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Chartres' "Statue of the Standing Virgin and Child", 2006.
A description and analysis of the "Statue of the Standing Virgin and Child".
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper presents a description of the Chartres statue "Statue of the Standing Virgin and Child", explaining that this work of art, in comparison with other statues of the Virgin Mary and her child, is more than a work of art dedicated to the Virgin in that it is also a realization of the humanity and humility of the woman who was chosen to be the mother of Christ.
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"There is a playful interchange, dealing no doubt with the small apple. Bur, the child seems to be touching it playfully, but still looking has his mother and the fruit. Yet, if the mother is thought to look aristocratic, the Child is just a child at this point. There seems to be no "holiness" about him. We see, in other statues and paintings, that there is usually an aura or halo that surrounds the heads of Jesus and his Mother. Here, the ivory statue seems to have been posed by a young aristocratic woman. This is totally different from the warmth that seems to exude from the way the Chartres Virgin stands, the way her folds drape loosely around her body, compared with the more Romanesque carefully pleated folds on the ivory statue. Here "she supports the infant Christ in the crook of her left arm while the voluminous sweeping folds about her body direct the eye to Him and lend visual support....This attribute adds the connotation that the Virgin is the new Eve who has come to redeem the sins of the old Eve.." "
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Poetry and the Statue of Liberty, 2004.
An analysis of three different poems about the Statue of Liberty and the freedom it represents.
2,891 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper examines how the Statue of Liberty, originally intended to represent the idea of liberty and self-rule for all people in all countries, over the years has represented political liberty, individual freedom, and an example of an immigration policy gone wrong. It looks at how three different poets have expressed all three views of the Statue of Liberty in poems, all using the statue as an icon or symbol of the meaning of ?liberty? the statue held for them. The poems reviewed are Emma Lazarus's "The New Colossus", ?The Bartholdi Statue? by John Greenleaf Whittier, and "Unguarded Gates" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich.
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"In 1892, the United States built a receiving facility for new immigrants on an island next to the one holding the Statue of Liberty (NPS). Ellis Island was the entrance point for nearly all new immigrants to the United States. With the Statue of Liberty overlooking the facility, the statue became a cultural icon representing immigration to the United States. Many immigrant Americans developed great affection for the statue. In fact, however, Lazarus?s poem honoring the Statue of Liberty didn?t get much attention until her death. A group of people organized to raise money to put the statue on a pedestal. One person on that committee, Georgina Schuyler (U of V), came across Lazarus? poem."
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The Statue of Liberty, 2004.
A brief overview of the history and architecture of the Statue of Liberty.
831 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The Statue of Liberty is one of the United States' most beloved and recognized symbols. Designed to commemorate the American Declaration of Independence, the statue has a unique and interesting history. This short paper describes the statue's historical significance and outlines the statue's architectural style, construction, and materials.
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"During the building stages, a lack of funding impacted the creation of the sculpture. In France, a lottery, and public fees were used to help raise funds for the statue. Art exhibitions, theatrical events, prize fights, and auctions raised funds for the statue within the United States. American Joseph Pulitzer also used the editorial pages of his newspaper to solicit funding among the American middle class (Statue of Liberty.org)."
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Chartres Cathedral in France, 2008.
Looks at the famous stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral in France.
935 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper describes the famous stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral in France. The paper describes the cathedral's gothic style, the set of windows in the west facade, the rose windows that can be found in different parts of the cathedral, and the Blue Virgin Window in the ambulatory area. The paper also describes the guilded windows in the cathedral, noting that, more than with most cathedrals, Chartres Cathedral's windows area often marked to show the donor, and this is true of the so-called guild windows, or windows donated by the trade guilds.
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"The South Rose is seen with five lancet windows and dates from the 1230s. The Rose Window itself shows the Glorification of Christ, with Christ blessing surrounded by Four Evangelists and angels, then the elders of the Apocalypse, then the arms of donors to the cathedral. The left lancet shows Evangelist Luke over Prophet Jeremiah. The second lancet shows Evangelist Matthew over Prophet Isaiah. The central lancet shows the Virgin and Child."
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A Visit to the Statue of Liberty, 2007.
A personal account of a visit to the Statue of Liberty.
1,209 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 41.95
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The writer describes the significance of visiting the Statue of Liberty. The writer portrays the panoramic view of the city and the depth this experience had for him/her. The writer shares his/her thoughts about how this copper statue is a constant reminder of the enduring edifice of the American democracy.
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"The bustling rhythm of everyday life tends to distract us from actually paying attention to images we see on a regular basis. For instance, few New Yorkers really take into consideration anymore the existence of one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, the Empire State Building. They see it as a mere and constant presence on the city's urban landscape. Although it is hard to admit it, the Statue of Liberty unfortunately seems to enjoy the same treatment. There are New Yorkers who have never been to Ellis Island to enjoy the close up view of Lady Liberty or, on the contrary, to experience the far away image of Manhattan. Last summer I was determined not to be one of those people that would settle for less than the entire experience of freedom the Statue of Liberty enshrines."
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Marriage and Long-Standing Relationships, 2007.
A comparison of marriage with other long-standing relationships and their implications for society.
2,031 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper discusses the basic social institution of marriage and compares it to other long-standing relationships. The paper reviews literature that discusses the attempts to reduce marriage to only one among many forms of recognized and legalized relationships. It discusses the findings of these papers and the implications of these views for society.
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"These major trends in law appear to be attempts to channel public law into an entirely new and authoritative framework "beyond conjugality (Cere 2000)." If they managed to make marriage as only one of many equally valid forms of close relationships, any kind of close relationship could be legally recognized and deserving of social support. The observation was that, recently, the most controversial subject in marriage law was not gay marriage but polyamory. Polymory is distinguished from polygamy. Polygamy means many marriages and polymory means many loves. A polyamorous relationship could consist in multiple-partner sexual relationships, whether in marriage or not. Advocates of polyamory advanced "ethical non-monogamy," which involved more than one person in an open, communicative and honest way. These advocates pushed for liberal religious traditions to recognize multiple-partner marriage (Cere)."
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Chartres Cathedral, 2002.
A look at Chartres Cathedral in France and its significance as a gothic cathedral.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 44.95
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A study of the Chartres Cathedral in France which creates a ideal depiction of the gothic form of architecture and is shown in reference to the same.
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Statue of Ptah-Khenui, 2002.
An analysis of the statue of Ptah-khenui and his wife from the Old Kingdom, Fifth Dynasty.
1,188 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper briefly describes the statue and what it is made off. It looks at the significance of this sculpture and what it reflects of the society at that time.
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"The statue of Ptah?khenui and his wife is from the Old Kingdom, Fifth Dynasty, 2488?2400 BCE, and is found today in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The statue is made of painted limestone and stands 70.1 cm high (almost three feet). The work was discovered in 1936 in Giza, Egypt. This work of art is interesting first because it is so well-preserved and second because it suggests something about both the art of the time and different social attitudes as expressed through art. The work is often compared to the statue of Menkaure and His Queen in the same museum, and the two statues do seem similar in that the pose is much the same. the fact that the pose is associated with royalty makes it appropriate for Menkaure and His Queen, and the fact that the same pose is used for Ptah-khenui and his wife suggests that commoners deliberately imitated the royal class, though other elements in the work show that these figures are not royalty at all."
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?Standing at Armageddon?, 2004.
A discussion of N.I. Painter's book, "Standing at Armageddon: the United States, 1877-1919".
1,387 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 46.95
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The end of the 19th century in the United States brought immense change: the exponential growth of industrialization and decline of farming; the influx of immigrants into the factories and second-generation integration into socio-economic arenas; the awakening of women as equal partners; a radical change in political outlook; the emphasis on social reform; the rise and fall of civil rights; the increasing impact of organized labor; and the interaction between international issues and domestic policies. In short, it was a time of total unrest, upheaval, and movement. This paper shows how, in less than 400 pages, Nell Irvin Painter captures the turmoil of moving from an agrarian society to an urban, industrial one, leaving the reader greatly impressed with the accomplishments of this age, but saddened as well with the negative consequences.
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"However, difficulties arose when trying to pass legislation. Essentially, the farmers were a very heterogeneous group, from poor sharecroppers to well-to-do planters, whose ideas often conflicted. As a result, the Populists or people?s party was formed to support such issues as government ownership of railroads and telegraphs, more land grants given to settlers, flexible currency based on silver, graduated income tax, postal savings banks, direct elections and an eight-hour day. ?The corporation has been placed above the individual,? stressed Populist presidential candidate General Weaver, ?and an armed body of cruel mercenaries permitted in times of public peril to discharge police duties which clearly belong to the State? (Painter, 99)."
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Judith Plaskow's "Standing Again At Sinai", 1994.
This paper is a critical review of Judith Plaskow's "Standing Again At Sinai" that proposes a feminist Judaism reinterpreting religious texts and ending male superiority.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 55.95
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"In her book Standing Again at Sinai, Judith Plaskow attempts to shape and describe a feminist Judaism, and she does so by describing the existing situation and how it developed, the meaning of a feminist Judaism, and how such a change might be brought about, assuming that it is determined that this would be a valuable addition to Judaic thought and practice. Plaskow begins by noting the contradictions that exist between a feminist conception of Judaism and the actuality, and she then considers different aspects of Jewish life and how women fit into them as well as how she believes women should fit into them. Her discussion echoes that of a number of other religious and feminist theorists who have considered the nature of religious thought today, the way a patriarchal religious society has developed, and how to regain some of what has been lost over the ... "
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Symbolism in the Statue "Augustus of Prima Porta", 1914.
How Augustus used statues of himself as a form of propaganda to solidify his rule.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 49.95
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" Augustus, adopted son and heir to Julius Caesar, was a master of political propaganda; marshalling many different types of public display in order to make his new status and power seem appropriate and justified (figs. 1-4). The statue, Augustus of Prima Porta, is but one of many that was erected throughout the Roman Empire during his reign. Augustus recognized that the vast majority of his subjects would never see him in life but could view him in the carefully controlled context of officially sanctioned, produced, and distributed statuary. This statue shows the emperor Augustus with an entire catalogue of the symbolism that confirms his divine authority and talents."
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Votive Statue of Eanatum and the Torso of Apollo, 2004.
An analysis and comparison of an ancient Sumerian sculpture and one from the Hellenistic period.
1,776 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The 'Votive Statue of Eanatum' is an example of a Sumerian sculpture that depicts a worshipper praying to a god, whereas the 'Torso of Apollo' (or Dionysus) is a very good example of a typical human sculpture of the Hellenistic period. This paper shows how the Sumerian and Greek sculptures differ artistically in some aspects due to the great time difference of their creation, yet they also seem to have several similar attributes. The paper also describes the historical settings in which the works of art were produced.
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"After the death (323 BC) of Alexander the Great, his extensive empire was dissolved into many different kingdoms. This fragmentation was symbolic of the diversity and multiplicity of artistic tendencies in the Hellenistic period. It lasted up to 3 centuries, ending in 31 B.C. The variety of artistic directions makes a general statement about the sculpture of the period rather difficult. There was a tendency toward classicism; a tendency toward idealization, but also a tendency toward realism. The Hellenistic period was, above all, a period of eclecticism. Art still served a religious function or to glorify athletes, but sculpture and painting were also used to decorate the homes of the rich."
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Ursula Le Guin's "Standing Ground", 2000.
A look at the role of relative maturity of the main character in the novel.
2,632 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 79.95
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This paper presents an examination of how the author develops the concepts of childhood, adolescence, and the transition to maturity in this work. The paper focuses on plot and characterization as well as the author's personal philosophy.
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"As with most authors, Ursula Le Guin bases most of her stories and novels on her beliefs and disbeliefs. She is an atheist and relies more on philosophy than religion. Perhaps that is why "Standing Ground," a story that deals with abortion, was written with no objectivity. Le Guin had no religious beliefs interfering with her intended theme. Many of her stories are based on Taoism, where there is good in every evil and evil in every good. In her writings, Le Guin addresses enduring human problems."
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Statue of Limitations, 2001.
"This research examines the concept of the statute of limitations from a historical perspective.
5,175 words (approx. 20.7 pages), 17 sources, $ 135.95
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"This research examines the concept of the statute of limitations from a historical perspective. The research will set forth the origins of the concept in Western culture and its evolution from Roman to English law, and then discuss major features of its transfer and application in the American legal system, with a view toward identifying how it was viewed by various legal authorities in the US and various uses to which it has been put.
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"This research examines the concept of the statute of limitations from a historical perspective. The research will set forth the origins of the concept in Western culture and its evolution from Roman to English law, and then discuss major features of its transfer and application in the American legal system, with a view toward identifying how it was viewed by various legal authorities in the US and various uses to which it has been put.
The concept of the statute of limitations is deceptively simple. In the popular mind, the term refers to the amount of time during which a plaintiff may pursue a cause of civil action in court or, in criminal law, the amount of time that must elapse before a defendant is legally excused from the criminal liability associated with a crime. It is of course a truism of television court...."
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Standing on Ceremony, 2002.
An analysis of the character development in the novel "Ceremony" by Leslie Marmo Silko.
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This paper presents a detailed discussion about the novel Ceremony by Leslie Marmo Silko. The writer of this paper discusses the way Silko develops her characters and why she may have constructed them the way she did.
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