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Negotiating, 2007.
This paper studies the act of negotiating, concentrating on creating artistic and financial value in commercial arts negotiations.
780 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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In this article, the writer notes that according to the guidebook 'The Manager as Negotiator', the very essence of negotiation is creating and claiming value. The writer explains that every person in a negotiation strives to advance his or her interests and maximize his or her advantages. Further, the writer points out that the goal of the process is ultimately to attempt to bridge the gap, ideally, between two different points of view by creating a more equitable solution that improves upon either party's narrowly advanced interests. The writer concludes that this dilemma between the producers and the musicians highlights the difficulty of negotiation when two parties approach the issue not simply with two distinct interests, but from two different philosophical paradigms of who owns the art that is the essence of both side's livelihood and lives.
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"David Lax's and James Sebenius' illustration of this principle is that of bartering. For example, two persons with different material goods, such as bananas and pears, are able to come to an better agreement if they can arrive at a fair price, than they would be had they refused to trade at all, as both will have more variety of foodstuffs in the long run. However, this example can prove difficult when one party attempts to transpose this assumption onto the field of the arts. In business negotiations, finances tend to dominate. No matter how divided the two parties are in terms of how they see an issue, usually the crucial matter involves dollars and cents. Likewise, in a divorce settlement, emotions and the welfare of the children often dominate the proceedings, even though finances are also an issue. Regardless, both parties tend to view the proceeding from the same paradigm - either primarily from a professional or a personal standpoint."
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Teaching: An Art and A Science, 2007.
This paper describes how teaching is both an art and a science.
1,488 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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The paper discusses how teaching is an art because teaching is, by its very nature, creative and interpretative. The paper shows how it requires both experience and previous advanced-level study of an academic subject. The paper maintains that teaching is also a science because it involves both the formal study of education and/or an applied academic area. The paper relates that teaching also requires a scientific process of trial and error in order to evaluate which pedagogical approaches and techniques work well in the classroom.
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"Subsequently, student teaching gives the newest teachers their first actual classroom teaching experiences, and then teachers acquire further teaching experiences in their own classrooms once they finish their student teaching requirement. Experience is valuable for teachers because it is that alone that teaches them what works in the classroom and what does not; it is through experience, in fact, that teachers acquire (or, in many cases, do not acquire) the distinct "artfulness" of teaching style that distinguishes them in their profession and sets them apart from others."
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Artistic and Cultural Movements in the 20th century, 2007.
This paper portrays the trends in art, music and literature that emerged in 20th century France.
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper discusses how the late 19th and early 20th centuries enjoyed a prolific variety of artistic and cultural movements that forever changed the faces of visual arts, literature and music. The paper describes how the early 20th century in particular seemed to be a time ripe for intellectual and creative innovation. The paper mentions Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway and Josephine Baker as a part of this amazing community of artists. The paper illustrates how Paris of the early 20th century experienced an epidemic of creativity that spilled over and infected countries around the world and started the ripples that would eventually build up to crashing waves of major artistic movements.
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"Paris reacted to the end of the war with absolute jubilance. It seems like a logical consequence that after facing half a decade of fear, violence, death and disease the city would explode into an atmosphere that nurtured anything that smacked of life. Drinking, drugs, sex, and the Running of the Bulls lured many up-and-coming and some already established artists to the city (Seigal 18). An unprecedented mingling of great minds and talents created such an artistically charged atmosphere left even the dullest among them inspired and eager to create. The city became an artist's Mecca, drawing in talents of all caliber and envy from those who couldn't make it."
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"The Toilet of Venus" (1647-51) by Diego Velasquez, 2006.
This paper discusses the gender construction in the painting "The Toilet of Venus" ("The Rokeby Venus") (1647-51) by Diego Velasquez.
2,765 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper explains that Diego Velazquez's "Toilet of Venus", popularly known as "The Rokeby Venus", created a great deal of controversy in the early 20th century. The author points out that, while the artist himself was inspired to create this artwork based on socially acceptable views of women at the time and while it could be featured today in any reputable museum without causing so much as a blink by even the most conservative audience, these perceptions tend to change over time. The paper relates that the gender construction developed by this work of art was deemed sufficiently exploitative that military female activists, known as suffragettes, targeted it for destruction because of its lurid portrayal of the nude female form and its suggestive qualities. The paper includes a picture of the painting and several long quotations, many of which are embedded in the text.
Table of Contents
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview.
Historical Setting and Social Transitions.
Treatment of Gender Construction in Valezquez's "The Rokeby Venus."
Figure 1. Velazquez, "The Rokeby Venus".
Conclusion
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"According to Bartley (2003), the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) was founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, her daughters and some friends to campaign for votes for women. ... The suffragettes as the WSPU members were called, engaged in a wide range of activities that targeted existing gender disparities, including chaining themselves to railings, writing "Votes for Women" with acid on golf courses that were all-male, disrupted the postal service, verbally and physically attacked members of parliament, put graffiti on government buildings and even church walls and broke windows as well as attacking specific works of art in public galleries and burnt down buildings."
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William Morris, 2007.
A biography of the life of poet and artist William Morris.
2,194 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper looks at the life of William Morris, a nineteenth century poet, artist, designer, and socialist reformer, noted for, among other things, his designs in stained glass. The papr relates how, in his work, Morris emphasized craftsmanship and the natural beauty of materials and that, in this regard, Morris' work was a reaction against the heavily ornate and mass-produced goods of the Victorian era.
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"When Morris was at Oxford, he read Ruskin's work and later embarked upon a career in the decorative arts, which was then not seen as a "suitable" occupation for a man of the upper middle classes, though Harvey states that "he must have taken heart from Ruskin's assertion that the decorative arts were serious arts, because, along with architecture, they created the visual environment in which men and women lived" (Harvey 15). Ruskin elevated images of medieval society, showed a preference for hand-crafted wares, and insisted that the artist, designer, and craftsman should be seen as one."
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Sandro Botticelli, 2007.
This paper explores the life and works of Sandro Botticelli, a Florentine artist who painted during the early Renaissance period.
1,539 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper examines Sandro Botticelli's life and influences on his painting. First, the writer gives a brief biography of Botticelli's life, citing the major philosophical and artistic influences that affected his art. Next, some of Botticelli's works are described with an emphasis on his personal style and subject matter. In particular, the paper cites the influence of Neo-Platonic philosophy on his works and the concept that there is an ideal world as opposed to the ordinary world of common reality.
Outline:
Introduction
Brief Biography and Influences
Influences, Style and Art
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"In more philosophical and theoretical terms one of the major influences on his life and work was that of Christian Neo-Platonism. This was a theory or view that attempted to, "...reconcile classical and Christian views," and was to have a profound influence on the subject matter of his works, as well as on his style. (Sandro Botticelli: 1445 - 1510) The Christian Neo-Platonic attempt to bring together these different views of life and reality can be seen in famous works like Birth of Venus. In other words, this was an attempt to bring together Christian and pagan subjects and styles."
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Andre Derain, 2007.
An analysis of the life of Andre Derain and an analysis of his artwork, "Charing Cross Bridge."
1,537 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses the life and works of Andre Derain, who was one of the most interesting artists of the 20th century. The paper discusses Derain's various painting styles, but describes him as best known as one of the fathers of fauvism, which was the first movement of the modern period which developed in France. The paper specifically focuses on analyzing his artwork entitled "Charing Cross Bridge."
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Charing Cross Bridge
Conclusion
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"The abandoning of more traditional modes of painting is extremely evident in this painting. The photographic quality that is often scene in landscape paintings is not present. In addition, Derain uses extremely vivid colors and the colors have very little variation (light and dark shades). Instead Derain uses flat color. At the time this was a very revolutionary form of painting. Indeed Bazin et al explains that most of the fauvists including Derain were often confronted with bourgeois conformity or the tutelage of younger artists (Bazin et al). However they displayed a type of progressive freedom in the way they carried themselves and how they spoke (Bazin et al)."
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Art Politics, 2006.
A discussion regarding the question 'What is Art?'.
992 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper takes a look at the issues surrounding the question of what is art. According to the paper, this seemingly simple question has been asked for years, perhaps even for centuries. The paper attempts to answer this question.
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" The artist brings to the show one of his/her most beautiful pieces of art, but the subject is a naked 10 year old boy in an erotic pose. The artist believes it is a masterpiece, but the owner of the gallery views it with horror. The artist is told that it cannot be displayed. The artist sadly takes the piece away and does not display it. After the artist dies, the piece sells for $1 million and is considered the artist's finest work. This could be an example of the power of the gallery owner or director."
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BalletNY and the History of Ballet, 2007.
This paper provides an overview of the history of ballet and looks at the BalletNY dance company.
1,909 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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Describing ballet as a classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement and elaborate formal technique, the writer of this articles presents a history of ballet. The writer looks at the BalletNY company and notes that BalletNY has become a well known and respected dance Company. The writer discusses BalletNY's principal dancers. The writer concludes that the New York City Ballet has done what BalletNY hopes to do, acquire one of the largest, most faithful, intelligent, and enthusiastic audiences in the American theater world.
Outline:
Humble Beginnings
The Emergence of Ballet
Opra Ballet
Liberation Ballerina
Social Change
A Decline In Interest
The New York City Ballet and BalletNY: Full Circle
Bibliography
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"Formerly DanceGalaxy, BalletNY was founded in 1997 by former New York City Ballet Principal Ballerina Judith Fugate and International Guest Artist Medhi Bahiri. BalletNY is comprised of accomplished principals and soloists who have danced with leading American and international ballet companies such as New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theater of Harlem, and the Joffrey Ballet, among others."
"Judith Fugate is a former principal ballerina with the New York City Ballet. She has danced roles in virtually every ballet in the NYCB repertoire counting Peter Martins and Mikhail Baryshnikov among her many famous partners. In 1997, she left the New York City Ballet Company to purse a career as a freelance Guest Artist and Co-Artistic Director of what is now known as BalletNY."
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Japanese Prints and the Impressionists, 2007.
This paper explores the influence of Japanese printing on 19th century European art.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper explores the influence of Japanese wood-block prints on Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting. The writer introduces the evolution of wood-block printing in Japan and its distinctive form, technique and style of drawing that attracted the impressionists. This is followed by a listing of artists who were exposed to these prints and how they affected their works. These artists include Degas, Pissarro, Cassatt, Renoir, Morisot, and Manet among others.
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"This type of printing changed during time, and the works that we see today and also the ones the impressionist saw were the end product of a long evolution. "Printmaking is composed of the division of labour of many craftsmen, such as painters, engravers and printers, and needs at least the same number of different woodblocks as colours, often more than twenty wood-blocks. At first, there was just a one colour woodblock prints with brush-added colour in the 1710s, then two or three colours wood-block prints evolved in the 1740s, and finally in the 1760s the multi-colour wood-block prints called "nishiki-e" (brocade picture) was invented and continued to the early Meiji period in 1890s." "
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