Art: Chinese Graffiti and Tattoos
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A 7 page paper which examines and analyzes various depictions of Chinese art involving graffiti and a tattoo. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAcfftt.rtf

Artistic Liberty and the Rewriting of Western Civilization: “Das Liebeskonzil” (“Council in Heaven”) and “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin”
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A 9 page discussion of the manner in which Werner Schroeter film “Das Liebeskonzil” (“Council in Heaven”) and the recent box office hit “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” serve in the rewrite of Western Civilization. While “Council in Heaven” serves in the reinvention of the history of the Catholic Church, “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” serves in the reinvention of the facts and events surrounding a particular subtheme of World War II. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPfilmRe.rtf

Arts & Crafts: The Same but Different.
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( 10 pp.) No matter what the language that is assigned to the topic, the conundrum of "what is arts and what is crafts," seems to be philosophically cemented firmly in place. In the twenty first century we can say, that "most communications crafts begin as inventions and evolve slowly into art forms," yet does not the basic question stay the same? As a definition based society, we are instructionally led to believe that a difference can be distinguished, and we are up the proverbial art creek sans paddle, if one does not make its self known to us. With those thoughts in mind we shall proceed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BBnmdart.doc

ARTS ADMINISTRATION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
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This 3 page paper discusses public funding of the arts versus private funding of the arts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBartfnd.rtf

Arts: Necessary for a Fulfilling Life
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A 3 page paper which illustrates that the performing arts and visual arts are necessary for a meaningful and full life. Bibliography 2 sources.
Filename: RAartfll.rtf

Audience Reaction and the Realism of Cinema
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A 5 page discussion of the impact of realism on audience passivity or action when viewing a film. Notes that audiences are the targets of cinematic production, production which combines both audio and video into a medium which require the human element in order to be experienced. Indeed audiences are impacted by both the audio and visual aspects of film. The consequent reaction can vary from one of passive reception to active participation. Uses "The Color Purple" as an example of a film which elicits a significant degree of audience reaction. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPcinema.wps

Baggy and Saggy Pants; The Cultural Interpretation of the Fashion
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Baggy or sagging pants (or trousers) may have started out as simple a fashion trend but they have become the symbol of a youth subculture. This 5 page paper looks at the way that the wearing of baggy/saggy pants developed and underlying meanings and values that the style may be interpreted as embodying and communicating. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEbaggypant.rtf

Benefits of Recreational Art Therapy
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A 6 page research paper on various types of recreational art therapies and their uses. The writer details general information about the goals of recreational therapy for the mentally disturbed and for traumatic brain injury sufferers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Recreatn.wps

Business And The Arts: Creating A Working Relationship
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10 pages in length. One might not immediately associate business and the arts as being compatible bedfellows, however, it is quite easy to see how one cannot survive without the other when it comes to the financial backing of business applied toward the cultural offerings specific to artistic venture. In recent times, the desired coupling of these two otherwise unique entities has become even more of a focal point, inasmuch as the terrorist attacks of September 11th placed a significant monetary burden upon the entire arts industry. New York was brought to a virtual standstill as people refused to venture out into the district and enjoy an evening at the theatre, which ultimately cost millions of dollars in lost revenue, jobs and future productions. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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