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    Introduction: In order to compare and analyse two-forms of art one must first identify their key similitudes and differences. In this case the comparison of a Visual artist such as Pablo Picasso whose work is broadly referred to under the label of Fine art, against a second visual artist or street artist who in contrast tends to be referred to and labeled as a Criminal or a vandal, such as Banksy this is mainly due to the characteristics and environment in which their artwork is displayed. As it

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    that started in a New York City borough called the Bronx in the late 1970s, but it is more than just the music. Hip hop is a culture that consists of being a disc jockey which is also known as deejaying or turntabling, MCing or rhyming “rapping”, graffiti, fashion, and breakdancing. Hip hop was mostly an underground culture only know to the people living in the Bronx. Hip hop is a relatively new culture which fascinates most people because it of its somewhat aggressive musical performance and how

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    include the four essentials: DJing, MCing, graffiti writing, and break dancing. Hip Hop helped renew the identity of these elements. In studying the history of hip hop; it has influences on many cultures. Early hip-hop was credited to help inner-city gang

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    Amber Anderson Joel Williams ENC1101/LEC/07 10/25/2017 Close Reading Malcolm Gladwell’s “The Tipping Point” is radical because he talks about how the environment can change people behavior. The environment could have caused people to change for better or worst. For example: When people were placed in an environment of filth they are more violent and hectic causing the crime rate to increase. When you come from a bad neighborhood you are statistically more likely to be dangerous and belligerent

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    Alma Blaas Analysis

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    storytelling with divergent slants causing to be a weak point from the audience perspective, leading their reaction disorientated. The animation kicks off with young Alma roaming a lonely road with no one other than her amazing personality, evoking her to graffiti her name onto the wall. Then, she sets her gaze on her clone doll which swirled up to be on display in a shop nearby, Curious Alma craves for the doll, does she get her hands on the doll, or would she give up her trial due to frustration forms the

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    I would of been furious with the city and the people but then at the same time I don't see how I can get mad at the people. Graffiti artists perform art too and something in the most beautiful ways. I'm not so sure if I would place a mural and knew it was going to be bothered by I would not do it because obviously certain people will have opinions and decide to graffiti over it making it look bad and making the city look bad as

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    Broken Windows Theory

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    Broken Windows and Crime Driving past the darkened and dilapidated buildings sporting broken windows and colorful graffiti, the uneasy motorist immediately accelerates the speed of the vehicle to escape the possibility of being attacked. Undoubtedly, in view of its appearance, this neighborhood must be plagued with the criminal element. Nearby, the carjacker crouches in the shadows undetected, knowing this is the perfect place to commit the intended felonious deed. Broken Windows is a metaphor for

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    variety of theories in the study of criminology. I am going to focus on the “broken window” crime theory, particularly in reference to misdemeanor community problems. Many of these crimes are considered victimless crimes of disorder, identified as graffiti, criminal mischief, prostitution, marijuana sale/use and loitering, to name a few. The “broken window” theory is not centuries old however it was responsible for inner city clean-ups all over the nation. The “broken window” theory was introduced

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    I have a variety of ways that I have helped out my town of Poplar by just doing small acts all around the town. Roles that I have made include trying to clean it up and trying to cover up graffiti. I helped out in a local group by just cleaning up the park and other locations such as the school and fields that are there. The group was Paint Poplar which was a group of residents from the area and a teacher from a school there and creating the group. What I really want there is to be more of an organized

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    In “The Power of Context,” Malcolm Gladwell clearly states his view of human nature. His view is very different compared to the view that most people have on it. Gladwell feels that human behavior is not only based on individual characteristics, but also the environment that surrounds the individual. At first, a person may immediately dismiss this idea, but Gladwell provides great support to this theory. Gladwell tells many stories in his essay which all point to the fact that the environment does

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