21st Century Japan: Its People
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4 pages in length. When examining the changes that have occurred in Japan's overall economic factors, kinship structure, social affiliations, political networks and ideology/religion, it becomes quite clear the significant transformation that has taken place over the past century. Indeed, the extent to which these areas have experienced tremendous change is both grand and far-reaching; that these changes have also been mostly beneficial in nature lends to the ongoing progression of Japan as a people instead of just a commodity. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLC21Jap.rtf

An Exploration of Infrared Light
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An 8 page discussion of infrared as it relates to the color spectrum, astronomical phenomena, gemstone coloration, and even psychology. This paper defines infrared light and describes its importance to mankind and the workings of our universe in general. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPinfraR.rtf

Ansel Adams
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A 3 page paper which discusses the life and work of Ansel Adams. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAaadms.rtf

Ansel Adams
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6 pages exploring the life and analyzing the works of early twentieth century photographer Ansel Adams. Bibliography contains five sources.
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Ansel Adams
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A 6 page paper which examines the life and work of Ansel Adams. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAansel3.rtf

Art Which Represents the Achievements of America
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(6 pp) Artwork, which represents the achievements, of America is bound to be a very individualistic choice. This selection will be part one of this discussion; part two is to determine how those selections that the author has made, might be misinterpreted thousands of years later. Four artists/artworks are represented: Thomas Cole, The Statue of Liberty, Dorthea Lange, and Andy Warhol. Bibliography lists 4 sources and 8 photos demonstrating the work involved.
Filename: BBartwrk.doc

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

Cameras / Focal Points, Aperture & Other Mathematical Concepts
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A 9 page outline of the underlying concepts of photography and their relation to mathematics. Includes information about different camera types. Emphasizes methodology for the determination of focal length. Bibliography lists eight sources.
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Cindy Sherman, Photography And Gender Roles
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Cindy Sherman's film stills are meant to depict the assumed gender roles of women within the modern American society. The purpose of her photographs is to make people take notice and reconsider the social norms and, or, expectations which define gender roles. This 5 page essay presents a proposal for a series of photographs depicting the male gender role in American society.
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