Censoring Art
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A 5 page paper discussing the problem of censorship in regards to visual art. The main focus of the paper is the problem facing our schools art classrooms , with some mention of other types of censorship evident in the schools. Many parents are arguing that much of the material that is presented in the classroom is objectionable and should be removed from the classroom. Other people have complained about art that has been created by students stating that the art is satanic and disturbing and should not be exhibited. Censorship, in general, is wrong and should be opposed. There should, however, be measures taken to protect those who are offended for not all art is appreciated by everyone. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Artcen.wps

The Progresss of Visual Communication
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a 4 page paper in which the writer examines a painting of each, Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael Santi, and shows through their depiction of the human body, the progression of visual communications. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBvisualCom.rtf

Hitler's Degenerate Art Exhibition
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A 6 page paper in which the writer provides an overview of the elements leading up to the German 'Degenerate Art Exhibiton' of 1937, in which the Nazi's displayed and then destroyed the art works of major modernists artists. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Degenart.wps

"National Geographic": Political Propaganda or Insight into the Exotic and Fascinating?
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A 6 page discussion of the criticism that has been waged by some authors against "National Geographic". Analyzing those criticisms and evaluating them against one specific article in particular this paper concludes that "National Geographic" is not a political publication and it is not intended to be. The publication's "images are formed, selected and controlled, purveyed and read" (as one author has contended) all right but they are presented for the specific purpose of giving us a view of the exotic and the interesting not the political and controversial. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPntlGeo.rtf

"Theatre for Community Conflict and Dialogue"
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A 5 page discussion of the value of improvisational theatre in the educational/community setting. The author of this paper asserts that these techniques, techniques illuminated in Michael Rohd's "Theatre for Community Conflict and Dialogue: The Hope Is Vital Training Manual", can be of tremendous value in integrating school with community. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPartThe.rtf

"Written in Stone" by Sanford Levinson
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A 5 page book review on "Written in Stone" by Sanford Levinson. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAwrtstn.rtf

18th Century Italian Baroque Ceilings
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A 10 page paper which illustrates how the elements of the art in 18th century Italian Baroque ceiling paintings strongly reflect and support the beliefs of the time period. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAbaro18.rtf

A COMPARISON/CONTRAST OF DUTCH TO FRENCH 16TH CENTURY PAINTERS
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This 4 page paper compares/contrasts Dutch painters to French painters during the Reformation of the 16th century. Examples given. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBrefart.rtf