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Nudity in Art, 2005.
Explores how the naked body has been represented throughout the history of European art.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper discusses the nude body as a tradition of Western art, explaining the importance of the nude for art history. It shows how the European nude study differs from the images of nude bodies in other cultures and artistic traditions. It argues that the nude, despite the erotic and attractive aspects of the image, is indeed an idealized form of representation. In this genre, the realistic depiction of the body or sexuality are rarely the main purpose. The paper first looks back at the beginnings of the Western tradition of the nude and shows how the development of the nude from classical to modern times has always reflected the cultural period's view of the body and conception of the beautiful.
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"The revival of the nude as the central theme of Western art came at the beginning of the Renaissance, although the Gothic period had seen a return to realistic depiction of the "veritable face and body of the human being." The beauty of the naked human body was recognized as part of the classical heritage being revived by the humanists. Significantly, the new Renaissance art "stressed the importance of individual(s)... now at last individual men are real" (de la Croix & Tansey, 1970:371)."
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Naked or Nude in Art, 2006.
A discussion regarding art and nudity, and nudity in art.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper discusses how the human body has always been a constant subject in art and in particular western art from the ancient times. This essay examines the various ways in which the body was represented in art from ancient to modern times. Many great pieces of art have had the nude as their theme, or at least contained nudes. The nude is often the subject of art but can also be considered an art form. The paper also looks at the nude as a subject of art and how notions of gender differences, desire and identity reflected on the female nudity in art.
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Greek Nudity, 2001.
A look at the meaning of nudity for ancient Greek society.
1,975 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 6 sources, £ 43.95
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A look at the meaning and significance of nudity in ancient Greece. The author argues that nudity in ancient Greece was highly praised, appreciated and publicly displayed. A look at reasons why nudity was celebrated and glorified in ancient Greece.
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"In the post-Christianity era, nudity, or more frequently used and linguistically precise, nakedness, has been equated as the source of sinfulness, as demonstrated vividly in the first chapter, the Genesis, of the Holy Bible. This is not to say, on the other hand, that nudity has been for good dwelled in human?s consciousness as sin. As a matter of fact, in ancient Greek, nudity was highly praised and appreciated. Furthermore, it was publicly displayed as a gift from God. Thus, what was then and what is now? By the end of this paper, I hope we would be able to find some answers to this question."
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Lady Godiva's Prayer, 2006.
This paper examines Edwin Landseer's painting "Lady Godiva's Prayer" and discusses the subject of nudity in Victorian art.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, £ 49.95
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This paper discusses nudity in Victorian art on the basis of "Lady Godiva's Prayer" by Edwin Landseer. The writer points out that this image dates from the Victorian era, and Landseer was a typical Victorian in many ways and so shaped the image according to principles and customs from that era. The writer further notes that critics see the painting as a contradiction, mixing a degree of nudity with a narrow-minded vision of a partly historical, partly mythical subject matter well-known in England. The writer discusses that the painting is also structured on certain anachronistic elements, with the dress of the lady-in-waiting being Puritan garb from a different century.
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"The painting selected for consideration is Lady Godiva's Prayer by Edwin Landseer, dating from around 1865. This image dates from the Victorian era, and Landseer was a typical Victorian in many ways and so shaped the image according to principles and customs from that era. Critics see the painting as a contradiction, mixing a degree of nudity with a narrow-minded vision of a partly historical, partly mythical subject matter well-known in England. The painting is also structured on certain anachronistic elements, with the dress of the lady-in-waiting being Puritan garb from a different century."
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Greek Art and Sculpture, 2002.
An analysis of how nudity was a fact of ancient Greek daily life and how the art--statues-- reflected the Greeks? acceptance of it.
1,828 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 20 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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The following paper examines how all Greek sports, even the Olympic events, were performed in the nude. This paper examines how nudity in and of itself wasn?t the purpose of the art, but was used to best represent the images. The writer explores how women were banned from the Olympics because it was held in a sacred area. This paper also explores how the the nudity in sports gave sculptors a reason to study the human body more closely, and its proportion and movements. The writer traces back early attempts to capture the human form and examines how over time, nude sculptures became smoother and more realistic, while still adhering to the quest for the ideal.
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"Even though sculptors eventually worked out the proportions in their work. the Greeks were not known for experimentation with style. Once they found an image that was pleasing, they tended to stick with it. The typical male statue, the Kouros style, had a very distinct pattern that was followed: ?The figure stands erect and strictly frontal with his left leg advanced, his arms tense at his sides with fists clenched. Details are represented with strength and simplicity. The eyes are big and almond-shaped, the ears large and so carved as to form a kind of decorative adjunct; the essential parts of the body are clearly defined and subject to an established canon of proportions, while muscles and bones form surface patterns on the marble. The work already has those qualities of grandeur and proportion which characterize all the best Greek sculpture throughout its history.? (Carver) The male form was the highest level of ideal beauty."
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Abercrombie & Fitch: "Magalog" Controversy, 2004.
From drunk driving references to teenage nudity and sexual references, a look at the advertising controversy that made everyone's jaws drop.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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The paper presents a look at the catalog controversy of Abercrombie and Fitch sporting company. The first offensive catalog was said to make drunk driving and underage drinking acceptable. The next few catalogs became 'raunchier', with over 45 nude images in the first 120 pages. The paper examines the controversy surrounding the catalog and the company's response.
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"In the event that Abercrombie had not done away with the racy quarterly, there could have been a few options they could have considered before publication. First, is the nudity needed? They are, after all a clothing company. Why buy clothes if you are not going to wear them? A&F?s mission states that ?not only do we sell clothes, but we promote a lifestyle,? (www.abercrombie.com) Not many people would call group sex and nonstop nudity a ?lifestyle?. There could still be very tasteful sexy photos with partial nudity. Less nudity would definitely bring less controversy."
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German Culture Since Reunification, 1999.
Examining demographics, interpersonal communication, crime & violence, sex & nudity in modern Germany.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, £ 38.95
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"Introduction
Since the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, Germany has undergone significant changes throughout its culture. Divided by the Allies after World War II, the country was reunited in the early 1990s bringing the formerly communist East Germany (German Democratic Republic) into the democratic and capitalist West (Federal Republic of Germany). The reunification has not been without problems: unemployment runs high among those from the former East Germany, for example, and there has been an increase in the number of nationalist demonstrations in recent years. In addition, the country has seen a large influx of refugees from other former communist countries, and Germany's once strong economy has faltered somewhat as the nation tries to assimilate these new residents. Germany was also instrumental in bringing about not only the European.."
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Michelangelo, 2002.
A study of the humanistic side of Michelangelo's art.
1,480 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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A paper which introduces and discusses how Michelangelo takes the humanistic and natural beauty from the Greeks concerning perfect physical humans and nudity and transforms his work for the Christian era. A brief overview of Michelangelo's childhood is also included.
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"Consistently, his work began to show more and more influences from more ancient works. While he was often ridiculed because he was not following current trends, he persisted in his own views. He memorized certain classic poses, and used them for most of his works. The David is an example of one of his works that uses a classic pose to make it seem more strong and powerful. "He no longer considered the work of art as an imitation of visible reality, nor as the image of a dream world, nor as a means of arriving at knowledge of the universe, but as an embodiment of the very essence of human life and destiny. In this vision of the cosmic law of life in man, he relates himself to the wisdom of ancient Italy" (De Tolnay 64)."
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"Bound" and "Bringing Up Baby", 2003.
Separate reviews of the films "Bringing Up Baby" and "Bound".
2,760 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 66.95
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This paper presents two film essays. The first reviews the 1938 classic screwball comedy, "Bringing Up Baby." It looks at director Howard Hawks' ability to draw hidden comedic talents and skills from his cast. The second paper is a personal reaction to the 1996 film "Bound" with respect to the Hays Motion Picture Code, looking at issues of extreme violence, profanity, nudity and sex.
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"Bringing Up Baby was directed by Howard Hawks and released in ..."
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?Six Feet Under?, 2004.
A review of the television show, ?Six Feet Under?.
1,651 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper discusses how "Six Feet Under is unique among American television shows in its depiction of sex and gender. It examines how, because it is an HBO cable series, the writers are offered considerable leeway in the use of partial nudity and coarse language, and how, ironically, Alan Ball, the writer/executive producer/creator of "Six Feet Under", keeps the show relatively free of gender bias or stereotypes. It also looks at how depictions of sexuality in the series are realistic and tasteful, not nearly as sensationalized as they are often shown on network television. In particular, it shows how Episode 13, entitled ?Knock, Knock? reflects the mores, folkways, and values in American culture, including those that have to do with sexuality and gender.
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"In the opening scene, a female executive is shown on a golf course, the casual business arena usually reserved for men. Yet she berates and taunts one of her managers, thus taking on the role of the man both in her body language on the course and in her speech. She shouts, ?Growth is the only thing that?s acceptable!? and later belches, both gestures that in American culture are considered to be masculine. Unfortunately, a woman in power is shown not to exhibit positive character traits. Rather, she has taken on the negativity, insensitivity, and immorality of her typical male counterparts. This scene is more a critique of corporate culture than it is of gender roles, but it remains unique in that depicts a total gender role reversal."
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The Sexual Exploitation of Men, Women and Children in Advertising, 2002.
A demonstration of some of the ways that men, women and children are exploited sexually through print and media advertising.
3,018 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 18 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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This paper tries to explore the exploitation of sex in advertising and is broken down into sections involving, men, women and children. It defines what exploitation is and tries to determine the limits of what advertisers can use before it becomes pornography. It looks at how the exploitation of sex and women in advertising has been going on as as early as the mid 1400s in wood carved signs on store fronts and how the exploitation of men as ?beefcakes? has been more recent. It discusses how the biggest criticisms are the exploitations of prepubescent children in advertising. Picture examples of different advertisements are included.
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Thesis
The Basics
Nudity
Prevalent Through the 90s
Changing Attitudes Towards Women
Conclusion
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"Voices, whether male or female are chosen to convey a specific message to an intended market. The when choosing a orator, a determination needs to be made initially whether the ad is being portrayed as coming from an announcer or a spokesperson. A spokesperson must portray the part of an actual user of the good or service, where, as the announcer must have an authoritative intonation. Announcers are primarily men, because of the deeper voices that exude authority. Although one study (Frieden 1984) showed that there was not a significant difference in the effect of having a male or female voice, rather that men are usually chosen as announcers more out of habit than necessity. Many times advertisers and companies will use celebrity voice-overs or celebrity spokespersons in commercials because of the recognition of their voices without having to see the person. The best example of this is James Earl Jones (AT&T) or William Shattner (Priceline.com). Both of these men have very distinct and recognizable voices that demand high salaries for this type of work. "
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Women in the Media, 2002.
This paper deals with the objectification of women in the media, and why it happens.
972 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper discusses the many ways that the media blatantly objectifies women: Violence and gratuitous sexuality (perceived as normal), video games, pornography, slasher movies, clothing ads with images of string bikinis, nudity, and frivolous sexual behavior and advertising that exposes more female sexuality then the product it is try to sell. The author states that until something is done to turn off this shower of filth, nothing will change in future generations; women will have to continue their unjust struggle against the all powerful media.
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"We do not just begin to receive media influence about women as objects in our teen years, where we are exposed the most; we are also subject to images at much younger ages. Video games that young boys grow up playing tell them at ages as early as 5 or 6 that violence against women is fun and exciting. ?In Duke Nukem 3D players earn points by killing prostitutes. In addition to presenting women as sex objects, the game awards players for harassing women and throwing cash at them. The game presents women as powerless and shows them tied to columns pleading ?Kill Me, Kill Me!!? At the tender age that children are exposed to these images it is no wonder that our society is one where women are regarded as objects or toys or violence and pleasure."
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Rotten.com, 2002.
A discussion of the controversial website rotten.com and whether it should be posted on search engines.
1,293 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper argues whether rotten.com, a website which portrays pictures of people?s faces blown up by a shotgun, brains scattered on a street and a horrible nudity scene should be allowed access by all on the web. It discusses the negative criticism that rotten.com recieves, as well as it's few positive virtues. It concludes by stating that due to the first amendment, freedom of speech, the website has a right to exist and it is solely the responsibility of parents and teachers to prevent children from accessing it.
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"Another picture of a motorcycle accident shows a man laying face down and his scalp torn open with his brain scattered on the floor. These pictures might be too gory to be shown on the Internet. People might say, ?Why must they post these pictures on rotten.com?? These pictures are posted up for many reasons. One, it shows what can happen if a person does not wear a helmet. After viewing pictures of a man with no face and brains scattered on the street it might convince viewers to wear a helmet so it would not happen to them. This is an example of how it makes people more sensitive to life rather less sensitive."
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