... Two artists will have worked during the Great Depression and one artist will have been an Abstract Expressionist. In discussing the artists’ work, a description of each work and its style will be included. An examination into the Great Depression and the purpose of artwork created during that time, whether they were tools for social reform, and other types of messaging that were present in the works will be discussed. Post-World War II Abstract Expressionism and how it differed from art work of the 1930’s will be discussed. Finally, an explanation into the style of the chosen Abstract Expressionists work and why they were interested in the style will be discussed (Was there a meaning to their work?). Artist Examinations Two artist that come to mind when speaking of The Great Depression are Maynard Dixon and Grant Wood. The artist Maynard Dixon showed his artistic abilities during The Great Depression by creating images in a style dubbed social realism. One of Dixon’s famous paintings was called Springtime on Bear Mountain. The illustration is of a plot of land from the mountainous western countryside. In the front is flat land where a few cattle are situated. Behind the cattle a rise of the land begins that looks like mountain formations. In the distance behind the first formations of mountains is another mountainous formation but it looks like it is scattered with snow. Speaking of artists during the Great Depression another one that comes to mind is Grant Wood...
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...How are the characters George and Lennie developed through IMAGE and DIALOGUE in the novel ‘Of Mice and Men’ by John Steinbeck? The novel ‘Of Mice and Men’ written by John Steinbeck, during the depression era, set in America (1920’s) traces the elusive quest of George and Lennie, two drifters, as they attempt to be successful in their dream to own their own farm. Steinbeck portrays descriptive, word images and dialogue to create a realistic image of the hardships people faced during this time period. The description and the conversations employed by Steinbeck give the novel its appeal and add to your response to the novel and the characters. George and Lennie are the two main characters in the novella ‘Of mice and men’ which rely upon their friendship to survive: Lennie depends upon his friendship with George to make the correct decisions. George relies upon the friendship with Lennie to plan for the future; this is differed from the other men on the ranch. At the beginning of the novel, the characters are wondering in an idyllic environment – “Willows fresh and green with every spring” Much like George and Lennie’s dream the scenery is perfect and un-spoilt, this is significant because their dream seems possible and obtainable in this perfect setting as a story can seem like reality. The imagery of their perfect surroundings is also a metaphor for their idealistic friendship and perfect dream. Steinbeck idealizes the concept of male friendship, which is shown through...
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...huge and disruptive gets minimal time in our daily spotlights. Although it is only talked about infinitesimally, most cannot refute the striking images taken during the Dust Bowl. One of these photos, The Dust Bowl, a photo with many striking characteristics which are derived by examining the image—first as a whole, then parts of the whole, and finally through its symbolic meaning....
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...You can tell by its name that this time period wasn’t a good one, the economy was trash just like the lives of migrant workers. It is no wonder that this time is now known as the Great Depression. The Great Depression took place during the late 1920’s /early 1930’s. The Great Depression was caused by the the Stock Market Crash of 1929 as well as the Dust Bowl. The Dust Bowl was a major sandstorm due to severe drought which lasted 9 years! The Dust Bowl stretched across Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico and even Texas. Without water and crops, farms would dry up allowing the wind to pick up all of the sand and soil. This caused food to become scarce and much more expensive. It is clear that raising a family in these conditions was nearly...
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...Credit in the 1920s Leads to the Great Depression in the 1930s The citizens of the United States started buying on credit in the 1920s all over the United States because there was a great economic boom. When the United States citizens started buying on credit they did not know that it was going to take a turn for the worst. In the 1920s the economy was booming with new industries and new methods of production. America was able to use a large supply of raw materials to produce chemicals, steel, glass, and machinery in which it became the structure of a massive boom in products. Stores started to sell lots of goods which made the value of stocks rise. Therefore many United States citizens started to invest in the stock market with borrowed money assuming that they would make a fast profit. Thinking they could pay the loans off when they sold the stock. There was more people invested into the stock market in the 1920s then there ever was before. They started buying cars, refrigerators, and other luxury items with money they did not have. The economy eventually quit booming and people could no longer buy things because they had spent all their money into paying off their credit. This left millions of people in debt and many people ended up losing their jobs. The stock market crashed and the economy started to collapse inflammation started and the United States entered the Great Depression. Supply and demand helped lengthen the Great Depression. American farms and factories produced...
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...One of John Steinbeck’s most well known novels Of Mice and Men takes place in California during the time period of The Great Depression. The Great Depression was a time when people could work extremely hard for many hours and still have a difficult time trying to support their families or even just themselves. George Milton and Lennie Smalls show how difficult this truly is throughout the entire book. It is so difficult for them because they bounce around trying to find work but struggle to do so. In the novel, John Steinbeck uses motifs, imagery and tone to show how difficult it was to live during The Great Depression time period. First off, Steinbeck uses motifs to show how hard it was to live during The Great Depression. During this era,...
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...Prompt: Causes and Effects of the Great Depression A lack of a resources provides an extra motivation to the individual, when times get harder instead of displaying sorrow one should work harder. Ones economic class can provide an image of ones ability to survive but when everyone is struggling economically it can’t be depicted. When society is having trouble to survive as a group, one develops the mentality that only the fittest can survive. Millions of people were unemployed, the unemployment line was the only hope for some families but regardless of how in need one was not everyone obtained a job. For the people that had a difficult time to make money previous to the depression were devastated afterwards, they were practically crawling to survival. Coming off one of the most joyful eras it seems if people got careless and despite people obtaining stocks and putting their money in bank, their money wasn’t safe. People would once hunt for their resources but in present day, most necessities contain a monetary value but a lot of people don’t recognize how hard it is to obtain money. When regarding the Great Depression it seems as if a timeline is proceeds it, when people find themselves in a predicament they attempt to remember the days when being fired from every job and struggling to eat wasn’t second nature. Previous to the great famine, there was a time when people were able to obtain several appliances and things that weren’t needed but several people were taking advantage...
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...Hollywood and the Hero Image The influence of Hollywood and its continuous adjustment of the hero image, from the Humphrey Bogarts to the everyman G.I. Joe’s of World War II. The Hollywood studio system sensitive to public opinion, learned early in its development to supply their audiences with heroes that fit the prevailing social and political climate. America during the post-depression pre-war period, reviving from the hard life of poverty, despair, disillusioned with government, personal success, and lacking pride in their country were hungry for diversion. Hollywood supplied them with the Three Stooges, gangsters, private eyes, dashing white-coated sophisticates, dancing girls and musicals. Moreover, while this diversion was taking place, a part of the Hollywood elite were using their power to shape and influence the collective mind of America by producing movies depicting the struggle of man against hardship, our early heritage, the dignity of man, and the reconnecting of the people into a powerful nation. The Good Earth (1937), Drums Along the Mohawk (1939), Meet John Doe (1939), and Mr. Smith goes to Washington (1939), are examples. The heroes of these movies were the average everyday man or woman, thrown in to circumstances beyond their control. They were the reluctant heroes of their time, yet they were able to show that anyone could be a hero if they needed to. Rich, poor, short, or tall the audience could emphasize with these types of movies, and heroes as many...
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...In Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck uses a lot of symbolism. The story is about two men, George and Lennie, who are living in the great depression and just trying to stay alive. Steinbeck uses symbolism to show readers what life was like for his characters. The three major uses of symbolism are George and Lennie’s dream farm, Candy’s dog, and Lennie’s animal like features. The largest symbol in Of Mice and Men is Lennie and George’s dream farm. Having this dream helps Lennie have hope. Lennie has a mental disability, which makes him act as if he was a kid. The dream far is a way that George keeps Lennie in check. George asks Lennie if he remembers the story, and he responds, “I remember the rabbits George” (Steinbeck 9). Not only does it give Lennie hope, but also it keeps George going. He knows that they will never be able to have a farm, but if it keeps Lennie happy, then George is happy....
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...experiences, events or other factors shared by a group of consumers. These cohorts are used to identify and target segments of the market that, although they may fit into other models, are more effectively grouped and treated as one. The idea is that, although individuals make purchasing decisions, they do so based on events experienced while coming of age (late adolescence/early adulthood, or generally, when they were seventeen to twenty-three). These events, called defining moments, influence attitudes, preferences, values, and buying behaviors. And these attitudes, values, and buying-behavior motivations for each cohort remain virtually the same throughout their lives. That’s why, for example, those who came of age during the Great Depression still are financially risk-averse and tend to “save for a rainy day” while those Baby Boomers who were teenagers during the 1960s (when economic times were good) are more likely to “buy now, pay later” even during economic slumps. Grouping people into cohorts is not the same as segmenting them by generations, because cohorts are defined by influential societal events, which can happen at any time and shift societal values and attitudes. For example, the cohort defined most by World War II spans only six years, but the post-World War II group covers three times as many year Cohorts Versus Demographics Cohorts are often confused with the general demographics that are typically used to segment the marketplace. Demographic groupings...
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...the traditional workforce, __________. A. white females B. males under forty C. baby boomers D. white males Correct: The Correct Answer is: D. By 2040, an estimated 70% of American workers will be either women or members of other races or nationalities. 3. To manage diversity, you should replace inflexibility and intolerance with A. care and concern B. fear and distance C. adaptability and acceptance D. discipline and segregation Correct: The Correct Answer is: C. Diversity can help organizations expand into global markets; build brand equity; increase consumer purchasing and grow the business; support the organization’s human asset and resource strategies; build the corporate image among consumers; and enhance operational efficiency. Concept: Differences Between EEO/AA and Diversity Mastery 100% Questions 4 5 6 4. Which of the following describes affirmative action rather than diversity? A. Legally driven B. Assumes integration C. Proactive D. Opportunity...
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...Running head: PROGRESSIVE ERA THROUGH THE GREAT 1 Progressive Era Through the Great Depression Zarick L. Robinson Contemporary U.S. History – II Professor Patrick Peacock Strayer University August 1, 2013 PROGRESSIVE ERA THROUGH THE GREAT DEPRESSION 2 The progressive era in America describes a broadly based reform movement that reached its height early in the 20th century. In the decades following the Civil War, rapid industrialization transformed the United States. A national rail system was completed; agriculture was mechanized; the factory system spread; and cities grew rapidly in size and number. The progressive movement arose as a response to the vast changes brought about by industrialization. Two major turning points during this period was reform at the state level and of course the national level. At the state level, reformers turned to state politics, where progressivism reached its fullest expression. A model of progressive reform was Robert La Follette’s term as governor of Wisconsin. He won from the legislature an anti-lobbying law directed at large corporations, a state banking control measure, and a direct primary law. Taxes on corporations were raised, a railroad commission was created to set rates, and a conservative commission was set-up. In state after state, progressives advocated a wide range of political, economic, and social reforms. They...
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...Grant Wood, American Gothic English Assignment American Gothic American Gothic is a classic American painting by Wood Grant. The traditional painting was created in the year 1930. Wood paints an image of two farmers in the Midwest. Due to time period that the painting was created in (1930s), American Gothic refers to the Great Depression. Wood paints the two farmers expressions with much importance. The man looks right at the viewer with strong determined eyes. He is holding his pitchfork with strength. The woman looks of to the left of the painting. Her expression portrays fear and sadness. Behind the two subjects is a house lit up by the afternoon sun. American Gothic is a very simple painting; two people and a house. The viewers eyes looks first at the man’s intense stare and then continues to wander around the painting. Wood's choice of clothing, hairstyle, color all play important rolls in determining the time setting and to give the painting an overall mood. First of all, the color scheme is very muted one. This gives the painting a depressing mood and a one- dimensional feeling. The many vertical and horizontal lines generate eye movement from pitchfork to the coat of the man on up to the faces of both figures to the window between them; then, as the roof angles, the viewer's eye is led toward the left and right with the roofs of the house and barn. The repetition of shape with the pitchfork and the window helps the viewer to see the...
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...Mccafe.There are three main challenges faced by Mccafe. 1. In 2008, due to the great depression, many people switched to buy coffee in Mccafe because of the lower price. And now, Starbucks is now increasing in popularity in Hong Kong; this shows that people concern more about the quality and environment. Therefore, people may switch back to buy coffee in starbucks. Also, Mccafe does not have clear target market; this may affect its competitiveness. Mccafe does not have much strength that can compete with starbucks. The first challenge is that how to compete and survive in this coffee market. 2. The second challenge is the unclear positioning. Mccafe in Hong Kong open next to the McDonalds. People who buy food from McDonalds can sit the area of Mccafe while others who buy coffee from Mccafe cannot find a seat so they cannot enjoy the better environment. Therefore, is it worthwhile for people to buy a cup of coffee which values $22? Some people may think that they spend $10 more but can enjoy better service and environment in starbucks. Does Mccafe need to be separated from McDonalds? 3. The final challenge is the brand image of Mccafe associated with McDonalds. In Hong Kong, Mccafe opened next to McDonalds. It is easy for people to think that the brand image of Mccafe is associated with fast food which may get away some customers.Therefore, Mccafe should build a health image so as to attract more...
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...considered art to be created from your mind and with your hands and various mediums. Photography became accepted after many years of being used only for portraits. It was able to be used in many ways and create many different feelings. Essay 2: The Calotype process formed the basis for modern photography. D. W. Griffith was the first to master editing of film and created the standard vocabulary for filmmaking. The magazine Camera Works became an important part of American Photography. “At the Time of the Louisville Flood” is an image of the Great Depression. A large billboard takes over the background. The sign depicts a perfect white family in their new car and perfect home.” Below the sign, is a line of African Americans waiting for any help they can receive. He people in the car are blind to what is really taking place and are about to run into the crowd. The picture portrays the cruel reality of the time during the depression. It is sad that the colored are waiting under a sign that portrays a life that seems out of their grasp. It is heartbreaking if you consider putting yourself into the line and having to stand under that...
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