Ancient Forms - New Designs.
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(5 pp). Classic shapes or forms often repeat themselves throughout various cultures. The structural column, the dome, and the circle may be used in the creation of sacred space, the reflections of the ideal, and as representations of power. Each society treats these symbols differently. This discussion will examine some of those ancient forms, or symbols, plus a modern comparison. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBdesgnR.doc

Animations as a Window on the World
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This 5 page paper looks at how the media, and in particular animations can be interpreted as windows on the world. First defining how the media is a window on the world, the paper looks at a range of animations including Disney animations, cartoons such as the Flintstones and the Jetsons, and more recently the Simpsons, films such as Shrek and Monster Inc. as well as Japanese animations, all of which are seen reflecting the world of the time they were created. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEanimat.rtf

Applied Technology in the Signage Industry
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This 29 page paper provides an overview of the use of applied technology in the signage industry, especially when contrasted with the use of traditional signage. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: MHSigna.rtf

Appropriation, Simulation and David Carson
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This 5 page paper discusses the art techniques of appropriation and simulation, and argues that David Carson's work is too original to be considered as conforming to the postmodern theory that defines them. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: HVCarson.rtf