​Jean-Honoré Fragonard – Rococo art

Rococo art emerged in France as a decorative art used in interior design and gardens. Painters began to adopt the style in the early eighteenth century. French royalty and the elite embraced artwork that celebrated love, leisure, and fashion in a way that was light, sumptuous, and even erotic. Rococo paintings decorated rooms in ornate … Read more

"Langston Hughes' Poem: "Let America Be America Again" Examined

 Marcus Jones 8/2/2018 Is America Really America? Langston Hughes, a major African American writer, is committed to telling the truth about the lives of black people through his passionate poetry. For instance, in his poem “Let America be America Again”, Hughes, being less than sanguine, claims that in reality people who possesses power often … Read more

Police Brutality in Criminal Justice System: A Look at African American History

 Writing Assignment 2- Thomas Howard One of the most pressing issues in the criminal justice system today is Police Brutality. Police Brutality has been a hot topic in the media and journalism in the recent years. Police brutality is nothing new, it's been an issue since the early period of policing. In America, African … Read more

Montesquieu’s Contributions to American Political Thought

What did Montesquieu contribute to American political thought? Montesquieu recognized three types of government: republican, monarchy, and despotic (dictatorship). He created the idea of liberty as a safety cushion from possible violence/threats against property ownership. Human nature to him was very egocentric, for he was intrigued by the idea of democracy but believed that the … Read more

Is Psychedelic Music Rock? A Look at the History & Influences

 To answer the question of whether or not psychedelic music can be classified as rock music, the definitions of psychedelic music and rock music must be clarified. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the definition of psychedelia is “music, culture, or art based on the experiences produced by psychedelic drugs” 3. In the 1960s, … Read more

Can psychedelic music be classified as rock music?

To answer the question of whether or not psychedelic music can be classified as rock music, the definitions of psychedelic music and rock music must be clarified. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the definition of psychedelia is “music, culture, or art based on the experiences produced by psychedelic drugs” 3. In the 1960s, psychedelic … Read more

Myth of the Chicago School – Bruegmann

In the “Myth of the Chicago School”, Bruegmann runs his audience through a timeline narrating the story of the term “Chicago School” and its “checkered history”. Through this essay, Bruegmann accentuates the power of language in architecture by throwing light upon the constantly changing perceptions of this phrase with respect to the modernist and the … Read more

Def Jef's Expression of Struggle through Gospel in "Black to the Future

 Brij Kathuria Professor Sanchez AFAS 371 – Section 102-103 Group 12 29 August 2018 The Meaning of the Music; Essay #1 Def Jef – “Black to the Future” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8dTg50_OjY Manifestation through song has been one of the most impactful forms of expression throughout the course of history. Different genres of music, different artists, and … Read more

Protect Unalienable Rights: Know the Founders' Constitutional Convention, Shays' Rebellion, Great Compromise, Republic, Judicial Review, Federalism, Checks and Balances, Separation of Powers & Factions

 Chapter 2 IDs Unalienable: A human right based on nature or God The unalienable rights were used to justify a revolution against the British for their unfair treatments. In the Declaration of Independence, our founding fathers wrote about our unalienable rights given by the Creator, which were guaranteed to all people. Articles of Confederation: … Read more

The definition of psychology and different approaches

What is Psychology? People have been studying psychology for over one hundred years, and yet some do not know what it is or how psychologists study it. Most psychologist will do tests on their subjects to see how the mind works with their body. In this reading, one will learn about the seven different approaches … Read more

From Civil Disobedience to Lasting Change: Comparing Aneeka & Martin Luther King Jr.

 Both Aneeka and Martin Luther King Jr. use civil disobedience to convey their opinions and promote social change. Aneeka fights against Islamophobia within her home country of Britain, while King fights against the unjust laws geared toward limiting African American’s rights in the United States. Through their civil disobedience, the two carry out a … Read more