Contrast

Last week, James Lull’s “Hegemony” and Stuart Hall’s “Deconstructing the Popular”. Discussed how dominance is asserted over other cultures, both actively and passively. As I mentioned in my response last week. Lull tends to favor a more passive model of hegemony, while Hall describes the process as “active marginalization.” This combination of active and passive…

As I was introduced to my first English class for my first year of college, I had no idea what to expect. I thought I was a decent writer who could, for the most part, get my points across in a clear, concise manner. And largely, I was a decent writer; I just lacked small…

Since the beginning of time, art has been a part of this world. I am not only referring to paintings and drawings, art comes in all different shapes, forms, and sizes. Art includes designing, sculpture, painting, drawing, coloring, and so much more. The earliest undisputed art originated with the Homo sapiens Aurignacian archaeological culture in…

This essay is about landscape photographers and their photographs. I will compare and contrast their approaches in terms of the picturesque and the sublime. I will focus on outlining what these are and their issues. I will pertain these terms to philosophy of art and aesthetic. At the beginning landscape was a genre of painting….

In the United States of America, there are several ways to become a citizen; the simplest method is being born in this country. Americans can participate in electing our government officials if they wish and enjoy all the rights we are guaranteed. In the film Starship Troopers, based upon the science fiction novel by Robert…

This artwork titled “GI Joe & Ken” by Texas Tech University teacher Shannon Cannings is from 2012. An oil painting on canvas, this artwork painting depicts two famous American toy action figures, American hero G.I. Joe & Fashion icon Ken as its subject matter. Upon my first viewing of the artwork, its high detail and…

MRI contrast agents The critical role played by Magnetic Resonance Imaging over the past 30 years in the field of diagnostics is unparalleled and incomparable. Its noninvasive technique of usage, coupled with the tissue contrast provided by this imaging modality make it one of the “Go-to” imaging techniques. This natural flexibility allows for the study…

Mammography is an essential part of women’s health and since its introduction has made significant advancements in its screening processes. Mammography is a technique using x-rays (low energy photons) to diagnose and locate tumors of the breast. It began with screen film mammography and has advanced into the digital age with both digital and 3D…

Computed Tomography or CT is an exceptional tool used in diagnostic radiography. It is an innovative diagnostic and imaging modality that employs the use of complex computer hardware components and an enclosed x-ray tube along with detector that take a 360˚ image in the body to produce cross-sectional images. (MIC, The CT CrossTrainer, 2nd ed.,…

Shakespeare’s infamous literary work Othello revolves around contrasting themes of love and infidelity. Emilia absolutely adores lago, and she desires nothing more than to please her husband. lago constantly mocks and degrades her, solely using Emilia for nothing more than his own ambitions. Despite this, Emilia goes as far as to betray her dearest Desdemona…