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    process of glass making where two different methods of the process have been screened. Firstly it showed how human beings are individually blowing the glasses and making artistic pieces out of it like decorative materials, bottles, and cups etc., followed by the mechanical large scale mass production of bottles which is mainly done by machines. It is found that the film is divided into three clearly defined chapters. In the first chapter we mainly see the improvisatory method of glass blowing where

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    for we know not what; a yearning for a far, familiar, non-earthly, intangible land one can identify as one’s home.” Sehnsucht. That beautiful familiar word from my German home greeted me as I walked into an exhibit at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. It was the title of an exhibit located in a far corner of the

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    The presence made by the Windows has not gone unnoticed and thanks to Abbot Suger for his love of stained glass we can continue to rejoice in his vision. Suger noted in his own words, “Thus, when --out of my delight in the beauty of the house of God-- the loveliness of the many-colored gems has called me away from external cares, and worthy meditation has induced me to reflect, transferring that which is material to that which is immaterial, on the diversity of the sacred virtues: then it seems to

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    Christmas ornament, to a work of art. Glassblowers use many different techniques and tools to aid them in their jobs. Glassblowing is not an easy job, it requires knowledge in what you’re doing and the skill to not harm yourself or others. Glass has a variety of unique properties. Glass is hard, very brittle, a good insulator, and does not react to other chemicals easily. In addition to this, glass is considered an amorphous solid. This means that the molecular structure of glass is mostly random. This is

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    Rene Culler’s career in glass which spans nearly 30 years consistently shows themes of both personal growth and an increasing insight into mysticism throughout her work. Mysticism is defined as “Mystical, mysterious, and filled with wonder, mysticism is easily associated with crystals, New Age theories, or the occult (the supernatural). The truth is the emphasis on spiritual connection and union, and the mysteries of religion over dogma or rigid rules. Outside of religion, mysticism is applied to

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    Your home reflects your identity and your taste -- but it may not feel like home to a prospective buyer. Simplify your home décor to appeal to a wide variety of tastes when preparing to sell your house. 1. Take your family photos down from the walls. They are undoubtedly beautiful, but you want buyers to imagine their own family portraits hanging there. 2. If you are repainting for a fresh, clean effect, choose a light color. To make the room seem even brighter, paint the ceiling a lighter color

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    exist in mirrors. However, the body seen in the mirror can only make sense if there is recognition. There are many moments in Villette when Lucy sees herself in a looking glass but rejects what she sees as something not her. After she has had her hair dressed for Madame’s fête she exclaims, “I could hardly believe what the glass said when I applied to it for information…I feared [the hair] was not all my own” (161). An even more significant scene is at the concert after Mrs. Bretton has had Lucy made

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    changed, Paul Boyer was trusted to run the completion of the villa. Paul Boyer made a few modifications to Robert Mallet Stevens original design. This meant that the building would no longer have its original look. The style of the villa is mostly art deco, considering the time in which it was constructed, it was a very dominant style at the time. Which lead the building to have this type of design, which is also considered to be 1920’s cubism-inspired. The change of architects during its time of

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    On Monday September 11th I went to Springfield Plaza at around 4:30 p.m. I went inside of the popeyes that is inbetween the music and arts store and Duron Paints & Wallcoverings store. I went there because I know that popeyes on weekdays is usually always filled with people at the time because a lot of people get off of work at around this time. I also was hungry after school so I went there to eat at the same time as i’m studying groups of people. I decided to sit around the front of the store because

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    narrative and direction are highly valued. In his time he analyzed many works of art, and produced many different interpretations, one being the ideals of mirrors and windows. The concept of mirrors and windows in photography can be easily defined, but also vague as well. To state it simply, since the rest is figurative and metaphorical, mirrors are reflections of what is looking into it, and windows are panes of glass that allow you to see out. When photographing a picture, based on what you're looking

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