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Principles of Design Principles of design are instinctive elements that guide artists in making decisions on the look and nature of any piece of art. The first part of the essay summarizes unity and variety, balance and rhythm as key principles of design. Unity makes a work of art have a sense of oneness. This principle of design attempts to bring different things to belong together. Variety, on the other hand, is the distinction that exists in an artistic work, and it helps to generate interest. For instance, when one uses different colors and shapes to paint a wall, he/she will be trying to attract the interest of many people since tastes are different. When different elements of shape, color, and line are unified conceptually, the final piece of work illustrates a visual unity. Unity and variety go hand in hand in making a piece of work. Balance is the leveled-distribution of visual weight on a sculpture, picture, photograph, or any piece of art. The apparent weight describes how different elements of art are applied to an object. For example, there should be a uniform distribution of colors, writings, and curves on a sculpture such that no one point seems more attractive to the eye than the rest. In designs, the balance should be perfectly symmetrical to enable a sculpture balance along its implied center of gravity. Balance prevents instances of overlap. Rhythm involves repetition of instances or objects using artistic elements like color and shape. In music, artists structure their experiences using rhythm to produce songs. When one takes a photo of the shape of his/her mouth when singing, there will be different shapes with instances of repetition forming a rhythm. The different shapes of mouths connect to form a repetitive structure, thus creating a rhythm. Ancient Mediterranean Worlds The second part of the essay summarizes The Oldest Art, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Classical world. The art of the past was in fragments and isolated. However, they remained to the present due to the organized culture of preservation of the ancient society. Also, the artists used durable materials and even caught their artworks in places of limited accessibility, such as underground caves. Areas like Egypt and Mesopotamia had hot and dry climatic conditions that were favorable for
Thesis The works of John Donne and works of other writers reflecting on Donne’s works Primary Sources The writer was an English metaphysical poet; he wrote poems to address different issues in society like love, politics, and epigrams. Other writing Metaphysical poetry, the writer wrote songs, sonnets, sermons, and Latin translations. Other than poems, John Donne’s other genre types included Prose and satire. Among the main works that the writer includes are eight literature works, seven prose, eight poetry works, and ten literature work. Donne is one of the most prominent members of the Metaphysical poets, in the seventeenth century who used poetry to address certain issues in society like politics, love, and social evils. Other than in his own works, the writer has been featured in a number of other writers’ work as a contribution or as an analysis of his works; his works have been seen as a rich and informative source of poetry works that can be discussed or elaborated in poetry features. Secondary Sources Albert James Smith and Catherine Phillips in the book “ John Donne: the critical heritage ” takes a look at the works of John Donne, they discuss the social, economic, and political factors that triggered the poet to write his works. Most important, the writers concentrated on the effects that social mores had on the writer’s perception; also the writer talks about the challenges that literacy had on social values in the United States and the United Kingdom. The book seeks to connect the nature of early poetry works and connects the works with the current (Albert and Catherine 12-125). Book 2 John E. Booty in the book “ John Donne: selections from divine poems, sermons, devotions, and prayers, ” discusses the artistic work of Donne’s, they concentrate on how he used literacy, scholarly and spatial gifts. The writers also discuss how an effective poet needs to write according to the needs of the time (Booty 1-45). Cothran, Anne Faulkner in the article, “ John Donne and the Art of Adaptation .” Published in the journal Anglican Theological Review 87.1 (2005): 89-115, discusses how catholic religious beliefs affected Donne in his works, the writer sees Christianity believes in death, life, and judgments as some of the attributes that triggered John in his work. Another important element discusses in the article was how differences in people’s cultural be
Introduction Etihad Airways is one of the largest airlines in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2003 with its headquarters in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, this company has registered impressive growth over the years and it is currently one of the dominant players in the aviation industry (Grand, 2017). The aviation industry is highly competitive and the firm has been keen on ensuring that it lowers its cost of operation while offering the best value to its customers as a way of remaining sustainable in the volatile market. According to Cook and Billig (2017), one of the biggest concerns to aviation companies is the fluctuating cost of jet fuel. A significant percentage of the expenses of these companies go to fuel. As such, stakeholders in the aviation sector have been working on ways of reducing the cost of energy as a way of lowering their overall cost. Etihad Airways can increase its profitability without compromising on the quality of its products by embracing the renewable energy. According to Boer (2017), although the current level of technology does not allow planes to fly on renewable energy, scientists are making advanced steps that would enable planes to use a combination of renewable energy and the traditional jet fuels (Kaltschmitt & Neuling, 2018). This company should be at the forefront in introducing this form of energy in its planes when it becomes available. In the meantime, renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydropower, and bio-fuels can be used in the offices of this company to reduce reliance on fossil fuel and cut down the cost of operation. In this paper, the focus is to discuss reasons for and how Etihad Airways can embrace renewable energy in its operations. Ways Companies Can Adopt the Various Aspects of Renewable Energy The aviation sector is growing rapidly, but the high cost of fuel remains one of the biggest challenges that these companies face. As Blockley (2016) observes, these companies mainly rely on fossil fuel for their operations. It is important to note that heavy reliance on f
Running a business in any location can be influenced by several factors. These factors include the available infrastructure, timeliness of approvals, crime rates, complimentary business services, labor costs, and so on. At that, the level of education, health care, and even entertainment options are equally important as these areas also make people want to live and work in a particular city or community. Each place has its peculiarities that should be taken into account when developing business ideas. This report includes a brief analysis of the business environment in Kalamazoo (Michigan) and outlines some incentives that can facilitate the development of the business as well as the city. Some Factors Affecting Business Development Labor Cost and Associated Variables The labor cost is an important factor that may affect the development of a new business (Bluestone, 2014). The labor cost can be measured as an average weekly salary. It is necessary to note that this measurement can vary in terms of the industry and qualifications of the employee. It is vital to make sure that employees will be paid competitive salaries as the financial component is one of the major factors attracting high-profile professionals. It can be difficult to provide the highest salaries as any business should be competitive, and it is esse
Nominating One Work That Is Listed in the Course Syllabus The problem of underrepresentation of women has been quite noticeable in the East for quite some time, with traditional gender roles being used as the tool of oppression for women. As a result, women’s voices were rarely heard, which made those who managed to get through to the general audiences and tell their story of hardships and unfairness even more important. Therefore, “She’s Woman; I’m Woman,” the book by Wong Bik Wan, is an important piece that not only describes the problems of gender discrimination, but also provides Asian women with a voice. The book deserves credit for raising the themes that are difficult yet necessary to discuss so that discrimination against women, specifically, in the East, could be brought to an end. The main reason behind choosing the specified novel as the main nominee for the award is rooted in the nature of the latter (Wong 5). Named after the plot point in a movie where the lead character has to resort to harming himself in order to leave a crucial message, the Quill Award echoes the message that Wan’s book conveys. Thus, the book is undoubtedly worth being nominated for the Quills Award as one of the seminal works in the analysis of the nature of prejudices against women in the East, as well as the patriarchal traditions that foster the specified biased perception. The book sheds light on the problem of gender discrimination and examines the reasons for these stereotypes to remain so pervasive and consistent. Doing so in a creative way and weaving a narrative of the female self in Asia, in general, and China, in particular, “She’s Woman; I’m Woman” sends a crucial message to the readers. Nominating Two Works That Are Not Listed in the Course Syllabus Representing another essential work that provides an outlook on the problem of gender inequalities in Asia, namely, in Taiwan, “Ah Fei” (Liao, 1983), the book by Liao, Hui-Ying, urges to recognize women’s rights and view women as equals. The plight for the basic human rights, including the right to be treated with dignity, rings in every plot point of the novel. Remarkably, each woman portrayed in “Ah Fei” is not necessarily likeable, but indispensably believable. These female characters are molded by the environment in which they were brough
The Religious persecution is one of the most alarming social issues in the United States and globally. In terms of its relation to social work, this problem stresses the crucial role of tolerance, inclusivity, and diversity, which are all some of the most important ethical principles of social work. Thus, social workers worldwide have the responsibility to promote religious liberty. Religious persecution is defined as “the systematic hostility or ill-treatment encountered by an individual or group because of their religious beliefs” (Joint Public Issues Team, 2021, para. 2). Manifestations of religious discrimination can take different forms, including the denial of services and basic human rights, bullying, or deportation. One of the most violent manifestations of the issue is physical violence targeted at followers of a specific religion. For instance, the Holocaust can be partially considered one of the most large-scale religious persecution tragedies in the world. There are numerous socio-political factors affecting the issue of religious persecution. These factors include religious regulation, nationalism, and fundamentalism (Joint Public Issues Team, 2021). Religious regulation implies there is a link between governmental attempts to control its citizens on their expression of faith and religious oppression. The phenomena promoting regulation are socio-economic pressures, the rise of religious movements, and so on. Thus, Joint Public Issues Team (2020) concludes that “in countries where us less regulation on religion, the ability of any single religion to wield undue political power is diminished” (para. 7). As for nationalism, people who harbor strong feelings for their homeland, often falsely assume that the religious affiliation of others can be a cultural and social threat to their nation. In regards to fundamentalism, it is often regarded as strict following of a basic set of principles and guidelines. Therefore, religious persecution is often initiated by marginalized religious groups, which would like to assert their influence and power over another group of followers. Joint Public Issues Team (2021) describes fundamentalism as “one of the key factors contributing to restrictions on religious freedoms within a society” (para. 12). However, it is important to recognize that this usually originates through dissenting opinions and minority groups rather than the government itself. The issue of religious persecution dates back to pre-historic times as people systematically killed discriminated against heretics and non-believers. Historically, followers of each religion have faced persecution, physical violence, social exclusion, and so on. Despite that, as of 2021, the group that remains the most vulnerable to persecution is Muslims. Warsi (2020) reports that it is Muslims who face increased likelihood of becoming victims of institutionalized discrimination. In light of the horrifying instances of Islamic extremism all over the world, the
Briefly identify the specifications of the vessel and explain the accident scenario (i.e. What happened, when did it happen and to whom did it happen?). This report will analyze the events that led to the grounding of the Attilio Levoli vessel. The vessel under study was constructed and overseen by an Italian organization. The manufacturers managed the vessel with the capacity of 6,239 dwt. The tanker was enrolled in Italy and had a group of 16 individuals from various nationalities. As a result, the vessel transported oil products through various routes within Europe and its environs. On one Thursday, Attilio Levoli was included in a mishap; she was sailing to Barcelona in the wake of stranding in Southampton. The loss happened at around 1500hours while she was of course from Falwey in Barcelona with a team of experts on board and refloated with the rising tide by around 1900 hours, without pulling help. A report from an investigative survey revealed that the misfortune of the stacked tanker was caused by poor scaffold administration with the captain being occupied with navigational obligations by long phone discussions. The report revealed that the mishap occurred when the captain of the Attilio Ievoli assigned to explore the vessel was relieved and a new command was introduced. The new command paved way for inefficiency and groundings of the loaded vessel. Consequently, the report revealed that the passage route had no accessible pilotage benefit, with draft vessels that are greater and profound utilizing the passageway. By implication, such vessels cannot be assisted in emergencies. Moreover, the Marnavi S.p.A Company had given directions to their vessels to utilize the East Solent entry, however, by utilizing the alternate route to Spain, the captain wanted to save a few hours. In the wake of dropping the pilot, the navigator was conning the ship on autopilot and the transport floated off the channel and moved northward until it grounded, in this way bringing about the plate on the base for space frontward however, there was no infiltration. Although the vessel was stacked with styrene and toluene products the fortifications and freight did not spill after the mishap, the Attilio Levoli tanker floated with the tide. The report is presumed that there was an unseemly division of errands and poor scaffold group administration between the chain of command. The chain of command includes the navigator officer, the cadet, captain, and the vessel designer who was situated in one of the two seats at the navigational support. Clearly, the navigating officer had cautioned the captain when he found that the vessel was off the track toward the north, however, he was distracted with trivial matters that affected his performance. Explain how accident causation has changed over time from individual models such as domino theory to more complex models such as the ‘Swiss-Cheese’ model. Heinrich created one of the
Introduction The focal point of this paper is to provide an analytical outline of the novel ‘The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers. This 359-page book is a wonderful text that is written with an overwhelming sweep where the characters are engraved in such a manner that they can haunt the memory of the readers with their intricacy. This profound humane southern fiction handles a Negro character as well as a white character and renders justice to both with the same ease. It could be mentioned that this approach is unique and the author can be termed as a pioneering advance towards racial equality. This was the first novel by the author and it was written at the age of twenty-three and was first published in 1940 by Houghton Mifflin. Brief synopsis The novel is about John Singer who is deaf and mute. The text starts with a line that immediately narrates the fundamental situation of the story by mentioning that “ in the town there were two mutes, and they were always together “. (McCullers, 1) Thus John Singer becomes intimate with the shady characters of a mill town of Georgia during the early 1930s. The story develops around these characters who try to break free out of these limited resources of the small town. At this point a friend of John Singer, who is also a mute, becomes insane and as a result of this John, Singer moves to a new place to stay. This new residence is Kelly’s house. Here he becomes familiar with Mick Kelly. This character can be identified as the heroine of the novel and is instrumental in rendering solace to John Singer with her musical abilities. Here John Singer finds the meaning of life as he approaches the world of music. Discussion of the main themes It can be well mentioned in this context that the novel incorporates a vivid underline of spiritual isolation and it is crafted wonderfully. The prevailing tension related to racial conflicts in the South was handled with much care and the human conditions of the era have been depicted with true spirit. This is a story that provides a voice to the downtrodden and the rejected. Thus the mistreated community of the area is treated with much affection where this forgotten population finds a say of their own. It should be remembered in this context that the approach of Mick Kelly is a very personal character to the point of being an introvert but is very much active while influencing a deeply delicate search for the exquisiteness of the mind. Another main theme in the story is racism. It can be stated that it is very peculiar to consider racism as an ideology, racist or cultural conflict views, where humans are separated into various groups in the belief that some people are superior because they belong to a particular ethnic or national group. It could be summarized that racism is the result of having negative judgments, beliefs, and feelings towards certain identifiable groups. Particularly in the field of education, this tendency has developed into both educational and financial discrimination at the same time. In a general sense, it can be stated that racism is fuelled by different aspects like low education, unfavo
The practice of creating artistic works is something that is as old as the human species. Historically, different societies had their own ways of defining art, because of the significance that societies placed on artistic works. Although such traditional definitions are still appreciated in some contemporary societies, the birth of modernism has revolutionized most historical definitions, to include institutional and relational properties of art. One common thing with traditional and conventional definitions of arts is that, these definitions share some common concepts of human agency, which are in form of manual handiness, intellectual manipulation, and expression of ideas, aimed at communicating certain concepts of the human culture. As a result of the failure to blend all this aspects of art, most individuals have a tendency of confusing visual culture, craft, and art. Although anything constructed skillfully with a symbolic significance and which can have some effect on people’s emotions and mental power can be termed as art, such a definition of art will be lacking, as it will not have appreciated the relevance of the artistic skill itself. Therefore, art is a symbolic expression of an individual’s ideas using certain elements of art to create objects or images that are meant to arouse people’s emotions and express ideas, for purposes of communicating certain messages. For a piece of work to be called an art, it has to be an outcome of a conscious intention or self-rewarding activity, which unites things that are
Introduction Cargo delivery system is generally regarded as one of the most important part of the entire supply chain strategy. As a rule, customer care relations should involve mutual satisfaction, cooperation, and trust, however, if delays in payments or cargo delivery is observed, trust credit is decreased essentially. Therefore, the drawbacks of the delivery and business performance system should have been subjected to changes. Therefore the entire system of cargo management was changed. The key reason of this change is associated with the fact that the new system will be able to get rid of the common problems, and improve the entire performance of the company. Iron Triangle Previously to analyzing the most important factor of company’s activity, the following consideration should be emphasized (Australian National Audit Service, 38): Customs’ business processes, legislative change, and the development of an integrated cargo system to replace Customs’ transaction processing systems. Included in the project were the Customs Connect Facility (CCF) and the Cargo Risk Assessment (CRA) system. The CCF is a communications and data transformation ‘gateway’ that allows external clients and internal users to transact with Customs’ business applications. The CRA system identifies and assesses potentially high risk cargo. In the light of this fact, it should be emphasized that the main emphasis is made for the functionality of the product. In fact, this us regarded as one of the most important values of the marketing triangle, as proper quality and functionality level is the reasonable cause of the price. The costs are paid less attention, as there is no need to pay sufficient attention to the least problematic aspect of business performance. Schedule is regarded as a secondary aspect of company’s performance, and the new scheme is aimed at automatic improvement of the delivery schedule by improving the functionality of the product that will cause changes in the logistics. The key reason why functionality was paid such an attention is based on the statement that there is a need to leave the audience satisfied: hence, if the product is delivered in time, and for low costs, but with poor quality, the customer will not be happy. And vice versa. Anyway, the customer expects to get a high quality product, and this principle was taken as the basis for the new system. Project Analysis Regardless of the fact that the project was created with maximum simplicity for the implementation, operation, and further restructuring, the most reasonable and important feature of the p