Samuel Taylor Coleridge introduces two concepts in his poem “Kubla Khan”, as well as its prologue: the variability of the imagination, and beauty of the exotic and foreign. Scholars consider the story of how the poem was composed to be …
Similarities And Differences Between Iraq And America
I was born and raised in Iraq. I moved to America from Iraq in 2014. My life has changed a lot since I moved to America. In my experience, there are some significant differences between living in America and Iraq. …
A Comparative Study Of Northern And Italian Renaissance Art
The Renaissance was the period of time in Europe that followed the Middle Ages. It was the time when new continents were discovered and explored, new ideas were born, and powerful tools, like the compass or gunpowder, were invented. After …
Graffiti And Street Art As A Means For Good
This dissertation will explore street art and graffiti, and will explain why it deserves respect. I will look at the positive uses of graffiti and street art throughout their history and how they have earned their place in society. I …
Cultural Competence And Community Engagement In George Washington Carver’s Era
When I studied George Washington Carver’s life, I noticed certain things that I myself had gone through. Missouri State University has three missions in public affairs: ethical leadership and cultural competence. George demonstrated cultural competency in his early childhood by …
Features Of Impressionism In Claude Monet’s Woman With A Parasol
Claude Monet is a major artist from the nineteenth-century Impressionist movement. The name of this movement is actually attributed to Monet’s 1872 painting Impression, Sunrise.
Monet’s use of color, composition, and light created focal points that were not traditional. Monet’s …
Reflection On My Visit To The Akron Art Museum
On a Tuesday afternoon, I visited Akron Art Museum. I spent a few hours exploring the contemporary section, the “traditional gallery” located at the northern end of building, before walking through the garden. The garden was familiar, but I hadn’t …
Comparison Of The Decade Of The Hippies And The Punks
The 1960s-70s were years of cultural revolutions that were led by young Americans who felt dissatisfied. These youths broke barriers through fashion and challenged old traditions. This paper will compare the decade that was dominated by hippies and the decade …
Locke, Hobbes, And The Federalist Papers
Jay, Madison, Hamilton wrote the Federalist Papers to persuade the states to ratify and defend the U.S. Constitution. Many times, the Founding Fathers’ words echoed those written by 17th-century authors Thomas Hobbes or John Locke. Federalist #10 through #51, as …
The Motifs Of Greed And Loveless Marriage In The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow And The Devil And Tom Walker
Washington Irving
Washington Irving, the creator and father of the American short-story, wrote symbolically about American society through his characters, themes, and stories. His short stories were a key part of the Dark Romantic movement. Irving draws on elements of …