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November 13, 2025 Throughout myth, the dragon is a prevalent figure. In Chinese myth, the dragon holds a special significance. Emblems of the creature can be found on important or even sacred items, such as ancestral shrines, ritual objects, and “spirit objects” intended for burial. [1]  Evidently, this shows it as a highly revered beast, often associated directly with the emperor or imperial power itself. [2]  This narrative is exemplified by the myth of Yinglong, a dragon

November 9 2025 Encyclopedia Britannica defines graffiti as a “form of visual communication, usually illegal, involving the unauthorized marking of public space by an individual or group (Fig. 1.).” [1]  While this definition is serviceable for many, it ignores the complexities of graffiti as an art form. Furthermore, the cultural aspects of this practice see the same fate, a facet that is arguably the core of the term and associated artwork. Continuing from this point, the

October 19, 2023 For many prominent creatures of myth, there is no simple definition regarding their identity or what exactly they are. Such uncertainty is primarily due to a variance of depiction throughout cultures, a fate befalling the dragon. Dragons are fluid creatures, taking on many forms yet maintaining the same core; A powerful creature with many mystical attributes that keep it cloaked within mystery and divine power. The dragon's essence is worth examining, spea

April 28, 2024 The arts have long been combined with science to create powerful works, bringing about pieces that benefit from both avenues. As such, many great artists have utilized the two practices simultaneously in their work, often making advancements in both fields as a result. In cases of Western art and non-Western art, cultural influences undeniably impact many aspects, a significant element being the perceptions of those of a differing culture. Although this attrib

April 20, 2024 A work of writing is best encapsulated within its thesis. Such an element distinguishes what the writing seeks to do, clarifying its purpose. As such, distinguishing this purpose is integral to summarizing and relaying information regarding a chosen text. In this paper, the thesis surrounds the thesis of another work. More specifically, it seeks to identify a thesis and explore how the writing supports it. For this text, R. Siva’s “Status of natural dyes and d

April 13, 2024 To truly understand writing, one must grasp its thesis. This element is the purpose of writing’s existence, and as such, it is an integral part of it. This text investigates this phenomenon by identifying an article’s thesis and how it is reflected in the content. As for the analyzed text, the discussion revolves around Benin bronzes and, more specifically, the difficulties faced in authenticating and dating such pieces. Such is explored through Joseph Navadom

March 31, 2024 The topic of this writing inherently revolves around the chosen text, looking at the core of the selected article. Such a core is the very thesis of the text, acting as its message. Although identifying such a core is vital, discussion surrounding such is also present. With such identified, this paper looks into how the text supports its claim that the hydraulic symptoms developed by the Inka civilization were not only practical but a technological marvel. The

March 24, 2024 This text inherently aims to analyze and respond to the topic of a chosen paper. As such, it focuses on the very purpose of the selected text. Such includes the provision of a general understanding of the analyzed text, what it is about, conveys, and such a work’s overall thesis. Additionally, the element of opinion is present in what the chosen text aims to communicate and in the response portion of this writing. As such, these elements are subjective, althou

March 17, 2024 The discussion surrounding this paper focuses on the moon jar, a type of pottery created by the Korean people. Such a work holds significance among these people, and the text aims to speak to this significance. Additionally, what elements of the jar lead it to be beloved? These are the powerful questions of this discussion, focusing on the jar’s significance. Such answers are derived from information in the chosen article.             The article Korea’s Moo

March 11, 2024 This text focuses on analyzing and summarizing a chosen article, primarily identifying and discussing various elements of it. The author’s intent with writing is never apparent. Still, this writing seeks to investigate what such a goal might be, primarily regarding what they wish to convey—as such, looking at what the chosen article effectively does can shed light on its purpose. This purpose is what this paper aims to discover. The article mentioned is Egypt

December 18, 2023 Culture is a significant part of one’s life, influencing various factors. Encyclopedia Britannica recognizes “language, ideas, beliefs, customs, codes, institutions, tools, techniques, works of art, rituals, and ceremonies, among other elements” as facets of culture, indicative of just how widespread the reach of this aspect of life is. [1] Due to the nature of the elements constructing this concept, it is common for alterations to occur as times change. W

December 13, 2023 Throughout the history of art, people of varying backgrounds have been depicted. From royal portraits to fabricated strangers, illustrating the human figure fundamentally speaks to how those individuals are perceived and what characteristics are attributed to specific identities. Interestingly, cultural factors play a significant role in perceptions; this fact is one that will be explored regarding how it impacts women. To better understand how the image of

October 15, 2023 Historically, death has been seen in a multitude of ways, captivating humans for all of time as an inevitable great unknown. The fact of the matter is that all living things will die, yet what exactly happens to that individual is left a mystery. As such a mystery persists, various cultures have come up with their own view regarding fate at the end of life, and this phenomenon has been captured throughout the art scene. For this discussion, the treatment of t

September 28, 2023 Throughout history a variety of distinct building styles have emerged, treating structures as more than just shelters. This is most evident with elaborate styles, showing how buildings are indeed works of art. For this discussion two similar styles will be examined as testaments to this principle. One such style is that of Gothic architecture shown by Notre Dame , and the lesser-known style of Romanesque represented by  Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church

September 21, 2023 Artwork of Greece and Rome were greatly influential in the art world, and thus hold a great deal of significance. Because of this fact, one may see the two as largely the same, but this is not so. While there are aspects present in both, it does not negate the factor of differences between the two. In order to illustrate this point, two works will be examined and compared; One from Greece, and the other from Rome respectively. It is worth noting that to be

February 23, 2023 Genghis Khan was the chief of the Mongol Empire. A conqueror known for violent methods and an army of fearsome warriors. Such power has been proven throughout history in several instances. Even the famous Great Wall of China was unable to stop his unmerciful conquest. His reign was so significant that his initial name of Temujin was changed to Genghis Khan after obtaining mastery of almost all of Mongolia. This name was given to him to mark his position of g