Arts & Humanities - 11 December 2007

2007-12-11 23:58:19 · 6 answers · asked by stefany 1 in Books & Authors

Take my life for instance. I went to lower level school for over 13 years. Now, I am in college and feel burnt out. I sometimes question if all of what I did is worth it.

In the old days, one would find a profession early in life and focus on that. One would focus on the art of shoemaking for instance. The person would not shift between learning about math and science. Life was pretty much planned out.

What do you think are the pros and cons of a simple life like what I described?

2007-12-11 23:56:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-12-11 23:44:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-12-11 23:43:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Poetry

who was douglas engelbarts main assistant with the mouse or hypertext

2007-12-11 23:39:15 · 2 answers · asked by matt d 1 in History

what i mean is seeking the truth or happiness in this world.

2007-12-11 23:32:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-12-11 23:30:32 · 14 answers · asked by laughesalot 2 in Philosophy

I want you to know that this is a serious and sincere question.


How have arabs (not persians) enriched the world?

If there is nothing, or very few examples - why do you think that is?

2007-12-11 23:18:12 · 4 answers · asked by oneakmusic 2 in History

please try to give me extensive answer about europe between 15 and 16th centuries

2007-12-11 23:17:06 · 3 answers · asked by aris 2 in History

When the clouds that hide the face of the moon are wafted by the winds, the moon shines clear and cool; so too, when the clouds of egoism are wafted away, the mind of man shines - pure and full, with its own native brillance

2007-12-11 23:16:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Mr Kartoffel's a whimsical man;
He drinks his beer from a watering can,
And for no good reason that I can see
He fills his pockets with china tea.
He parts his hair with a knife and fork
And takes his ducks on a Sunday walk.
Says he, "If my wife and I should choose
To wear our stockings outside our shoes,
Plant tulip bulbs in the baby's pram
And eat tobacco instead of jam
And fill the bath with cauliflowers,
That's nobody's business at all but ours."
Says Mrs. K., "I may choose to travel
With a sack of grass or a sack of gravel,
Or paint my toes, one black, one white,
Or sit on a bird's nest half the night -
But whatever I do that is rum or rare,
I rather think that is my affair.
So fill up your pockets with stamps and string,
And let us be ready for anything!"
Says Mr. K. to his whimsical wife,
"How can we face the storms of life,
Unless we are ready for anything?
So if you've provided the stamps and the string,
Let us pump up the saddle and harness the horse
-theres more but no room

2007-12-11 23:13:16 · 2 answers · asked by boredman443 2 in Poetry

three kinds of straight line

2007-12-11 23:13:04 · 8 answers · asked by cessa 1 in Drawing & Illustration

All the world's stage/ And all the men and women merely players:/ They have their exits and their entrances; /And one man in his time plays parts ...
(As You like it, by W. Shakespeare, Act II, scene 7)

Shakespeare describes the ages of man very cynically. How much are Shakespeare's descriptions of people still true today? Would you describe persons and ages in a less cynical way?

2007-12-11 23:07:53 · 3 answers · asked by Ivory33 6 in Books & Authors

And do Americans have Panto's on their side of the pond?

2007-12-11 22:56:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

Well, one day, when our toilet was empty, I went outside and brought up a few bricks that were out back of our building and put them in our toilet...then when our 19 year old son woke up, I told him that Dad must have **** a few bricks and forgot to flush....he laughed his head off. Does anyone think that would be a great prank to do at a party?

2007-12-11 22:52:55 · 5 answers · asked by birdtennis 4 in Philosophy

does anybody know of a decent funny christmas poem that is suitable for kids to read aswell????
ive looked on the net but cant find any good ones or good sites..please help me!!

2007-12-11 22:51:51 · 2 answers · asked by lil B 3 in Poetry

sometimes unlucky and frustrated?

Just curious ,
Thank u.

2007-12-11 22:39:22 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

sometimes unlucky and frustrated?

Just curious ,
Thank u.

2007-12-11 22:38:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

THE BOOK THAT REALY CHANGED THE WAY I THINK ORE MAYBE ONLEY OPENED THIS SIDE OF ME IS-THE SECRET HISTORY BY DONNA TARTT AND THE MOVIE I THINK...WELL I DONT KNOW

2007-12-11 22:35:50 · 12 answers · asked by roxy07 3 in Books & Authors

2007-12-11 22:30:37 · 9 answers · asked by Peanut 1 in Drawing & Illustration

Florence Italy was controlled by the Medici family during the renaissance period in Europe. This family was very important to the history and influence in Europe. Politically and artistically this family has played a large role in the development of the city of Florence. The Medici family has been responsible for many aspects surrounding not only Florentine history, but the Italian and European history as well because of their renaissance influences, contributions to education and the overall history of Florentine.

The Medici family had many renaissance influences in Europe. This family was the richest in all of Italy during the 13th century. They had earned their fortune through banking. They gained popularity and begin to gain influence throughout Europe. For example, two of the most admired popes during the renaissance where members of the Medici family. The Medici’s soon won control of the government of Florence, Italy.

The Medici family had many contributions to education. These contributions include funding for the arts, which effected history all around Europe. Cosimo de Medici was one of the wealthiest men during his time. Cosimo sought to make his city Florence the most beautiful he could. In his efforts to do so, Cosimo bought a rare collection of 800 books, and then built a public library to house those books. This library is the first free public library in Europe. His son, Lorenzo the Magnificent is a well respected ruler of Florence, and one of the most important of all of the Medici’s. In fact “Magnificent” was a common term used as a common title of respect in Italy. Lorenzo also prolonged the tradition his father has left. These contributions show how the Medici’s affected Florentine, Italian, and European history.

The Medici family had contributed over all to the history of Florence, Italy and Europe. Machiavelli, who was born in Florence, grew up under the rule of Lorenzo the magnificent. Machiavelli is well known for writing “The Prince” in which he talks of how a ruler can have so much power but still maintain it, regardless of ones enemies. In Florence, Donatello revolutionized the art of sculpture, and Masaccio developed the art of using perspective. Both of these artists were inspired in the influence made by the Medici family.

The Medici family has been responsible for many aspects surrounding not only Florentine history, but the Italian and European history as well because of their renaissance influences, contributions to education and the overall history of Florentine. The Influence of the Medici family soon spread and was used as an inspiration to excel in many arts. The Sistine Chapel and “David” were both inspired by these types of influences. It was not long until the renaissance spread to northern Europe where the works of many famous artists show the culture of the Medici family’s contribution and influence to society.

2007-12-11 22:30:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

im about to do a graphic design course so i need knowladge...people often say stuff like "i drawn a vector image" " arent my vector graphics so cool".........what is vector!!!!!?

2007-12-11 22:13:36 · 8 answers · asked by cold kid 2 in Drawing & Illustration

Well, there are many major war crimes Japan made in World War 2 (not to speak badly of Japanese people). There was the death march and so many other heinous stuff Japan did to colonies under the Axis power (Germany, Italy and Japan). Well, I think it would be the Manila massacre. It killed over 100,000 civilians including men, women, children, priests, red cross personnel, elders and even hospital patients. What do you think can top that among Japan's war crimes then? Or what do you think of this Manila massacre which was all caused by the soldiers' frustation?

2007-12-11 22:11:14 · 6 answers · asked by hilder 3 in History

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." --Edmund Burke

2007-12-11 22:07:36 · 9 answers · asked by Mel 1 in Philosophy

http://german.imdb.com/title/tt0053719/
this film was made in 1960 by the british born Argentina John Lewelyn Moxey, and it ´s still damned atmospheric good until today.
Iam not against the current horror movies, even some modern teeniehorror films like "Scary Movies or a modern brutality Hostel" are very popular but their scripts are extremely muddled and the dialogues are sometimes very aweful...

cheers a Filmanalytic

2007-12-11 21:54:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

Those who believe that there is no external purpose of life, i.e. from God, still must find some reason for living. Disregarding God, I would think that evolution must be the process by which we are forced to invent these reasons for living. Since evolution is a natural process and has no goal or purpose in mind, how do we logically select a reason for living that will satisfy this non-rational, evolution-provided demand? We can't argue or negotiate or even have an intelligent conversation with evolution.

So do we go through some list of things to do and try to pick out by feelings what we think will work? Save the whales? Save the snails? Save the ...

2007-12-11 21:45:32 · 3 answers · asked by Matthew T 7 in Philosophy

2007-12-11 21:45:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

12.00 am - 12.00 am (another day)

2007-12-11 21:44:00 · 25 answers · asked by ToP aNsWeReR ('_')!!!! 2 in Other - Arts & Humanities

its 2:30 am
you havent slept in days
havent left the house in weeks
tidal waves of overwhelming depression and hopelessness
hit you with such force,that if you listen
you hear your soul start to crack
what if it breaks?

2007-12-11 21:32:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Poetry

DETAILS:
Acrylic paint on canvas.

2007-12-11 21:21:09 · 6 answers · asked by Lebaykal 5 in Painting