Ah Xian Artist * Born Beijing‚ 1960 * Xian is regarded as one of the first contemporary artists of his time both in Australia and overseas * Ah Xian grew up during the cultural revolution in china and was trained as an artist specialising in painting * He came to Australia as a visiting student during the 1980’s at the University of Tasmanias school of art * He returned to china shortly before the violent tianimen square massacre in 1989 * Subsequentto this event‚ he decided
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A Happy Man Good morning/afternoon. Today I am here to unveil a great new addition to the Queensland Art Gallery‚ ‘A Happy Man’‚ a portrait painted of Albert Facey by renowned artist Ronald Barnett which faultlessly captures the essence of a man who never gave up and was always happy despite all the adversities he faced. Albert Facey was a man of courage‚ resilience and determination and is known for his explosive contribution to Australian history and literature. He is to be admired and commemorated
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The Einstein Letter is a letter to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed by Physicist Albert Einstein to inform Roosevelt of Germany’s plans to develop uranium weapons to use against America. This letter was written on August 2nd‚ 1939 by physicist Leó Szilárd and a group of other physicists at Columbia University in New York‚ which was read‚ agreed upon‚ and signed by Albert Einstein. It is a primary source intended to be viewed by Roosevelt in regards of using such a weapon and Germany’s likelihood
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Albert Bandura Theory T. Bailey SS124 Psychology Dr. Karen Clerk August 3‚ 2012 Albert Bandura’s theory (The Bobo Doll Experiment) states that children learn aggressive behavior through the media‚ and by observing others and the environment. He stated that many individuals believed that aggression will produce reinforcements. “These reinforcements can formulate into reduction of tension‚ gaining financial rewards‚ or gaining the praise of others‚ or building self-esteem” (Siegel‚ 1992‚ p
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contrast‚ however‚ Camus would see life as meaningless because‚ as he stated‚ “…it will be lived all the better if it has no meaning” (512). Though‚ unlike the two previous perspectives‚ Sartre would view that‚ by God‚ not existing and man’s existence preceding essence‚ a meaningful life is dependent upon the person’s actions. 1.2 When considering the topic of moral responsibility‚ the Book of Job would state that humans have a moral responsibility to God‚ even in difficulty. However‚ Camus would state
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sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” (Einstein). Albert Einstein was an intelligent person who created many things that help us in today’s world. He was born March 14‚ 1879 in Ulm‚ Germany. He grew up in and attended school in Munich‚ Germany. Einstein got his first diploma at the Central School in Aarau‚ Switzerland‚ and soon after was automatically admitted into Federal Institute of Technology (FIT). Albert Einstein had a very mystical life with events including some of his most
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Supremes‚ and the Temptations Music is more than an appealing sound. The purpose of music is to tell a story‚ spread news‚ provide insight‚ and express emotions. The music I choose to hear depends on my mood‚ how I feel‚ and the talent of the artist. Uplifting songs put me in a higher mood when I’m feeling depressed‚ some songs make me laugh‚ while others encourage me to sing along. Diana Ross and the Supremes‚ Bob Marley and the Temptations are my favorite singers of all time. Bob Marley’s mission
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Albert Einstein once defined insanity as‚ “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” For instance‚ if one repeats an action over and over again like speeding‚ he or she will expect a different outcome; however‚ he or she will keep receiving tickets for speeding. From a personal viewpoint‚ a few of my friends think repeatedly performing a task over and over will give them a new result. For instance‚ not preparing for a test will cause failure which is my personal
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Should artists address social and political issues in their work? Yes! I think that it is necessary for us to give physical form to things we think and feel strongly about‚ especially when it comes to social and political issues. We use art in our everyday lives for communicating information‚ day-to-day living‚ spiritual sustenance‚ personal expression‚ visual delight as well as for social and political purposes. Art can be used for communicating specific information. Art can make a strong statement
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Throughout history many great leaders have risen from both strife and victory. Men and women that have the ability to inspire‚ drive‚ and influence other people and life for generations to come. Albert Einstein (Einstein) is one of those leaders. His accomplishments have forever impacted the world and how its people see it. Einstein was born at Ulm‚ in Württemberg‚ Germany‚ on March 14‚ 1879 to a non-practicing Jewish family‚ something that would become troublesome for him and his family during
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