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Perez Art Museum

Pretend you went to Perez Art Museum… Dont do the sketch, just write the analysis answering the questions. The photos attached are the one you need to write about answering the question based on those photos. When you refer to the peace of art please call it by its name. Below all the instructions

  1. Your report should follow the guidelines stated under the Written Assignments  section of your syllabus. Your paper must be typed in a 10-12 point  font, double-spaced with margins that are no more than 1 inch.
  2. If you don’t have Microsoft Word, save your file as a .txt, .pdf, or  .rtf file. Title your document with one word. For example, I might use  sarah1.doc.
  3. Your report must be at least 700 words. You need a sketch for each section A-E.
  4. Please make sure to turn in your own work. Use your own words, not  summaries of the descriptions of the artwork listed in the exhibit  brochure or displayed with the objects’ titles.
  5. Also, this report is an individual project. It should not be done with other students.
  6. Any papers that are plagiarized will be turned back to the student and an “F” grade will be given.
  7. Make sure to upload your paper to the dropbox and read your  originality report. If your paper is above 5% copied (excluding quotes)  make the necessary changes before re-submitting it into the dropbox. For  more information on using the turnitin dropboxes in Blackboard and  understanding originality reports, click here.
  8. Sketches should NOT be included when you upload your paper. They  should be scanned in and uploaded to the seperate Sketch dropbox or they  can be faxed to the number in the syllabus. Make sure your professor’s  name is on the cover sheet. The sketches can also be mailed to the  address in the syllabus.
  9. If you have problems getting started writing your report, take a look at Questions You Should Think About When Looking at Art. DO NOT LIST THE QUESTIONS YOU HAVE. ANSWER THEM. 

Subject Matter (Content)

  1. Is the work objective or non-objective art?
  2. If the work is objective, what object(s) or event(s) does it show?
  3. Does the title of the picture relate to it?
  4. If an artist of today painted this picture, would it look the same? If not, how would it be different?
  5. Is there are theme (main idea)? If so, have you seen this theme in other works? (Example: Love, Hate, War).

 

Color

  1. What color is used most?
  2. How many different colors have been used?
  3. Is the general coloring in the painting strong/weak, bold/shy, primary/secondary, warm/cool?
  4. Describe at least two examples of the artist’s use of color.
  5. Do the colors tell the time of day or season?
  6. Are there more light or more dark colors in the picture? Do the light areas or dark areas stand out most?
  7. Does the artist use color to show distance?
  8. Did the artist use color to make something in particular stand out? How? Why did the artist do this?
  9. How do the colors affect the mood of the painting: sunny/stormy, happy/sad, shy/bold?

 

Line

  1. What kinds of lines do you see in the picture, straight or curved?
  2. Describe at least two examples of the artist’s use of line.
  3. Are most of the lines in the picture vertical, horizontal, or diagonal?
  4. Are the lines deep/bold or shallow/light, jagged/smooth, continuous/broken, moving/still?
  5. Sometimes artists create imaginary line directions (lines not  actually drawn) in the direction a person is staring, talking, pointing,  etc. or by the formation of imaginary lines created by shape. Does this  picture have any imaginary lines?

 

Texture/Mass

  1. Does the texture look: thick/thin, lush/sparse, bumpy/even, coarse/fine, hard/soft, light/heavy, rough/smooth? Why?
  2. Do you see anything that would feel sharp, prickly, soft, slick, sticky, rippled, etc.?
  3. Why did the artist use different textures for different things?
  4. Does the artist use color or line to show texture for different things?
  5. Describe the texture of the work in one specific object or area.
  6. Describe the mass of one specific object or area.

 

Shape

  1. Are most of the shapes organic (natural or curved) or geometric (angular or straight).
  2. Is there a main focal area of the work? If so, what is it?
  3. What shapes appear in the artwork?
  4. What shape is repeated most in the picture?

 

Space/Perspective

  1. Is the picture full or empty? What takes up most of the space in the picture… the subject matter or the background space?
  2. How does the artist depict objects in the foreground: large/small, high/low, near/far. In the background?
  3. Describe any perspective used in the work.

 

Balance

  1. Is the picture symmetrical or asymmetrical?
  2. Is the picture well balanced?
  3. Is one side of the picture heavier than the other?
  4. How did the artist balance the picture? Color, shape, line, space, repetition?
  5. Is it even/uneven, equal/unequal, complete, incomplete?

 

Repetition

  1. What elements do you see repeated in this picture? Color, line, shape, texture?
  2. Does the repetition create movement in the picture: regular/irregular, flowing/halting, random/exact, rising/falling?

 

Part A. The Most Beautiful Object in the Museum

  • As you walk through the museum, you should seek the most beautiful  object you can find. When you have discovered it, stand or sit before it  for at least two minutes.
  • Try not at first to look at the “title” or other information  displayed with the object. Use your insight and imagination to  understand the art before you.
  • Think about what thoughts and questions are going through your mind  as you look at the object. Try to answer these questions in your paper;  don’t just list questions without answers.
  • Take notes that express your feelings and thoughts plainly and simply.
  • Make a 8 x 10 sketch of the object, including the important details.  (Do not worry about your artistic talent – I just want to see your  impression of what you saw.)
  • This part of the paper should include:
    • the name of the museum you visited.
    • the title of the work you selected, its artist, and the country the artist is from.
    • a detailed description of the work and why you selected it. (Use Questions You Should Think about When Looking at Art if you get stuck. However, do not list the questions in your paper. Answer them.)
    • the feelings the work aroused in you.
    • your 8×10 sketch, including the important details.

 

Part B. The Most Interesting Non-European/Non-North American Work of Art

  • Follow the directions for Part A. Make sure to list the country the artist is from. (Make sure to complete a sketch.)

 

Part C. The Most Disturbing Work of Art OR A Work of Art that You Disliked

 

  • Follow the directions for Part A. (Make sure to complete a sketch.)

 

Part D. 2 Paragraphs about a Special Exhibition

 

  • Please add a paragraph about a special exhibit at the museum. What  was the title of the exhibit? What was the purpose of the exhibit? Give a  general description of the artwork that is part of the exhibit.
  • In your second paragraph, select an object you feel is the most  significant of this particular exhibit. Make sure to include the title  of the piece, the artist, country of origin, a description and sketch,  and why you thought it was the most significant of the exhibit. (Make  sure to complete a sketch.)

 

Part E. What Would You Take Home

 

  • If you could take one work home, from anything in the museum, what  would you select and why? Describe the work you have selected. (Make  sure to complete a sketch.)

 

Part F: Follow These Procedures

 

  • Make sure your paper has a title.
  • If you have trouble writing your paper, go to Questions You Should Think about When Looking at Art. Please do not list the questions you are using. Just answer them.
  • Your paper must be typed in a 10-12 point font, double-spaced with margins that are no more than 1 inch.
  • If you don’t have Microsoft Word, save your file as a .txt, .pdf, or  .rtf file. Name your document with one word. For example, I might use  sarah1.doc.
  • Make sure to upload your paper to the dropbox and read your  originality report. If your paper is above 5% copied (excluding quotes)  make the necessary changes before re-submitting it into the dropbox. For  more information on using turnitin dropboxes inside of Blackboard and  understanding originality reports
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Political Economy

Must clearly identify the chapter, headings, and subheadings. It must be single-spaced and approximately 1-2 pages in length. Please provide a written summary (3 sentences) of the chapter headings and subheadings. You must read the assigned material and then formulate a written synthesis of this information.
1.
Ronald Schmidt (2000). Public policy and racial equality: A framework for analysis. Proceedings form the American Political Science Association.   See attachment for article 
2.
Summarize in 1-2 page single space Clark, Political Economy, Chapter 1, Politics, Economics, and Political Economy
3.
Summarize in 1-2 page Clark space, Political Economy, Chapter 2, The History of Political Economy
4.
Summarize in 1-2 page Clark, Political Economy, Chapter 3, The Classic Liberal Perspective *need done ASAP*

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Database and Programming Design

Project Deliverable 3: Database and Programming Design
Due Week 6 and worth 150 points
This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a design document and a revised Gantt chart or project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment for which it is written. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
One (1) of the main functions of any business is to transform data into information. The use of relational databases has gained recognition as a standard for organizations and business transactions. A quality database design makes the flow of data seamless. The database schema is the foundation of the relational database. The schema defines the tables, fields, relationships, views, indexes, and other elements. The schema should be created by envisioning the business, processes, and workflow of the company.
Section 1: Design Document
1. Write a five to ten (5-10) page design document in which you:
a. Create a database schema that supports the company’s business and processes.
b. Explain and support the database schema with relevant arguments that support the rationale for the structure. Note: The minimum requirement for the schema should entail the tables, fields, relationships, views, and indexes.
c. Create database tables with appropriate field-naming conventions. Then, identify primary keys and foreign keys, and explain how referential integrity will be achieved.
d. Normalize the database tables to third normal form (3NF).
e. Create an Entity-Relationship (E-R) Diagram through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length but must be included in the design document appendix.
f. Explain your rationale behind the design of your E-R Diagram.
g. Create a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length but must be included in the design document appendix.
h. Explain your rationale behind the design of your DFD.
i. Create at least two (2) sample queries that will support the organizational reporting needs.
j. Create at least two (2) screen layouts that illustrate the interface that organizational users will utilize.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
  • Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio or Dia as an appendix of the design document. All references to these diagrams must be included in the body of the design document.

Section 2: Revised Gantt Chart / Project Plan
Use Microsoft Project or an open source alternative, such as Open Project, to:
2. Update the Gantt chart or project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements, with all the project tasks.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Describe the various integrative functions and processes within the information systems area, including databases, systems analysis, security, networking, computer infrastructure, human computer interaction, and Web design.
  • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate organizational issues with integrative technological solutions.
  • Apply integrative information technology solutions with project management tools to solve business problems.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in information technology.
  • Write clearly and concisely about strategic issues and practices in the information technology domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
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Islamic Golden Age 

 Do some more research on the Islamic Golden Age 

http://www.1001inventions.com/
http://www.1001inventions.com/media/video/library
 
Respond in writing to the following question after exploring the internet sites and videos above.

  1. List and explain at least three of the  contributions of Islam to global culture between ca. 700 and 1400. Be  sure to provide specific examples of how these innovations shaped our  modern world.
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theory analysis

Use the viewer response  theory of “Rasa”  and the theory of “Darsana” to  discuss  if there is a deeper exploration of human emotion  in this art piece? According to Frithjof Schuon, the  profoundest of all effects upon those who experience art is the measure of all sacred art—does it  lead to interiorization? Does it help to collect all thoughts, dispel distraction and lead to Interiorization? Discuss giving examples.
Here’s the link to the reading that you should use as reference/example:
http://artindia.critstudies.calarts.edu/seeing%20the%20sacred.pdf
http://artindia.critstudies.calarts.edu/iconicaniconic.pdf

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personal income taxes.

In 2017, Motley Fool reported at https://www.fool.com/taxes/2017/04/06/where-do-your-tax-dollars-actually-go.aspx that the U.S. Government spends about $2.7 trillion for various  kinds of social insurance (Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare,  unemployment compensation, veterans benefits, and the like). Another  $604 billion, or 15.3% of total spending, went for national defense; net  interest payments on government debt were about $240 billion, or 6.1%.  Education aid and related social services were about $114 billion, or  less than 3% of all federal spending.In  spite of the services and benefits that the government provides, many  taxpayers dread paying income taxes but consider them a necessary evil.  Consequently, there is much debate about the inequities contained within  the tax code, due to tax shelters and tax credits provided to some  taxpayers (which thereby increase the tax burden on others).
Using the Internet or Strayer Library, research one (1) country that has a zero income tax rate.
Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you do the following:

  1. Analyze  the way in which the country you have researched provides services and  benefits to its citizens without collecting personal income taxes.
  2. For  the country that you have chosen, determine whether the U.S. could  adopt their taxation model without reducing its total amount of revenue  (as currently generated by collecting income taxes from individuals and  businesses). Justify your response.
  3. Suggest  at least two (2) advantages and two(2) disadvantages of the U.S.  adopting a zero income tax model. Provide a rationale for your  responses.
  4. Speculate  on the primary way in which the federal government could make up any  shortfalls if it does not collect its targeted revenue from personal  income taxes. Ascertain the most significant way in which the U.S.  Department of the Treasury, through the IRS, can still adhere to its  fiscal and monetary policies. Justify your responses.
  5. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not quality as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be  typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with  one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA  or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional  instructions.
  • Include  a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s  name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover  page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment  page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Examine  the types of taxes imposed at the federal, state, and local levels; the  federal tax formula; and the rules for arriving at personal and  dependency exemptions.
  • Analyze  the concepts of gross income and distinguish between the economic,  accounting, and tax concepts of gross income and strategies to minimize  gross income, maximize deductions, and minimize disallowance of  deductions
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in federal taxation.
  • Write clearly and concisely about federal taxation using proper writing mechanics.
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Cultural differences and personality differences

Cultural differences and personality differences can impact  cooperation. Team building is an important aspect of communication.  Consider some aspects of culture and personality that may impact how  people work together.
Research the importance of teamwork and the impact of personal and  cultural differences on team building using your textbook, the Argosy  University online library resources, and the Internet.
Situation:
After you helped your company, Labolg, prepare for expansion into  other countries, the chief operating officer (COO) approaches you and  tells you that she feels the differences among team members is  negatively affecting production. She asks if you have any ideas for  productive ways to work with the differences in their organization.
Analyze the situation and prepare a recommendation for the COO. State  any assumptions you make about the nature of differences in the team.
Write a two- to three-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards for writing style to your work.
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The Clash of Cultures-discussions

THERE ARE 5 ASSIGNMENTS IN TOTAL. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL ASSIGNMENTS BELOW. PLEASE COMPLETE EACH STEP FOR EACH ASSIGNMENTS.  
Assignment #7 – The 500 Nations
STEP #1 – WATCH — 500 Nations
https://youtu.be/vkI2J0FcoOc?list=PLrJNlNKCzjXwOAqtGmAEn6oLkObHCQcB5
STEP #2 – READ – 1491:New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus
PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO READ 
https://dcccd.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-12706411-dt-content-rid-36071831_1/courses/2017SP-HIST-1301-83421/2014FA-HIST-1301-81019_ImportedContent_20140922115728%281%29%281%29/1491.pdf
STEP #3 – COMPLETE THE DISCUSSION BOARD ASSIGNMENT (CLICK FOR LINK)
FOR STEP 3  PLEASE LOOK AT THE ATTACHMENT BELOW READ ASSIGNMENT 7.PDF AND ANSWER ALL QUESTION THEN WRITE A RESPONSE FOR 400 WORDS.
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Assignment #8 – The Clash of Cultures
STEP #1 – WATCH – Native American Land Cessions 1784-Present
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN OPEN THIS GIF VIDEO.
https://dcccd.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-12706416-dt-content-rid-36071938_1/courses/2017SP-HIST-1301-83421/tumblr_li1hmg9TWZ1qbilhno1_r2_500_1_.gif
STEP #2 – READ – Lies My Teacher Told Me
Please read chapter 4, “Red Eyes,” from Lies My Teacher Told Me.  
http://www.ier.edu.vn/upload/product/tai-lieu-tham-khao-dao-tao-giao-vien-lich-su-va-day-hoc-lich-su-tai-hoa-ky-149754535413.pdf
STEP #3 – READ – As Long As Grass Grows or Water Runs
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH THE VIDEO
http://www.historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/zinnasl7.html
STEP #4 – WATCH – The Discovery of a New Mayan Metropolis
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH THE VIDEO
https://youtu.be/xl1Ej1u5O00?list=PL5772AEAE2DCC89B9
STEP #5 – COMPLETE THE DISCUSSION BOARD ASSIGNMENT (CLICK FOR LINK)
FOR STEP 5  PLEASE LOOK AT THE ATTACHMENT BELOW READ ASSIGNMENT 8.PDF AND ANSWER ALL QUESTION THEN WRITE A RESPONSE FOR 400 WORDS.
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Assignment #9 – The American War for Independence
STEP #1 – WATCH – Colbert Report — American History X’d
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH THE VIDEO 
http://www.cc.com/video-clips/udnnzi/the-colbert-report-the-word—american-history-x-d
STEP #2 – READ – A People’s History
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO READ
http://www.historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/zinntyr4.html
STEP #3 – READ – Founders Chic
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO READ
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2003/09/founders-chic/302773/
STEP #4 – COMPLETE THE DISCUSSION BOARD ASSIGNMENT (CLICK FOR LINK)
FOR STEP 4  PLEASE LOOK AT THE ATTACHMENT BELOW READ ASSIGNMENT 9.PDF AND ANSWER ALL QUESTION THEN WRITE A RESPONSE FOR 400 WORDS.
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Assignment #10 – A Kind of Revolution?
STEP #1 – WATCH – Tradition by Mark Fiore
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH THE VIDEO
https://youtu.be/BMF58rJM1k8
STEP #2 – READ – A Kind of Revolution
Please read the chapter entitled “A Kind of Revolution,” from Howard Zinn’s book A People’s History of the United States.  Be prepared to discuss this on Discussion Board.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK TO READ
http://www.historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/zinnkin5.html
STEP #3 – READ – Tea and Sympathy: Who Owns the American Revolution?
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2010/05/03/tea-and-sympathy-2
STEP #4 – COMPLETE THE DISCUSSION BOARD ASSIGNMENT (CLICK FOR LINK)
FOR STEP 4  PLEASE LOOK AT THE ATTACHMENT BELOW READ ASSIGNMENT 10.PDF AND ANSWER ALL QUESTION THEN WRITE A RESPONSE FOR 400 WORDS.
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PLEASE OPEN THE WORD DOCUMENT ATTACHED FOR INSTRUCTIONS. 
THIS IS A SECOND WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT. Please take a look at this writing assignment. All of the instructions are included in the assignment sheet, but if you have questions,please feel free to email me over the weekend.
Ultimately, I want you to take everything you’ve read from Part 2 and use them as your sources to write this paper. You do need to cite throughout your papers from your readings.
This should be a 3-5 page paper.
You may use outside scholarly sources for this paper.

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theory of "Rasa"  and the theory of "Darsana"

Use the viewer response  theory of “Rasa”  and the theory of “Darsana” to  discuss  if there is a deeper exploration of human emotion  in this art piece? According to Frithjof Schuon, the  profoundest of all effects upon those who experience art is the measure of all sacred art—does it  lead to interiorization? Does it help to collect all thoughts, dispel distraction and lead to Interiorization? Discuss giving examples.
Here’s the link to the reading that you should use as reference/example:
http://artindia.critstudies.calarts.edu/seeing%20the%20sacred.pdf
http://artindia.critstudies.calarts.edu/iconicaniconic.pdf