Introduction Culture is the characteristics of a particular group of people‚ distinguished by everything from language‚ religion‚ cuisine (food)‚ social habits‚ music and arts. In other words‚ it is defined as the “ the collective programming of the mind of one category of people which is different from other category of people where mind refers to the way of thinking‚ feeling and behaving”. This gives people a sense of who they are‚ their belongings and social behavior. Different anthropologists
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civilization Domestic Architecture o Wigwam‚ Huts‚ Lean-to’s o Native American Indians were considered "Neolithic" Refined tools o Spears‚ Bows and Arrows Domesticated Animals o Hallmark of luxury‚ stability‚ and permanence Pottery clay art o Bowls and containers o Exquisite decoration Aesthetics the love of beauty‚ the need for beauty o Separates man from the animals o Civilization  Around 5‚000BC  Literacy Writing and reading  "Urban" Life Division
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Ch 1 - The nature of art Cathedra - Barnett Newman‚ 1951‚ Oil on canvas art forms - An activity or a piece of artistic work that can be regarded as a medium of artistic expression. Music‚ dance‚ theater‚ literature‚ and the visual arts. visual arts - drawing‚ painting‚ sculpture‚ film‚ architecture and design work of art - The visual expression of an idea or experience formed with skill through the use of a medium. medium‚ media - A particular material along with its accompanying technique;
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American Art and Architecture Two opposite forces have coexisted in American art since the establishment of the first colonies. On the one hand‚ American artists have been aware of their European cultural heritage and of continuing innovation in Europe; on the other hand‚ they have had to adapt European forms to the exigencies of their native situation. This interaction between rival forces is hardly unique to American art--all art grows within a tradition--but what distinguishes the American
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Multicultural Concerns The purpose of family therapy is to equip families with the tools needed to overcome difficulties with interpersonal relationships. The many issues the African-American culture face are more unstable and aggressive than those of other cultures. Therefore‚ without acquiring the skills needed; for instance‚ effective communication skills and problem-solving techniques‚ most African-American relationships normally end in divorce. According to a recent article published by
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Racist’ Halloween costumes stir debate Ohio university group’s ’We’re a culture‚ not a costume’ campaign goes viral By Marlene Habib‚ CBC News Posted: Oct 27‚ 2011 6:23 AM ET Last Updated: Oct 27‚ 2011 6:18 AM ET [pic]A poster campaign by Ohio University’s Students Teaching About Racism in Society fights the use of Halloween costumes that stereotype ethnic groups and cultures. (Ohio University’s Students Teaching About Racism in Society) | | | | |Facebook
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Art is a powerful medium of communication with the world at large‚ artists hold the power to influence the way people think and live. Art defines our consciousness; therefore‚ it can impart and instruct as well as entertain at the same time. -artists serve the function of being role models in society because of their far reaching influence so it is obligatory on their part that they seek to establish a correlation between a proper ethical conduct and their artistic expression How best to define
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Definition of Art Have you ever looked at a sketch made by a twenty year old college student of a stick person‚ a poorly drawn dog‚ and lines for grass and said to yourself “Man that is art that took actual talent.”? Didn’t think so… What about if it was a drawing your daughter did at the age of five? I bet your judgment changed. That right there you would hang on your refrigerator for the world to see. That is where the question arises; what is art? How can you say that the twenty year olds art is not
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------------------------------------------------- Principio del formulario Arts‚ Crafts & Creativity in School-Age Child Care & Recreation | By Anna Reyner‚ M.A. | ’CREATIVITY’—what a wonderful word! Creativity is one of those words that is bursting with VITALITY. It’s full of life‚ full of passion‚ and full of spirit. Creativity has positive associations for nearly EVERYONE. Do YOU make a habit of CREATIVITY? Do you ever think or say‚ “On our playground‚ creativity is a priority?”
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Is graffiti art? Anyone who lives in a big city knows that graffiti is becoming more popular. When it comes to the topic of graffiti‚ most of us will readily agree that it is a rising art for. Where this argument usually ends‚ however‚ is on the question of is graffiti art. Whereas some convinced that it is vandalism‚ other maintains that it is a crime. Most people would agree that graffiti is a way an artist can express his or her feelings‚ inspires today’s generation‚
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