1. What was the goal of Ottoman (and Egyptian) reforms of 18/19th century‚ who drove them and with what result? In Ottoman Empire the goal was to at first modernize military in order to sustain the Empire and it’s old order. Most radical reforms during the late 18th and early 19th century were introduced by Sultan Selim III‚ he intensified the military reforms which were introduced by his predecessors in the 18th century. The model for these reforms were European armies‚ Selim III wanted to reorganize
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STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT NEW PALTZ INTRODUCTION TO THE VISUAL ARTS (ARH 200)‚ Professor Dewsnap Study Sheet 1 Introduction‚ Prehistoric Art‚ Ancient Near Eastern Art‚ Egyptian Art Note on Vocabulary For the terms which are not defined in the glossary of your textbook‚ please consult online dictionaries available through library website databases‚ The Oxford Art Online and The Grove Dictionary of Art. A good dictionary available in paperback is: Edward Lucie-Smith‚ The Thames and Hudson
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and Ancient Egyptian Art Compared Egyptian art comes from the paintings the Egyptians created in the tombs of rich people when they died. These pictures were supposed to help the dead person out when he or she reached the next world‚ where the Egyptians thought you lived after you died in this world. At first‚ carvers had a hard time painting the pictures but in about 2160 B.C. they started taking short cuts and made their work sloppier. Greek art was much different from the Egyptians art. One of
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Select a minimum of TWO [2] primary-source documents [easier if a contrast] from the list on Blackboard HICC 101 course package as a basis to answer the central questions listed below. In other words‚ answer the question using evidence from what the authors at the time thought about these issues. Always clearly state your idea first‚ and then quote from the source. REMEMBER: the term “quote” should be restricted to a verb form. You are quoting the text‚ but if you refer to the text‚ don’t say “In
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Keeping History In the Past I can feel my palms sweating as I make my way to municipal office‚ I hope that it does not make the matches in my hand too damp. I start to second guess myself‚ but I remember that the government needs to be stopped because it is very corrupt. Once I reach the office‚ I take the gasoline jug and pour it on myself. After I take a breath‚ I light the match.––When Mohammed Bouazizi set himself on fire outside of the municipal office in Tunisia‚ there was a wave of revolutionary
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Anish Kapoor’s development in sculpture is defined by his illusionary void‚ within the Double Mirror installation. Through the use of his non traditional approach‚ he has challenged the social concern with identity. The success of the Double Mirror installation has been contributed to by historical developments from Surrealism and Futurism ideals. It has also been influence by the art practices of Brancusi and Giacometti Surrealism initiates the ideals of releasing the unconscious in illusionary
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wondered about the origins of the universe‚ the purpose of life‚ what it means to be human and what happens after death (Religion Facts‚ 2010). Many ancient civilizations were based on religion; the Ancient Egyptian civilization was one of them. Good morning ladies‚ the function of the Ancient Egyptian burial process was to ensure an individual was guaranteed a high position in the afterlife. The purpose of this presentation is to investigate the structure‚ elements‚ underlying sacred beliefs‚ features
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of Communication 5 (2011)‚ Feature 1207–1224 1932–8036/2011FEA1207 Social Media in the Egyptian Revolution: Reconsidering Resource Mobilization Theory NAHED ELTANTAWY JULIE B. WIEST High Point University This article seeks to open dialogue about the utility of resource mobilization theory in explaining social movements and their impact by exploring the use of social media in the 2011 Egyptian revolution through a limited case study analysis. It argues that social media played an instrumental
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tribe. Egyptian For the Egyptians‚ astronomy went beyond wonder and legend. The Egyptians began by focusing on certain gods‚ represented by the stars‚ and used them for legends/myths/stories about the daily lives of those gods‚ etc. Egyptians later began using astronomy in nearly everything they did. From a religious aspect‚ to building an amazing structure‚ where a certain light can be seen from it maybe only once a year. It was not only the night sky that was important to the Egyptians. Every
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How did class‚ gender‚ and religion shape Egyptian life? Class was an important to the Egyptian life because it kept everyone organized and in place. The highest class was the god on earth or Pharaoh‚ ruler of the Egyptian people. It was duty to protect them‚ as well as keep in touch with gods of Egypt. He was also to keep the gods happy so they would a flood the Nile river with water for a plenteous harvest. All the land belong to Pharaoh‚ but he allowed his citizen to use it because of
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