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Iphone ushered in a new phase to mobile technology linking music, web browsing and cell phone capabilities which revolutionized and ushered in the age of the smart phone. The real world user language utilized by the Iphone is familiar; it utilizes icons numerals and other language that makes the use of the device seamless. The keys are clearly labeled and the function of the keys and navigation buttons distinct. Once in the settings area the use of real world language becomes a bit blurred and…

Byzantine painting serves its function as an icon. Known as the “Hodegetria,” the depiction of Mary holding Christ with her left arm and pointing towards him with her right, represents Mary gesturing towards Him as the path to salvation. Rather than maternal love, image reveals theological concept: the intercession of Mary and the benevolent response of Christ. He is shown as truly divine, truly wise, and truly the source of all blessings. In Byzantine times, icons were popular religious tool…

the company he only wants the best for it. He is always hand on, and being 69 years old he has no plans of retiring soon. He doesn’t take bonuses when the company offers them. He always wants the best for his company. Lawrence Ellison is an American icon because of his advances in database programming,…

Disobedience is necessary for human progress. Without disobedience we would not have many of the famous historical icons we have today. People automatically assume we need obedience in order to progress in life. In some instances this is true, but everyone has the right to go against what one thinks is wrong. Disobedience has changed the world to have more egalitarianism and different outcomes of felife historically. Today, the constitution functions differently than decades ago, thanks to the…

S: The persona of the front cover is of a fashionista. This can be assumed by the bold letters in French. The title of the magazine is "Styles", and it is featuring hip-hop artist A$AP Rocky. Rocky is known as a fashion icon which further exemplifies the fashionista persona. - O: This is an international event. Styles magazine is a magazine company that is highly respected in the fashion industry. The magazine contains lookbooks of designer clothing and the author placed A$AP Rocky on the…

The Madonna Enthroned painting depicts the Virgin Mary and her child siting on a throne. The picture is unique in that it blends Western and Eastern influences and therefore the author of this work has been the source of much debate (Davies 273). Several aspects of the painting such as the throne, the red shoes and the archangels are typical of Eastern or Byzantine art. “Yet, Jesus gives the Western, not eastern, sign of blessing, and the halos are not the plain burnished disks found in…

I struggle to understand why anyone would go and see a drag queen play a leading lady in musical theatre.” (Barnes, 2015. 119) The purpose of this dissertation is to discuss the portrayal of drag queens within musical theatre and how, if any, societies perceptions have changed over the last 40 plus years. This research will be revised between 1970 to the present day, which will include case studies from three major plays/films and one television show. Those being discussed will include, The…

slave and as a freeman. Douglass was born and raised as a slave however, at a young age he was taught by Mrs. Auld how to spell, which give him the desire to learn and in time become his own master. Robert O’Meally identified Douglass as an America icon because Douglass represents the American idea, which is to make something of yourself and controlling your own destiny. Douglass started at the bottom of society as a slave, with no voice nor respect, but through hard work and determination to…

They had many beliefs. Before they split, the people had an argument whether Jesus was fully human, or fully divine. A group of bishops made the Nicene Creed to state that Jesus was both fully human and divine. The Eastern Orthodox didn’t believe in icons. They thought it was against the bible, and do not support it. The emperor is the head of the church, while the patriarchs handled day to day affairs. The emperor had the power to remove a patriarch. They also had married priests. The church…

When I was a young girl, I played with Polly Pockets. I was completely enamored with all of the possibilities of fashion for my toys. This hobby of playing dressup with my Polly Pockets turned into a hobby which quickly turned into college hunting. The college that has grabbed my attention the most is the Fashion Institute of Technology. The Fashion Institute of Technology is a college of art, business, design, mass communication and technology within the Fashion Industry. It is an urban campus…