. This LIBERTY encompasses a vision of basic human rights connected with justice as accorded to all other peoples seeking freedom both inside and outside the ... Read More

The Picturesque Life and Works of Alfred Stieglitz (1202 words, 2 pages)

Alfred StieglitzAlfred Stieglitz, was born in January 1st, 1864, in Hoboken, New Jersey, and died in July 13th, 1946, in New York City. In 1902 Stieglitz founded the Photo-Secession Group, as a protest against the conventional photography of the time. He took pictures in a time when photography was considered ... Read More

An Analysis of the Negative Issues of Children Raised in Alcoholic Families (1675 words, 4 pages)

Living with a non-recovering alcoholic in the family can contribute to stress for all members of the family. Each member may be affected differently and react to this stress in the same or different way. The level of dysfunction or resiliency of the non-alcoholic spouse is usually a key factor ... Read More

An Argument in Favor of Teaching Safe Homosexual Sexuality in Schools in the United States (2059 words, 4 pages)

Homosexual Men and the Aids VirusOver the phone, I could hear quiet anguish in the mothers gentle contralto voice We found out in late August. He sat us both down and told us his secret. Deep inside, I already knew. I guess Ive known for a long time, but I ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life and Artwork by Jacob Lawrence (389 words, 1 pages)

Jacob Lawrence is among the most distinguished and accomplished artists of the twentieth-century. His artwork is in every major public collection of twentieth century American art and has been the subject of three nationally touring retrospectives, organized by the American Federation of Arts (1960), Whitney Museum of American Art (1974), ... Read More

An Analysis of Leadership in Twelve Angry Men (1079 words, 2 pages)

MID TERM1. How was leadership defined? How did it change during the course of the groups interaction?Leader-follower relationships, in any setting, are complex and often hard to understand. In groups, large or small, the identity and make up of who becomes the leader and who becomes the follower is difficult ... Read More

An Analysis of the 1957 Movie Twelve Angry Men (2569 words, 4 pages)

TWELVE ANGRY MENUTTERLY CONFUSEDMike BushnellAndy Brown Lisa Destito-RoseCourtney BrudnoMike BehmAlthough the 1957 movie Twelve Angry Men was not written for this purpose, it serves as an excellent portrayal of small group development. The author, Reginald Rose, had written it after his own personal experience serving as a juror. In Twelve ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Character Marian in a Visit of Charity by Eudora Welty (839 words, 2 pages)

Jennifer GeorgeProfessor ThomasEnglish 1302.15124 July 2000A Character Analysis of Marian in A Visit of CharityIn the short story, A Visit of Charity, Eudora Welty illustrates the story of a fourteen-year-old girl named Marian, who is a Campfire Girl that is paying a visit to the Old Ladies Home in order ... Read More

The Discovery and Use of Plastics in Everyday Living (554 words, 1 pages)

A History of PlasticPlastics are a huge part of our lives. Most people use different types of plastics hundreds of times a day. Most of those people dont even know what type of plastic they are using. If you would walk up to someone on the street, and ask them ... Read More

A Satire of the 19th Century English Social Structure in the Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (1078 words, 2 pages)

Kenneth Grahames The Wind in the Willows is a satirical reflection of the English social structure of the late nineteenth century, during a time of rapid industrialization throughout Europe. Also considered a childrens story, this novel conveys Grahames belief in the ability of one to live an unrestrained and leisurely ... Read More

An Analysis of the Struggles in Life of a Former Wealthy Man that Became Poor in “The Swimmer” by John Cheever (617 words, 1 pages)

John Cheevers story The Swimmer depicts a protaganist, and the society that has nurtured him, as lacking in seriousness and responsibility. Neddy, the bewildered protagonist, represents a society satirized for centering its values on social status and materialism. During the course of Neddys journey, the illusions he has constructed about ... Read More

An Analysis of the Effects of a Man’s Past Actions to His Future in “The Mayor of Casterbridge” by Thomas Hardy (638 words, 1 pages)

As depicted in Thomas Hardys The Mayor of Casterbridge, mans future lies in the hands of his past actions. The intelligent or ignorant decisions that man makes, places an immediate or long-term effect on the rest of mans life. Occurring in the rustic town of Casterbridge, Michael Henchard, whose interactions ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Homer’s “The Odyssey” (2553 words, 3 pages)

In The Odyssey written by Homer and translated by Richard Lattimore, several themes are made evident, conceived by the nature of the time period, and customs of the Greek people. These molded and shaped the actual flow of events and outcomes of the poem. Beliefs of this characteristic were represented ... Read More

The Destructive yet Blind Rituals of Mankind in Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” (912 words, 2 pages)

Shirley Jacksons The Lottery, raises many questions in the back of a readers mind towards the destructive yet blind rituals of mankind. The Lottery clearly expresses Jacksons feelings concerning mankinds evil nature hiding behind traditions and rituals. She shows how coldness and lack of compassion in people can exhibit in ... Read More

An Analysis if the Missing Characters in Miss Julie by August Strindberg and Mourning Becomes Electra by Eugene O’Neill (529 words, 3 pages)

In some works of literature a character who appears briefly or does not appear at all has a significant presence. Even though a character may not be present in a play, does not mean that they have no importance. In fact, these characters have more of an influence over the ... Read More

The Competition for Power and Ultimate Victory Throughout the Iliad (749 words, 2 pages)

The competition for power and ultimate victory is continuous throughout the Iliad. Several characters including gods and men, attempt to assume authority and rule in order to fulfill personal endeavors and obtain self-gratification. However, it is often that by themselves, these strong figures cannot carry out the tasks that they ... Read More

The Expansion and Impact of Communications Technology in the Global Community (2842 words, 7 pages)

IntroductionCommunications technology is expanding through the entire global community (Dyson 2). Children everywhere are being born into a world of images and messages, which are largely separated from their home, school and spiritual lives (Dyson 2). In society today storytellers are seldom parents, grandparents, teachers or the clergy instead they ... Read More

A Report from a Visit to the Museum of Tolerance (889 words, 1 pages)

My initial impression of the museum was that they should really invest in more elevators and stairways. There were so many people getting on and off the elevators and getting in each others way that I thought I would not have enough time to see all the exhibits. But once ... Read More

An Analysis of Equality of Women in “Wife of Bath” by Geoffrey Chaucer (1218 words, 4 pages)

The Equality of Women in Chaucers Wife of BathThere have been many different interpretations of what Geoffrey Chaucer stood for, butone of the most argued is that of the equality of women. As seen in several of Chaucers works,this is especially exhibited in the Canterbury Tales. Although some scholars debate ... Read More

The Importance of Self-Respect in Achieving Happiness as Depicted in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (556 words, 1 pages)

In the novel Pride and Prejudice, written by Jane Austen, several, if not all of her characters, can verify the idea that in order to achieve happiness one must abandon their pride and in turn, replace it with self-respect accompanied by some humility. In addition, tolerance and mutual respect must ... Read More

An Analysis of Development and Effects of Communication Technology (2058 words, 5 pages)

IntroductionCommunications technology is expanding through the entire global community (Dyson 2). Children everywhere are being born into a world of images and messages, which are largely separated from their home, school and spiritual lives (Dyson 2). In society today storytellers are seldom parents, grandparents, teachers or the clergy instead they ... Read More

An Ecology of Penguins (590 words, 2 pages)

I They are small white and black bird like creatures that live in cold regions. Penguins are the most fascinating creature around.II Explanation1 Physical characteristicsA Most penguins have a white breast and a black back and head. Many species exhibit red, orange, or yellow patches on the head and neck. ... Read More

Gender in The Lord of Flies by William Golding (935 words, 2 pages)

What was it that caused the aggression and dominance exhibited by the boys of Lord of the Flies? Was it some metaphysical, spiritual force, or perhaps their genetic makeup? Could it have been the influence of their peers or families, or was it the media that inspired this dangerous pattern? ... Read More

An Introduction to the Mid-Victorian Period in English History (1230 words, 2 pages)

In the Mid-Victorian period in English history there were distinct class differences in its society. There were three classes in England. These were the Aristocracy, the Middle-Class (or Factory owners) and the working class. Each class had specific characteristics that defined its behavior. These characteristics were best seen in four ... Read More

An Analysis on How Does Death Affect the Behavior of People (1308 words, 5 pages)

How does death affect the behavior of people? Although death affects everyonesbehavior differently, knowledge of ones imminent death is a main force behind behavioralchanges. This knowledge causes emotions that motivate people to look for changes, thatmake them have to adjust. It makes them find different ways to cope with war. ... Read More