The NEA’s 1999 budget was $98 million, which is considered amazing for many people, but actually, it represents just 36 cents per American. Comparing to Sweden, the government spending on arts is about $30 per capita (1). The question about supporting arts or not is related to the effects of arts to greater or lesser government’s grants; or some might say that supporting arts is just a matter of political ideology from the government. After 12 years, from 1999 to 2011, NEA’s budget increases more than $50 million to $154,690,000 (4), but still, that is not enough. Using tax dollar to support arts would be the solution; since compared to sale tickets or donations, tax money is more available and more consistent.
- The flag is a common motif on decals for car windows, and clothing ornaments such as badges and lapel pins. - The symbolism of the Flag was thus interpreted by Washington: “We take the stars from Heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing Liberty.” - The United States Flag is unique in the deep and noble significance of its message to the entire world, a message of national independence, of individual liberty, of idealism and of
Vintage Cigarette Ad Analysis This United Cigar Stores ad features a female angel dressed in an air force uniform giving you a salute. This ad was created in 1918, during the First World War. The text of the ad says “With Best Wishes for the New Year” and appears to be directed towards the soldiers fighting in the war. The background behind the angel is a large red circle and looks vaguely like a Japanese flag whom were among the allies in World War 1(US Department of State). This ad is clearly marketing towards the soldiers and in specifically, the Air Force in this ad.
Research Paper Art 1000 15th April,2008 The Metropolitan Museum of Art “Virgin and Child in Majesty” and “La Frileuse” Outlines for Virgin and Child in Majesty:  The “Virgin and Child in Majesty” is a sculpture that was made in Auvergne, France during the twelfth century. Its height is thirty one inches, and it contains linen, gesso, and polychromic on walnut.  The title of the sculpture states that this sculpture was used as devotional object. It also states that the sculpture was served for religious purposes because it represents Mary and Jesus from the Bible.  The statue is representing Mary and she’s supporting Jesus with both hands, while sitting on a stool.
The six inches of soil substrate on the roof act as natural insulation. The steep slopes of the roof also act as a natural ventilation system, funneling cool air into the open-air plaza on sunny days. The skylights perform as both ambient light sources and a cooling system, automatically opening on warm days to vent hot air from the building. Solar Energy Panels Surrounding the Living Roof is a large glass canopy with a decorative band of 60,000 photovoltaic cells. These solar panels will generate approximately 213,000 kilowatt-hours of energy per year and provide up to 10% of the Academy's electricity need.
The most beautiful woman in the world is about 151 feet tall and has green complexion. She is a symbol, an embodiment of the American ideals of freedom and diversity. She is a gift of friendship, a "masterpiece of the human spirit", and a lady with her arms wide open to all. She is the Statue of Liberty. Throughout history, America has thrived because of the heterogeneous components that contribute to its ingenuity.
The flag today compose of thirteen horizontal stripes, seven red with 6 white stripes alternating. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies, the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are very symbolic. Nobody has the knowledge to know what the colors represents but we believe red represents hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice. The flag also represents the people, land, government, and the ideals of the United States.
Money and Banking Final Essay $15,000,000,000,000. Is that even comprehendible? Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain in America, and is just over 29,000 feet. If we were to stack up the fifteen trillion dollar debt, the top of the mountain would only reach eighty-one million dollars.
Today there are 118 elements on the periodic table; Mendeleev’s version had only 63 elements on it. The first scientific discovery of an element was phosphorous. Other Metals is a group that consists of 7 elements. Other metals are special because unlike transition metals the other metals don’t exhibit a variable oxidation state. They are also solid and have a high density, they
In 2003, the AU adopted the Women’s Rights Protocol, which offers significant potential for ensuring the rights of women by setting norms and standards for promoting and protecting women’s rights on the continent. The AU Solemn Declaration on Gender Equality in Africa (SDGEA), which was adopted by the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in July 2004, also contributes to strengthening African ownership of the gender equality agenda. The African Union Women’s Decade, 2010 – 2020, offers a means of holding national mechanisms accountable. These initiatives have also recently been strengthened by the appointment in July 2012 of Mrs. Dlamini-Zuma from South Africa as first Woman President of the African Union