Museums have for the past century represented a house of knowledge. Whether it is contemporary art or historical documentation‚ the purpose of a museum is to preserve and present history while simultaneously enlightening the public. With that in mind‚ it is vital for a curator to keep in consideration several contributing factors ranging from purpose to authenticity when choosing a new work of art to add to a collection. Firstly the curator‚ who is in charge of the museum‚ must be able to achieve
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In the first museum‚ there were 11 galleries all in all including the old House of Representatives session hall that showed 2 big paintings‚ one being Juan Luna’s famous Spolarium. The 1st gallery featured the Philippines religious art from the 17th to 19th century. It contained various paintings‚ carvings and images of saints or santos. Some displays were damaged but it naturally came from its old age and is not a problem in viewing. The 2nd gallery featured the historical political events that
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Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9‚ 1963 – February 11‚ 2012) was a world renowned American Musician‚ Model‚ Producer‚ and Actor. She has sold over 170 million albums internationally. She has made and achieved seven studio albums and released 3 soundtrack albums all reaching high achievements such as platinum or gold. Whitney Houston was the only artist to chart seven consecutive billboard hot 100 hits (Wikipedia).” Whitney Houston’s sudden passing on the eve of the Grammys saddened us all‚ and
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-Sam “The Raven” Houston- Did you know that Sam Houston freed America from Mexico’s commands? Did you know that Sam houston helped Texas be a state in the United States? Did you know that Sam Houston became a president in Texas?Sam Houston‚ also known as “The Raven” which his indian tribe gave him that name‚ was a very successful man in Texas history. He fought at the Alamo and won Texas its independence.He made Texas free from Mexico and Santa Anna. Sam Houston was a boy who loved
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Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born on August 9‚ 1963) is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B/pop Diva‚ actress‚ former fashion model‚ record and film producer. Houston is one of the most successful pop singers of all time‚ having sold over 200 million records worldwide‚ according to her official fan club.[1] Her body of work includes ballads‚ dance-pop and urban contemporary soul. She is well known for her soulful coloratura soprano voice.[2] Houston was one of the first African American artists
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Sam Houston and the American Southwest By phillipsr / Oct 2014 Sam Houston was born at Timber Ridge‚ Rockbridge County‚ in the Shenandoah Valley. Sam was born on March 2‚ 1793‚ to the parentage of Major Sam Houston and Elizabeth Paxton Houston. Sam had eight siblings and he was the fifth child to be born to his parents. Due to financial issues‚ Major Houston sold what was left of Timber Ridge‚ took care of his unsettled debts‚ and purchased land in Tennessee to make a fresh start. However‚ when Sam
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Whitney Houston Some may know Whitney Houston‚ then there are some who has just heard of her. Well there are people like me that see’s Whitney Houston as a legend. But even as this historical figure we see her also as living proof that everyone has their own way of life. She’s the type of artist that isn’t only famous for her music. So let me just give you a little bit of this history. Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born August‚ 9‚ 1963 in Newark‚ New Jersey. Her parents were John Russell Houston Jr.
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RUNNING HEAD: HOUSTON ’S HOMELESS Hope for Houston ’s Homeless Heather Tollerson University of Houston- Clear Lake Tollerson 1 Houston ’s Homeless Tollerson 2 Based on the 2013 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Report‚ “On a single night in January 2013‚ there were 610‚042 people experiencing homelessness in the United States‚ including 394‚698 people who were homeless in sheltered locations and 215‚344 people who were living in unsheltered locations.” (1)
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After I graduate from Sam Houston State University with a degree in Criminal Justice‚ and I want to become a police officer. I would like to work for the Houston Police Department. The headquarters of the Houston Police Department is located at 1200 Travis in Downtown Houston. HPD has many police stations located around the city of Houston with each station having their own jurisdiction. When I was in introduction to Criminal Justice we were assigned to go on a ride along with a police officer. I
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Visiting the historical Buffalo Soldier National Museum was quite interesting to me. I learned more about not only African American history but American history as well. The goal or mission of the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum is “to educate‚ preserve‚ promote and perpetuate the history‚ tradition and outstanding contributions of America’s Buffalo Soldiers from the Revolutionary War to present.” The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum seeks out to achieve its mission through its interpretation‚
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