Applied Sciences

John Cage re-imagined the piano as a one-person percussion instrument. Choose an instrument that you find interesting (the human voice can count), and find 2-3 examples of musicians pushing the technical possibilities of that instrument beyond traditional limits. Describe the things they do? How do these new techniques expand into new areas of sound? Are these techniques just “gimmicks” or are they truly expressive? Please supply links to video or audio recordings of the pieces/songs you find. – use the outline as much as you can  – its a compare contrast essay  – use 2 youtube sources, and 1 internet source

University of Phoenix Material Polling Exercise Conduct a poll of at least five people by asking the following questions. Evaluate each answer and decide whether you would consider it as hedonic or eudaimonic, and record it in the table. Finally, answer the question below the table in 200-350 words. What makes you happy? Would you say you are living “the good life?” Why or why not? If you could make any changes you wished that would make you happier, what would those be? Hedonic Eudaimonic Write a summary of your results. What common beliefs about happiness were evident in your results?

Write a short paper responding to the prompt below. Your paper submission should be 2-4 pages in length (not to exceed a maximum of 1,500 words) with line-and-a-half spacing. Your submission should adhere to the APA reference standard for all sources used to support your writing. Compare and contrast the extent of electronic surveillance complex in US and China. Is there a difference between democratic and non-democratic country in terms of electronic surveillance?

Need to do examples of 2 diasporic cultures in south Africa, explain what globalization is and also

You’ve commented in your post on the Palazzo Farnese, which currently serves as the French embassy.  You’ve also said the exterior looks “plain but majestic,” yet it doesn’t compare with the interior of this structure. Can you provide us with some photos of what the interior looks like, and tell us why it is regarded as so appealing? What images and further comments might you provide us with? Inside Palazzo Farnese in Rome (July 22, 2014).  An American in Rome.  Retrieved from

Part A . Briefly describe each city (size, population, climate, demographics…) , highlighting what makes each city unique/notable – Provide a paragraph for each city (2 – 4 sentences). Part B. Answer the following questions ( aim fo r 2 – 4 complete sentences each ) using evidence from the documentari es and your selected sources to support your ideas and claims : 1. In your opinion, what makes a city more liveable? 2. W hich city would you prefer to live in based on the urban design and why? 3. Describe 2 things MTL is doing better than Copenhagen and 2 that Copenhagen is doing better than MTL. 4. What can your city learn from either MTL or Copenhagen ? Be sure to name your ci ty and describe the particular challenge your city is facing . d why? 3. Describe 2 things MTL is doing better than Copenhagen and 2 that Copenhagen is doing better than MTL. 4. What can your city learn from either MTL or Copenhagen ? Be sure to name your ci ty and describe the particular challenge your city is facing

Compare Dong Qichang and Monet. What would happen if Dong Qichang meet Monet?Expect discussions of Chinese paintings, calligraphy, bronzes, ceramics, music, and philosophical traditions.The most important requirement for both topics is to clearly demonstrate theunderstanding of the issues in the paper, indicate your position and discuss specific examples.For Dong Qichang’s theory: “Dong Qichang. pdf” includes three pages in Art in China textbook (in additional materials) & outside sources if neededFor Monet: please find outside sources to support the claimBe creative~ thank you~

Watch The Video titled Brice Marden: Abstract painting can take you to paradise ). Then watch Sarah Cain – The Artist’s Studio(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqqUJnDeX_w). Write a short entry (250 words) in response. What did you find interesting about their two different approaches to abstraction? Did you notice the similarities between Brice Marden’s garden and his paintings? When Brice was a young man he worked as a studio assistant for Robert Rauschenberg. How do you think this might have influenced his development as an artist? Notice how Sarah Cain refers to getting “in the zone”. Does this remind you of Jackson Pollock’s statement about “the painting taking on a life of it’s own?” Why not do a bit of research about each artist and write about what you’ve learned? No source is needed.

In this Discussion Board Reflection, you will be connecting with your classmates about the low-tech, whatever-you-have-on-hand experimental Printmaking activity. The purpose of this forum is to “talk” about the experience with your classmates.  1.  Your Post Think about what you have learned so far about the nature of art, and the purposes that art serves, then jump in and share some thoughts about the activity and your approach to creating an experimental painting. Here are some prompts to start the discussion: What was it like to do the activity?   What was your idea?  What method did you use to make your print(s)?  What materials did you use?  Did you create an image that was realistic, abstract, or nonrepresentational?  Were you most intersted in conveying thoughts?  Feelings?  What the eye sees?  How did pattern and rhythm come into your composition?  Did this activity add to your understanding of the book chapters and/or of the other Lesson content?

Elaborate on being a youth sport’s facilitator. Why does this job interest you? What is attractive about this job? Talk about how you like working with kids and how this job would be rewarding.