In History from Things: Essays on Material Culture‚ Jules David Prown explains that he believe the true definition of material culture is the manifestations of culture through material productions. He believed human-made objects “reflect‚ consciously or unconsciously‚ direct or indirect belief of someone’s belief through an object.” Jules also defined art as a “primary initial purpose” which becomes important when viewers are trying to appreciate art. Jules found art to be more than history. It can
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India‚ “The land of Lords” is the world’s ancient civilization. India is also the land of various cultural diversities‚ where you will find a beautiful contrast of customary and contemporary ingredients. It is a place where you experience spirituality and solitude together. India is a land with legendary sagas‚ rich rituals‚ distinct cultures‚ various festivals and ceremonies. Also a land of historical monuments‚ architectural miracles and rich historical past. Let us know more about India 5‚000
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The History of skateboarding Skateboarding is the act of riding and performing tricks using a skateboard. A person who skateboards is most often referred to as a skateboarder‚ or colloquially within the skateboarding community‚ a skater. Skateboarding can be a recreational activity‚ a job‚ or a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years. Skateboarding is relatively modern. Skateboarding was probably born sometime in
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Weaving an Industry for India: Fashion lessons from Europe TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION 2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 3 ABSTRACT 7 CHAPTER 1: THE FASHION INDUSTRY IN AN EMERGING ECONOMY: INDIA AND ITS POTENCIAL 8 1.1 MAJOR CLASSIFICATIONS 9 1.2 THE FASHION WEEKS 10 1.3 RETAIL STORES AND IN-HOUSE DESIGNERS 10 1.4 DESIGNERS CUM ENTREPRENEURS 10 1.5 THE BIG FAT INDIAN WEDDING 11 1.6 NEED FOR COMMERCIALIZATION 11 CHAPTER 2: THE MBA CURRICULAM AND THE FASHION INDUSTRY 12 2.1
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Importance of India to the World Economy India’s staggering population‚ entrepreneurial spirit‚ and consumer-led demand for products has placed it among the emerging market nations known as the BRIC (Brazil‚ Russia‚ India‚ and China) countries. These nations are widely believed to be the next financial juggernauts that will become key players in the global economic framework. In the past several decades‚ India has undertaken massive reform to its financial policies. These policies have opened the
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History of Great Britain from 1950-Today The first two years of the 1950’s were very eventful for Great Britain. After leading the British people through a devastating war Winston Churchill was reelected Prime Minister (he would serve for another five years) and the much loved King George VI would die in 1952. As the second son of George V‚ Prince Albert (as George VI was known then) had not expected to be King. It was his older brother Edward VIII who was in line to become the next king‚
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Throughout history there are many different perspectives‚ but what they all have in common is that the man narrating wishes to gain from his perspective and he will manipulate his words to form bias. There are three forms of Bias in American History‚ first and most easily identifiable is propaganda. An occurrence of propaganda is the two tellings of the battle of sand creek. Chivington states that the casualties for women and children were very low. He went so far as to say that the greater number
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The Possessive Investment in Whiteness: An Investment Itself? “Race is a cultural construct‚ but one with deadly social causes and consequences” (Lipsitz 2). In his book‚ The Possessive Investment in Whiteness: How White People Profit From Identity Politics‚ George Lipsitz argues that it is in the best interest of white Americans to “invest in whiteness‚ to remain true to an identity that provides them with resources‚ power‚ and opportunity (Lipsitz vii).” Lipsitz’s book gives a substantial
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There have been many different injustices against humanity in our history‚ but of all the examples in history‚ the Jewish Holocaust is one of the most extrusive ones. In the period of 1933 to 1945‚ the Nazis waged a vicious war against Jews and other “lesser races.” This war came to an end with the “Final Solution” in 1938. One of the end results of the Final Solution was the terrifying concentration and death camps of Germany‚ Poland and other parts of Nazi- controlled Europe. The after effects
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Christmas History The word Christmas comes from the old English "Cristes maesse" meaning Christ’s Mass. The Holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The actual birthday of Jesus is not known; therefore‚ the early Church Fathers in the 4th century fixed the day around the old Roman Saturnalia festival (17 - 21 December)‚ a traditional pagan festivity. The first mention of the birthday of Jesus is from the year 354 AD. Gradually all Christian churches‚ except Armenians who celebrate Christmas
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