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    anger and frustration from personal experiences to guide her hand. Gentileschi was raped and was mocked for thinking she could report it to seek justice. The lack of authority supporting her claim led to the rapist never being charged. Her work‚ “Judith Slaying Holofernes” shows to woman beheading a man. Similar to Caravaggio we see a dark black background to draw the viewers’ attention to the people in the painting. The lighting and shadows bring the women alive as you see one holding down the man

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    The main characteristics of Romanesque art:  simple compositions and very linear‚ elongated designs  There is very little sign of figurative imagery or any effort towards naturalistic depiction.  characteristics were meant to inspire the viewer to devout‚ religiously inspired awe and fear of the Creator and of course‚ of His representation here on earth in the body of the Holy Church  religious devotion- scenes of hellish creatures and tormented bodies abound

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    Periods and their Artists * Chapter 3 Egypt * Old Kingdom (2700-2190 BCE) * Imhotep – Stepped Pyramid of Djoser * Chapter 5 Ancient Greece * Archaic (600-480 BCE) * Andokides Painter –Achilles and Ajax * Ergotimos –[and Kleitius] Fracois Vase * Euphronios –Death of Sarpedon * Exekias –Achilles and Ajax; Suicide of Ajax; Dionysis in a Boat * Polykleitos –Doryphoros * Classical (480-320 BCE) * Kalikrates

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    This poem is filled with several references to Christianity and the Bible. To start‚ the setting of Judith takes place in the Middle East. The Assyrians‚ although in this poem are under General Holofernes‚ are led by King Nebuchadnezzar. “Both Sisera and Holofernes are the head commanders of foreign armies and act on behalf of the kings they represent

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    Assignment – Textbook page 387 Author: Artemisia Gentileshi Painting: Judith and Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes. 1625 About the painting Judith and Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes‚ circa 1625‚ is one of several paintings depicted by numerous authors about Judith‚ the fearless widow from The Book of Judith in the Old Testament. Artemisia Gentileschi herself painted four scenes of Judith’s story. Judith was an attractive Jewish princess‚ chosen by God‚ to save the Israelite

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    The Grippen family just lost their beloved Grandpa Joe. He left his eldest daughter Judith the executor of his estate. She is the oldest one of three of his children. Grandpa Joe never included any instructions on how he wanted his body put to rest. He offhandedly mentioned he wanted to be buried in a local spot where several of his ancestors are buried. He also stated he wanted a metal-lined casket and a large marble gravestone. Grandpa Joe had a modest life insurance policy and a moderate estate

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    concern between the two‚ she documents her observation and offers her insight about what she has learned about their relationship and the issues they possess. Dr. Heitler prepares an effective plan of action to achieve the objective of what Richard and Judith need before the session. She explains to the couple of her theory and what she wants for both of them to do‚ which is to go back to good humor. Dr. Heitler goes on and explains to the couple that in order for them to proceed‚ they must learn new skills

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    ANGRY COUPLE BSHS 385

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    illustrated below: Exploration Stage Dr. Susan Heitler asked both Richard and Judith to explain exactly what it is that they each want to accomplish during the session. In the taped interview‚ Dr Susan Heitler (Psychotherapy.net‚ 1995) asks Richard to turn to Judith and‚ “try talking and tell her why you are here.” She then asks Judith to ask Richard the same question before asking them both to clarify why they are here. Judith wants Richard to commit to having a family. However‚ Richard feels the time

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    session. 2/27/2013 Judith Marychurch Do the quiz questions and go back to steps one and two to clarify any uncertainties Attend the lecture and/or seminar Actively participate in the seminar‚ including by – – contributing to group work engaging in discussion by actively listening and expressing your views 6. Reflect on your learning by answering the questions in the workbook. Identify the steps you will take to resolve any remaining uncertainties. 2/27/2013 Judith Marychurch 3

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    John Ruskin said‚ “I always said that no woman could paint.” This quote from John Ruskin is nonsense. If women can give birth and raise their children to live their own lives‚ women could do everything anyone else can. In this era‚ some of the most powerful positions in governments are being held by women. Maybe I have an untrained eye‚ but if no description for a work of an artist is provided‚ I would not be able to tell if a piece of art was created by a man or a woman. Art or all entertainment

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