Reaction Paper (with Regard to Philippine World Heritage Sites)

Aruba is an island of amazing contrasts. Maximum individuals are acquainted with the luxurious resorts set along white sand beaches. However, within just some miles of the immaculate beaches and tranquil waters, there is a cosmic array of unique environs and tourist sites, from the limestone cliffs and booming waves found at the California Lighthouse to the strange rock formations of Ayo and Casibari. Many such places rest along a dirt road that embraces the northern shore of Aruba, a place of natural splendor and extraordinary Caribbean views. Rested on a hilltop at the island's northernmost point, the California Lighthouse offers visitors some of the superlative views in Aruba. Though the lighthouse is only a short drive from Oranjestad,

Just like modern day tourists, the tourism industry has been on a steady, fast paced journey due to technological evolution. With the affordability and easy accessibility, traveling potential has greatly increased. Sometimes, it is the destination that matters along with the people you go on the voyage with. This paper will analyze Isla Holbox as a cultural destination.

Beveridge indicated that no land in America could surpass the fertile areas in the Philippines where the temperate and tropical climate produced products such as rice, coffee, sugar coconuts and tobacco. His statement, “The mineral wealth of this empire of the ocean will one day surprise the world”, truly indicates his main idea, that the Philippines would help the United States financially and increase its status in the world (Beveridge).

And just as Gutzon set out to build a great feat, so will this paper and its interpretation and story-telling of the past. The history behind this monument, the artistry that is and was displayed, and the basic skills of location, environment, and factors that influence geography will also be discussed here. This work by Gutzon was not just mere sensationalism or commercialism, as has normally been the angle of reporters, but instead this will take on the historic aspect as it was originally intended to bring out.

Ever since man began building structures and settling land, art has manifested itself in our architectural creations. Whether it be to celebrate or worship a God or Gods, a grand sculpture to bury a powerful leader or remember them by, or to show a culture’s dedication to specific values, our architectural constructions have led to some of the finest art this Earth has ever seen. The Taj Mahal and Palace of Versailles are two great examples of such art. By examining each of these individually, and then comparing and contrasting them, it will become clear that no matter how different looking these buildings may be, they still serve the same purpose to the civilizations that erected them.

Interestingly, the building is similar to a tepee in that there was a small window on the top of the rounded celling. Even the elevator was spacious and adorned with tribal symbols. Therefore, before one even enters the exhibit, it is clear that the narrative is one that celebrates culture. Even Atalay, a Native American author recognizes that “… the NMAI aims to ‘recognize and affirm’… Native cultures… and [advance] knowledge and understanding of those cultures” (Atalay 600). Thus creating a sharp contrast from that of the Holocaust. Despite the hardships and the genocide which befell the Native Americans, this museum has a different narrative to preserve, one rich with culture, rather than brutality. The differences displayed in architecture and design help effectively deliver each narrative because they visually and psychologically affect each visitor, adding a deeper layer to the story, effectively conveying each

I have not had the fortune to travel to many places, but did not really need to in order to write about one of my favorite places. I have chosen to write about Vizcaya, a place in which I have personally been able to experience and enjoy many times throughout my life. Although Vizcaya was constructed in what would be considered modern times, Vizcaya’s Gardens were inspired and designed in a European Renaissance style. Its formal gardens and design are reminiscent of Italian home and garden design of the late 15th to 18th century, influenced by Veneto and Tuscan Italian Renaissance. These splendid gardens are very formal and orderly, created for the environment of the user. They are very symmetrical and include all sorts of fascinating elements

In American culture, that sick family member often deals with the illness on their own. They may not even mention it to other family members. In the Asian culture if a family member is ill, immediate family members take on the role of the person to help them heal. In the hospital, family members bring outside food that they believe will help restore the Yin and Yang balance of the ill family member (Wong, 2012). The Chinese culture believes that health maintenance requires maintained balance. For example, they believe that a person’s ‘hot' energy can be countered by cooling remedies, and vice versa. These values are deeply ingrained in Chinese culture In the Middle Eastern culture. While the Middle Eastern Indian believes after a mother gives birth, she should not drink or eat cold items. She should only have warm, to maintain balance. The cold is also believed to cause blood clots,

However, conservation, recreation and aesthetics play a role as well. One visit and guests see these efforts at work in the natural beauty of Cayo Costa.

For this essay, I decided to analyze the art collections of the Fowler Museum at UCLA, more specifically in the Jerome LioMel Joss Gallery. The Jermone LioMel Gallery contains the arts works of Africa, and the Pacific Islands so I will be analyzing arts from the two areas from Papua New Guinea and Nigeria. These arts pieces are the Veranda posts (opo), and the ornament for a sacred flute.

Heritage Assessment supports national health along with the cure and prevention of a multitude of diseases (Edelaman & Mandle, 2010). Promoting the best care, the culture and beliefs of the people must be looked at. The Heritage Assessment can also evaluate the nurse, showing her where her beliefs and practices are, thus promoting a good patient outcome. This in turn will help her, him to understand other cultures without bias and prejudice. Beside culture, language is another important factor. Patients may only understand their own language or have a very limited understanding of the English language. Medical terminology can be difficult for people born in America, can you only imagine when you are here learning the language and then exposed to medical jargon. Translators, language lines,

I am from Peru, a country that is glorified for its beauty and history, but one of its most beautiful and reputed sites is that of Macchu Picchu. Tourists from around the world travel to see Macchu Picchu. Macchu Picchu, in fact, has been rated as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It is treasured by UNESCO, and continues to inspire and awe millions of people. A few years ago, I took my daughter to see the site since I wanted to give her a special treat. The following essay describes the history and beauty of the place so that I can, to some extent, relay my indescribable feelings of a magical place to the reader.

With the arrival and influence of Spanish culture, the need for a venue wherein artworks may be exhibited was finally introduced. It was the era in Philippine history, when the production of proto-art galleries had begun. If one were to find a venue that would be similar to an art gallery during then in Metro Manila, it would be in workshops. There was such a progression in the Philippine art scene that the need for an art gallery inevitably

This place has historical significance to the culture and social economic diversity of the region. We discovered

The de Young museum seen from a distance is a bold architectural statement, with its sleek horizontal building, indeterminate dark brown color and its massive tower emerging from its slightly bent curving roof. The building is an example of boldness, internationalism and cultural neutrality. Its setting in the Golden Gate Park’s landscape with the topography, vegetation; weather and light are taken advantage of. The significance of nature and the art that is housed in the museum from the Americas, Oceania, and Africa can be seen as having resonance in the architecture. Many of the works of art are sacred in their cultures, are made of natural materials and were never intended to be displayed in formal settings. Post modern theme of ‘context’ comes into expression as Jacques Herzog put it: “These objects belong to nature. We wanted to emphasize that”.