shoulders. I also noticed that the two people were Mexican. This statue by Jose Jimenez is said to be endorsing illegal immigration on campus. It had been rumored that organizations had been trying to do away with the statue. The statue is not meant to be offensive or promote illegal immigration. It is meant to tell the story of a man crossing into another country in the search for a better lifestyle. By the title of the statue I was able to assume that both of these people were crossing the border
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NOT MARBLE NOT THE GUILDED MONUMENTS (SONNET 55) BY: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE THEME Shakespeare believed that love is eternal and everlasting. It cannot be destroyed or withered away‚ like man-made monuments which are all doomed to destruction with the passage of time. The sonnet opposes the power of verse to death and the ravages of time‚ promising immortality to his friend by making him the subject of his poem. Q AND A Q1. Why do you think the rich and powerful……(see text Q no. 1)
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have contrasting opinions‚ which is ok in day to day life‚ but can end up posing issues in a time where decisions need to be made. In this particular passage the author explains their opinions on the censorship of nude statues. In their eyes‚ they see nothing wrong with having a statue in their natural state and find it completely inoffensive. However‚ he acknowledges that other people may not view these sculptures in the same way as he. This author’s tone in this passage is very respectful and open
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side with the country of origin‚ but are they correct in their opinion? Just as stated‚ it is their opinion. The following gives way to my beliefs that the Elgin Marbles should stay at the Duveen Gallery in Britain. The first section seeks to credit Lord Elgin and a legitimate purchase. The second section revolves around the Elgin Marbles as a symbol of Greek identity and why keeping them in Britain makes sense. Finally‚ the third section focuses on the location of the antiquities in relation to
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Netherlands. He is strongly recognized for fighting for Dutch independence from Spanish rule and reflects the American vision of religious freedom and independence. The statue of Prince William the Silent with his dog at his side is located at Voorhees Mall‚ on the College Avenue Campus‚ and is near Van Dyke Hall‚ and Milledoler Hall. The statue is not only a symbol of Dutch independence‚ but also represents the Dutch roots of Rutgers University. In connection to America‚ the Netherlands has become a very
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In 1812‚ a controversy began over where the ancient remains of the Parthenon marble figures should be located. Although these famous statues originated in Greece‚ for the past two centuries‚ these historical pieces of artwork were not located in their homeland. Currently‚ they are being preserved and stored within the British Museum where they are displayed for many tourists and travelers from all around the world to see. Greece has requested to have them returned‚ which has in turn created an international
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William Shakespeare ’s poem "Not marble‚ nor the gilded monuments" brings the reader to the sense of what is not important. His title captivates the reader ’s imagination with images of coldness and wealth. But as the true meaning of the poem is made known‚ we learn that it is a poem about love. Monuments are made for the wealthy who want to keep the memory of someone alive. The tone Shakespeare creates in this poem is that poetry is like a monument in keeping a work of significance but that it is
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Sure history can tell the story but it will not tell why the artist created the artwork or where the inspiration came from. One piece of art that really inspires me is the Statue of Queen Boudica and her two daughters. It is the statue that stands outside the House of Parliament in London. I personally have never visited the statue but hope to one day. The piece inspires me because it shows a woman in power and fighting for what she wants. Queen Boudica was so powerful and victorious that they had to
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Marble-lous Momentum Question: What happens to momentum when one marble collides with other marbles? Hypothesis: If a marble collides with increasingly more marbles‚ then the momentum will be transferred more slowly to the final marble‚ because momentum is conserved through an inelastic collision‚ but a longer distance will have be traveled by the kinetic energy. Independent Variable: The number of marbles. Dependent Variable: The momentum of the first marble and final marble. Control Variables:
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"Assess the arguments for the return of the Parthenon/Elgin Marbles to Greece" The question as to whether or not the esteemed Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece or persist in their contemporary locality in the British Museum has been the subject to rigorous debate from historians‚ politicians and the general public alike. The major contemporary arguments supporting the return of the marbles to Greece involve the fact that the Greek government has accepted concerns regarding inadequate
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