Category: Humanities

The Impact of the Camera on the Art World

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Read/review the following resources for this activity:
• Textbook: Chapter 11 (Martin, F. D., & Jacobus, L. A. (2018). The humanities through the arts. New York: McGraw-Hill Education)
• Minimum of 2 primary or scholarly source (from photographer or critic – either will count as your scholarly source requirement for discussions)
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, address one of the following options:
Option 1: In the 19th century, the camera was a revolutionary invention, and many artists were concerned about the effect that photographs would have on the art world.
• Did the invention of the camera change the arts? Why or why not?
• Choose an artistic movement that you believe was influenced by the camera and discuss how the movement was affected.
• Include at least one example of an artist and artwork in your response.
• Include a statement from a current photographer or critic to support your points.
Option 2: In the 21st century, the smartphone camera changed the way we use and view photography. In addition, apps and social media have changed the way we share photography.
• How has the invention of the smartphone camera changed photography?
• How have apps and social media changed the way we share photos? Are they positive and/or negative changes? Explain.
• Include a statement from a current photographer or critic to support your points.

 

 

Reflection on the Relationship Between Art Production and Inspiration Piece

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Read/review the following resources for this activity:
• Textbook: Chapter 11, 12 (Martin, F. D., & Jacobus, L. A. (2018). The humanities through the arts. New York: McGraw-Hill Education)
• Minimum of 3 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Instructions
This week you will use your readings from the past week as a point of departure to create your own artistic production and a reflection paper.
Part 1: Art Creation
Select a photograph or film art piece to use as a point of inspiration. Create an art piece of photography or cinematography inspired by your selected art piece. Videos should be no longer than 5 minutes and must be in MP4 format.
Note: If your art creation requires a separate file submission, please submit in the Art Creation Submission (Recordings) area following this assignment.
Part 2: Reflection
Write a reflection about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration piece. Include the following in the reflection paper:
• Introduction
• Inspiration Piece
o Include the inspiration photograph or cinematography within the document. Use a link in the case of cinematography.
o Record the title, artist/director, year, and place of origin.
o Briefly explain the background of the inspiration piece.
• Your Art Piece
o Include your original photograph within the document. If you selected cinematography, submit as a separate file in the Art Creation Submission (Recordings) area following this assignment.
o Provide a title.
o Explain the background of your piece.
• Connection
o Explain the thematic connection between the two pieces.
o How are they similar and different?
o Are they the same medium? How does the medium impact what the viewer experiences?
o For photography, how do the formal elements of design compare to one another?

 

 

 

The Impact of Increasing Federal Minimum Wage Laws on Family Stability and Relationships

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Analyze the impact of a particular US family policy on programs, family stability, and family relationships.
Topic: Federal minimum wage laws/policies how they need to be increased

Your paper needs to be 8-10 pages (typed and double-spaced using 12-point font) dealing with a policy question related to American families.

The driving forces behind women entering white nationalist organizations

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https://www.npr.org/2021/01/09/955191984/seyward-darby-delves-into-womens-role-in-the-far-right-movement
What are the driving forces behind women currently entering white nationalist organizations?
Use short simple phrases without complex language or vocabulary. Do not exceed page count

Thread: Comparing and Contrasting Three Ethical Theories

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Now that you have learned about competing ethical theories, and have gained a better understanding of the biblical foundations for various views on Christian ethics, write a thread that compares and contrasts three different ethical theories presented in your reading, and then argue for which one of the three listed you believe to be the most objectively compelling ethical system. Don’t view this as a way to say which one most other people would choose, but rather which one do you believe is true and good. You may choose any metaethical theory covered in Ken Magnuson’s Christian Ethics book, except Ethical Relativism, which is not really an metaethical system at all. Seek to answer the following questions for each of the three ethical systems reviewed:
1. How does the system define “the good” or ethically right?”
2. How does the system situationally calculate a right ethical decision?
3. What are a few perceived strengths and weaknesses of the ethical theory?
Once you present the three ethical system, then make your argument in a last paragraph for which cane you personally believe is the most compelling. Be sure to carefully define your terms, articulate the strengths and weaknesses of each theory, and defend your position. You are expected to support your position with rational arguments, fitting examples, and expert sources. At least one citation must come from one of your textbooks. Any quotes or information used from sources other than yourself must be cited using footnotes in current Turabian format. Although quotations count towards your word count requirements, you will receive a lower grade if your word count is mostly filled with quotations.