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An Analysis of Mathew B. Brady:Civil War Photographer by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk (696 words, 1 pages)

Mathew B. Brady Civil War Photographer Mathew B. Brady Civil War Photographer was written by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk. Elizabeth Van Steenwyk has written many good books for young people including Saddlebag Salesmen, The California Missions, Frederic Remington, The California Gold Rush West with the Forty-Niners, and Ida B. Wells-Barnett Woman ... Read More

A Comparison of My Grandmother and Van Nguyen’ Mistakes (420 words, 1 pages)

My seventy-one year old grandmother has recently been diagnosed with an advanced case of lung cancer, a result of more than 50 years spent incessantly chain-smoking. As her close family, this has been a most compelling time, especially after our countless warnings to her of the dangers of smoking. And ... Read More

The Empirical Link Between Traits and Intercultural Success Indicators in Cultural Shock or Challenge?, an Article by Karen van der Zee and Jan Pieter van Oudenhoven (1637 words, 5 pages)

Since the end of last century, the world in general has become more and more interconnected. It has also become possible for people to interact with people from other nations, or live in nations other than their own.Consequently, how to face the cultural variations is the major problem faced by ... Read More

Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh (459 words, 2 pages)

The painting is made by Vincent van Gogh in 1889. He painted the image when he was in mental asylum. His worked was not highly appreciated during his period and he was only able to sell one of his collections. The painting is currently displayed in New York. The artist ... Read More

The Psychological Transformations of the Characters in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis (1247 words, 4 pages)

Physiological transformation, change in character or spirituality. These characters have demonstrated change in thought, such as Nora for A Dolls House and Grete from The Metamorphosis. Noras change occurred during her secretly signing documents in here fathers name, by that time she often thought of leaving her children with her ... Read More

A Definition of an Epic, a Short Biography of Robert Frost, and the Issue of Having Incompetent Cooks in My Dining Hall (547 words, 2 pages)

1. The EpicAn epic is a long narrative poem or story about a hero who belongs to a noble or royal family. In many epics, there is something supernatural or magical about the hero's birth and death? The hero's central motivation is to perform brave deeds that will protect his ... Read More

A Comparison of the Similarities and Differences in the Use of the Subject of Food in the Short Stories Mrs. Sen’s and When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine (696 words, 3 pages)

Compare and ContrastThe short stories, Mrs. Sens and When Mr. Pirzada came to dine, both by Jhumpa Lahiri, use the subject of food and its related activities to guide the readers through the stories. Both stories use the same theme, how food is a major aspect in a persons culture. ... Read More

An Analysis of Rembrandt van Rijn’s Painting The Night Watch (3079 words, 11 pages)

The Night WatchRembrandt van Rijns The Night Watch is a very influential piece of art, and it embodies the rise of secular art in Europe, as well as the rise of Dutch democracy as it is known today. The Night Watch features secular elements that symbolize Dutch pride and democracy, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes of Safety and Peaceful Place in Rip van Winkle by Washington Irving (717 words, 2 pages)

RIP VAN WINKLE by WASHINGTON IRVINGThat Safety and Peaceful PlaceThis story took place in a simple town surrender by, as in the text said in the magical hues and shapes of these mountains, the Kaotskill mountains. And it seems to be a peaceful and safety place for anyone who lived ... Read More

The Movements and People’s Actions in the 1950’s and 1960’s United States, and Their Impact on the Country (2749 words, 9 pages)

One of the most important periods in the United States social history was the 1950s and 1960s. This period experienced what is known as the Civil Rights Movement which included not only the heroic figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks but also the thousands of people who ... Read More

Dr. Cornelius Van Til on the Reformed Doctrine of Scripture (537 words, 2 pages)

Dr. Cornelius Van Til on the Reformed Doctrine of Scripture Cornelius Van Til is writing in the context of a multiplicity ofstatements being published from within evangelicalism expressing doctrinesof Scripture. However, he sees the Reformed doctrine of Scripture asdistinct from that of the evangelicals at large.Van Til believes that mancannot ... Read More

Comparing the Similarities and Differences in Stories and Literary Style in Mrs. Sen’s and When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine by Jhumpa Lahiri (894 words, 3 pages)

Different Stories, Same StyleThe immigrant experience in America, dialogue with double meaning, a car crash, and a special piece of candy seem to all have nothing in common. However, these are unique aspects of Jhumpa Lahiris style in Mrs Sens and When Mr Pirzada Came to Dine. All of the ... Read More

The Historical Importance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven for Classical Music (993 words, 4 pages)

Classical music refers to a musical art produced and rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, while encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present time. Classical composers moved away from the modal system of harmony which had predominated for over 300 years to ... Read More

A Personal Review of Van Halen’s Greatest Hits (961 words, 3 pages)

There are two types of successful bands. There are bands who make music, and then there are bands who change music. Van Halen, with the release of its self-titled 1978 debut album, turned the music world on its heels and took it for a wild ride. This album literally changed ... Read More

The Political and Musical Career of Ludwig Van Beethoven (1772 words, 6 pages)

Ludwig Van Beethoven was born December 17th, 1770 in the city of Bonn, located in the Rhineland of modern day Germany. This composer was greatly influenced in the fields of music at a young age since his family was very involved in music, his grandfather being a Kapellmeister and his ... Read More

The Early Encounters of Ludwig Van Beethoven with Music (924 words, 3 pages)

Pianist and composer, Ludwig van Beethoven was born in December 1770, in Bonn, Germany. No one knows exactly what day he was born on, but they do know that he was baptized on December 17, 1770. In his day, babies had to be baptized within 24 hours of being born. ... Read More

The Struggles in the Life of a Gay Man in the 1970s in Milk, a Film by Gus Van Sant (1403 words, 5 pages)

Essay AssignmentFor this assignment, I watched the film Milk (2008), which centered around the main character Harvey Milk. Based on a true story, Milk shares the story of the first openly gay man elected to high public office. He was a gay rights activist and a community leader for the ... Read More

A Study of The Architectural Works of Mies Van Der Rohe (595 words, 3 pages)

In his lecture Preconditions of Architectural Work in 1928, Mies van der Rohe speaks of the building art (baukunst) that he does not expect anything from an aesthetic attitude that merely touches the surface. To Mies, it is the question of construction, of materials, that he engages with first and ... Read More

Aristotle’s Theory, Cicero’s Theory, and Monroe’s Motivational Theory and Their Importance for the World of Rhetoric (1038 words, 2 pages)

Theory has been an important part of our journey into the world of rhetoric. Three theories strongly looked upon are Aristotle's theory, Ciceros theory, and Monroes motivational theory. Aristotles theory focuses heavily on these three concepts ethos, pathos, and logos. Ciceros theory simply consists of the five conceptscanons of rhetoric. ... Read More

A Critique of A Starry Night Over the Rhone, an Oil on Canvas by Vincent van Gogh (495 words, 2 pages)

A Starry Night Over the RhoneVincent Willem van Gogh was a dutch artist who was born on March 30th, 1853. He died july 29th, 1890, he was 37 years old. He attended the royal academy of Fine Arts in 1886, and Willem II College from 1866 to 1868. Vincents mother ... Read More

A Critical Analysis of the Design of the New Western Dining Commons on Western College Drive (554 words, 2 pages)

The new Western Dining Commons on Western College Drive comprises many unique features that evoke a sleek, modern look, along with three new Western Residence Halls. Upon entering the building, you will notice that the tall heights of the ceilings enhance the spaciousness of the interior and the large windows ... Read More

The Reactive Attachment Disorder of Will in Good Will Hunting, a Movie by Gus Van Sant (901 words, 3 pages)

Good Will HuntingReactive attachment disorder is a rare but serious condition in which an infant or young child doesn't establish healthy attachments with parents or caregivers. The character Will, in the movie Good WIll Hunting, has a very prominent attachment disorder. Shown through his various actions, we see that the ... Read More

The Themes of Traumatic Memory, Motherhood, and Home in the Poem Memory by Chris van Wyk (630 words, 2 pages)

The Painful Grip of MemoryIn his poem, Memory, Chris van Wyk explores the themes of traumatic memory, motherhood, and home, with reference to an event in the speakers childhood which leaves his mother severely injured.The poem begins with a description of a happy, relaxed kitchen scene. The speaker is playing ... Read More

An Observation of the Performance of the Students and Faculty of the University of Alabama in the Play The Dining Room (658 words, 3 pages)

University of Alabamas students and faculty are no strangers to tradition and rituals. There are certain items that are treasured and esteemed at the University. It is human nature to do so. In the play, The Dining Room performed at Allen Bales Theatre right on the Universitys campus on October ... Read More

A Photography Piece Review of Nothing on TV by Benny van der Wall (817 words, 3 pages)

Gallery Stroll 2The piece of art that I found most interesting on this gallery stroll was Nothing On TV by Benny van der Wall. It was a photography piece on display at Finch Lane Gallery. I chose the piece because it looked like scenes that I have seen before in ... Read More

A Discussion on the Relation Between a School’s Ranking and One’s Graduate’s Success (763 words, 3 pages)

Its back to school season again, which means high school seniors are frantically trying to round up their college applications. They spend weeks crafting the perfect essay, and attempt to summarize their four years of high school into a few mere sentences. Parents watch from near and far, many even ... Read More

The Life and Incredible Use of Color and Symbolism in the Artworks of Vincent van Gogh (828 words, 3 pages)

Vincent van Gogh, commonly referred to as Van Gogh, is a mentally tormented post impressionist artist from the late 1800s. He was best known for his textured paintings that heavily incorporated color theory. Being extremely emotional and opinionated, he was able to use art as an outlet to express these ... Read More

The Life of Irving in Rip Van Winkle, an Autobiography of Washington Irving (3854 words, 7 pages)

Washington Irving Seen Through Rip Van Winkles EyesRip Van Winkle is a fictional American short story, written by Washington Irving under the pseudonym of Diedrich Knickerbocker. Perhaps the pseudonym was a product of Irving wanting to maintain his privacy and avoid the societal shame of pursuing an artistic career or, ... Read More

An Ethnographic Study on the Population That Goes to Terrance Dining Room for Its Social and Spatial Benefits Apart from Its Quality and Low Abundance of Food (723 words, 2 pages)

For two days I constructed an ethnographic study in the Terrance Dining Room, the only dining hall on campus. Im pretty sure you all know how it looks and have been there several times. A brief overview, it is kind of split into two sections. There is a section thats ... Read More

A Comparison of Geertz’s, Barth’s, and Haaland’s Views on Ethnicity and How It is Determined (842 words, 3 pages)

Geertz, Barth and Haaland all have different opinions on what ethnicity is and how ethnicity is determined. Each of these readings make different points, some similar to one another and others not so much. Each of these readings offer different ways of identifying ethnicity. There is a generally excepted model ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013