Art in the 17th Century: Holland and Surrounding Nations
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A 5 page paper which examines how the practice of art in the 17th century was different in Holland than it was in Italy, as well as Spain and the Spanish Netherlands. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAartitl.rtf

Art in the Eastern Tradition: Religious and Mythical Themes
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A 5 page exploration of art as it reflects religion and mythology in India. The author provides examples from dance, folklore, jewelry and architecture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPrlgArt.rtf

Art: An Integral Component of Human Expression
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A 15 page discussion of the many different variations which exist in art between culture and time periods. From the most primitive aspects of our history we have created and with our creations we have made impressions on others. Indeed, many of these impressions have survived the ravages of time to make impressions even on contemporary society. The author of this paper emphasizes that art is about perception. Whichever format it takes, that which touches and moves its audience it indeed true art. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPartTru.rtf

Artistic Liberty and the Rewriting of Western Civilization: “Das Liebeskonzil” (“Council in Heaven”) and “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin”
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A 9 page discussion of the manner in which Werner Schroeter film “Das Liebeskonzil” (“Council in Heaven”) and the recent box office hit “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” serve in the rewrite of Western Civilization. While “Council in Heaven” serves in the reinvention of the history of the Catholic Church, “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” serves in the reinvention of the facts and events surrounding a particular subtheme of World War II. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPfilmRe.rtf

Arts & Crafts: The Same but Different.
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( 10 pp.) No matter what the language that is assigned to the topic, the conundrum of "what is arts and what is crafts," seems to be philosophically cemented firmly in place. In the twenty first century we can say, that "most communications crafts begin as inventions and evolve slowly into art forms," yet does not the basic question stay the same? As a definition based society, we are instructionally led to believe that a difference can be distinguished, and we are up the proverbial art creek sans paddle, if one does not make its self known to us. With those thoughts in mind we shall proceed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BBnmdart.doc

ARTS ADMINISTRATION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
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This 3 page paper discusses public funding of the arts versus private funding of the arts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBartfnd.rtf

Arts: Necessary for a Fulfilling Life
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A 3 page paper which illustrates that the performing arts and visual arts are necessary for a meaningful and full life. Bibliography 2 sources.
Filename: RAartfll.rtf

Audience Reaction and the Realism of Cinema
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A 5 page discussion of the impact of realism on audience passivity or action when viewing a film. Notes that audiences are the targets of cinematic production, production which combines both audio and video into a medium which require the human element in order to be experienced. Indeed audiences are impacted by both the audio and visual aspects of film. The consequent reaction can vary from one of passive reception to active participation. Uses "The Color Purple" as an example of a film which elicits a significant degree of audience reaction. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPcinema.wps