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Ayurveda Medicine in Western Society, 2005.
A general overview of the history of Ayurvedic medicine and the pitfalls of our embracement of it in Western Society.
1,439 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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Ayurveda is a form of holistic medicine that originated in India thousands of years ago. The central tenet to Ayurvedic treatment is a focus on preventative health, similar to most concepts of holistic medicine. This paper examines its use as an alternative medicine and how the benefits of Ayurveda are simple, preventative maintenance of the body, mind and spirit, as one unit will prevent serious malfunction in the long run.
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"The pros of ayurveda are vast in their benefit to the individual and to the macrocosm surrounding the individual. Ayurvedic principles could be the solution toward world peace. Anger, tension and stress are all symptoms of a body, mind, spirit that is out of balance. Individuals may find less vehemence and more tranquility if they simply made an effort to define their own destiny through an inside out approach. Most men of transgression seek success through very external avenues. Where the ayurvedic brings success in the loss of an imbalance the depraved westerner finds joy in taking the belongings of another. The ultimate benefit of Ayurveda is not general good health it is a genuine sense of happiness."
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The Great War and the Disintegration of Western Society, 2002.
Examining the ways in which the aftermath of the First World War impacted European society.
1,231 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains how the First World War signaled a dramatic shift in the fundamental ways in which the nations of the Western World perceived themselves in the decades to come. It discusses how scholars explain that the wake of World War I initiated a lack of faith in Western society for its own institutions, leaders, and philosophies; and how the disintegration of traditional ideas in the aftermath of the Great War spread far and wide among the populations of the Western nations.
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"Suddenly, the end of optimism necessitated a need to question, even dismiss, many of the basic values of culture that had once been accepted. As is articulated in John Steele Gordon?s retrospective "What We Lost in The Great War", survivors of the war were impelled to reassess their loyalties; "Because of the war," he writes, "it seemed to many a matter of inescapable logic that Western culture must be deeply, inherently flawed" (pp. 83). An explanation of this phenomenon is easy to ascertain; because Western culture had mired itself in the war, the ideologies and institutions of Western culture must therefore be faulty. The faith of the Western world in the soundness of its civilization was thus primed for disintegration, newly replaced with feelings of disillusionment and shame(Gordon, pps. 84-86)."
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Art of the Western World, 2002.
Renaissance art is discussed in terms of perspective representations.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper indicates how the altered use of perspective in particular Italian frescos reconfigured not only visual space within the paintings themselves, but also the architectural space of the chapels where they were drawn. By bringing the physical space and the visual field into perspectives of real and divine representations, the Renaissance artists were re-inventing a relationship between the individual and God. The artist - as creator - creates a relationship where the divine is constructed in the artist's own imagining, thus rendering human art as profoundly spiritual and, because of these implications, deeply ethical.
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Art in Non-Western Society, 2006.
This paper reviews and analyzes a Native American Iroquois ritual object; a turtle rattle, ca 1890.
879 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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The writer of this paper details the artistic and cultural significance of an Iroquois ritual object; a turtle rattle, ca 1890, which was found in North America. This paper contains a detailed description of the object, a large turtle rattle which is composed of the complete shell and skin of a snapping- turtle, 12-14 inches long, with head and neck stretched and held by stick splints to form a handle. The writer describes how this and other similar objects were used in Native Americans ceremonies and healing rituals. This paper delves into the significance of this and other artistic objects that were intrinsic to the native way of life. These objects were created in prehistoric times for utilitarian purposes.
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"The turtle rattle was also a musical instrument in ceremonial use. One of its most important functions was its significance in the False Face ceremonies. One of the most distinguishing features of the Iroquois belief system is the reliance on the mask for religious and ritual purposes. These masks are often designated as False Faces. This term refers to the first False Face and the mythical origins of protective and healing spirits. They are used in introductory and agricultural rituals. The turtle rattles play a significant part in these important rituals. The turtle rattle is therefore integrated with the overall understanding of the origin myths of the Iroquois Indians. The turtle rattle is also seen as a powerful object in its own right and not just a decorative or musical piece."
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Changes in the Society as Portrayed by Western Literature, 2002.
Analyzes some famous works of literature in order to illustrate how social change is depicted within the realm of Western literature.
1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper looks at the theme of social change illustrated in the writings of Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Edith Wharton. In particular, the paper looks at the central theme, found in all three of the novels, of society's changing views about racial differences. The changing views written about refer primarily to society's views of the African-American community.
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"Langston Hughes? poem entitled, ?The Negro Speaks of Rivers? is a short poem that conveys the historical significance of the Negro race to human civilization. As a poet of Harlem Renaissance, Hughes possesses the skill to illustrate effectively the importance of black Americans to the society through the depiction of their long and rich history as one of the earliest human races alive on earth. The story is primarily composed in defense of the black American race, and a protest against the inhumane treatment of black Americans in the dominantly white society. The first three lines of the poem establish the identity of the speaker, in which Hughes claim to be as one with the Negroes by saying: ?I?ve known rivers/ I?ve known rivers as ancient as the world?? These lines establishes the reader?s race and identity, and the main part of the poem can be found in the middle stanza, wherein Hughes cites many instances wherein rivers played a big part in cultivating human civilization."
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Evolution of Western European Art, 2005.
Looks at the history of Western European art.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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The paper considers the important aspects of Western European art. It looks at the evolution of art through the ages and the conditions which seemed to encourage artistic growth and achievement. The paper considers periods of time when certain forms of art were popular and reviews some styles in art, with special reference to the nature of realism.
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"The history of art, worldwide, is a large and daunting subject, one that spans millennia. Yet, the history of art in any one given era or one particular geographic location is equally expansive and daunting. This paper shall take a look at some of the overall evolution, style, and creativity that has occurred during the past few centuries in the realm of Western European art. From the Renaissance to more modern times, certain styles have been championed and fallen out of favor, the quality of art and the thought behind it has come and gone. This essay shall deal with which periods and conditions seemed to encourage artistic growth and achievement, the rise, fall, and nature of realism in art, as well as other styles and levels of quality that have appeared."
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Orientalism in Western Art and Music, 2002.
This paper discusses the use of orientalism, the influence of the culture of the Middle and Far East, on Western art and music.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper stresses that, even though Western artists are looking for new ideas when they seek Oriental input, they can only interrupt the Orient through their own Western culture. The author explains that French painter Eugene Delacroix' ?Death of Sardanapalus? and Austrian artist Leopold Carl Muller?s ?The Market in Cairo? are examples of orientalism in Western art. The author states that the Beatles, seeking the teachings of India?s gurus, brought orientalism into modern pop culture.
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"The Western World that Delacroix knew lay on the brink of the Victorian age. Painted in 1827, the Death of Sardanapalus speaks to a people already grown accustomed to the strictures of middle-class morality. As older and wilder days ended, North Americans and Europeans were already entering into a new era of strong religious devotion, clean living, and sexual repression. The wanton abandoning of oneself to pleasure like Sardanapalus seemed to be something that was still possible only within the hidden corridors of the seraglio, a place where leering, bearded despots sought freely to satisfy their carnal lusts. The fact that Sardanapalus?s world is about to be consumed in fire is but a fitting moral judgment. Though he can gape at the writhing, sensuous forms of the King?s doomed attendants, the European or North American man can only dream of what he cannot have ? the pleasures of the flesh are condemned hellfire."
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Impressionism in Western Art, 2006.
An evaluation and discussion of the lives, times and works of Edouard Manet, Claude Monet and Auguste Renoir.
4,718 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 121.95
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This paper examines works by three artists known for their influence in the period known as Impressionism. The paper presents an overview of Impressionism, the Salon, outdoor painting and color during this period. It also looks at the influence of patrons, women and the culture. The paper presents biographies of the three artists, and finally descriptions and discussions of the three works - Edouard Manet's "Luncheon on the Grass" ("Le Dejeuner sur l'herbe"), Claude Monet's "Luncheon on the Grass", and "Luncheon of the Boating Party" by August Renoir. The paper presents these artists and specific works due to a strong similarity of style and sameness of subject matter.
Paper Outline:
Overview of Impressionism
The Salon
Outdoor Painting
Color
Patrons
Women
Japan
Crisis
The Culture, Times and Trends
Inventions
Biographies of Three Artists of Chosen Works
The Works
Comments
References
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"In the 1870s Impressionism was at its height. By the 1880s stylistic differences and personal quarrels came into play. A major contention was who should be allowed to "show" with the group. Degas was eager to include new artists, but others saw it mostly as compromising the purpose of Impressionism. The new, more theoretical works of artists like Seurat and Signac marked the end of the original movement."
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Westernization and Colonialism in the Global Society, 2004.
A look at how the colonization of India and Africa affected their nations' religious beliefs, education, politics, and the rest of the world.
3,053 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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This paper examines how two facets of society greatly affected by Westernization were religion and education and how, through colonization, many cultures began experiencing new teachings and beliefs that challenged their traditional religions. It looks at how colonialism had the greatest effects on religious practices, education, politics, and language, and how the influence of the Western culture on the colonies forced the native people to adapt to the European culture. It discusses how, although it mainly caused natives to lose their identification with their nations' history and customs, in the long run, colonialism helped to pave the way for economic and political globalization. It shows how, as the individual nations gained their independence, they were able to re-evaluate the direction in which their nations were heading and decide how to incorporate their history and tradition with their new found freedom.
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"In 1935, the Hindus and Muslims began to have a rivalry against the British. Two political parties began to emerge: the Muslim League and the Indian National Conference. The Muslim League was guided by their leader Muhammed Jinnah. Jinnah was familiar with the English language and customs. One of the major beliefs held by Jinnah and the Muslim League was that they were supporting that Indians not necessarily have their own nation, but at least have their own place inside the current structure. A primarily Hindu political party, the Indian National Congress, was formed in 1885 to help pursue independence from Great Britain (Britannica). The congress was more dominant than the Muslim League and helped to set up most of India?s governments after independence was gained."
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Art and Pop Art, 2002.
A comparative analysis of art with pop art using the works of Andy Warhol and Leonardo Da Vinci.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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This discusses art and pop art, and distinguishes between the two by noting the characteristics of each form. As examples of each, two works of Andy Warhol are compared and contrasted to Da Vinci's "Last Supper" and Rembrandt's "Syndic of the Clothmaker's Guild.
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The "Art" of Art Forgery, 2002.
Shows that forgery is more than just a copying process, involving complex techniques found in art.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper examines the skill involved in producing 'true' forgeries within the world of art. It is stressed that the forger is to be seen as an artist, in that he or she must sometimes enter the mind of the original artist, master his or her techniques,and otherwise execute works that can withstand the expert eye. Forgery is a normal aspect of the art world.
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Violence In Canadian Society: A Rising Trend?, 2001.
An examination of increasing violence in Western society
4,065 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 8 sources, $ 109.95
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This paper addresses the wide range of studies which indicate that rates of violent crime have increased signigicantly within Western society since the 1960s. The author argues that the fluid nature of violence over time are not taken into account in these studies and looks at possible reasons why.
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"Open any newspaper, or tune in to any news broadcast today, and you will receive accounts of many incidents of violence. Over time these incidents will take on any number of forms. Any specific incident, which occurs, especially in the case of murder, will almost certainly be disseminated on the news. These incidents will include homicides, violence against women, violence by and against children, labour violence and violence in the workplace, violence perpetrated by police officers, and non-culpable forms of violence such as car accidents, and wars (Ross, 1995). This coverage is conducive in adding to the position held by many in the media that violence in Canada is more widespread than it was fifty years ago. They would argue that ?Canada of the early twenty-first century is a more violent place in which to live than Canada in the 1950s."
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The Development of Art Throughout the World, 2006.
This paper reviews the history of various art forms in "Art in the Western World," written by David M. Robb and J. J. Garrisson.
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper examines the development of western art forms from early architectural designs through sculptures of the Greeks and Romans, the European art of the Renaissance period and into the 20th century as written about in "Art in the Western World," by David M. Robb and J. J. Garrisson.
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"Hendrick Willem Van Loon, traces the history of Art in The Arts. Van Loon follows the development of Art from the prehistoric period, the Minoan civilization, the Greeks and Romans, Gothic Art, Renaissance Art, Chinese and Japanese art into the Empire style of the early 1800's. He looks at art as a whole, discussing musicians as well as architects, sculptors and painters."
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Japanese and African Art, 2005.
An examination of how Japanese and African art have impacted Western art.
1,054 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper explains that as explorers and empire builders brought back tales of exotic places, they also carried back with them artifacts and works of art from these "newly discovered" cultures and civilizations. The writer notes that as Western artists began to examine the artistic productions of different peoples - in particular the Japanese and the Africans - they discovered that strict realism and classical design were not the only possibilities. The flood of Japanese prints and African carvings and bronzes that reached Europe and America were to herald the beginning of a whole new era in Western art.
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"Japanese prints inspired Western artists, such as Gaugin and Monet, to adopt the angular perspective of the Japanese masters. The picture plane became a set of intersecting planes positioned at different heights along the painting. This was a clear rejection of the traditional "scientific" methods of perspective representations that had been in use in Europe for hundreds of years. As well, European artists began to experiment with the bold color palettes of ukiyo-e. In the works of Toulouse-Kautrec, too, the influence of the Japanese woodblock artists can be powerfully scene. Toulouse-Lautrec's colors, perspective, and even subject matter owe a profound debt to these new influences. In fact, it could be said that Toulouse-Lautrec's lithographs represented a European interpretation of long-established Japanese genre. Much as the great ukiyo-e artists portrayed the "demimonde" of Tokugawa Japan, so too were these same actresses, prostitutes, and assorted habitues of the Paris underworld portrayed by Toulouse-Lautrec."
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'Organic Society', and 'Tradition' in Relation to Conservatism, 2002.
This essay explains the relationship between the two key elements - organic society and tradition - of conservatism.
1,429 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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The paper shows that at the heart of the political theory of conservatism lie two theories that are becoming less popular in modern western society - 'organic society', and 'tradition'. This essay explains the roots, theories, and beliefs behind these ideas, as well as their connection to conservatism.
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"?Organic society? denotes several things. At the centre of it lies a theory of human nature that reflects people as dependent and insecure. They urgently need to belong to a certain group, in order to feel nurtured, and to add meaning to their existence. These groups are varied, but all ultimately perform the same task ? they include family, friends, work-mates, local community or even the nation. This contradicts the theory of ?negative freedom?, which denotes that individuals should be separated or at least protected from some of these groups, and left on their own. In context with this definition, one can see freedom as a ?willingness to accept social obligations and ties by individuals who recognize their value? . An example of this is a child?s willingness to obey his parent ? this is not a constraint of the child?s freedom but rather a tool by which it can learn from its parent. Therefore, society is formed through a natural instinct to belong. Indeed, at the base of it lies the family, which is the epitome of the society as a whole. The family develops out of the simple need to bear and bring up children, and members of it simply grow up within it and are guided by it (they do not sign any contract). It is maintained by natural impulses such as love, caring, and responsibility and holds the elements that protect and define the organic society as a whole."
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