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… of ideas and the beginning of analytical cubism. This work is perhaps Braque’s first break away from faceting purely to display subject matter and towards a style where facets flow of a logic of their own. The work of Paul Cezanne led the way for…

… has changed over the years. In their first albums they viewed women as objects there for their pleasure so their portrayal was negative. In their latest albums they apologize for their actions and for the actions of all men so their portrayal…

… played the clarinet in the marching band. Many people believe that playing in the band is just an extra curricular activity that does not require much effort. People feel that it does not take a genius to play an instrument. They have the attitude…

… enlightened, and even prognosticated the future. “American Pie”, known to most as a song sung by Don McLean, is at heart something of an epic poem, which has been analyzed by millions for 30 years. It has been suggested by some that the song is an…

… always existed as a voice for black musicians and audiences. The sounds and rhythms are extremely unique and colorful. It certainly changed America in the 1920's with the swing movement and it put jazz on the map. During this time many white people start…

… "varies depending upon the context in which they are viewed, and the context or positioning of the viewers or fans." It may be apparent that music video is a social institution where record companies manipulate listeners by using an all-embracing…

… in our culture who don’t listen to some form of it--weather is rap, r&b, jazz, pop, or country. In many cases teenagers who are confused or depressed turn to music for answers, or relieve. Music has had an impact on many teens over the last century.…

… many theories surrounding Kurt Cobain’s death. It was immediately ruled a suicide, but the amount of evidence that indicates murder is overwhelming. The police have no forensic evidence that proves his death was a suicide, whereas there is a substantial…

… were saturated with the sounds of bands like Foreigner, the Eagles, and disco acts. The 70s’ megabands were in full force, packing huge arenas with elaborate stage effects. Underground music had taken a back seat, as music took a commercial turn.…

… and the grunge scene, it's easy to see the connection between the music and fashion industries. But how does this connection work? Do the masses pick up on the fashion cues of the band du jour, or is it the other way around? Before I attempt to answer…