INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (3135,1,'2012-12-12 05:14:01','2012-12-12 11:14:01','&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is the year 2100, and Earth as we know it is no longer a habitable planet to live. Humans have lost all privileges to live on Earth and have destroyed the one planet that it truly took for granted. Due to our increased levels of emissions and pollution year after year it has finally depleted Earths ozone, with Earths excessive use of pollution and carbon dioxide it has created a drastic effect on an increase in Earths global average surface temperature, raising it to +200 plus degree weather which has slowly decimated all life form on Earth. A Mother ship has been built to salvage all remaining life on Earth and was the only ship built, the ship will only be allowed to carry four works of art that best represent Earth, not just as a society but who we humans were and what we stood for and didn’t stand for, how we thought and what inspired us, what we were willing to die and fight for and most importantly what we strived for. The four works of art that I have chosen to be preserved for future generations will be; Giovanni Pico Mirandola’s Oration of the Dignity of Man, Johan Sebastian Bach’s Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott, The Statue of Liberty, and Howard Hughes’ film Hell’s Angels. All of these works of art should be preserved for future generations for specific reasons; first I will describe the museum, and then describe each work’s significance on why it should be preserved for future generations.\r\nAs we have learned, a works true significance cannot be revealed without knowing what was going on during the time the work was created, the construction of the museum was built with that in consideration. The museum has four chambers that consist of the work of art at the end of a 400 foot walk down a hallway that has holographic displays of everything that was going on during the times of the work of art, So you will essentially get a short walk through time to truly understand the timeframe of the work of art before reaching the actual work. There will be multiple images of life like representations happening, you will be witnessing wars and famine, tortures and pain that went along with the works and you will also be able to smell all that was going on to get a better understanding of how it was before reaching the work of art.\r\nThe first work of art will be Giovanni Pico Mirandolla’s Oration of the Dignity of Man, as you first step on the walk way you will see the Mayan civilization that was around during the late 1400’s, you will also see the beautiful construction of the city Maccu Pichu which was also around during the late 1400s. The late 1400’s Christopher Columbus just set sail to discover new lands in 1492 which inspired people to take on new adventures. The time frame that this was published could not have been more precise or more perfect of a time to introduce these writings to the world, these writings at this time helped create a movement, a movement that inspired a nation to stand up for what they believe in, and strive for excellence, and elevate mankind as a whole through individuality, this was a time when the Roman Catholic Church was branded with scandals and filled with conspiracies and inundated with corruption, Pico didn’t just give enlightenment on divine purpose but he added moral justice and rationalization which he said was \"heavenly\", he goes on to describe the individuals purpose as only \" a little lower than the angels.\" Pico lifted the world in an ethical and spiritual and divine way that gave the world a purpose, and pushed the world to strive for \"perfectibility of the individual,\" he pushed man to find their own destiny in the hierarchical order of life. This piece definitely stands out because Pico was like a light in the middle of darkness; he was giving people the truth, in a world of lies. He was leading the world on how to be one with God, and how to gain \"spiritual intelligence\" Pico states \"It is not freedom from the body which makes an angel, but its spiritual intelligence which makes an angel.\"(Fiero) Pico’s bold statements shock the world, but in a good way, he is saying we as humans not just have a divine purpose to fulfill but we as humans have the opportunity to become divine ourselves, only high priest had divine purpose at that time. Pico is not just undermining the church’s authority and the rule of the high priest, but he is saying all humans are divine, or have the abilities through there own decisions to become divine, he states “It will be in your power to descend to the lower, brutish forms of life, or you will be able through your own decisions to rise again to the superior orders whose life is divine.”(Fiero) “If rational, he will reveal himself as a heavenly being, if intellectual, he will be an angel and the son of God.” “ man who deserts the divine law becomes a brute” (Fiero) Pico warns people not to be \" a slave to your senses and to be dedicated to your stomach, but to be rational thus heavenly.\"(Fiero)\r\nI believe people in space would be captivated by the writing’s of Pico, because all that was going on during those times, the people should be able to smell the skin being burned from a holographic burning of a human who went against the beliefs of the church and this writing shows exactly that it did go against the church, the people in space will appreciate that and know who humans were, and what we were willing to die for such reasons. At the final stage of the path, space forms will witness the work on display in a glass case.\r\nMy next work of art is Johan Sebastian Bach’s Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott, as our future space life form begins the walk down the path to Bach’s masterpiece they will witness all that went on during the times as well in a holographic way to represent the true significance of the work of art. The space life form will witness Issac Newton sitting under a apple tree writing the Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy that was published in the late 1600’s, they will also see Robert Hooke discovering cells while working in a lab in during the time frame, and they will be walking down isles witnessing many people being tortured for going against the church at the time which was mast significant. They will also see the first ever bible being translated from Greek to German by Martin Luther who started the Protestant Reformation. The space life forms will understand that Bach’s piece represented the Reformation and will appreciate it for that, also what it was going against people during those times and what was at risk for going against the church during those times. “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” his piece translated is the scriptures from 2 Thessalonians 2:3-8 which talk about a man of Lawlessness, or a man of sin,(when translated) verse 3 of chapter 2 in the New testament of the Holy Bible also the first part of Bach’s “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” say “Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of sin (some translations say rebellion) is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.”(2) Bach’s piece is warning us of sin.“ A Mighty Fortress is Our God” by Bach had a much more huge significance in the past than in today’s times because in those times people were willing to die for their own given right to practice what they religiously believed in, an example was Martin Luther’s friend Ulrich Zwingli, “who died Oct. 11, 1531, who was part of the Reformation as well, and believed one simple truth, it was the bible was the truth and anything else was not. I believe the people in space will appreciate the work of Bach and understand what the song represents, it will help them remind them not to take for granted some of the many opportunities that we do have, and to cherish them and to be grateful of your present freedoms, that is what Bach’s Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott represents and for that is should be preserved for future generations. Finally reaching the end of the work the space forms will be witnessing a holographic version of Bach playing Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott in the room.\r\nOur next work of art is the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is one of the greatest sculpture monuments of its time. One of the most popular tourist attractions in the world and is one of the most progressive and innovative statues of its time, its design and architecture surpass all feats in its construction and how it was built. Gustave Eiffel was the genius behind the design of the Statue of Liberty, who was a world renowned known engineer best known for his famous Eiffel tower that is still to this day one of the most captivating towers in the world. The Statue of Liberty is a timeless masterpiece and is a representation of technology and innovation in a progressive era, for these reasons the Statue of Liberty should be preserved for the future. The people in space will start on their walk path and see some of the many things that went on during the timeframe of the construction of the Statue of Liberty. They will witness the United States Navy constructing and producing warships made of iron and steel and hear all that went with it, they will see Alexander Gram Bell inventing the telephone in the late 1800’s. The space forms will also see the construction of the Eiffel Tower that was also built during the progressive era. Most of all the people would understand the true significance of the Statue of Liberty and appreciate that it was innovative sculpture design. Marvin describes the masterpiece as a “granite pedestal surmounted by a Neo classical colossus fabricated of hammered copper. Completely hidden within is the extraordinary structural program that supports the visible forms. The foundation block constitutes the largest concrete mass of its day. The concrete core of the pedestal walls is reinforced by ferrous elements that are run along the inner surface in the form of heavy iron straps bolted to massive cross yokes of steel girders anchored in the masonry at the top and bottom. But the armature of the statue itself-connected by huge bolts of the above mentioned cross girders-is the most remarkable of the monuments supports. The core of his wrought-iron structure is a tapering pylon of massive angle grinders cross-laced into a rigid unit, from which secondary, much lighter trust work reaches toward the interior skin of the statue. The actual connection of the skin is effected by a system of flexible, springlike iron bars (that allow for thermal expansion of the statue), while a powerful, cantilevered beam rises to carry the asymmetrical load of the torch arm. The copper shell of Frederic Auguste Bartholdi’s statue is entirely hung from his multilayered skeleton, like a modern curtain wall, being nowhere self supporting at only 2.5 mm in thickness.”(3 Marvin) I believe the space forms will appreciate the true design and structure of the Statue of Liberty and for these reasons it should be preserved for future generations. At the end of the walk way our space forms will be looking at a smaller version of the Statue of Liberty, which would be all the same intricate designing but a 20 foot version of the Statue of Liberty, space forms will truly appreciate the technology behind the build of the Statue of Liberty, being able to witness technology in the form of a statue and how it can be represented as a high technology sculpture since space forms live in a world of high technology they will love the Statue of Liberty.\r\nOur Final work of art is Howard Hughes’ Hells Angels, Howard Hughes revolutionized the movie industry, and he elevated and pushed film to new and higher extremes and went beyond the limits of film making. Howard Hughes was a pioneer to the film industry. When Howard Hughes dove into film he directed, produced and partially wrote “Hell’s Angels” which became Hollywood’s first million dollar blockbuster movie ever. On his unprecedented work of “Hells Angels” Howard introduced the world to a newer perspective type of action, a type of action that is seen from the cock pit of an airplane that views the aerial battles from all possible angles during the memorable dog fight scenes in the movie. Howard Hughes recreated what war was like in the air from a pilot’s perspective and pushed the pilots to go beyond all levels of safety to recapture the reality of battle on film. Hells Angels had amazing special effects and ground breaking footage that achieved graphic realism from a whole new different perspective, for all these reasons this film should be preserved for future generations. As the future space forms begin their walk down the path of the early 1900’s they will begin to witness some of the many great things that went on along those times. First, they will see just how much technology captivated America during those times and see the will many changes that were going on at the time and new inventions and new discoveries were being found. In film, movies were just starting to implement the use of sound and color in films which was a major breakthrough for the industry and created a much bigger interest of audience, space forms will be able to see the recreation of those inventions taking place as if they were there during the invention, they will witness the invention of the radio which changed many lives in America, which defiantly help expand not just the news but Hollywood and entertainment which lead to a growing interest in entertainment and the movie industry. The space forms will see some of the ugliness and reality of World War One which ended a couple of years earlier; this had also helped the movie industry at the time. American’s could go and watch a movie and for a brief moment and forget about what was going on in the real world for an hour or two and enjoy themselves while lifting their morale or spirits. The movie industry definitely helped American’s get through some tough times. In 1919 a law was passed for the Prohibition of the consumption and possession of alcohol making it illegal, this as well helped the movie industry during the times, bringing more consumers towards the movies, space forms will witness all the things that went on with prohibition as if they were there smuggling the booze themselves. Jazz was the music of popular choice at the time and some of the more popular artists were Duke Ellington and Al Jolson. A popular composer at the time was George Gershwin who will be playing in holographic form.\r\nThe significance of the film is what catapults the film to iconic status. From a technical standpoint the dog fight scenes contained amazing aerial footage. Hells Angles created unpretentious grandeur for its aerial performance. Pilots took the planes past what was known as safe, they zoomed from beyond dangerous levels and perform stunts that cost one pilot and one mechanic their lives while shooting the film. When a pilot refused to due a risky stunt that was two dangerous Howard would get in the plane and perform the stunt himself just to get the realization of the pilots view on film. There is an aerial fight seen that involves a German zeppelin that is shot in a dual Technicolor with a purple backdrop, this complimented certain scenes that involved explosions and captured fire in its real form and changed special effects and made it more visual and real. Every detail in the film with aviation was stellar, from the take off’s to the flying v formation. The realism of the planes tale spinning out of control was epic, and was recreated to perfection and is seen throughout the dog fights. “The monumental dog fight scenes were incorporated in dozens of other films and are still stolen today.”(4 Historynet)\r\nDuring the release of Hells Angels was a time when sound was first becoming part of a movie. Inventor Lee de Forest successfully demonstrated his sound on film process called the Phonofilm. A popular film at the time was Demile’s “Ten Commandments, which was a great American silent film classic released by Paramount Pictures which also used the Technicolor film process. In 1925 the Great Charlie Chaplin wrote, produced, directed and starred in the classic silent comedy “The Gold Rush.” Hells Angels broke away from the modern classic films of the time, people were just not used to in you’re face action and mind blowing stunts that dazzled audiences. Hells Angels revolutionized film to a new category of action with flight through dog fight scenes. Hells Angles was innovative of its time and took film to a whole new level. I think the space forms will truly appreciate the film Hells Angels because it broke out from the norm of these silent movies and captivated America by becoming its first ever blockbuster film. The movie stretched our imagination of what can be done not just in flight and aviation but in technology and film as well, space forms should defiantly appreciate that being in a year 2100 where I am sure everything is ran on technology in the time of 2100. Coming to the very end of the path space forms will be able to walk into an old 1920’s movie theater and witness all the realism of the 1920s completely. They will watch the movie on its original sound and see everything just how it was during those times to best represent the true significance of the work of art.\r\n\r\nWorks Cited\r\n\r\n1. Fiero, The Humanistic Tradition. 2012. Online book.\r\n2. The Holy Bible, New International Version. Zondervan, Grand Rapids, M.I. 200\r\n3. Marvin Trachtenburg, Architecture. From pre history to post modernity, N.Y. 2006.\r\n4. www.historynet.com','The Year 2100','','inherit','open','open','','3124-revision-6','','','2012-12-12 05:14:01','2012-12-12 11:14:01','',3124,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3135',0,'revision','',0),(3136,1,'2012-12-12 04:13:15','2012-12-12 10:13:15','2099 A.D.<a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/cd541c4f66490c1c59903ed1cb89b63b.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3119\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/cd541c4f66490c1c59903ed1cb89b63b-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAs far as we know, we are the most unique species in existence. We have the power of Gods, to create and destroy, to reshape and re imagine  We are only limited by our means and technology, by which will only evolve further along with us. We are invariably limitless, wherein we can think both infinitely outward as well as infinitely inward. Thus, the things that have shaped our species, that have molded our cultures, and the things created by the most imaginative and intelligent of us must be maintained and preserved. Nothing is lasting, and yet it is in our nature to work against the hands of time to make sure we are known, and that we leave something to remember us if our time in this universe must pass.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nOur relics are the greatest mementos of our cultures and how they formed. We\'ve spent a fraction of time in existence being alive, and yet in that time we\'ve done so much. This is why we must keep going, we must keep growing and evolving and changing. We are not perfect, but we always strive to be. All we\'ve known is each other, and so we always much compete with one another. But our time has come where we must venture out past the our horizon, towards new and brighter ones. We will search the stars beyond for the answers we\'ve longed for since the dawn of humanity. This planet shall always be our home, it shall always be protected, nurtured, and cared for. We have come a long way since our last conflicts, the many that brought us to the brink, and the few that made us less than human, and now that time has passed. We are scientists, creators, and discoverers. We\'ve looked longingly at the stars too far away for us to reach, but now within our grasp. We will make it, and we will strive to perfect our humanity.\r\n\r\nOur creations, our relics, art works, music, architecture, our discoveries and monuments shall be protected. In a place untouched by things capable of harming everything we\'ve created, shall such a place reside. As Noah sheltered his cargo from the flood, we too shall protect everything dear to us in an ark made by human hands. This such sanctuary shall be named <strong><em>Cliodna</em></strong>.\r\n\r\nThe basis for this sanctum will be a micro-Dyson sphere, capable of shifting from one Third-Dimension to another, or maintaining itself in between these dimensions. Once we understood that gravity was the key to shifting dimensions, Cliodna became our most plausible option. Its equatorial radius is 1,900 kilometers, just a bit larger than Luna. The outer shell will consist mainly of Titanium 6.6.2, 50 kilometers thick, supplied by the multiple Large Hadron colliders in Russia, China, and Australia. The polar regions will be much more fortified to maintain stability and orientation from the exterior. The interior will be lush and fertile and green. The core will be composed of a stabilized thermo-nuclear reaction capable of sustaining itself for an estimated 500 years. Night will be simulated by injecting the fusion reaction with ionized ethanol causing the reaction to glow a dim blue rather than the bright white, much like the dull glow of our moon. The reaction can be maintained for around 10 hours, enough for a normal sleep cycle. Weather and seasons will mimic Earth\'s, but will only so much as border on uncomfortable randomly to maintain variation. The cities will be minimal, but will still be able to provide for the population. The determining factors are still to be decided as to whom to allow, but it is estimated to be able to hold one third of Earth\'s 4.2 billion.\r\n\r\nThis is all for a single idea; to maintain, preserve and protect the things that have created our culture. I shall briefly run through the Athenaeum, the place where everything will be kept, and by using some examples I hope to give you a better understanding of the place where we keep our history.\r\n\r\nThe building itself is larger than most, but not nearly as large as the museums still open on Earth. The entrance is not illustrious, but rather composed and simple. It will allow those given special permission only to view what is displayed that day. Patrons will enter and check in with the attendant upon arrival. The entire design mimics the shape of a plus (+) sign. With a theater to the left, a music hall to the right, in the center will be an ancient relic from thousands of years past, and towards the back shall be the tribute room for the greatest discoveries of mankind. All artifacts are original, those that could not be brought are stored in the Athenaeum\'s data source, and are freely accessible. The data source is the largest tower in Cliodna, providing everyone with any information the could ever hope to know.\r\n\r\nAs a patron visiting one day, you would enter and speak with the attendant who will inform you what is being displayed that. Day one will be Donatello\'s Bronze statue of David, Mozart\'s Don Giovanni shown in the music hall, Thomas Edison\'s record of a sneeze played outside the theater for it brevity, and towards the back will be out tribute to Albert Einstein\'s Theory of Relativity.\r\n\r\nDonatello\'s statue of David will be shown and a module will be displayed next to it. The module will give information about it\'s history, the context, why it was created, it\'s historical impacts, and the interpretations through out history. Other works from the same time period will be compared and holographically displayed for patron\'s to compare to.\r\n\r\nThe music hall will play Mozart\'s Don Giovanni inside hall 4 times a day. Outside the hall will be a modular display giving brief information on Mozart, his history, achievements, and the significance and impact Don Giovanni has had throughout history, as well as the moral interpretations by scholars throughout. Other opera\'s will be suggested from Mozart or the other composers so that patrons who take interest may return to enjoy those when displayed.\r\n\r\nThe Theater will not be open simply because Edison\'s record of a sneeze is so brief that it does not require any film time. Therefore an animated display of the clip will be shown outside the theater along with a module providing more information on it. Though there isn\'t much to compare with, it\'s development and history will also be displayed along with the evolution of cinema and photography since.\r\n\r\nAnd finally at the back will be out tribute to Einstein and his Theory of Relativity and it\'s evolution since. His theory alone, is the reason we are able to create Cliodna and keep it safe in a place many are not able to reach. The Tribute room is made for those whom have advanced civilization. Much like the Nobel Prize, this room is a dedicated to our greatest thinkers and creators, and doers, those we are proud of and hold great respect for.\r\n\r\nWhat we hope to achieve with this is simple; protect the things that make us human. And in doing so, remind us what we are capable of. Our future generations, be it from Earth, Cliodna, or some far off place, will make their own discoveries, their own creations, and we as their support must help them achieve that. We must show them how the think and grow, and put them on the right path toward becoming better. We must build their foundation and educate them, and nourish their minds.\r\n\r\nIt cannot be emphasized enough that we are truly limitless, and infinite.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\npic:\r\n\r\nhttp://community.imaginefx.com/fxpose/phoenix-06s_portfolio/images/197857/original.aspx','Cliodna','','inherit','open','open','','3118-revision-4','','','2012-12-12 04:13:15','2012-12-12 10:13:15','',3118,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3136',0,'revision','',0),(3137,59,'2012-12-12 20:05:22','2012-12-13 02:05:22','<a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/futuristic-city.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3138\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/futuristic-city-298x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe year is 2025 and governments on planet earth are all fighting for control.  The population has increased to 10 billion people and planet earth no longer has the resources to support human kind.  With advancements in technology, people have begun settling in outer space.  New settlements are created and it seems to be the perfect escape from the horror on planet earth.  A group of artists and intellectuals want to preserve the creativity of human beings.  An entire planet is dedicated to art, religion, philosophy, language, and literature.  It is the ultimate preservation of human creativity dating back to when Homo sapiens first populated mother earth.  Planet Preserve uses time travel and experience to display all different types of art.  People from all over the universe come to give knowledge they experienced.  I was given knowledge of Hernan Cortes “Letters from Mexico”, Mozart’s “A Little Night Music”, Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”, and George Rodgers photos of the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen.  These works should be preserved so we can continue to study mankind.  They are all important in literature, music, art, and photography. <!--more-->\r\n\r\nYou will sit in an elaborate and comfortable recliner with computer screens all around it.  Feel free to bring some snacks because you might get hungry on your journey.  Our first stop will be in Technotitlan, the Aztec Empire.  The year is 1519.  You will experience the conquest Hernan Cortez is on along with his greed for gold and lust for political importance.  These letters and his conquest represent European exploration to new lands.  He is driven by the Spanish Empire as well as the word of God.  Christianity plays a huge role in the world in 1519 as well as exploration.  Governments are expanding and competing.  You will experience the fall of the Aztec Empire and the devastation of disease.  You won’t be able to talk to anyone you are just a witness to history.  You will see Cortez write the letters and you will see the death of the Aztecs, a flourishing and very advanced society.  The only account we have of this incident is through his letters.  It is important to see the new settlements of European governments and the civilizations that were lost through the power to control.\r\n\r\nOur next stop will be a beautifully constructed concert theater in 1787.  There will be a symphony and you will hear one of Mozart’s famous pieces, “A Little Night Music.”  After hearing the short symphony you will be able to experience Mozart’s life and the impact he had on the classical period of music.  You will experience his genius and feel his emotions while writing music.   You will witness one of the most important and still prevalent music styles in history: the classical era.  You will sit with the Archbishop of Salzburg and go to grand parties and balls.  You will see the importance of the symphony that this era defines.  It represents new music and new string instruments.  It is important to see how popular the classical period still is and how Mozart’s music should be preserved for future generations beyond 2025.\r\n\r\nThe following stop will be in a mental hospital in southern France.  You will feel Vincent Van Gogh’s agony as he paints the most important painting of his career: “Starry Night.”  This painting became popular after his death but allowed us to learn about the mental anguish a lot of creative people suffer from.  You will experience Van Gogh’s life and how terribly confused he was.  He might have been in a lot of pain but created the most beautiful artwork known to man.  This works exemplifies the post-impressionist period of the art timeline.  Artists begin to look to the outside world for inspiration.  The painting of this piece marks the beginning of a long line of artists who suffer from mental disorders.  You will see his popularity from the time of his death and how it continues to grow until present day.  Is creativity somehow linked with this mental illness?  The question has never been answered but it has drawn a lot of attention to artists and their lives.  This piece needs to be preserved to continue the study of the mind vs. creativity.  It is important for future generations to witness Vincent Van Gogh and the pure brilliance in his painting.\r\n\r\nThe last stop is by far the most painful.  You will be with British troops as they liberate the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945.  The ground will be covered in bodies and you will see things you would have never thought possible.  Will planet earth end up like this?  These photographs exemplify a century of war, blood, and power.  The Nazi Regime murdered more than six million Jews during WWII.  You will feel the shock of the British Troops, George Rodgers, and the American people when his photos are published in Life magazine.  You will see the mass graves and inhumane and barbaric acts committed.  You will see the effect of photo journalism and how it played a huge part in the Great Depression and WWII.  These photos most importantly represent the lives lost, the effects of totalitarianism, and the dangers of war.  It is important for future generations to be able to experience this so they can prevent such a thing from ever happening again.\r\n\r\nIt is important generations of 2025 carry on history even if planet earth becomes inhabitable.  They need to carry on the study of human creativity and what people achieved.  My four pieces represent exploration and settlement, classical music, post-impressionist art, and genocide in war.  As governments fight for power it is an important reminder to see what happened in WWII and to the Aztec Empire.  As new paintings are formed the trends of the post-impressionist period are important to study and look back on.  As new music is created it is important to keep around music of older genres.  Planet Preserve is the perfect place for the preservation of all types of art, literature, philosophy, and religion.  New studies always bring up new information and new inventions.  This can lead the universe and the earth to being a better place for everyone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nImage Credit:\r\n\r\nhttp://subversify.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/futuristic-city.jpg','Planet Preserve','','publish','open','open','','planet-preserve','','','2012-12-13 13:44:47','2012-12-13 19:44:47','',0,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3137',0,'post','',8),(3138,59,'2012-12-12 20:03:17','2012-12-13 02:03:17','','Planet Preserve','','inherit','open','open','','futuristic-city','','','2012-12-12 20:03:17','2012-12-13 02:03:17','',3137,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/futuristic-city.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3139,59,'2012-12-12 20:04:24','2012-12-13 02:04:24','&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/futuristic-city.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3138\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/futuristic-city-298x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe year is 2025 and governments on planet earth are all fighting for control.  The population has increased to 10 billion people and planet earth no longer has the resources to support human kind.  With advancements in technology, people have begun settling in outer space.  New settlements are created and it seems to be the perfect escape from the horror on planet earth.  A group of artists and intellectuals want to preserve the creativity of human beings.  An entire planet is dedicated to art, religion, philosophy, language, and literature.  It is the ultimate preservation of human creativity dating back to when Homo sapiens first populated mother earth.  Planet Preserve uses time travel and experience to display all different types of art.  People from all over the universe come to give knowledge they experienced.  I was given knowledge of Hernan Cortes “Letters from Mexico”, Mozart’s “A Little Night Music”, Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”, and George Rodgers photos of the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen.  These works should be preserved so we can continue to study mankind.  They are all important in literature, music, art, and photography. <!--more-->\n\nYou will sit in an elaborate and comfortable recliner with computer screens all around it.  Feel free to bring some snacks because you might get hungry on your journey.  Our first stop will be in Technotitlan, the Aztec Empire.  The year is 1519.  You will experience the conquest Hernan Cortez is on along with his greed for gold and lust for political importance.  These letters and his conquest represent European exploration to new lands.  He is driven by the Spanish Empire as well as the word of God.  Christianity plays a huge role in the world in 1519 as well as exploration.  Governments are expanding and competing.  You will experience the fall of the Aztec Empire and the devastation of disease.  You won’t be able to talk to anyone you are just a witness to history.  You will see Cortez write the letters and you will see the death of the Aztecs, a flourishing and very advanced society.  The only account we have of this incident is through his letters.  It is important to see the new settlements of European governments and the civilizations that were lost through the power to control.\n\nOur next stop will be a beautifully constructed concert theater in 1787.  There will be a symphony and you will hear one of Mozart’s famous pieces, “A Little Night Music.”  After hearing the short symphony you will be able to experience Mozart’s life and the impact he had on the classical period of music.  You will experience his genius and feel his emotions while writing music.   You will witness one of the most important and still prevalent music styles in history: the classical era.  You will sit with the Archbishop of Salzburg and go to grand parties and balls.  You will see the importance of the symphony that this era defines.  It represents new music and new string instruments.  It is important to see how popular the classical period still is and how Mozart’s music should be preserved for future generations beyond 2025.\n\nThe following stop will be in a mental hospital in southern France.  You will feel Vincent Van Gogh’s agony as he paints the most important painting of his career: “Starry Night.”  This painting became popular after his death but allowed us to learn about the mental anguish a lot of creative people suffer from.  You will experience Van Gogh’s life and how terribly confused he was.  He might have been in a lot of pain but created the most beautiful artwork known to man.  This works exemplifies the post-impressionist period of the art timeline.  Artists begin to look to the outside world for inspiration.  The painting of this piece marks the beginning of a long line of artists who suffer from mental disorders.  You will see his popularity from the time of his death and how it continues to grow until present day.  Is creativity somehow linked with this mental illness?  The question has never been answered but it has drawn a lot of attention to artists and their lives.  This piece needs to be preserved to continue the study of the mind vs. creativity.  It is important for future generations to witness Vincent Van Gogh and the pure brilliance in his painting.\n\nThe last stop is by far the most painful.  You will be with British troops as they liberate the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945.  The ground will be covered in bodies and you will see things you would have never thought possible.  Will planet earth end up like this?  These photographs exemplify a century of war, blood, and power.  The Nazi Regime murdered more than six million Jews during WWII.  You will feel the shock of the British Troops, George Rodgers, and the American people when his photos are published in Life magazine.  You will see the mass graves and inhumane and barbaric acts committed.  You will see the effect of photo journalism and how it played a huge part in the Great Depression and WWII.  These photos most importantly represent the lives lost, the effects of totalitarianism, and the dangers of war.  It is important for future generations to be able to experience this so they can prevent such a thing from ever happening again.\n\nIt is important generations of 2025 carry on history even if planet earth becomes inhabitable.  They need to carry on the study of human creativity and what people achieved.  My four pieces represent exploration and settlement, classical music, post-impressionist art, and genocide in war.  As governments fight for power it is an important reminder to see what happened in WWII and to the Aztec Empire.  As new paintings are formed the trends of the post-impressionist period are important to study and look back on.  As new music is created it is important to keep around music of older genres.  Planet Preserve is the perfect place for the preservation of all types of art, literature, philosophy, and religion.  New studies always bring up new information and new inventions.  This can lead the universe and the earth to being a better place for everyone.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nImage Credit:\n\n&nbsp;','Planet Preserve','','inherit','open','open','','3137-revision','','','2012-12-12 20:04:24','2012-12-13 02:04:24','',3137,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3139',0,'revision','',0),(3141,59,'2012-12-12 20:05:00','2012-12-13 02:05:00','<a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/futuristic-city.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3138\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/futuristic-city-298x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe year is 2025 and governments on planet earth are all fighting for control.  The population has increased to 10 billion people and planet earth no longer has the resources to support human kind.  With advancements in technology, people have begun settling in outer space.  New settlements are created and it seems to be the perfect escape from the horror on planet earth.  A group of artists and intellectuals want to preserve the creativity of human beings.  An entire planet is dedicated to art, religion, philosophy, language, and literature.  It is the ultimate preservation of human creativity dating back to when Homo sapiens first populated mother earth.  Planet Preserve uses time travel and experience to display all different types of art.  People from all over the universe come to give knowledge they experienced.  I was given knowledge of Hernan Cortes “Letters from Mexico”, Mozart’s “A Little Night Music”, Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”, and George Rodgers photos of the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen.  These works should be preserved so we can continue to study mankind.  They are all important in literature, music, art, and photography. <!--more-->\r\n\r\nYou will sit in an elaborate and comfortable recliner with computer screens all around it.  Feel free to bring some snacks because you might get hungry on your journey.  Our first stop will be in Technotitlan, the Aztec Empire.  The year is 1519.  You will experience the conquest Hernan Cortez is on along with his greed for gold and lust for political importance.  These letters and his conquest represent European exploration to new lands.  He is driven by the Spanish Empire as well as the word of God.  Christianity plays a huge role in the world in 1519 as well as exploration.  Governments are expanding and competing.  You will experience the fall of the Aztec Empire and the devastation of disease.  You won’t be able to talk to anyone you are just a witness to history.  You will see Cortez write the letters and you will see the death of the Aztecs, a flourishing and very advanced society.  The only account we have of this incident is through his letters.  It is important to see the new settlements of European governments and the civilizations that were lost through the power to control.\r\n\r\nOur next stop will be a beautifully constructed concert theater in 1787.  There will be a symphony and you will hear one of Mozart’s famous pieces, “A Little Night Music.”  After hearing the short symphony you will be able to experience Mozart’s life and the impact he had on the classical period of music.  You will experience his genius and feel his emotions while writing music.   You will witness one of the most important and still prevalent music styles in history: the classical era.  You will sit with the Archbishop of Salzburg and go to grand parties and balls.  You will see the importance of the symphony that this era defines.  It represents new music and new string instruments.  It is important to see how popular the classical period still is and how Mozart’s music should be preserved for future generations beyond 2025.\r\n\r\nThe following stop will be in a mental hospital in southern France.  You will feel Vincent Van Gogh’s agony as he paints the most important painting of his career: “Starry Night.”  This painting became popular after his death but allowed us to learn about the mental anguish a lot of creative people suffer from.  You will experience Van Gogh’s life and how terribly confused he was.  He might have been in a lot of pain but created the most beautiful artwork known to man.  This works exemplifies the post-impressionist period of the art timeline.  Artists begin to look to the outside world for inspiration.  The painting of this piece marks the beginning of a long line of artists who suffer from mental disorders.  You will see his popularity from the time of his death and how it continues to grow until present day.  Is creativity somehow linked with this mental illness?  The question has never been answered but it has drawn a lot of attention to artists and their lives.  This piece needs to be preserved to continue the study of the mind vs. creativity.  It is important for future generations to witness Vincent Van Gogh and the pure brilliance in his painting.\r\n\r\nThe last stop is by far the most painful.  You will be with British troops as they liberate the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945.  The ground will be covered in bodies and you will see things you would have never thought possible.  Will planet earth end up like this?  These photographs exemplify a century of war, blood, and power.  The Nazi Regime murdered more than six million Jews during WWII.  You will feel the shock of the British Troops, George Rodgers, and the American people when his photos are published in Life magazine.  You will see the mass graves and inhumane and barbaric acts committed.  You will see the effect of photo journalism and how it played a huge part in the Great Depression and WWII.  These photos most importantly represent the lives lost, the effects of totalitarianism, and the dangers of war.  It is important for future generations to be able to experience this so they can prevent such a thing from ever happening again.\r\n\r\nIt is 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artists and intellectuals want to preserve the creativity of human beings.  An entire planet is dedicated to art, religion, philosophy, language, and literature.  It is the ultimate preservation of human creativity dating back to when Homo sapiens first populated mother earth.  Planet Preserve uses time travel and experience to display all different types of art.  People from all over the universe come to give knowledge they experienced.  I was given knowledge of Hernan Cortes “Letters from Mexico”, Mozart’s “A Little Night Music”, Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”, and George Rodgers photos of the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen.  These works should be preserved so we can continue to study mankind.  They are all important in literature, music, art, and photography. <!--more-->\r\n\r\nYou will sit in an elaborate and comfortable recliner with computer screens all around it.  Feel free to bring some snacks because you might get hungry on your journey.  Our first stop will be in Technotitlan, the Aztec Empire.  The year is 1519.  You will experience the conquest Hernan Cortez is on along with his greed for gold and lust for political importance.  These letters and his conquest represent European exploration to new lands.  He is driven by the Spanish Empire as well as the word of God.  Christianity plays a huge role in the world in 1519 as well as exploration.  Governments are expanding and competing.  You will experience the fall of the Aztec Empire and the devastation of disease.  You won’t be able to talk to anyone you are just a witness to history.  You will see Cortez write the letters and you will see the death of the Aztecs, a flourishing and very advanced society.  The only account we have of this incident is through his letters.  It is important to see the new settlements of European governments and the civilizations that were lost through the power to control.\r\n\r\nOur next stop will be a beautifully constructed concert theater in 1787.  There will be a symphony and you will hear one of Mozart’s famous pieces, “A Little Night Music.”  After hearing the short symphony you will be able to experience Mozart’s life and the impact he had on the classical period of music.  You will experience his genius and feel his emotions while writing music.   You will witness one of the most important and still prevalent music styles in history: the classical era.  You will sit with the Archbishop of Salzburg and go to grand parties and balls.  You will see the importance of the symphony that this era defines.  It represents new music and new string instruments.  It is important to see how popular the classical period still is and how Mozart’s music should be preserved for future generations beyond 2025.\r\n\r\nThe following stop will be in a mental hospital in southern France.  You will feel Vincent Van Gogh’s agony as he paints the most important painting of his career: “Starry Night.”  This painting became popular after his death but allowed us to learn about the mental anguish a lot of creative people suffer from.  You will experience Van Gogh’s life and how terribly confused he was.  He might have been in a lot of pain but created the most beautiful artwork known to man.  This works exemplifies the post-impressionist period of the art timeline.  Artists begin to look to the outside world for inspiration.  The painting of this piece marks the beginning of a long line of artists who suffer from mental disorders.  You will see his popularity from the time of his death and how it continues to grow until present day.  Is creativity somehow linked with this mental illness?  The question has never been answered but it has drawn a lot of attention to artists and their lives.  This piece needs to be preserved to continue the study of the mind vs. creativity.  It is important for future generations to witness Vincent Van Gogh and the pure brilliance in his painting.\r\n\r\nThe last stop is by far the most painful.  You will be with British troops as they liberate the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945.  The ground will be covered in bodies and you will see things you would have never thought possible.  Will planet earth end up like this?  These photographs exemplify a century of war, blood, and power.  The Nazi Regime murdered more than six million Jews during WWII.  You will feel the shock of the British Troops, George Rodgers, and the American people when his photos are published in Life magazine.  You will see the mass graves and inhumane and barbaric acts committed.  You will see the effect of photo journalism and how it played a huge part in the Great Depression and WWII.  These photos most importantly represent the lives lost, the effects of totalitarianism, and the dangers of war.  It is important for future generations to be able to experience this so they can prevent such a thing from ever happening again.\r\n\r\nIt is important generations of 2025 carry on history even if planet earth becomes inhabitable.  They need to carry on the study of human creativity and what people achieved.  My four pieces represent exploration and settlement, classical music, post-impressionist art, and genocide in war.  As governments fight for power it is an important reminder to see what happened in WWII and to the Aztec Empire.  As new paintings are formed the trends of the post-impressionist period are important to study and look back on.  As new music is created it is important to keep around music of older genres.  Planet Preserve is the perfect place for the preservation of all types of art, literature, philosophy, and religion.  New studies always bring up new information and new inventions.  This can lead the universe and the earth to being a better place for everyone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nImage Credit:\r\n\r\nhttp://subversify.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/futuristic-city.jpg','Planet Preserve','','inherit','open','open','','3137-revision-2','','','2012-12-12 20:04:31','2012-12-13 02:04:31','',3137,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3140',0,'revision','',0),(3142,59,'2012-12-12 20:06:24','2012-12-13 02:06:24','<a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/futuristic-city.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3138\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/futuristic-city-298x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe year is 2025 and governments on planet earth are all fighting for control.  The population has increased to 10 billion people and planet earth no longer has the resources to support human kind.  With advancements in technology, people have begun settling in outer space.  New settlements are created and it seems to be the perfect escape from the horror on planet earth.  A group of artists and intellectuals want to preserve the creativity of human beings.  An entire planet is dedicated to art, religion, philosophy, language, and literature.  It is the ultimate preservation of human creativity dating back to when Homo sapiens first populated mother earth.  Planet Preserve uses time travel and experience to display all different types of art.  People from all over the universe come to give knowledge they experienced.  I was given knowledge of Hernan Cortes “Letters from Mexico”, Mozart’s “A Little Night Music”, Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”, and George Rodgers photos of the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen.  These works should be preserved so we can continue to study mankind.  They are all important in literature, music, art, and photography. <!--more-->\n\nYou will sit in an elaborate and comfortable recliner with computer screens all around it.  Feel free to bring some snacks because you might get hungry on your journey.  Our first stop will be in Technotitlan, the Aztec Empire.  The year is 1519.  You will experience the conquest Hernan Cortez is on along with his greed for gold and lust for political importance.  These letters and his conquest represent European exploration to new lands.  He is driven by the Spanish Empire as well as the word of God.  Christianity plays a huge role in the world in 1519 as well as exploration.  Governments are expanding and competing.  You will experience the fall of the Aztec Empire and the devastation of disease.  You won’t be able to talk to anyone you are just a witness to history.  You will see Cortez write the letters and you will see the death of the Aztecs, a flourishing and very advanced society.  The only account we have of this incident is through his letters.  It is important to see the new settlements of European governments and the civilizations that were lost through the power to control.\n\nOur next stop will be a beautifully constructed concert theater in 1787.  There will be a symphony and you will hear one of Mozart’s famous pieces, “A Little Night Music.”  After hearing the short symphony you will be able to experience Mozart’s life and the impact he had on the classical period of music.  You will experience his genius and feel his emotions while writing music.   You will witness one of the most important and still prevalent music styles in history: the classical era.  You will sit with the Archbishop of Salzburg and go to grand parties and balls.  You will see the importance of the symphony that this era defines.  It represents new music and new string instruments.  It is important to see how popular the classical period still is and how Mozart’s music should be preserved for future generations beyond 2025.\n\nThe following stop will be in a mental hospital in southern France.  You will feel Vincent Van Gogh’s agony as he paints the most important painting of his career: “Starry Night.”  This painting became popular after his death but allowed us to learn about the mental anguish a lot of creative people suffer from.  You will experience Van Gogh’s life and how terribly confused he was.  He might have been in a lot of pain but created the most beautiful artwork known to man.  This works exemplifies the post-impressionist period of the art timeline.  Artists begin to look to the outside world for inspiration.  The painting of this piece marks the beginning of a long line of artists who suffer from mental disorders.  You will see his popularity from the time of his death and how it continues to grow until present day.  Is creativity somehow linked with this mental illness?  The question has never been answered but it has drawn a lot of attention to artists and their lives.  This piece needs to be preserved to continue the study of the mind vs. creativity.  It is important for future generations to witness Vincent Van Gogh and the pure brilliance in his painting.\n\nThe last stop is by far the most painful.  You will be with British troops as they liberate the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945.  The ground will be covered in bodies and you will see things you would have never thought possible.  Will planet earth end up like this?  These photographs exemplify a century of war, blood, and power.  The Nazi Regime murdered more than six million Jews during WWII.  You will feel the shock of the British Troops, George Rodgers, and the American people when his photos are published in Life magazine.  You will see the mass graves and inhumane and barbaric acts committed.  You will see the effect of photo journalism and how it played a huge part in the Great Depression and WWII.  These photos most importantly represent the lives lost, the effects of totalitarianism, and the dangers of war.  It is important for future generations to be able to experience this so they can prevent such a thing from ever happening again.\n\nIt is important generations of 2025 carry on history even if planet earth becomes inhabitable.  They need to carry on the study of human creativity and what people achieved.  My four pieces represent exploration and settlement, classical music, post-impressionist art, and genocide in war.  As governments fight for power it is an important reminder to see what happened in WWII and to the Aztec Empire.  As new paintings are formed the trends of the post-impressionist period are important to study and look back on.  As new music is created it is important to keep around music of older genres.  Planet Preserve is the perfect place for the preservation of all types of art, literature, philosophy, and religion.  New studies always bring up new information and new inventions.  This can lead the universe and the earth to being a better place for everyone.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nImage Credit:\n\nhttp://subversify.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/futuristic-city.jpg','Planet Preserve','','inherit','open','open','','3137-autosave','','','2012-12-12 20:06:24','2012-12-13 02:06:24','',3137,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3142',0,'revision','',0),(3143,59,'2012-12-12 20:18:21','2012-12-13 02:18:21','<a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mummies-1221.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3145\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mummies-1221-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" /></a>      This mummy is the oldest mummy we have knowledge of and is 6,500 years older than King Tut.  He is originally from a Peruvian culture and most likely died to a brain tumor.\r\n\r\nI went to The Witte Museum to see the “Mummies of The World” exhibition on my two day stay in San Antonio for Thanksgiving with my family.  Born and raised here, I try to make it down to the different museums when they have some interesting exhibitions and themes going on.  I was immediately interested in the Mummies exhibition because it was creepy and eerie.  Seeing a baby that was mummified 6,500 years ago is pretty awesome and I knew it was a once in a lifetime opportunity.  I thought about several things while walking through the dark and deadly exhibit: the different burial process we have now and how they compare, how the Peruvian mummies were much more preserved than the Egyptian, and how these mummies are a way to learn about cultures of the past.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nThe way we bury someone when they pass seems completely normal to anyone that has lived in the past 500 years.  Probably way longer but I am not an expert of the history of the burial process.  It was really interesting me the amount of respect these people had for their dead.  I think we also have a lot of respect today but, we bury people and know they will eventually decompose into the earth.  These cultures found ways to preserve bodies to keep them forever.  In older and less modern cultures, the ancestors played a big role in people’s everyday lives.  They brought wellness, prosperity, and peace to cultures.  I think this is possibly why they were mummified to keep a direct link, their body, to the society.  Only the rich and people with a lot of power were mummified.  Throughout this Humanities class we have studied the creativity of human beings.  It has been through artwork, literature, religion, philosophy, film, and many other ways.  You can learn a lot of information about a culture through the way they treat their dead.  You can identify traditions and values at that time period.  I think this is important when learning about the history of human creativity to not only look at obvious art produced but the dead as well.  A lot of creativity is expressed through traditions and values because a lot of people identify themselves with that more than anything else.  Looking at the dead you can see the culture that lived.  A lot of times artifacts were mummified with the humans like pottery, toys, hair brushes, and clothes.  Mummifying is a creative way humans were preserved (or buried) and their spirit continued to have a huge effect on the culture.\r\n\r\nWhen you hear the word “mummies” it is most often associated with the Egyptians and King Tut.  Growing up I always thought mummies were of Egyptian descent and found in giant tombs.  This is not true!  Cultures all over the world mummified.  The oldest mummy in the exhibit was a Peruvian baby.  The Egyptian mummies were very brittle and there wasn’t a lot to them.  The Peruvian mummies had teeth still intact.  The Peruvian ladies had long beautiful hair and were buried in fetal positions.  Some of them still had brain matter inside the skulls.  The Egyptians were more worn and were all bones.  I’m sure the atmosphere in which the humans were mummified is the reason for this.  It is drier in Egypt than in Peru, and most likely those mummies decayed faster. There were a lot more babies in the Peruvian part of the exhibit.  Egyptian mummies were high ranking officials and rich people.  I guess they didn’t seek to preserve their children like the Peruvian culture did.  The Peruvians also were mummified with artifacts and belongings.  If I recall correctly, most of the Egyptian mummies were single.  Some of them had pottery marking the amount of power they held. It was interesting to compare and contrast the different cultures.\r\n\r\nWith all the belongings and tests ran on the mummies, were able to learn about the culture they lived in.  One mummy’s intestines had been studied and they were able to recognize that her last meal consisted of grains, berries, and other local crops.  Scientists can study the diet people lived off of and what their daily nutritional intake was.  The mummified babies had a lot of birth defects or diseases.  There were a lot of toys and clothes to see how children played and what they wore.  There were mummified fetuses at 28 weeks and 30 weeks.  Yes, mummified fetuses.  Obviously, these babies were important and there was a lot of grief associated with them.  There was an Asian man that was much smaller than the Peruvian and Egyptian mummies.  You were able to see what the life expectancy was (about 50 years) and how tall people were.\r\n\r\nI really enjoyed the exhibit.  It was interesting to learn about cultures through their dead rather than in a book or because someone recorded it at some time.  It was a different way to see the way these cultures lived and their values, traditions, and attitudes.  I had a lot of respect for the cultures viewing their dead and learning how they respected them.  We may bury someone and put a stone that says their name while they preserve their body and keep it for eternity.  I think it is important these are forever preserved as window into the past of the history and culture of human beings.\r\n\r\nWorks Cited:\r\n\r\nMummies of the World Exhibition.\" <em>Mummies of the World Exhibition</em>. Witte Museum, 2012. Web. 12 Dec. 2012. &lt;http://mow2.studiobanks.us/&gt;.\r\n<div>I used this website for background information about the exhibit.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>Image Credits:</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>http://www.2pix.net/2012/08/Mummies-of-the-World.html</div>','Mummies of the World','','publish','open','open','','mummies-of-the-world','','','2012-12-13 13:44:27','2012-12-13 19:44:27','',0,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3143',0,'post','',1),(3144,59,'2012-12-12 20:14:32','2012-12-13 02:14:32','','The oldest mummy known in existance is this baby.  It is 6,500 years older than King Tut.','','inherit','open','open','','mummies-122','','','2012-12-12 20:14:32','2012-12-13 02:14:32','',3143,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mummies-122.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3145,59,'2012-12-12 20:15:58','2012-12-13 02:15:58','','This baby is the oldest mummy we know about and it 6,500 years older than King Tut.','','inherit','open','open','','mummies-122-2','','','2012-12-12 20:15:58','2012-12-13 02:15:58','',3143,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mummies-1221.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3146,59,'2012-12-12 20:15:28','2012-12-13 02:15:28','<a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mummies-122.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3144\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mummies-122-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" /></a>\n\nI went to The Witte Museum to see the “Mummies of The World” exhibition on my two day stay in San Antonio for Thanksgiving with my family.  Born and raised here, I try to make it down to the different museums when they have some interesting exhibitions and themes going on.  I was immediately interested in the Mummies exhibition because it was creepy and eerie.  Seeing a baby that was mummified 6,500 years ago is pretty awesome and I knew it was a once in a lifetime opportunity.  I thought about several things while walking through the dark and deadly exhibit: the different burial process we have now and how they compare, how the Peruvian mummies were much more preserved than the Egyptian, and how these mummies are a way to learn about cultures of the past.\n\n<!--more-->\n\nThe way we bury someone when they pass seems completely normal to anyone that has lived in the past 500 years.  Probably way longer but I am not an expert of the history of the burial process.  It was really interesting me the amount of respect these people had for their dead.  I think we also have a lot of respect today but, we bury people and know they will eventually decompose into the earth.  These cultures found ways to preserve bodies to keep them forever.  In older and less modern cultures, the ancestors played a big role in people’s everyday lives.  They brought wellness, prosperity, and peace to cultures.  I think this is possibly why they were mummified to keep a direct link, their body, to the society.  Only the rich and people with a lot of power were mummified.  Throughout this Humanities class we have studied the creativity of human beings.  It has been through artwork, literature, religion, philosophy, film, and many other ways.  You can learn a lot of information about a culture through the way they treat their dead.  You can identify traditions and values at that time period.  I think this is important when learning about the history of human creativity to not only look at obvious art produced but the dead as well.  A lot of creativity is expressed through traditions and values because a lot of people identify themselves with that more than anything else.  Looking at the dead you can see the culture that lived.  A lot of times artifacts were mummified with the humans like pottery, toys, hair brushes, and clothes.  Mummifying is a creative way humans were preserved (or buried) and their spirit continued to have a huge effect on the culture.\n\nWhen you hear the word “mummies” it is most often associated with the Egyptians and King Tut.  Growing up I always thought mummies were of Egyptian descent and found in giant tombs.  This is not true!  Cultures all over the world mummified.  The oldest mummy in the exhibit was a Peruvian baby.  The Egyptian mummies were very brittle and there wasn’t a lot to them.  The Peruvian mummies had teeth still intact.  The Peruvian ladies had long beautiful hair and were buried in fetal positions.  Some of them still had brain matter inside the skulls.  The Egyptians were more worn and were all bones.  I’m sure the atmosphere in which the humans were mummified is the reason for this.  It is drier in Egypt than in Peru, and most likely those mummies decayed faster. There were a lot more babies in the Peruvian part of the exhibit.  Egyptian mummies were high ranking officials and rich people.  I guess they didn’t seek to preserve their children like the Peruvian culture did.  The Peruvians also were mummified with artifacts and belongings.  If I recall correctly, most of the Egyptian mummies were single.  Some of them had pottery marking the amount of power they held. It was interesting to compare and contrast the different cultures.\n\nWith all the belongings and tests ran on the mummies, were able to learn about the culture they lived in.  One mummy’s intestines had been studied and they were able to recognize that her last meal consisted of grains, berries, and other local crops.  Scientists can study the diet people lived off of and what their daily nutritional intake was.  The mummified babies had a lot of birth defects or diseases.  There were a lot of toys and clothes to see how children played and what they wore.  There were mummified fetuses at 28 weeks and 30 weeks.  Yes, mummified fetuses.  Obviously, these babies were important and there was a lot of grief associated with them.  There was an Asian man that was much smaller than the Peruvian and Egyptian mummies.  You were able to see what the life expectancy was (about 50 years) and how tall people were.\n\nI really enjoyed the exhibit.  It was interesting to learn about cultures through their dead rather than in a book or because someone recorded it at some time.  It was a different way to see the way these cultures lived and their values, traditions, and attitudes.  I had a lot of respect for the cultures viewing their dead and learning how they respected them.  We may bury someone and put a stone that says their name while they preserve their body and keep it for eternity.  I think it is important these are forever preserved as window into the past of the history and culture of human beings.\n\nWorks Cited:\n\nMummies of the World Exhibition.\" <em>Mummies of the World Exhibition</em>. Witte Museum, 2012. Web. 12 Dec. 2012. &lt;http://mow2.studiobanks.us/&gt;.\n<div>I used this website for background information about the exhibit.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>Image Credits:</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>http://www.2pix.net/2012/08/Mummies-of-the-World.html</div>','Mummies of the World','','inherit','open','open','','3143-revision','','','2012-12-12 20:15:28','2012-12-13 02:15:28','',3143,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3146',0,'revision','',0),(3147,59,'2012-12-12 20:17:28','2012-12-13 02:17:28','<a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mummies-1221.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3145\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mummies-1221-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" /></a>      This mummy is the oldest mummy we have knowledge of and is 6,500 years older than King Tu\n\nI went to The Witte Museum to see the “Mummies of The World” exhibition on my two day stay in San Antonio for Thanksgiving with my family.  Born and raised here, I try to make it down to the different museums when they have some interesting exhibitions and themes going on.  I was immediately interested in the Mummies exhibition because it was creepy and eerie.  Seeing a baby that was mummified 6,500 years ago is pretty awesome and I knew it was a once in a lifetime opportunity.  I thought about several things while walking through the dark and deadly exhibit: the different burial process we have now and how they compare, how the Peruvian mummies were much more preserved than the Egyptian, and how these mummies are a way to learn about cultures of the past.\n\n<!--more-->\n\nThe way we bury someone when they pass seems completely normal to anyone that has lived in the past 500 years.  Probably way longer but I am not an expert of the history of the burial process.  It was really interesting me the amount of respect these people had for their dead.  I think we also have a lot of respect today but, we bury people and know they will eventually decompose into the earth.  These cultures found ways to preserve bodies to keep them forever.  In older and less modern cultures, the ancestors played a big role in people’s everyday lives.  They brought wellness, prosperity, and peace to cultures.  I think this is possibly why they were mummified to keep a direct link, their body, to the society.  Only the rich and people with a lot of power were mummified.  Throughout this Humanities class we have studied the creativity of human beings.  It has been through artwork, literature, religion, philosophy, film, and many other ways.  You can learn a lot of information about a culture through the way they treat their dead.  You can identify traditions and values at that time period.  I think this is important when learning about the history of human creativity to not only look at obvious art produced but the dead as well.  A lot of creativity is expressed through traditions and values because a lot of people identify themselves with that more than anything else.  Looking at the dead you can see the culture that lived.  A lot of times artifacts were mummified with the humans like pottery, toys, hair brushes, and clothes.  Mummifying is a creative way humans were preserved (or buried) and their spirit continued to have a huge effect on the culture.\n\nWhen you hear the word “mummies” it is most often associated with the Egyptians and King Tut.  Growing up I always thought mummies were of Egyptian descent and found in giant tombs.  This is not true!  Cultures all over the world mummified.  The oldest mummy in the exhibit was a Peruvian baby.  The Egyptian mummies were very brittle and there wasn’t a lot to them.  The Peruvian mummies had teeth still intact.  The Peruvian ladies had long beautiful hair and were buried in fetal positions.  Some of them still had brain matter inside the skulls.  The Egyptians were more worn and were all bones.  I’m sure the atmosphere in which the humans were mummified is the reason for this.  It is drier in Egypt than in Peru, and most likely those mummies decayed faster. There were a lot more babies in the Peruvian part of the exhibit.  Egyptian mummies were high ranking officials and rich people.  I guess they didn’t seek to preserve their children like the Peruvian culture did.  The Peruvians also were mummified with artifacts and belongings.  If I recall correctly, most of the Egyptian mummies were single.  Some of them had pottery marking the amount of power they held. It was interesting to compare and contrast the different cultures.\n\nWith all the belongings and tests ran on the mummies, were able to learn about the culture they lived in.  One mummy’s intestines had been studied and they were able to recognize that her last meal consisted of grains, berries, and other local crops.  Scientists can study the diet people lived off of and what their daily nutritional intake was.  The mummified babies had a lot of birth defects or diseases.  There were a lot of toys and clothes to see how children played and what they wore.  There were mummified fetuses at 28 weeks and 30 weeks.  Yes, mummified fetuses.  Obviously, these babies were important and there was a lot of grief associated with them.  There was an Asian man that was much smaller than the Peruvian and Egyptian mummies.  You were able to see what the life expectancy was (about 50 years) and how tall people were.\n\nI really enjoyed the exhibit.  It was interesting to learn about cultures through their dead rather than in a book or because someone recorded it at some time.  It was a different way to see the way these cultures lived and their values, traditions, and attitudes.  I had a lot of respect for the cultures viewing their dead and learning how they respected them.  We may bury someone and put a stone that says their name while they preserve their body and keep it for eternity.  I think it is important these are forever preserved as window into the past of the history and culture of human beings.\n\nWorks Cited:\n\nMummies of the World Exhibition.\" <em>Mummies of the World Exhibition</em>. Witte Museum, 2012. Web. 12 Dec. 2012. &lt;http://mow2.studiobanks.us/&gt;.\n<div>I used this website for background information about the exhibit.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>Image Credits:</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>http://www.2pix.net/2012/08/Mummies-of-the-World.html</div>','Mummies of the World','','inherit','open','open','','3143-revision-2','','','2012-12-12 20:17:28','2012-12-13 02:17:28','',3143,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3147',0,'revision','',0),(3148,59,'2012-12-12 20:18:05','2012-12-13 02:18:05','<a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mummies-1221.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3145\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mummies-1221-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" /></a>      This mummy is the oldest mummy we have knowledge of and is 6,500 years older than King Tut.  He is originally from a Peruvian culture and most likely died to a brain tumor.\r\n\r\nI went to The Witte Museum to see the “Mummies of The World” exhibition on my two day stay in San Antonio for Thanksgiving with my family.  Born and raised here, I try to make it down to the different museums when they have some interesting exhibitions and themes going on.  I was immediately interested in the Mummies exhibition because it was creepy and eerie.  Seeing a baby that was mummified 6,500 years ago is pretty awesome and I knew it was a once in a lifetime opportunity.  I thought about several things while walking through the dark and deadly exhibit: the different burial process we have now and how they compare, how the Peruvian mummies were much more preserved than the Egyptian, and how these mummies are a way to learn about cultures of the past.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nThe way we bury someone when they pass seems completely normal to anyone that has lived in the past 500 years.  Probably way longer but I am not an expert of the history of the burial process.  It was really interesting me the amount of respect these people had for their dead.  I think we also have a lot of respect today but, we bury people and know they will eventually decompose into the earth.  These cultures found ways to preserve bodies to keep them forever.  In older and less modern cultures, the ancestors played a big role in people’s everyday lives.  They brought wellness, prosperity, and peace to cultures.  I think this is possibly why they were mummified to keep a direct link, their body, to the society.  Only the rich and people with a lot of power were mummified.  Throughout this Humanities class we have studied the creativity of human beings.  It has been through artwork, literature, religion, philosophy, film, and many other ways.  You can learn a lot of information about a culture through the way they treat their dead.  You can identify traditions and values at that time period.  I think this is important when learning about the history of human creativity to not only look at obvious art produced but the dead as well.  A lot of creativity is expressed through traditions and values because a lot of people identify themselves with that more than anything else.  Looking at the dead you can see the culture that lived.  A lot of times artifacts were mummified with the humans like pottery, toys, hair brushes, and clothes.  Mummifying is a creative way humans were preserved (or buried) and their spirit continued to have a huge effect on the culture.\r\n\r\nWhen you hear the word “mummies” it is most often associated with the Egyptians and King Tut.  Growing up I always thought mummies were of Egyptian descent and found in giant tombs.  This is not true!  Cultures all over the world mummified.  The oldest mummy in the exhibit was a Peruvian baby.  The Egyptian mummies were very brittle and there wasn’t a lot to them.  The Peruvian mummies had teeth still intact.  The Peruvian ladies had long beautiful hair and were buried in fetal positions.  Some of them still had brain matter inside the skulls.  The Egyptians were more worn and were all bones.  I’m sure the atmosphere in which the humans were mummified is the reason for this.  It is drier in Egypt than in Peru, and most likely those mummies decayed faster. There were a lot more babies in the Peruvian part of the exhibit.  Egyptian mummies were high ranking officials and rich people.  I guess they didn’t seek to preserve their children like the Peruvian culture did.  The Peruvians also were mummified with artifacts and belongings.  If I recall correctly, most of the Egyptian mummies were single.  Some of them had pottery marking the amount of power they held. It was interesting to compare and contrast the different cultures.\r\n\r\nWith all the belongings and tests ran on the mummies, were able to learn about the culture they lived in.  One mummy’s intestines had been studied and they were able to recognize that her last meal consisted of grains, berries, and other local crops.  Scientists can study the diet people lived off of and what their daily nutritional intake was.  The mummified babies had a lot of birth defects or diseases.  There were a lot of toys and clothes to see how children played and what they wore.  There were mummified fetuses at 28 weeks and 30 weeks.  Yes, mummified fetuses.  Obviously, these babies were important and there was a lot of grief associated with them.  There was an Asian man that was much smaller than the Peruvian and Egyptian mummies.  You were able to see what the life expectancy was (about 50 years) and how tall people were.\r\n\r\nI really enjoyed the exhibit.  It was interesting to learn about cultures through their dead rather than in a book or because someone recorded it at some time.  It was a different way to see the way these cultures lived and their values, traditions, and attitudes.  I had a lot of respect for the cultures viewing their dead and learning how they respected them.  We may bury someone and put a stone that says their name while they preserve their body and keep it for eternity.  I think it is important these are forever preserved as window into the past of the history and culture of human beings.\r\n\r\nWorks Cited:\r\n\r\nMummies of the World Exhibition.\" <em>Mummies of the World Exhibition</em>. Witte Museum, 2012. Web. 12 Dec. 2012. &lt;http://mow2.studiobanks.us/&gt;.\r\n<div>I used this website for background information about the exhibit.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>Image Credits:</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>http://www.2pix.net/2012/08/Mummies-of-the-World.html</div>','Mummies of the World','','inherit','open','open','','3143-revision-3','','','2012-12-12 20:18:05','2012-12-13 02:18:05','',3143,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3148',0,'revision','',0),(3149,59,'2012-12-12 20:18:08','2012-12-13 02:18:08','<a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mummies-1221.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3145\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mummies-1221-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" /></a>      This mummy is the oldest mummy we have knowledge of and is 6,500 years older than King Tut.  He is originally from a Peruvian culture and most likely died to a brain tumor.\r\n\r\nI went to The Witte Museum to see the “Mummies of The World” exhibition on my two day stay in San Antonio for Thanksgiving with my family.  Born and raised here, I try to make it down to the different museums when they have some interesting exhibitions and themes going on.  I was immediately interested in the Mummies exhibition because it was creepy and eerie.  Seeing a baby that was mummified 6,500 years ago is pretty awesome and I knew it was a once in a lifetime opportunity.  I thought about several things while walking through the dark and deadly exhibit: the different burial process we have now and how they compare, how the Peruvian mummies were much more preserved than the Egyptian, and how these mummies are a way to learn about cultures of the past.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nThe way we bury someone when they pass seems completely normal to anyone that has lived in the past 500 years.  Probably way longer but I am not an expert of the history of the burial process.  It was really interesting me the amount of respect these people had for their dead.  I think we also have a lot of respect today but, we bury people and know they will eventually decompose into the earth.  These cultures found ways to preserve bodies to keep them forever.  In older and less modern cultures, the ancestors played a big role in people’s everyday lives.  They brought wellness, prosperity, and peace to cultures.  I think this is possibly why they were mummified to keep a direct link, their body, to the society.  Only the rich and people with a lot of power were mummified.  Throughout this Humanities class we have studied the creativity of human beings.  It has been through artwork, literature, religion, philosophy, film, and many other ways.  You can learn a lot of information about a culture through the way they treat their dead.  You can identify traditions and values at that time period.  I think this is important when learning about the history of human creativity to not only look at obvious art produced but the dead as well.  A lot of creativity is expressed through traditions and values because a lot of people identify themselves with that more than anything else.  Looking at the dead you can see the culture that lived.  A lot of times artifacts were mummified with the humans like pottery, toys, hair brushes, and clothes.  Mummifying is a creative way humans were preserved (or buried) and their spirit continued to have a huge effect on the culture.\r\n\r\nWhen you hear the word “mummies” it is most often associated with the Egyptians and King Tut.  Growing up I always thought mummies were of Egyptian descent and found in giant tombs.  This is not true!  Cultures all over the world mummified.  The oldest mummy in the exhibit was a Peruvian baby.  The Egyptian mummies were very brittle and there wasn’t a lot to them.  The Peruvian mummies had teeth still intact.  The Peruvian ladies had long beautiful hair and were buried in fetal positions.  Some of them still had brain matter inside the skulls.  The Egyptians were more worn and were all bones.  I’m sure the atmosphere in which the humans were mummified is the reason for this.  It is drier in Egypt than in Peru, and most likely those mummies decayed faster. There were a lot more babies in the Peruvian part of the exhibit.  Egyptian mummies were high ranking officials and rich people.  I guess they didn’t seek to preserve their children like the Peruvian culture did.  The Peruvians also were mummified with artifacts and belongings.  If I recall correctly, most of the Egyptian mummies were single.  Some of them had pottery marking the amount of power they held. It was interesting to compare and contrast the different cultures.\r\n\r\nWith all the belongings and tests ran on the mummies, were able to learn about the culture they lived in.  One mummy’s intestines had been studied and they were able to recognize that her last meal consisted of grains, berries, and other local crops.  Scientists can study the diet people lived off of and what their daily nutritional intake was.  The mummified babies had a lot of birth defects or diseases.  There were a lot of toys and clothes to see how children played and what they wore.  There were mummified fetuses at 28 weeks and 30 weeks.  Yes, mummified fetuses.  Obviously, these babies were important and there was a lot of grief associated with them.  There was an Asian man that was much smaller than the Peruvian and Egyptian mummies.  You were able to see what the life expectancy was (about 50 years) and how tall people were.\r\n\r\nI really enjoyed the exhibit.  It was interesting to learn about cultures through their dead rather than in a book or because someone recorded it at some time.  It was a different way to see the way these cultures lived and their values, traditions, and attitudes.  I had a lot of respect for the cultures viewing their dead and learning how they respected them.  We may bury someone and put a stone that says their name while they preserve their body and keep it for eternity.  I think it is important these are forever preserved as window into the past of the history and culture of human beings.\r\n\r\nWorks Cited:\r\n\r\nMummies of the World Exhibition.\" <em>Mummies of the World Exhibition</em>. Witte Museum, 2012. Web. 12 Dec. 2012. &lt;http://mow2.studiobanks.us/&gt;.\r\n<div>I used this website for background information about the exhibit.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>Image Credits:</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>http://www.2pix.net/2012/08/Mummies-of-the-World.html</div>','Mummies of the World','','inherit','open','open','','3143-revision-4','','','2012-12-12 20:18:08','2012-12-13 02:18:08','',3143,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3149',0,'revision','',0),(3150,56,'2012-12-12 20:47:53','2012-12-13 02:47:53','By the year 2100, it is universally agreed that the earth will no longer be habitable by its peoples.  Fortunately, we have the technology to take everyone away from the planet and search for new planets to colonize.  We believe that saving lives is not enough ~ we want to save our history and culture for future generations.  Inevitably, humanities and culture will continue to evolve on the ships, but we believe it is important for our children not to forget where they came from.  We think the most efficient way to remember our past and shape our future is by choosing and taking works of art that can teach diverse skills or subjects on varying levels according to age, aptitude or capability.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3151\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://fwds.in/photos/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words.html/attachment/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words-1\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3151\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/A-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> “Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.”   ~~ James Baldwin[/caption]\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\nWe will build a fleet of ships that will be capable of growing food, housing our peoples and storing both supplies and artifacts.  We have holographic technology which will allow for training scenarios (of any kind), entertainment, exercise and any number of other activities which normally require large expanses of land or seas.  We also have transporter technology that we can use to transfer massive amounts of cargo to the ships and eventually to the planet we settle.\r\n\r\nHolographic technology is the most critical component of this project.  It offers almost unlimited possibilities for teachers to create lesson with.  The most important part of this feature is the changeability of it.  After a while, even the best creations lose their luster.  Even today, teachers modify and tweak their lesson plans as they gain experience and adapt to their student’s needs.\r\n\r\nTo illustrate our proposal, we offer the following four examples of artworks from the past; “Familiar Letters” by Veronica Franco, the Taj Mahal, “Abraham Lincoln and His Generals At Antietam” and “Peter and the Wolf” by Sergei Prokofiev.  Each of these works have unique lessons to teach, historical perspectives and aesthetic value.\r\n\r\nA possible problem with saving only the best and the brightest from our past is that our children may develop some strange inferiority complex; the ratio of “great” works to the population is going to be significantly higher than it is here on earth.  This means that a small group of people will be exposed to only the best.  Our children could easily start to think that the entire planet was like this and be unable to appreciate the fact that there was so much chaff discarded when we migrated to the stars.  One could say that that level of exposure to purely “great” things will result in future generations producing “greater” things, but we are concerned with the possibility that our children will be inhibited by quality they are surrounded by.\r\n\r\n“Familiar Letters” was not as groundbreaking as “A Vindication of the Rights of Women” by Mary Wollstonecraft or “Curse against the Ornamentation of Women” by Laura Cereta, but that does not negate the value of the work.  It was a collection of letters written by Veronica Franco who was considered, “the most famous courtesan of Venice” (Franco, Jones and Rosenthal).\r\n\r\nCourtesans like Franco occupied a precarious place in society; they depended upon the largesse of rich patrons, mingled freely with high society and yet they were looked upon with contempt.  Through her writings, Franco was able to raise herself up to same the level of humanity as the society that she socialized with and served.\r\n\r\n“Familiar Letters” was written alongside other works that precipitated modern feminism.  She managed to make society see her as an equal and therefore worthy of the same consideration as an individual as they were.  It wasn’t as exciting and far reaching as the works of Lucretia Marinella or Laura Cereta, but its impact spread like ripples in a pond and helped set the stage for later change and reform.  Franco’s letters show how a ‘common’ woman lived and survived; not a famous person.  They also demonstrate how people and things have value even when they aren’t considered magnificent.\r\n\r\nUsing the Venetian society of Veronica Franco as a backdrop, teachers will be able to plan and teach both hands on and intangible (logic) skills to their students including, but not limited to,  debate, letter writing, communication skills, penmanship, etiquette, reading, comprehension.  In addition, students can use Venetian society as a setting for role playing games ~ providing entertainment and education all in one!  One could even learn sewing and costuming with this program.\r\n\r\nThe Taj Mahal is one of the most recognized structures on earth.  It was built in 17th century C.E.  Shah Jahan of India purportedly built it out of an undying devotion and love for his wife who died in childbirth.  It is an exquisite example of architecture, art and storytelling.\r\n\r\nWe will be removing the various structures of Taj Mahal complex and from the planet and placing them in storage.  The structures themselves will tax our storage capacity, so we will be creating detailed topographical maps of the surrounding gardens and bringing seeds so we can recreate the landmark in its entirety when we reach our new home.  We will use the aforementioned transporter technology to relocate the structure from the earth to the ship.\r\n\r\nHolographic technology will come into play here most notably because our children will be able to fully experience the wonders of the Taj Mahal.  Not only will they be able to walk in the rooms, touch the sculptures and feel the sunlight on their faces, they will be able to learn how to create their own sculptures, mosaics and gardens.  The educational possibilities presented by including the Taj Mahal on the ships are diverse.\r\n\r\n* Religion - Different religious traditions were combined and used in the design of the buildings.    The specific histories of the religions of the era and location can be explored.  From there, students can study and compare other religions and spiritual practices.\r\n* Aesthetics - The symmetry of the buildings and gardens open a path to mathematics and color theory.\r\n* Artistic Skills - Most notably sculpture and carving, but also mosaics, jewel settings and painting.\r\n* Architecture - History, technique, design and execution\r\n* Restoration Skills - The Taj Mahal is currently suffering from the effects of pollution, neglect and decay.  Students will be able to practice repairing and cleaning on the holographic model so that when we are able to relocate the structure, actual restoration can begin.\r\n* Agriculture - Maintaining the holographic gardens will keep the skills needed for gardening and growing food alive.\r\n* Psychology and Philosophy - The Taj Mahal is famous, not only because of its exquisite beauty, but because of the legend surrounding it.  Did a great king really love his wife so much that he built this monument solely to her memory?  Or was the story more complex?  (Yes.)  Students will be able to study the complexity of the human psyche as they learn the history of this monument.\r\n\r\nPropaganda, politics and economics all played a large part in the United States Civil War.  The “Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln and His Generals After Antietam,” taken by Mathew Brady in 1862 will provide a tangible starting point to learn about propaganda, history, war, politics, economics and chemistry.\r\n\r\nThe “Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln and His Generals After Antietam” marked one of the first times in history that a photograph was used to shape public opinion about a leader.  In the photograph, Abraham Lincoln stands facing his generals.  His height, enhanced by his iconic top hat, shows him towering over his generals which emphasized his position as the head of state and served as “a reminder of the dominance of civilian authority” (Holzer and Hubbard 51).  By composing the photograph in this manner, Brady also focused attention on “Lincoln’s presence among his troops... [which comforted] during the darker days of the Union war effort - not only to the troops he visited, but to those on the home front who saw the pictorial reports”  (Holzer and Hubbard 50).\r\n\r\nStudents will be able to observe the horrors of war without having to actually live it.  Our hope is that our future generations will truly be able to benefit from Edmund Burke’s observation that, “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.”  Students will be able to observe the battles, listen to Lincoln and his generals talk to each other and study the history of the Civil War.  In addition, students will be introduced to chemistry and problem solving skills.\r\n\r\n* Chemistry - Students will learn how to develop photographs using the wet collodion process that Brady used.  That opens the door to further discussion of chemistry, processing and innovations.\r\n* Problem Solving - Students will study the practical problems that Civil War photographers faced when they created, developed and their photographs.\r\n* Physical Activity - If they wish, students can camp with the equipment available at the time, march with the troops or learn survival skills.\r\n\r\n“Peter and the Wolf,” written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936, is a short symphonic piece that alternates between narrated text and music.  It is the story of a young Russian boy who lives with his protective grandfather.  In spite of his grandfather’s efforts to keep Peter inside and safe from harm, Peter ventures outside of their home into the field.  There, he encounters a wolf and captures it before hunters can shoot it.  In the end, Peter convinces the hunters and his grandfather to donate the wolf to the zoo.\r\n\r\n“Peter and the Wolf” delights young and old listeners alike.  The melodies are distinctive and memorable.  The story draws a child’s attention thereby sparking a fascination for music.  Its appeal lies in the universal, fairy tale like quality of Peter’s story.\r\n\r\nThe primary purpose of including “Peter and the Wolf” is for elementary level music appreciation.  Since its composition, it has been a cornerstone in music education for children around the world.  It became a standard teaching tool for children about orchestral instruments and introduced them to music.  Prokofiev himself said that, “for me - the story was important only as a means to induce the children to listen to the music” (Smith).\r\n\r\nIn addition to simply listening to the music and learning about orchestras, students will have the opportunity to play instruments using holographic instruments.  They will be able to listen to single instruments or the whole orchestra.  They can watch all the different productions we have and create their own.  They will be able to learn about arranging music in different forms.\r\n\r\nAll that being said, the circumstances surrounding Prokofiev when he wrote the music was grim.  Prokofiev lived in the Soviet Union in 1936; the height of Stalinist purges where as many as twenty million people died under Stalin’s purges and harsh policies.\r\n\r\nThe Soviet government required its artists to conform to  “Socialist Realism” which exalted “the ideological benefits of communism” and also to reject modern and innovative elements (Fiero).  In music, this meant that composers were obliged to create music that was accessible to the people; in essence, catchy tunes, and reminiscent of the traditional and familiar.  That obligation predictably suppressed creativity and innovation.  Prokofiev managed to include modern elements in “Peter and the Wolf” while complying with the dictates of the Soviet government; a great feat.\r\n\r\nAdvanced students will learn about the history of communism and the Soviet Union.  They will be exposed to the fact that terror and totalitarianism can control artistic expression; the idea that one can to remain true to oneself while surviving under extreme circumstances.  By extension, advanced students will examine the ideas and situations when it is more necessary to remain true to oneself and *not* survive than it is to survive.\r\n\r\nFinally, the holographic technology that we have will make it possible for our children to gather together, socialize and experience the world they had to leave behind.  Imagine talking with Abraham Lincoln and Shah Jahan as you walk in the gardens of the Taj Mahal, debating morals with Stalin in a Venetian salon or playing in an orchestra conducted by Sergei Prokofiev...  the possibilities are endless.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image Source</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">http://fwds.in/photos/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words.html/attachment/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words-1</p>\r\nWorks Cited\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Fiero, Gloria K.. Trans. Array The Humanistic Tradition. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011. Print.</p>\r\nThis is the humanities text for this course. It provides a good general overview of general history.\r\n\r\nFranco, Veronica, author. Jones, Ann Rosalind and Rosenthal Margaret F. translators. “Poems and Selected Letters (The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe).” The University of Chicago Press. 1998. Print.\r\n\r\nThis is a book that contained translations of most of the “Familiar Letters.”  It gave me biographical information about Franco and provided translations of the letters themselves.\r\n\r\nHolzer, Harold. “That Attractive Rainbow: The Image of Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief” Lincoln and His Contemporaries. Ed. Charles Hubbard. Macon: Mercer University Press, 1999. 39-67. Google Books. Web 3 November, 2012.\r\n\r\nThis is an essay in an anthology that discussed how the Brady’s photographs changed Lincoln’s public image from weak and ineffective into a capable leader.\r\n\r\nSmith, Tim. \"Peter &amp; the Wolf - Essay: Prokofiev.\" Great Performances - PBS. Educational Broadcasting Corporation, n.d. Web. 27 Nov 2012.\r\n&lt;http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/peter-the-wolf/essay-prokofievs-peter-the-wolf/27/&gt;.\r\n\r\nAn essay about Peter and the Wolf written to introduce a stop action production that premiered in 2010.','A Proposal to the Governments of the Earth','','publish','open','open','','a-proposal-to-the-governments-of-the-earth','','','2012-12-13 13:44:01','2012-12-13 19:44:01','',0,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3150',0,'post','',7),(3151,56,'2012-12-12 20:37:27','2012-12-13 02:37:27','','A picture is worth a thousand words',' “Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.” -- James Baldwin','inherit','open','open','','a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words','','','2012-12-12 20:37:27','2012-12-13 02:37:27','',3150,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/A-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3152,56,'2012-12-12 20:37:07','2012-12-13 02:37:07','<em><strong>A Proposal to the Governments of the Earth</strong></em>\n\nBy the year 2100, it is universally agreed that the earth will no longer be habitable by its peoples.  Fortunately, we have the technology to take everyone away from the planet and search for new planets to colonize.  We believe that saving lives is not enough ~ we want to save our history and culture for future generations.  Inevitably, humanities and culture will continue to evolve on the ships, but we believe it is important for our children not to forget where they came from.  We think the most efficient way to remember our past and shape our future is by choosing and taking works of art that can teach diverse skills or subjects on varying levels according to age, aptitude or capability.\n\nWe will build a fleet of ships that will be capable of growing food, housing our peoples and storing both supplies and artifacts.  We have holographic technology which will allow for training scenarios (of any kind), entertainment, exercise and any number of other activities which normally require large expanses of land or seas.  We also have transporter technology that we can use to transfer massive amounts of cargo to the ships and eventually to the planet we settle.\n\nHolographic technology is the most critical component of this project.  It offers almost unlimited possibilities for teachers to create lesson with.  The most important part of this feature is the changeability of it.  After a while, even the best creations lose their luster.  Even today, teachers modify and tweak their lesson plans as they gain experience and adapt to their student’s needs.\n\nTo illustrate our proposal, we offer the following four examples of artworks from the past; “Familiar Letters” by Veronica Franco, the Taj Mahal, “Abraham Lincoln and His Generals At Antietam” and “Peter and the Wolf” by Sergei Prokofiev.  Each of these works have unique lessons to teach, historical perspectives and aesthetic value.\n\nA possible problem with saving only the best and the brightest from our past is that our children may develop some strange inferiority complex; the ratio of “great” works to the population is going to be significantly higher than it is here on earth.  This means that a small group of people will be exposed to only the best.  Our children could easily start to think that the entire planet was like this and be unable to appreciate the fact that there was so much chaff discarded when we migrated to the stars.  One could say that that level of exposure to purely “great” things will result in future generations producing “greater” things, but we are concerned with the possibility that our children will be inhibited by quality they are surrounded by.\n\n“Familiar Letters” was not as groundbreaking as “A Vindication of the Rights of Women” by Mary Wollstonecraft or “Curse against the Ornamentation of Women” by Laura Cereta, but that does not negate the value of the work.  It was a collection of letters written by Veronica Franco who was considered, “the most famous courtesan of Venice” (Franco, Jones and Rosenthal).\n\nCourtesans like Franco occupied a precarious place in society; they depended upon the largesse of rich patrons, mingled freely with high society and yet they were looked upon with contempt.  Through her writings, Franco was able to raise herself up to same the level of humanity as the society that she socialized with and served.\n\n“Familiar Letters” was written alongside other works that precipitated modern feminism.  She managed to make society see her as an equal and therefore worthy of the same consideration as an individual as they were.  It wasn’t as exciting and far reaching as the works of Lucretia Marinella or Laura Cereta, but its impact spread like ripples in a pond and helped set the stage for later change and reform.  Franco’s letters show how a ‘common’ woman lived and survived; not a famous person.  They also demonstrate how people and things have value even when they aren’t considered magnificent.\n\nUsing the Venetian society of Veronica Franco as a backdrop, teachers will be able to plan and teach both hands on and intangible (logic) skills to their students including, but not limited to,  debate, letter writing, communication skills, penmanship, etiquette, reading, comprehension.  In addition, students can use Venetian society as a setting for role playing games ~ providing entertainment and education all in one!  One could even learn sewing and costuming with this program.\n\nThe Taj Mahal is one of the most recognized structures on earth.  It was built in 17th century C.E.  Shah Jahan of India purportedly built it out of an undying devotion and love for his wife who died in childbirth.  It is an exquisite example of architecture, art and storytelling.\n\nWe will be removing the various structures of Taj Mahal complex and from the planet and placing them in storage.  The structures themselves will tax our storage capacity, so we will be creating detailed topographical maps of the surrounding gardens and bringing seeds so we can recreate the landmark in its entirety when we reach our new home.  We will use the aforementioned transporter technology to relocate the structure from the earth to the ship.\n\nHolographic technology will come into play here most notably because our children will be able to fully experience the wonders of the Taj Mahal.  Not only will they be able to walk in the rooms, touch the sculptures and feel the sunlight on their faces, they will be able to learn how to create their own sculptures, mosaics and gardens.  The educational possibilities presented by including the Taj Mahal on the ships are diverse.\n\n* Religion - Different religious traditions were combined and used in the design of the buildings.    The specific histories of the religions of the era and location can be explored.  From there, students can study and compare other religions and spiritual practices.\n* Aesthetics - The symmetry of the buildings and gardens open a path to mathematics and color theory.\n* Artistic Skills - Most notably sculpture and carving, but also mosaics, jewel settings and painting.\n* Architecture - History, technique, design and execution\n* Restoration Skills - The Taj Mahal is currently suffering from the effects of pollution, neglect and decay.  Students will be able to practice repairing and cleaning on the holographic model so that when we are able to relocate the structure, actual restoration can begin.\n* Agriculture - Maintaining the holographic gardens will keep the skills needed for gardening and growing food alive.\n* Psychology and Philosophy - The Taj Mahal is famous, not only because of its exquisite beauty, but because of the legend surrounding it.  Did a great king really love his wife so much that he built this monument solely to her memory?  Or was the story more complex?  (Yes.)  Students will be able to study the complexity of the human psyche as they learn the history of this monument.\n\nPropaganda, politics and economics all played a large part in the United States Civil War.  The “Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln and His Generals After Antietam,” taken by Mathew Brady in 1862 will provide a tangible starting point to learn about propaganda, history, war, politics, economics and chemistry.\n\nThe “Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln and His Generals After Antietam” marked one of the first times in history that a photograph was used to shape public opinion about a leader.  In the photograph, Abraham Lincoln stands facing his generals.  His height, enhanced by his iconic top hat, shows him towering over his generals which emphasized his position as the head of state and served as “a reminder of the dominance of civilian authority” (Holzer and Hubbard 51).  By composing the photograph in this manner, Brady also focused attention on “Lincoln’s presence among his troops... [which comforted] during the darker days of the Union war effort - not only to the troops he visited, but to those on the home front who saw the pictorial reports”  (Holzer and Hubbard 50).\n\nStudents will be able to observe the horrors of war without having to actually live it.  Our hope is that our future generations will truly be able to benefit from Edmund Burke’s observation that, “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.”  Students will be able to observe the battles, listen to Lincoln and his generals talk to each other and study the history of the Civil War.  In addition, students will be introduced to chemistry and problem solving skills.\n\n* Chemistry - Students will learn how to develop photographs using the wet collodion process that Brady used.  That opens the door to further discussion of chemistry, processing and innovations.\n* Problem Solving - Students will study the practical problems that Civil War photographers faced when they created, developed and their photographs.\n* Physical Activity - If they wish, students can camp with the equipment available at the time, march with the troops or learn survival skills.\n\n“Peter and the Wolf,” written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936, is a short symphonic piece that alternates between narrated text and music.  It is the story of a young Russian boy who lives with his protective grandfather.  In spite of his grandfather’s efforts to keep Peter inside and safe from harm, Peter ventures outside of their home into the field.  There, he encounters a wolf and captures it before hunters can shoot it.  In the end, Peter convinces the hunters and his grandfather to donate the wolf to the zoo.\n\n“Peter and the Wolf” delights young and old listeners alike.  The melodies are distinctive and memorable.  The story draws a child’s attention thereby sparking a fascination for music.  Its appeal lies in the universal, fairy tale like quality of Peter’s story.\n\nThe primary purpose of including “Peter and the Wolf” is for elementary level music appreciation.  Since its composition, it has been a cornerstone in music education for children around the world.  It became a standard teaching tool for children about orchestral instruments and introduced them to music.  Prokofiev himself said that, “for me - the story was important only as a means to induce the children to listen to the music” (Smith).\n\nIn addition to simply listening to the music and learning about orchestras, students will have the opportunity to play instruments using holographic instruments.  They will be able to listen to single instruments or the whole orchestra.  They can watch all the different productions we have and create their own.  They will be able to learn about arranging music in different forms.\n\nAll that being said, the circumstances surrounding Prokofiev when he wrote the music was grim.  Prokofiev lived in the Soviet Union in 1936; the height of Stalinist purges where as many as twenty million people died under Stalin’s purges and harsh policies.\n\nThe Soviet government required its artists to conform to  “Socialist Realism” which exalted “the ideological benefits of communism” and also to reject modern and innovative elements (Fiero).  In music, this meant that composers were obliged to create music that was accessible to the people; in essence, catchy tunes, and reminiscent of the traditional and familiar.  That obligation predictably suppressed creativity and innovation.  Prokofiev managed to include modern elements in “Peter and the Wolf” while complying with the dictates of the Soviet government; a great feat.\n\nAdvanced students will learn about the history of communism and the Soviet Union.  They will be exposed to the fact that terror and totalitarianism can control artistic expression; the idea that one can to remain true to oneself while surviving under extreme circumstances.  By extension, advanced students will examine the ideas and situations when it is more necessary to remain true to oneself and *not* survive than it is to survive.\n\nFinally, the holographic technology that we have will make it possible for our children to gather together, socialize and experience the world they had to leave behind.  Imagine talking with Abraham Lincoln and Shah Jahan as you walk in the gardens of the Taj Mahal, debating morals with Stalin in a Venetian salon or playing in an orchestra conducted by Sergei Prokofiev...  the possibilities are endless.\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n\nWorks Cited</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Fiero, Gloria K.. Trans. Array The Humanistic Tradition. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011. Print.\n\nThis is the humanities text for this course. It provides a good general overview of general history.\n\nFranco, Veronica, author. Jones, Ann Rosalind and Rosenthal Margaret F. translators. “Poems and Selected Letters (The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe).” The University of Chicago Press. 1998. Print.\n\nThis is a book that contained translations of most of the “Familiar Letters.”  It gave me biographical information about Franco and provided translations of the letters themselves.\n\nHolzer, Harold. “That Attractive Rainbow: The Image of Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief” Lincoln and His Contemporaries. Ed. Charles Hubbard. Macon: Mercer University Press, 1999. 39-67. Google Books. Web 3 November, 2012.\n\nThis is an essay in an anthology that discussed how the Brady’s photographs changed Lincoln’s public image from weak and ineffective into a capable leader.\n\nSmith, Tim. \"Peter &amp; the Wolf - Essay: Prokofiev.\" Great Performances - PBS. Educational Broadcasting Corporation, n.d. Web. 27 Nov 2012.\n&lt;http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/peter-the-wolf/essay-prokofievs-peter-the-wolf/27/&gt;.\n\nAn essay about Peter and the Wolf written to introduce a stop action production that premiered in 2010.</p>','We send you off with our hopes and dreams...','','inherit','open','open','','3150-revision','','','2012-12-12 20:37:07','2012-12-13 02:37:07','',3150,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3152',0,'revision','',0),(3153,56,'2012-12-12 20:42:07','2012-12-13 02:42:07','<em><strong>A Proposal to the Governments of the Earth</strong></em>\n\nBy the year 2100, it is universally agreed that the earth will no longer be habitable by its peoples.  Fortunately, we have the technology to take everyone away from the planet and search for new planets to colonize.  We believe that saving lives is not enough ~ we want to save our history and culture for future generations.  Inevitably, humanities and culture will continue to evolve on the ships, but we believe it is important for our children not to forget where they came from.  We think the most efficient way to remember our past and shape our future is by choosing and taking works of art that can teach diverse skills or subjects on varying levels according to age, aptitude or capability.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3151\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://fwds.in/photos/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words.html/attachment/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words-1\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3151\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/A-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> “Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.” -- James Baldwin[/caption]\n\nWe will build a fleet of ships that will be capable of growing food, housing our peoples and storing both supplies and artifacts.  We have holographic technology which will allow for training scenarios (of any kind), entertainment, exercise and any number of other activities which normally require large expanses of land or seas.  We also have transporter technology that we can use to transfer massive amounts of cargo to the ships and eventually to the planet we settle.\n\nHolographic technology is the most critical component of this project.  It offers almost unlimited possibilities for teachers to create lesson with.  The most important part of this feature is the changeability of it.  After a while, even the best creations lose their luster.  Even today, teachers modify and tweak their lesson plans as they gain experience and adapt to their student’s needs.\n\nTo illustrate our proposal, we offer the following four examples of artworks from the past; “Familiar Letters” by Veronica Franco, the Taj Mahal, “Abraham Lincoln and His Generals At Antietam” and “Peter and the Wolf” by Sergei Prokofiev.  Each of these works have unique lessons to teach, historical perspectives and aesthetic value.\n\nA possible problem with saving only the best and the brightest from our past is that our children may develop some strange inferiority complex; the ratio of “great” works to the population is going to be significantly higher than it is here on earth.  This means that a small group of people will be exposed to only the best.  Our children could easily start to think that the entire planet was like this and be unable to appreciate the fact that there was so much chaff discarded when we migrated to the stars.  One could say that that level of exposure to purely “great” things will result in future generations producing “greater” things, but we are concerned with the possibility that our children will be inhibited by quality they are surrounded by.\n\n“Familiar Letters” was not as groundbreaking as “A Vindication of the Rights of Women” by Mary Wollstonecraft or “Curse against the Ornamentation of Women” by Laura Cereta, but that does not negate the value of the work.  It was a collection of letters written by Veronica Franco who was considered, “the most famous courtesan of Venice” (Franco, Jones and Rosenthal).\n\nCourtesans like Franco occupied a precarious place in society; they depended upon the largesse of rich patrons, mingled freely with high society and yet they were looked upon with contempt.  Through her writings, Franco was able to raise herself up to same the level of humanity as the society that she socialized with and served.\n\n“Familiar Letters” was written alongside other works that precipitated modern feminism.  She managed to make society see her as an equal and therefore worthy of the same consideration as an individual as they were.  It wasn’t as exciting and far reaching as the works of Lucretia Marinella or Laura Cereta, but its impact spread like ripples in a pond and helped set the stage for later change and reform.  Franco’s letters show how a ‘common’ woman lived and survived; not a famous person.  They also demonstrate how people and things have value even when they aren’t considered magnificent.\n\nUsing the Venetian society of Veronica Franco as a backdrop, teachers will be able to plan and teach both hands on and intangible (logic) skills to their students including, but not limited to,  debate, letter writing, communication skills, penmanship, etiquette, reading, comprehension.  In addition, students can use Venetian society as a setting for role playing games ~ providing entertainment and education all in one!  One could even learn sewing and costuming with this program.\n\nThe Taj Mahal is one of the most recognized structures on earth.  It was built in 17th century C.E.  Shah Jahan of India purportedly built it out of an undying devotion and love for his wife who died in childbirth.  It is an exquisite example of architecture, art and storytelling.\n\nWe will be removing the various structures of Taj Mahal complex and from the planet and placing them in storage.  The structures themselves will tax our storage capacity, so we will be creating detailed topographical maps of the surrounding gardens and bringing seeds so we can recreate the landmark in its entirety when we reach our new home.  We will use the aforementioned transporter technology to relocate the structure from the earth to the ship.\n\nHolographic technology will come into play here most notably because our children will be able to fully experience the wonders of the Taj Mahal.  Not only will they be able to walk in the rooms, touch the sculptures and feel the sunlight on their faces, they will be able to learn how to create their own sculptures, mosaics and gardens.  The educational possibilities presented by including the Taj Mahal on the ships are diverse.\n\n* Religion - Different religious traditions were combined and used in the design of the buildings.    The specific histories of the religions of the era and location can be explored.  From there, students can study and compare other religions and spiritual practices.\n* Aesthetics - The symmetry of the buildings and gardens open a path to mathematics and color theory.\n* Artistic Skills - Most notably sculpture and carving, but also mosaics, jewel settings and painting.\n* Architecture - History, technique, design and execution\n* Restoration Skills - The Taj Mahal is currently suffering from the effects of pollution, neglect and decay.  Students will be able to practice repairing and cleaning on the holographic model so that when we are able to relocate the structure, actual restoration can begin.\n* Agriculture - Maintaining the holographic gardens will keep the skills needed for gardening and growing food alive.\n* Psychology and Philosophy - The Taj Mahal is famous, not only because of its exquisite beauty, but because of the legend surrounding it.  Did a great king really love his wife so much that he built this monument solely to her memory?  Or was the story more complex?  (Yes.)  Students will be able to study the complexity of the human psyche as they learn the history of this monument.\n\nPropaganda, politics and economics all played a large part in the United States Civil War.  The “Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln and His Generals After Antietam,” taken by Mathew Brady in 1862 will provide a tangible starting point to learn about propaganda, history, war, politics, economics and chemistry.\n\nThe “Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln and His Generals After Antietam” marked one of the first times in history that a photograph was used to shape public opinion about a leader.  In the photograph, Abraham Lincoln stands facing his generals.  His height, enhanced by his iconic top hat, shows him towering over his generals which emphasized his position as the head of state and served as “a reminder of the dominance of civilian authority” (Holzer and Hubbard 51).  By composing the photograph in this manner, Brady also focused attention on “Lincoln’s presence among his troops... [which comforted] during the darker days of the Union war effort - not only to the troops he visited, but to those on the home front who saw the pictorial reports”  (Holzer and Hubbard 50).\n\nStudents will be able to observe the horrors of war without having to actually live it.  Our hope is that our future generations will truly be able to benefit from Edmund Burke’s observation that, “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.”  Students will be able to observe the battles, listen to Lincoln and his generals talk to each other and study the history of the Civil War.  In addition, students will be introduced to chemistry and problem solving skills.\n\n* Chemistry - Students will learn how to develop photographs using the wet collodion process that Brady used.  That opens the door to further discussion of chemistry, processing and innovations.\n* Problem Solving - Students will study the practical problems that Civil War photographers faced when they created, developed and their photographs.\n* Physical Activity - If they wish, students can camp with the equipment available at the time, march with the troops or learn survival skills.\n\n“Peter and the Wolf,” written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936, is a short symphonic piece that alternates between narrated text and music.  It is the story of a young Russian boy who lives with his protective grandfather.  In spite of his grandfather’s efforts to keep Peter inside and safe from harm, Peter ventures outside of their home into the field.  There, he encounters a wolf and captures it before hunters can shoot it.  In the end, Peter convinces the hunters and his grandfather to donate the wolf to the zoo.\n\n“Peter and the Wolf” delights young and old listeners alike.  The melodies are distinctive and memorable.  The story draws a child’s attention thereby sparking a fascination for music.  Its appeal lies in the universal, fairy tale like quality of Peter’s story.\n\nThe primary purpose of including “Peter and the Wolf” is for elementary level music appreciation.  Since its composition, it has been a cornerstone in music education for children around the world.  It became a standard teaching tool for children about orchestral instruments and introduced them to music.  Prokofiev himself said that, “for me - the story was important only as a means to induce the children to listen to the music” (Smith).\n\nIn addition to simply listening to the music and learning about orchestras, students will have the opportunity to play instruments using holographic instruments.  They will be able to listen to single instruments or the whole orchestra.  They can watch all the different productions we have and create their own.  They will be able to learn about arranging music in different forms.\n\nAll that being said, the circumstances surrounding Prokofiev when he wrote the music was grim.  Prokofiev lived in the Soviet Union in 1936; the height of Stalinist purges where as many as twenty million people died under Stalin’s purges and harsh policies.\n\nThe Soviet government required its artists to conform to  “Socialist Realism” which exalted “the ideological benefits of communism” and also to reject modern and innovative elements (Fiero).  In music, this meant that composers were obliged to create music that was accessible to the people; in essence, catchy tunes, and reminiscent of the traditional and familiar.  That obligation predictably suppressed creativity and innovation.  Prokofiev managed to include modern elements in “Peter and the Wolf” while complying with the dictates of the Soviet government; a great feat.\n\nAdvanced students will learn about the history of communism and the Soviet Union.  They will be exposed to the fact that terror and totalitarianism can control artistic expression; the idea that one can to remain true to oneself while surviving under extreme circumstances.  By extension, advanced students will examine the ideas and situations when it is more necessary to remain true to oneself and *not* survive than it is to survive.\n\nFinally, the holographic technology that we have will make it possible for our children to gather together, socialize and experience the world they had to leave behind.  Imagine talking with Abraham Lincoln and Shah Jahan as you walk in the gardens of the Taj Mahal, debating morals with Stalin in a Venetian salon or playing in an orchestra conducted by Sergei Prokofiev...  the possibilities are endless.\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n\nWorks Cited</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Fiero, Gloria K.. Trans. Array The Humanistic Tradition. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011. Print.\n\nThis is the humanities text for this course. It provides a good general overview of general history.\n\nFranco, Veronica, author. Jones, Ann Rosalind and Rosenthal Margaret F. translators. “Poems and Selected Letters (The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe).” The University of Chicago Press. 1998. Print.\n\nThis is a book that contained translations of most of the “Familiar Letters.”  It gave me biographical information about Franco and provided translations of the letters themselves.\n\nHolzer, Harold. “That Attractive Rainbow: The Image of Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief” Lincoln and His Contemporaries. Ed. Charles Hubbard. Macon: Mercer University Press, 1999. 39-67. Google Books. Web 3 November, 2012.\n\nThis is an essay in an anthology that discussed how the Brady’s photographs changed Lincoln’s public image from weak and ineffective into a capable leader.\n\nSmith, Tim. \"Peter &amp; the Wolf - Essay: Prokofiev.\" Great Performances - PBS. Educational Broadcasting Corporation, n.d. Web. 27 Nov 2012.\n&lt;http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/peter-the-wolf/essay-prokofievs-peter-the-wolf/27/&gt;.\n\nAn essay about Peter and the Wolf written to introduce a stop action production that premiered in 2010.</p>','We send you off with our hopes and dreams...','','inherit','open','open','','3150-revision-2','','','2012-12-12 20:42:07','2012-12-13 02:42:07','',3150,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3153',0,'revision','',0),(3154,56,'2012-12-12 20:44:46','2012-12-13 02:44:46','By the year 2100, it is universally agreed that the earth will no longer be habitable by its peoples.  Fortunately, we have the technology to take everyone away from the planet and search for new planets to colonize.  We believe that saving lives is not enough ~ we want to save our history and culture for future generations.  Inevitably, humanities and culture will continue to evolve on the ships, but we believe it is important for our children not to forget where they came from.  We think the most efficient way to remember our past and shape our future is by choosing and taking works of art that can teach diverse skills or subjects on varying levels according to age, aptitude or capability.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3151\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://fwds.in/photos/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words.html/attachment/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words-1\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3151\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/A-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> “Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.”   ~James Baldwin[/caption]\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\nWe will build a fleet of ships that will be capable of growing food, housing our peoples and storing both supplies and artifacts.  We have holographic technology which will allow for training scenarios (of any kind), entertainment, exercise and any number of other activities which normally require large expanses of land or seas.  We also have transporter technology that we can use to transfer massive amounts of cargo to the ships and eventually to the planet we settle.\r\n\r\nHolographic technology is the most critical component of this project.  It offers almost unlimited possibilities for teachers to create lesson with.  The most important part of this feature is the changeability of it.  After a while, even the best creations lose their luster.  Even today, teachers modify and tweak their lesson plans as they gain experience and adapt to their student’s needs.\r\n\r\nTo illustrate our proposal, we offer the following four examples of artworks from the past; “Familiar Letters” by Veronica Franco, the Taj Mahal, “Abraham Lincoln and His Generals At Antietam” and “Peter and the Wolf” by Sergei Prokofiev.  Each of these works have unique lessons to teach, historical perspectives and aesthetic value.\r\n\r\nA possible problem with saving only the best and the brightest from our past is that our children may develop some strange inferiority complex; the ratio of “great” works to the population is going to be significantly higher than it is here on earth.  This means that a small group of people will be exposed to only the best.  Our children could easily start to think that the entire planet was like this and be unable to appreciate the fact that there was so much chaff discarded when we migrated to the stars.  One could say that that level of exposure to purely “great” things will result in future generations producing “greater” things, but we are concerned with the possibility that our children will be inhibited by quality they are surrounded by.\r\n\r\n“Familiar Letters” was not as groundbreaking as “A Vindication of the Rights of Women” by Mary Wollstonecraft or “Curse against the Ornamentation of Women” by Laura Cereta, but that does not negate the value of the work.  It was a collection of letters written by Veronica Franco who was considered, “the most famous courtesan of Venice” (Franco, Jones and Rosenthal).\r\n\r\nCourtesans like Franco occupied a precarious place in society; they depended upon the largesse of rich patrons, mingled freely with high society and yet they were looked upon with contempt.  Through her writings, Franco was able to raise herself up to same the level of humanity as the society that she socialized with and served.\r\n\r\n“Familiar Letters” was written alongside other works that precipitated modern feminism.  She managed to make society see her as an equal and therefore worthy of the same consideration as an individual as they were.  It wasn’t as exciting and far reaching as the works of Lucretia Marinella or Laura Cereta, but its impact spread like ripples in a pond and helped set the stage for later change and reform.  Franco’s letters show how a ‘common’ woman lived and survived; not a famous person.  They also demonstrate how people and things have value even when they aren’t considered magnificent.\r\n\r\nUsing the Venetian society of Veronica Franco as a backdrop, teachers will be able to plan and teach both hands on and intangible (logic) skills to their students including, but not limited to,  debate, letter writing, communication skills, penmanship, etiquette, reading, comprehension.  In addition, students can use Venetian society as a setting for role playing games ~ providing entertainment and education all in one!  One could even learn sewing and costuming with this program.\r\n\r\nThe Taj Mahal is one of the most recognized structures on earth.  It was built in 17th century C.E.  Shah Jahan of India purportedly built it out of an undying devotion and love for his wife who died in childbirth.  It is an exquisite example of architecture, art and storytelling.\r\n\r\nWe will be removing the various structures of Taj Mahal complex and from the planet and placing them in storage.  The structures themselves will tax our storage capacity, so we will be creating detailed topographical maps of the surrounding gardens and bringing seeds so we can recreate the landmark in its entirety when we reach our new home.  We will use the aforementioned transporter technology to relocate the structure from the earth to the ship.\r\n\r\nHolographic technology will come into play here most notably because our children will be able to fully experience the wonders of the Taj Mahal.  Not only will they be able to walk in the rooms, touch the sculptures and feel the sunlight on their faces, they will be able to learn how to create their own sculptures, mosaics and gardens.  The educational possibilities presented by including the Taj Mahal on the ships are diverse.\r\n\r\n* Religion - Different religious traditions were combined and used in the design of the buildings.    The specific histories of the religions of the era and location can be explored.  From there, students can study and compare other religions and spiritual practices.\r\n* Aesthetics - The symmetry of the buildings and gardens open a path to mathematics and color theory.\r\n* Artistic Skills - Most notably sculpture and carving, but also mosaics, jewel settings and painting.\r\n* Architecture - History, technique, design and execution\r\n* Restoration Skills - The Taj Mahal is currently suffering from the effects of pollution, neglect and decay.  Students will be able to practice repairing and cleaning on the holographic model so that when we are able to relocate the structure, actual restoration can begin.\r\n* Agriculture - Maintaining the holographic gardens will keep the skills needed for gardening and growing food alive.\r\n* Psychology and Philosophy - The Taj Mahal is famous, not only because of its exquisite beauty, but because of the legend surrounding it.  Did a great king really love his wife so much that he built this monument solely to her memory?  Or was the story more complex?  (Yes.)  Students will be able to study the complexity of the human psyche as they learn the history of this monument.\r\n\r\nPropaganda, politics and economics all played a large part in the United States Civil War.  The “Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln and His Generals After Antietam,” taken by Mathew Brady in 1862 will provide a tangible starting point to learn about propaganda, history, war, politics, economics and chemistry.\r\n\r\nThe “Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln and His Generals After Antietam” marked one of the first times in history that a photograph was used to shape public opinion about a leader.  In the photograph, Abraham Lincoln stands facing his generals.  His height, enhanced by his iconic top hat, shows him towering over his generals which emphasized his position as the head of state and served as “a reminder of the dominance of civilian authority” (Holzer and Hubbard 51).  By composing the photograph in this manner, Brady also focused attention on “Lincoln’s presence among his troops... [which comforted] during the darker days of the Union war effort - not only to the troops he visited, but to those on the home front who saw the pictorial reports”  (Holzer and Hubbard 50).\r\n\r\nStudents will be able to observe the horrors of war without having to actually live it.  Our hope is that our future generations will truly be able to benefit from Edmund Burke’s observation that, “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.”  Students will be able to observe the battles, listen to Lincoln and his generals talk to each other and study the history of the Civil War.  In addition, students will be introduced to chemistry and problem solving skills.\r\n\r\n* Chemistry - Students will learn how to develop photographs using the wet collodion process that Brady used.  That opens the door to further discussion of chemistry, processing and innovations.\r\n* Problem Solving - Students will study the practical problems that Civil War photographers faced when they created, developed and their photographs.\r\n* Physical Activity - If they wish, students can camp with the equipment available at the time, march with the troops or learn survival skills.\r\n\r\n“Peter and the Wolf,” written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936, is a short symphonic piece that alternates between narrated text and music.  It is the story of a young Russian boy who lives with his protective grandfather.  In spite of his grandfather’s efforts to keep Peter inside and safe from harm, Peter ventures outside of their home into the field.  There, he encounters a wolf and captures it before hunters can shoot it.  In the end, Peter convinces the hunters and his grandfather to donate the wolf to the zoo.\r\n\r\n“Peter and the Wolf” delights young and old listeners alike.  The melodies are distinctive and memorable.  The story draws a child’s attention thereby sparking a fascination for music.  Its appeal lies in the universal, fairy tale like quality of Peter’s story.\r\n\r\nThe primary purpose of including “Peter and the Wolf” is for elementary level music appreciation.  Since its composition, it has been a cornerstone in music education for children around the world.  It became a standard teaching tool for children about orchestral instruments and introduced them to music.  Prokofiev himself said that, “for me - the story was important only as a means to induce the children to listen to the music” (Smith).\r\n\r\nIn addition to simply listening to the music and learning about orchestras, students will have the opportunity to play instruments using holographic instruments.  They will be able to listen to single instruments or the whole orchestra.  They can watch all the different productions we have and create their own.  They will be able to learn about arranging music in different forms.\r\n\r\nAll that being said, the circumstances surrounding Prokofiev when he wrote the music was grim.  Prokofiev lived in the Soviet Union in 1936; the height of Stalinist purges where as many as twenty million people died under Stalin’s purges and harsh policies.\r\n\r\nThe Soviet government required its artists to conform to  “Socialist Realism” which exalted “the ideological benefits of communism” and also to reject modern and innovative elements (Fiero).  In music, this meant that composers were obliged to create music that was accessible to the people; in essence, catchy tunes, and reminiscent of the traditional and familiar.  That obligation predictably suppressed creativity and innovation.  Prokofiev managed to include modern elements in “Peter and the Wolf” while complying with the dictates of the Soviet government; a great feat.\r\n\r\nAdvanced students will learn about the history of communism and the Soviet Union.  They will be exposed to the fact that terror and totalitarianism can control artistic expression; the idea that one can to remain true to oneself while surviving under extreme circumstances.  By extension, advanced students will examine the ideas and situations when it is more necessary to remain true to oneself and *not* survive than it is to survive.\r\n\r\nFinally, the holographic technology that we have will make it possible for our children to gather together, socialize and experience the world they had to leave behind.  Imagine talking with Abraham Lincoln and Shah Jahan as you walk in the gardens of the Taj Mahal, debating morals with Stalin in a Venetian salon or playing in an orchestra conducted by Sergei Prokofiev...  the possibilities are endless.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Image Source</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">http://fwds.in/photos/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words.html/attachment/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words-1</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\r\n\r\nWorks Cited</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Fiero, Gloria K.. Trans. Array The Humanistic Tradition. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011. Print.\r\n\r\nThis is the humanities text for this course. It provides a good general overview of general history.\r\n\r\nFranco, Veronica, author. Jones, Ann Rosalind and Rosenthal Margaret F. translators. “Poems and Selected Letters (The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe).” The University of Chicago Press. 1998. Print.\r\n\r\nThis is a book that contained translations of most of the “Familiar Letters.”  It gave me biographical information about Franco and provided translations of the letters themselves.\r\n\r\nHolzer, Harold. “That Attractive Rainbow: The Image of Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief” Lincoln and His Contemporaries. Ed. Charles Hubbard. Macon: Mercer University Press, 1999. 39-67. Google Books. Web 3 November, 2012.\r\n\r\nThis is an essay in an anthology that discussed how the Brady’s photographs changed Lincoln’s public image from weak and ineffective into a capable leader.\r\n\r\nSmith, Tim. \"Peter &amp; the Wolf - Essay: Prokofiev.\" Great Performances - PBS. Educational Broadcasting Corporation, n.d. Web. 27 Nov 2012.\r\n&lt;http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/peter-the-wolf/essay-prokofievs-peter-the-wolf/27/&gt;.\r\n\r\nAn essay about Peter and the Wolf written to introduce a stop action production that premiered in 2010.</p>','A Proposal to the Governments of the Earth','','inherit','open','open','','3150-revision-3','','','2012-12-12 20:44:46','2012-12-13 02:44:46','',3150,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3154',0,'revision','',0),(3155,56,'2012-12-12 20:45:21','2012-12-13 02:45:21','By the year 2100, it is universally agreed that the earth will no longer be habitable by its peoples.  Fortunately, we have the technology to take everyone away from the planet and search for new planets to colonize.  We believe that saving lives is not enough ~ we want to save our history and culture for future generations.  Inevitably, humanities and culture will continue to evolve on the ships, but we believe it is important for our children not to forget where they came from.  We think the most efficient way to remember our past and shape our future is by choosing and taking works of art that can teach diverse skills or subjects on varying levels according to age, aptitude or capability.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3151\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://fwds.in/photos/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words.html/attachment/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words-1\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3151\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/A-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> “Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.”   ~~ James Baldwin[/caption]\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\nWe will build a fleet of ships that will be capable of growing food, housing our peoples and storing both supplies and artifacts.  We have holographic technology which will allow for training scenarios (of any kind), entertainment, exercise and any number of other activities which normally require large expanses of land or seas.  We also have transporter technology that we can use to transfer massive amounts of cargo to the ships and eventually to the planet we settle.\r\n\r\nHolographic technology is the most critical component of this project.  It offers almost unlimited possibilities for teachers to create lesson with.  The most important part of this feature is the changeability of it.  After a while, even the best creations lose their luster.  Even today, teachers modify and tweak their lesson plans as they gain experience and adapt to their student’s needs.\r\n\r\nTo illustrate our proposal, we offer the following four examples of artworks from the past; “Familiar Letters” by Veronica Franco, the Taj Mahal, “Abraham Lincoln and His Generals At Antietam” and “Peter and the Wolf” by Sergei Prokofiev.  Each of these works have unique lessons to teach, historical perspectives and aesthetic value.\r\n\r\nA possible problem with saving only the best and the brightest from our past is that our children may develop some strange inferiority complex; the ratio of “great” works to the population is going to be significantly higher than it is here on earth.  This means that a small group of people will be exposed to only the best.  Our children could easily start to think that the entire planet was like this and be unable to appreciate the fact that there was so much chaff discarded when we migrated to the stars.  One could say that that level of exposure to purely “great” things will result in future generations producing “greater” things, but we are concerned with the possibility that our children will be inhibited by quality they are surrounded by.\r\n\r\n“Familiar Letters” was not as groundbreaking as “A Vindication of the Rights of Women” by Mary Wollstonecraft or “Curse against the Ornamentation of Women” by Laura Cereta, but that does not negate the value of the work.  It was a collection of letters written by Veronica Franco who was considered, “the most famous courtesan of Venice” (Franco, Jones and Rosenthal).\r\n\r\nCourtesans like Franco occupied a precarious place in society; they depended upon the largesse of rich patrons, mingled freely with high society and yet they were looked upon with contempt.  Through her writings, Franco was able to raise herself up to same the level of humanity as the society that she socialized with and served.\r\n\r\n“Familiar Letters” was written alongside other works that precipitated modern feminism.  She managed to make society see her as an equal and therefore worthy of the same consideration as an individual as they were.  It wasn’t as exciting and far reaching as the works of Lucretia Marinella or Laura Cereta, but its impact spread like ripples in a pond and helped set the stage for later change and reform.  Franco’s letters show how a ‘common’ woman lived and survived; not a famous person.  They also demonstrate how people and things have value even when they aren’t considered magnificent.\r\n\r\nUsing the Venetian society of Veronica Franco as a backdrop, teachers will be able to plan and teach both hands on and intangible (logic) skills to their students including, but not limited to,  debate, letter writing, communication skills, penmanship, etiquette, reading, comprehension.  In addition, students can use Venetian society as a setting for role playing games ~ providing entertainment and education all in one!  One could even learn sewing and costuming with this program.\r\n\r\nThe Taj Mahal is one of the most recognized structures on earth.  It was built in 17th century C.E.  Shah Jahan of India purportedly built it out of an undying devotion and love for his wife who died in childbirth.  It is an exquisite example of architecture, art and storytelling.\r\n\r\nWe will be removing the various structures of Taj Mahal complex and from the planet and placing them in storage.  The structures themselves will tax our storage capacity, so we will be creating detailed topographical maps of the surrounding gardens and bringing seeds so we can recreate the landmark in its entirety when we reach our new home.  We will use the aforementioned transporter technology to relocate the structure from the earth to the ship.\r\n\r\nHolographic technology will come into play here most notably because our children will be able to fully experience the wonders of the Taj Mahal.  Not only will they be able to walk in the rooms, touch the sculptures and feel the sunlight on their faces, they will be able to learn how to create their own sculptures, mosaics and gardens.  The educational possibilities presented by including the Taj Mahal on the ships are diverse.\r\n\r\n* Religion - Different religious traditions were combined and used in the design of the buildings.    The specific histories of the religions of the era and location can be explored.  From there, students can study and compare other religions and spiritual practices.\r\n* Aesthetics - The symmetry of the buildings and gardens open a path to mathematics and color theory.\r\n* Artistic Skills - Most notably sculpture and carving, but also mosaics, jewel settings and painting.\r\n* Architecture - History, technique, design and execution\r\n* Restoration Skills - The Taj Mahal is currently suffering from the effects of pollution, neglect and decay.  Students will be able to practice repairing and cleaning on the holographic model so that when we are able to relocate the structure, actual restoration can begin.\r\n* Agriculture - Maintaining the holographic gardens will keep the skills needed for gardening and growing food alive.\r\n* Psychology and Philosophy - The Taj Mahal is famous, not only because of its exquisite beauty, but because of the legend surrounding it.  Did a great king really love his wife so much that he built this monument solely to her memory?  Or was the story more complex?  (Yes.)  Students will be able to study the complexity of the human psyche as they learn the history of this monument.\r\n\r\nPropaganda, politics and economics all played a large part in the United States Civil War.  The “Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln and His Generals After Antietam,” taken by Mathew Brady in 1862 will provide a tangible starting point to learn about propaganda, history, war, politics, economics and chemistry.\r\n\r\nThe “Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln and His Generals After Antietam” marked one of the first times in history that a photograph was used to shape public opinion about a leader.  In the photograph, Abraham Lincoln stands facing his generals.  His height, enhanced by his iconic top hat, shows him towering over his generals which emphasized his position as the head of state and served as “a reminder of the dominance of civilian authority” (Holzer and Hubbard 51).  By composing the photograph in this manner, Brady also focused attention on “Lincoln’s presence among his troops... [which comforted] during the darker days of the Union war effort - not only to the troops he visited, but to those on the home front who saw the pictorial reports”  (Holzer and Hubbard 50).\r\n\r\nStudents will be able to observe the horrors of war without having to actually live it.  Our hope is that our future generations will truly be able to benefit from Edmund Burke’s observation that, “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.”  Students will be able to observe the battles, listen to Lincoln and his generals talk to each other and study the history of the Civil War.  In addition, students will be introduced to chemistry and problem solving skills.\r\n\r\n* Chemistry - Students will learn how to develop photographs using the wet collodion process that Brady used.  That opens the door to further discussion of chemistry, processing and innovations.\r\n* Problem Solving - Students will study the practical problems that Civil War photographers faced when they created, developed and their photographs.\r\n* Physical Activity - If they wish, students can camp with the equipment available at the time, march with the troops or learn survival skills.\r\n\r\n“Peter and the Wolf,” written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936, is a short symphonic piece that alternates between narrated text and music.  It is the story of a young Russian boy who lives with his protective grandfather.  In spite of his grandfather’s efforts to keep Peter inside and safe from harm, Peter ventures outside of their home into the field.  There, he encounters a wolf and captures it before hunters can shoot it.  In the end, Peter convinces the hunters and his grandfather to donate the wolf to the zoo.\r\n\r\n“Peter and the Wolf” delights young and old listeners alike.  The melodies are distinctive and memorable.  The story draws a child’s attention thereby sparking a fascination for music.  Its appeal lies in the universal, fairy tale like quality of Peter’s story.\r\n\r\nThe primary purpose of including “Peter and the Wolf” is for elementary level music appreciation.  Since its composition, it has been a cornerstone in music education for children around the world.  It became a standard teaching tool for children about orchestral instruments and introduced them to music.  Prokofiev himself said that, “for me - the story was important only as a means to induce the children to listen to the music” (Smith).\r\n\r\nIn addition to simply listening to the music and learning about orchestras, students will have the opportunity to play instruments using holographic instruments.  They will be able to listen to single instruments or the whole orchestra.  They can watch all the different productions we have and create their own.  They will be able to learn about arranging music in different forms.\r\n\r\nAll that being said, the circumstances surrounding Prokofiev when he wrote the music was grim.  Prokofiev lived in the Soviet Union in 1936; the height of Stalinist purges where as many as twenty million people died under Stalin’s purges and harsh policies.\r\n\r\nThe Soviet government required its artists to conform to  “Socialist Realism” which exalted “the ideological benefits of communism” and also to reject modern and innovative elements (Fiero).  In music, this meant that composers were obliged to create music that was accessible to the people; in essence, catchy tunes, and reminiscent of the traditional and familiar.  That obligation predictably suppressed creativity and innovation.  Prokofiev managed to include modern elements in “Peter and the Wolf” while complying with the dictates of the Soviet government; a great feat.\r\n\r\nAdvanced students will learn about the history of communism and the Soviet Union.  They will be exposed to the fact that terror and totalitarianism can control artistic expression; the idea that one can to remain true to oneself while surviving under extreme circumstances.  By extension, advanced students will examine the ideas and situations when it is more necessary to remain true to oneself and *not* survive than it is to survive.\r\n\r\nFinally, the holographic technology that we have will make it possible for our children to gather together, socialize and experience the world they had to leave behind.  Imagine talking with Abraham Lincoln and Shah Jahan as you walk in the gardens of the Taj Mahal, debating morals with Stalin in a Venetian salon or playing in an orchestra conducted by Sergei Prokofiev...  the possibilities are endless.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Image Source</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">http://fwds.in/photos/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words.html/attachment/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words-1</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\r\n\r\nWorks Cited</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Fiero, Gloria K.. Trans. Array The Humanistic Tradition. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011. Print.\r\n\r\nThis is the humanities text for this course. It provides a good general overview of general history.\r\n\r\nFranco, Veronica, author. Jones, Ann Rosalind and Rosenthal Margaret F. translators. “Poems and Selected Letters (The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe).” The University of Chicago Press. 1998. Print.\r\n\r\nThis is a book that contained translations of most of the “Familiar Letters.”  It gave me biographical information about Franco and provided translations of the letters themselves.\r\n\r\nHolzer, Harold. “That Attractive Rainbow: The Image of Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief” Lincoln and His Contemporaries. Ed. Charles Hubbard. Macon: Mercer University Press, 1999. 39-67. Google Books. Web 3 November, 2012.\r\n\r\nThis is an essay in an anthology that discussed how the Brady’s photographs changed Lincoln’s public image from weak and ineffective into a capable leader.\r\n\r\nSmith, Tim. \"Peter &amp; the Wolf - Essay: Prokofiev.\" Great Performances - PBS. Educational Broadcasting Corporation, n.d. Web. 27 Nov 2012.\r\n&lt;http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/peter-the-wolf/essay-prokofievs-peter-the-wolf/27/&gt;.\r\n\r\nAn essay about Peter and the Wolf written to introduce a stop action production that premiered in 2010.</p>','A Proposal to the Governments of the Earth','','inherit','open','open','','3150-revision-4','','','2012-12-12 20:45:21','2012-12-13 02:45:21','',3150,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3155',0,'revision','',0),(3156,56,'2012-12-12 20:47:12','2012-12-13 02:47:12','By the year 2100, it is universally agreed that the earth will no longer be habitable by its peoples.  Fortunately, we have the technology to take everyone away from the planet and search for new planets to colonize.  We believe that saving lives is not enough ~ we want to save our history and culture for future generations.  Inevitably, humanities and culture will continue to evolve on the ships, but we believe it is important for our children not to forget where they came from.  We think the most efficient way to remember our past and shape our future is by choosing and taking works of art that can teach diverse skills or subjects on varying levels according to age, aptitude or capability.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3151\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://fwds.in/photos/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words.html/attachment/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words-1\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3151\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/A-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> “Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.”   ~~ James Baldwin[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<!--more-->\r\nWe will build a fleet of ships that will be capable of growing food, housing our peoples and storing both supplies and artifacts.  We have holographic technology which will allow for training scenarios (of any kind), entertainment, exercise and any number of other activities which normally require large expanses of land or seas.  We also have transporter technology that we can use to transfer massive amounts of cargo to the ships and eventually to the planet we settle.\r\n\r\nHolographic technology is the most critical component of this project.  It offers almost unlimited possibilities for teachers to create lesson with.  The most important part of this feature is the changeability of it.  After a while, even the best creations lose their luster.  Even today, teachers modify and tweak their lesson plans as they gain experience and adapt to their student’s needs.\r\n\r\nTo illustrate our proposal, we offer the following four examples of artworks from the past; “Familiar Letters” by Veronica Franco, the Taj Mahal, “Abraham Lincoln and His Generals At Antietam” and “Peter and the Wolf” by Sergei Prokofiev.  Each of these works have unique lessons to teach, historical perspectives and aesthetic value.\r\n\r\nA possible problem with saving only the best and the brightest from our past is that our children may develop some strange inferiority complex; the ratio of “great” works to the population is going to be significantly higher than it is here on earth.  This means that a small group of people will be exposed to only the best.  Our children could easily start to think that the entire planet was like this and be unable to appreciate the fact that there was so much chaff discarded when we migrated to the stars.  One could say that that level of exposure to purely “great” things will result in future generations producing “greater” things, but we are concerned with the possibility that our children will be inhibited by quality they are surrounded by.\r\n\r\n“Familiar Letters” was not as groundbreaking as “A Vindication of the Rights of Women” by Mary Wollstonecraft or “Curse against the Ornamentation of Women” by Laura Cereta, but that does not negate the value of the work.  It was a collection of letters written by Veronica Franco who was considered, “the most famous courtesan of Venice” (Franco, Jones and Rosenthal).\r\n\r\nCourtesans like Franco occupied a precarious place in society; they depended upon the largesse of rich patrons, mingled freely with high society and yet they were looked upon with contempt.  Through her writings, Franco was able to raise herself up to same the level of humanity as the society that she socialized with and served.\r\n\r\n“Familiar Letters” was written alongside other works that precipitated modern feminism.  She managed to make society see her as an equal and therefore worthy of the same consideration as an individual as they were.  It wasn’t as exciting and far reaching as the works of Lucretia Marinella or Laura Cereta, but its impact spread like ripples in a pond and helped set the stage for later change and reform.  Franco’s letters show how a ‘common’ woman lived and survived; not a famous person.  They also demonstrate how people and things have value even when they aren’t considered magnificent.\r\n\r\nUsing the Venetian society of Veronica Franco as a backdrop, teachers will be able to plan and teach both hands on and intangible (logic) skills to their students including, but not limited to,  debate, letter writing, communication skills, penmanship, etiquette, reading, comprehension.  In addition, students can use Venetian society as a setting for role playing games ~ providing entertainment and education all in one!  One could even learn sewing and costuming with this program.\r\n\r\nThe Taj Mahal is one of the most recognized structures on earth.  It was built in 17th century C.E.  Shah Jahan of India purportedly built it out of an undying devotion and love for his wife who died in childbirth.  It is an exquisite example of architecture, art and storytelling.\r\n\r\nWe will be removing the various structures of Taj Mahal complex and from the planet and placing them in storage.  The structures themselves will tax our storage capacity, so we will be creating detailed topographical maps of the surrounding gardens and bringing seeds so we can recreate the landmark in its entirety when we reach our new home.  We will use the aforementioned transporter technology to relocate the structure from the earth to the ship.\r\n\r\nHolographic technology will come into play here most notably because our children will be able to fully experience the wonders of the Taj Mahal.  Not only will they be able to walk in the rooms, touch the sculptures and feel the sunlight on their faces, they will be able to learn how to create their own sculptures, mosaics and gardens.  The educational possibilities presented by including the Taj Mahal on the ships are diverse.\r\n\r\n* Religion - Different religious traditions were combined and used in the design of the buildings.    The specific histories of the religions of the era and location can be explored.  From there, students can study and compare other religions and spiritual practices.\r\n* Aesthetics - The symmetry of the buildings and gardens open a path to mathematics and color theory.\r\n* Artistic Skills - Most notably sculpture and carving, but also mosaics, jewel settings and painting.\r\n* Architecture - History, technique, design and execution\r\n* Restoration Skills - The Taj Mahal is currently suffering from the effects of pollution, neglect and decay.  Students will be able to practice repairing and cleaning on the holographic model so that when we are able to relocate the structure, actual restoration can begin.\r\n* Agriculture - Maintaining the holographic gardens will keep the skills needed for gardening and growing food alive.\r\n* Psychology and Philosophy - The Taj Mahal is famous, not only because of its exquisite beauty, but because of the legend surrounding it.  Did a great king really love his wife so much that he built this monument solely to her memory?  Or was the story more complex?  (Yes.)  Students will be able to study the complexity of the human psyche as they learn the history of this monument.\r\n\r\nPropaganda, politics and economics all played a large part in the United States Civil War.  The “Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln and His Generals After Antietam,” taken by Mathew Brady in 1862 will provide a tangible starting point to learn about propaganda, history, war, politics, economics and chemistry.\r\n\r\nThe “Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln and His Generals After Antietam” marked one of the first times in history that a photograph was used to shape public opinion about a leader.  In the photograph, Abraham Lincoln stands facing his generals.  His height, enhanced by his iconic top hat, shows him towering over his generals which emphasized his position as the head of state and served as “a reminder of the dominance of civilian authority” (Holzer and Hubbard 51).  By composing the photograph in this manner, Brady also focused attention on “Lincoln’s presence among his troops... [which comforted] during the darker days of the Union war effort - not only to the troops he visited, but to those on the home front who saw the pictorial reports”  (Holzer and Hubbard 50).\r\n\r\nStudents will be able to observe the horrors of war without having to actually live it.  Our hope is that our future generations will truly be able to benefit from Edmund Burke’s observation that, “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.”  Students will be able to observe the battles, listen to Lincoln and his generals talk to each other and study the history of the Civil War.  In addition, students will be introduced to chemistry and problem solving skills.\r\n\r\n* Chemistry - Students will learn how to develop photographs using the wet collodion process that Brady used.  That opens the door to further discussion of chemistry, processing and innovations.\r\n* Problem Solving - Students will study the practical problems that Civil War photographers faced when they created, developed and their photographs.\r\n* Physical Activity - If they wish, students can camp with the equipment available at the time, march with the troops or learn survival skills.\r\n\r\n“Peter and the Wolf,” written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936, is a short symphonic piece that alternates between narrated text and music.  It is the story of a young Russian boy who lives with his protective grandfather.  In spite of his grandfather’s efforts to keep Peter inside and safe from harm, Peter ventures outside of their home into the field.  There, he encounters a wolf and captures it before hunters can shoot it.  In the end, Peter convinces the hunters and his grandfather to donate the wolf to the zoo.\r\n\r\n“Peter and the Wolf” delights young and old listeners alike.  The melodies are distinctive and memorable.  The story draws a child’s attention thereby sparking a fascination for music.  Its appeal lies in the universal, fairy tale like quality of Peter’s story.\r\n\r\nThe primary purpose of including “Peter and the Wolf” is for elementary level music appreciation.  Since its composition, it has been a cornerstone in music education for children around the world.  It became a standard teaching tool for children about orchestral instruments and introduced them to music.  Prokofiev himself said that, “for me - the story was important only as a means to induce the children to listen to the music” (Smith).\r\n\r\nIn addition to simply listening to the music and learning about orchestras, students will have the opportunity to play instruments using holographic instruments.  They will be able to listen to single instruments or the whole orchestra.  They can watch all the different productions we have and create their own.  They will be able to learn about arranging music in different forms.\r\n\r\nAll that being said, the circumstances surrounding Prokofiev when he wrote the music was grim.  Prokofiev lived in the Soviet Union in 1936; the height of Stalinist purges where as many as twenty million people died under Stalin’s purges and harsh policies.\r\n\r\nThe Soviet government required its artists to conform to  “Socialist Realism” which exalted “the ideological benefits of communism” and also to reject modern and innovative elements (Fiero).  In music, this meant that composers were obliged to create music that was accessible to the people; in essence, catchy tunes, and reminiscent of the traditional and familiar.  That obligation predictably suppressed creativity and innovation.  Prokofiev managed to include modern elements in “Peter and the Wolf” while complying with the dictates of the Soviet government; a great feat.\r\n\r\nAdvanced students will learn about the history of communism and the Soviet Union.  They will be exposed to the fact that terror and totalitarianism can control artistic expression; the idea that one can to remain true to oneself while surviving under extreme circumstances.  By extension, advanced students will examine the ideas and situations when it is more necessary to remain true to oneself and *not* survive than it is to survive.\r\n\r\nFinally, the holographic technology that we have will make it possible for our children to gather together, socialize and experience the world they had to leave behind.  Imagine talking with Abraham Lincoln and Shah Jahan as you walk in the gardens of the Taj Mahal, debating morals with Stalin in a Venetian salon or playing in an orchestra conducted by Sergei Prokofiev...  the possibilities are endless.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Image Source</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">http://fwds.in/photos/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words.html/attachment/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words-1</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\r\n\r\nWorks Cited</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Fiero, Gloria K.. Trans. Array The Humanistic Tradition. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011. Print.\r\n\r\nThis is the humanities text for this course. It provides a good general overview of general history.\r\n\r\nFranco, Veronica, author. Jones, Ann Rosalind and Rosenthal Margaret F. translators. “Poems and Selected Letters (The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe).” The University of Chicago Press. 1998. Print.\r\n\r\nThis is a book that contained translations of most of the “Familiar Letters.”  It gave me biographical information about Franco and provided translations of the letters themselves.\r\n\r\nHolzer, Harold. “That Attractive Rainbow: The Image of Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief” Lincoln and His Contemporaries. Ed. Charles Hubbard. Macon: Mercer University Press, 1999. 39-67. Google Books. Web 3 November, 2012.\r\n\r\nThis is an essay in an anthology that discussed how the Brady’s photographs changed Lincoln’s public image from weak and ineffective into a capable leader.\r\n\r\nSmith, Tim. \"Peter &amp; the Wolf - Essay: Prokofiev.\" Great Performances - PBS. Educational Broadcasting Corporation, n.d. Web. 27 Nov 2012.\r\n&lt;http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/peter-the-wolf/essay-prokofievs-peter-the-wolf/27/&gt;.\r\n\r\nAn essay about Peter and the Wolf written to introduce a stop action production that premiered in 2010.</p>','A Proposal to the Governments of the Earth','','inherit','open','open','','3150-revision-5','','','2012-12-12 20:47:12','2012-12-13 02:47:12','',3150,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3156',0,'revision','',0),(3157,72,'2012-12-12 21:24:53','2012-12-13 03:24:53','<p align=\"center\">Redemption Run</p>\r\nThe year is 2100 and the Earth is quickly becoming uninhabitable. What is left of our dying population resides in the only safe-zone shelter still up and running in what would be the city of Atlanta, Georgia. “Redemption Run” is our space ship carrying four of the most important works of art in history that must be preserved for our future generations to obtain. While traveling in space in search of a fresh start for humanity, it also is equipped to carry up to three-hundred people at a time, just in case the Commanding Officer(CO) and Executive Officer(XO) receive Intel from our communication center back on Earth, informing us of any possible places to start over fresh.<!--more-->\r\n\r\nInside “Redemption Run” there is a full-fledged restaurant and bar, with daily specials and a happy-hour. It is located in the middle of the ship and built in a circular shape, so you can easily access it while walking around viewing the exhibits. There is also a playground located towards the front with a fully staffed chaperoning unit for the kids if you want to explore without them. It is totally secure with gates all the way around so there is no chance that a little explorer gets fed up with the playground and wants to take a break and go get a snack on his own. Once they are in, there is no chance for escape! There are four ushers in constant motion as well with knowledge on all the works being preserved to hand out programs and answer any and all questions you might have. Since the ship might be out for a number of days at a time, there is ample amount of sleeping quarters down below, with showers and bathrooms. We have hand selected permanent mechanics for the up keep and maintenance on the ship as well. The point in all of this is to keep the environment fun, safe, and as smooth as possible.\r\n\r\nDon Quixote, the ever-popular story about an eccentric gentlemen from an unnamed village in La Mancha, written by Miguel de Cervantes in 1605 is the first preserved piece of work to explore aboard “Redemption Run”. The hallway that surrounds the restaurant and bar is set up for one-way traffic to make it easier on everyone ducking into each respected room or museum. As you approach the auditorium for Don Quixote, there is a short transit hallway that breaks off of the main line, with information on the time period in which the particular piece was constructed. Don Quixote is being read aloud in sections on a giant projection screen while the visitors sit comfortably inside the auditorium.\r\n\r\nWhen the story of Don Quixote was created in 1605, literary pieces focused on the tragic yet theatrical views of Shakespeare and the likes of furthering scientific knowledge. Miguel de Cervantes took it upon himself to tell a tale about a gentleman in pursuit of eternal glory who will stop at nothing to get what he wants out of life. The novel is mainly a parody of romances of chivalry, and can also be considered a disguised autobiography of Cervantes. (<em>Cervantes, </em>chapter 7: Cervantes Masterpiece: Don Quixote, Manuel Duran). It has been said that Don Quixote is considered the world’s first modern novel ever written. Cervantes uses literature against Don Quixote to create an internal antagonist, while other writings used literature to boost the moral of love and empower the mind. Don Quixote spends his whole life reading books about chivalry, eventually driving himself mad, and causing him to create a new identity. He bends the perceptions of reality and hurts himself and his friends along his enchanted journey to be the greatest Knight of all time. The constant struggle of man versus himself is what I find to be particularly important for the future generations to come.\r\n\r\nWhen leaving the Don Quixote exhibit, make a right and follow around to the next stop, which will be the concert hall. Inside here you will find a full orchestra and band playing the popular and infamous <em>Le Nozze di Figaro </em>by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This superb and brilliant piece received it’s world premier in Vienna, Austria, on May first, 1786. There were five encores during the premiere performance of Figaro, and seven during it’s second performance a week later, giving it instant success. During the year 1786, the community had been accustomed to dramatic operas, that began being replaced by pieces like Figaro and Joseph Hayden’s <em>Symphony no. 82 in C </em>(also know as “The Bear”), which the orchestra also plays while visiting the exhibit as well as a string of other classics. Everyone can appreciate and love this piece. It gives you a sense of warmth and enlightenment as soon as the first note is struck.\r\n\r\nMuch of Mozart’s music has been scored in films, but none as much as Figaro has. It’s in television shows, movies, video games, and even subway commercials. <em>Le Nozze di Figaro </em>even motivates you to lose weight! Mozart is probably the only composer in history to have written undisputed masterworks in virtually every musical genre of his age. <em>Le Nozze di Figaro</em>, was the earliest opera still found in all of the current opera houses, well back before they were destroyed. The people of today can accept the piece just as well as they did when it debuted back in 1786. It is a remarkable piece that is always recognized when heard by anyone, whether they are a classical music lover or not and must be kept in the hearts of the generations to come, making it an easy choice to be aboard “Redemption Run”.\r\n\r\nNow at this point, you are half way through the journey of viewing the preserved works of art. If you should desire, you can stop by the restaurant and grab a bite or a beer, whatever you might be craving. Or if you just want to stop and take a breather in a cool, relaxed environment, maybe head back to the playground and check on the kids before you finish the tour, it is all up to you. The next piece you will find is <em>The Raft of the Medusa</em>, by Theodore Gericault(1818-1819). This piece is an oil based painting that captures a moment from the aftermath of the shipwreck of the French naval frigate <em>Meduse</em> that ran aground off the coast of Mauritania on July 5, 1816. Here on “Redemption Run” <em>The Raft of the Medusa</em> is displayed on a larger than life-size wall, under perfect lighting to really express it’s beautiful horror.\r\n\r\nConsidered one of the darkest works of art it’s time, Gericault painted a horrid picture of violence and death. At least 147 people perished while fifteen others were left at sea for thirteen of the longest days of their lives. It was intended to exhibit at The Salon in 1819 and Gericault’s <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>was the epitome of horrific imagination. The way Gericault pushed boundaries with his obsession of violence and the human psyche, makes the piece undeniably fascinating. No one comes across this painting and just glances over it and moves along, which is why we have it set up in a separate room and not just somewhere on the wall. You need time with this one. <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>draws you in and demands you full undivided attention. It asks profound questions about the nature of survival, sanity, and the miracle of human resilience when faced with the unforgiving power of nature, as well as the inner-struggle for meaning and purpose we all face, making this piece especially important to preserve for our future generations.\r\n\r\nOk, you are almost through with the tour! After you leave <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>exhibit, just continue on down the hall to the right and you will see a movie theatre up ahead. Inside, the critically acclaimed <em>Boyz in the Hood</em>, by John Singleton shows in a two story three dimensional movie theatre with recline able seats. The movie takes place in the hoods of South Central where director John Singleton grew up in separate households and notes that most of the storyline comes from his own experiences and credits his parents to keeping him off the streets. <em>Boyz in the Hood</em> opens up with a boldly stated cold hard fact: “One out of every twenty-one black American males will be murdered in their lifetime. Most will die at the hands of another black male”. (<em>Boyz in the Hood-</em>film) Be it the Crips and Bloods, the notorious and chaotic riots of L.A. from April 29, 1992, or just going to the local store for some smokes, life was very difficult for young black males in South Central L.A. They were constantly being exposed to a negative way of life. If violence was not present in their schools, it was present at home. In the film, Tre’s first night home with his father, someone breaks into the house in the middle of the night. Furious, his father, fires two shots at the suspect but misses. Furious calls the police, and he and his son patiently wait an hour before L.A.P.D. shows up. Even with all the deviance and destruction throughout the film, there is an underlying important life lesson to be learned.\r\n\r\n<em>Boyz in the Hood</em> portrayed exactly what was happening from day to day at that time in the hoods of South Central. It acted as almost a premonition as to what was to come. Singleton’s remarkable capsule of life for African American’s and the daily struggles they faced was a huge success, receiving numerous Oscar and Academy Award nods. Not only was it well received for it’s time, but people of today still acknowledge it’s importance and view it as an American classic. I do not believe there is a better work of art in existence to do the job that <em>Boyz in the Hood</em> did and continues to still do, in allowing us to see the violence and darkness of everyday life for communities of South Central Los Angeles at the time.\r\n\r\nSo, as we travel in orbit in search of a new beginning, we keep hope alive and remember the works of art aboard our ship that will one day shape a new generation. These particular works must be preserved for the future. The book of Don Quixote teaches us to be real with oneself, to not lose perception of what is actually real and what you make yourself believe is real. <em>Le Nozze di Figaro </em>was innovative for it’s time and is still influencing upcoming artists today as we speak! It’s warmth brings happiness and is recognizable to everyone, everywhere. <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>is considered one of the darkest works of it’s time. Gericault embraced the horror and darkness and dared viewers to see it for what it was. It makes us question survival, sanity, and how hard we can fight when faced with death staring us down. <em>Boyz in the Hood </em>was a perfect display of what African Americans dealt with on a daily basis back then. It still affects people today the first time they see it. <em>Boyz in the Hood </em>is more than a time-capsule of American existence. It is a boldly defiant, and desperate call for peace in a time of anarchy and that is why it was an easy decision to have it as well as all of the works aboard “Redemption Run”.','Redemption Run','','publish','open','open','','3157','','','2012-12-13 13:43:33','2012-12-13 19:43:33','',0,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3157',0,'post','',5),(3158,72,'2012-12-12 21:22:37','2012-12-13 03:22:37','<p align=\"center\">Redemption Run</p>\n<p align=\"center\"> </p>\n<p align=\"center\">　</p>\n<p align=\"center\">　</p>\nThe year is 2100 and the Earth is quickly becoming uninhabitable. What is left of our dying population resides in the only safe-zone shelter still up and running in what would be the city of Atlanta, Georgia. “Redemption Run” is our space ship carrying four of the most important works of art in history that must be preserved for our future generations to obtain. While traveling in space in search of a fresh start for humanity, it also is equipped to carry up to three-hundred people at a time, just in case the Commanding Officer(CO) and Executive Officer(XO) receive Intel from our communication center back on Earth, informing us of any possible places to start over fresh.\n\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','open','open','','3157-revision','','','2012-12-12 21:22:37','2012-12-13 03:22:37','',3157,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3158',0,'revision','',0),(3159,72,'2012-12-12 21:24:03','2012-12-13 03:24:03','<p align=\"center\">Redemption Run</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\"> </p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">　</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">　</p>\r\nThe year is 2100 and the Earth is quickly becoming uninhabitable. What is left of our dying population resides in the only safe-zone shelter still up and running in what would be the city of Atlanta, Georgia. “Redemption Run” is our space ship carrying four of the most important works of art in history that must be preserved for our future generations to obtain. While traveling in space in search of a fresh start for humanity, it also is equipped to carry up to three-hundred people at a time, just in case the Commanding Officer(CO) and Executive Officer(XO) receive Intel from our communication center back on Earth, informing us of any possible places to start over fresh.\r\n\r\nInside “Redemption Run” there is a full-fledged restaurant and bar, with daily specials and a happy-hour. It is located in the middle of the ship and built in a circular shape, so you can easily access it while walking around viewing the exhibits. There is also a playground located towards the front with a fully staffed chaperoning unit for the kids if you want to explore without them. It is totally secure with gates all the way around so there is no chance that a little explorer gets fed up with the playground and wants to take a break and go get a snack on his own. Once they are in, there is no chance for escape! There are four ushers in constant motion as well with knowledge on all the works being preserved to hand out programs and answer any and all questions you might have. Since the ship might be out for a number of days at a time, there is ample amount of sleeping quarters down below, with showers and bathrooms. We have hand selected permanent mechanics for the up keep and maintenance on the ship as well. The point in all of this is to keep the environment fun, safe, and as smooth as possible.\r\n\r\nDon Quixote, the ever-popular story about an eccentric gentlemen from an unnamed village in La Mancha, written by Miguel de Cervantes in 1605 is the first preserved piece of work to explore aboard “Redemption Run”. The hallway that surrounds the restaurant and bar is set up for one-way traffic to make it easier on everyone ducking into each respected room or museum. As you approach the auditorium for Don Quixote, there is a short transit hallway that breaks off of the main line, with information on the time period in which the particular piece was constructed. Don Quixote is being read aloud in sections on a giant projection screen while the visitors sit comfortably inside the auditorium.\r\n\r\nWhen the story of Don Quixote was created in 1605, literary pieces focused on the tragic yet theatrical views of Shakespeare and the likes of furthering scientific knowledge. Miguel de Cervantes took it upon himself to tell a tale about a gentleman in pursuit of eternal glory who will stop at nothing to get what he wants out of life. The novel is mainly a parody of romances of chivalry, and can also be considered a disguised autobiography of Cervantes. (<em>Cervantes, </em>chapter 7: Cervantes Masterpiece: Don Quixote, Manuel Duran). It has been said that Don Quixote is considered the world’s first modern novel ever written. Cervantes uses literature against Don Quixote to create an internal antagonist, while other writings used literature to boost the moral of love and empower the mind. Don Quixote spends his whole life reading books about chivalry, eventually driving himself mad, and causing him to create a new identity. He bends the perceptions of reality and hurts himself and his friends along his enchanted journey to be the greatest Knight of all time. The constant struggle of man versus himself is what I find to be particularly important for the future generations to come.\r\n\r\nWhen leaving the Don Quixote exhibit, make a right and follow around to the next stop, which will be the concert hall. Inside here you will find a full orchestra and band playing the popular and infamous <em>Le Nozze di Figaro </em>by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This superb and brilliant piece received it’s world premier in Vienna, Austria, on May first, 1786. There were five encores during the premiere performance of Figaro, and seven during it’s second performance a week later, giving it instant success. During the year 1786, the community had been accustomed to dramatic operas, that began being replaced by pieces like Figaro and Joseph Hayden’s <em>Symphony no. 82 in C </em>(also know as “The Bear”), which the orchestra also plays while visiting the exhibit as well as a string of other classics. Everyone can appreciate and love this piece. It gives you a sense of warmth and enlightenment as soon as the first note is struck.\r\n\r\nMuch of Mozart’s music has been scored in films, but none as much as Figaro has. It’s in television shows, movies, video games, and even subway commercials. <em>Le Nozze di Figaro </em>even motivates you to lose weight! Mozart is probably the only composer in history to have written undisputed masterworks in virtually every musical genre of his age. <em>Le Nozze di Figaro</em>, was the earliest opera still found in all of the current opera houses, well back before they were destroyed. The people of today can accept the piece just as well as they did when it debuted back in 1786. It is a remarkable piece that is always recognized when heard by anyone, whether they are a classical music lover or not and must be kept in the hearts of the generations to come, making it an easy choice to be aboard “Redemption Run”.\r\n\r\nNow at this point, you are half way through the journey of viewing the preserved works of art. If you should desire, you can stop by the restaurant and grab a bite or a beer, whatever you might be craving. Or if you just want to stop and take a breather in a cool, relaxed environment, maybe head back to the playground and check on the kids before you finish the tour, it is all up to you. The next piece you will find is <em>The Raft of the Medusa</em>, by Theodore Gericault(1818-1819). This piece is an oil based painting that captures a moment from the aftermath of the shipwreck of the French naval frigate <em>Meduse</em> that ran aground off the coast of Mauritania on July 5, 1816. Here on “Redemption Run” <em>The Raft of the Medusa</em> is displayed on a larger than life-size wall, under perfect lighting to really express it’s beautiful horror.\r\n\r\nConsidered one of the darkest works of art it’s time, Gericault painted a horrid picture of violence and death. At least 147 people perished while fifteen others were left at sea for thirteen of the longest days of their lives. It was intended to exhibit at The Salon in 1819 and Gericault’s <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>was the epitome of horrific imagination. The way Gericault pushed boundaries with his obsession of violence and the human psyche, makes the piece undeniably fascinating. No one comes across this painting and just glances over it and moves along, which is why we have it set up in a separate room and not just somewhere on the wall. You need time with this one. <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>draws you in and demands you full undivided attention. It asks profound questions about the nature of survival, sanity, and the miracle of human resilience when faced with the unforgiving power of nature, as well as the inner-struggle for meaning and purpose we all face, making this piece especially important to preserve for our future generations.\r\n\r\nOk, you are almost through with the tour! After you leave <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>exhibit, just continue on down the hall to the right and you will see a movie theatre up ahead. Inside, the critically acclaimed <em>Boyz in the Hood</em>, by John Singleton shows in a two story three dimensional movie theatre with recline able seats. The movie takes place in the hoods of South Central where director John Singleton grew up in separate households and notes that most of the storyline comes from his own experiences and credits his parents to keeping him off the streets. <em>Boyz in the Hood</em> opens up with a boldly stated cold hard fact: “One out of every twenty-one black American males will be murdered in their lifetime. Most will die at the hands of another black male”. (<em>Boyz in the Hood-</em>film) Be it the Crips and Bloods, the notorious and chaotic riots of L.A. from April 29, 1992, or just going to the local store for some smokes, life was very difficult for young black males in South Central L.A. They were constantly being exposed to a negative way of life. If violence was not present in their schools, it was present at home. In the film, Tre’s first night home with his father, someone breaks into the house in the middle of the night. Furious, his father, fires two shots at the suspect but misses. Furious calls the police, and he and his son patiently wait an hour before L.A.P.D. shows up. Even with all the deviance and destruction throughout the film, there is an underlying important life lesson to be learned.\r\n\r\n<em>Boyz in the Hood</em> portrayed exactly what was happening from day to day at that time in the hoods of South Central. It acted as almost a premonition as to what was to come. Singleton’s remarkable capsule of life for African American’s and the daily struggles they faced was a huge success, receiving numerous Oscar and Academy Award nods. Not only was it well received for it’s time, but people of today still acknowledge it’s importance and view it as an American classic. I do not believe there is a better work of art in existence to do the job that <em>Boyz in the Hood</em> did and continues to still do, in allowing us to see the violence and darkness of everyday life for communities of South Central Los Angeles at the time.\r\n\r\nSo, as we travel in orbit in search of a new beginning, we keep hope alive and remember the works of art aboard our ship that will one day shape a new generation. These particular works must be preserved for the future. The book of Don Quixote teaches us to be real with oneself, to not lose perception of what is actually real and what you make yourself believe is real. <em>Le Nozze di Figaro </em>was innovative for it’s time and is still influencing upcoming artists today as we speak! It’s warmth brings happiness and is recognizable to everyone, everywhere. <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>is considered one of the darkest works of it’s time. Gericault embraced the horror and darkness and dared viewers to see it for what it was. It makes us question survival, sanity, and how hard we can fight when faced with death staring us down. <em>Boyz in the Hood </em>was a perfect display of what African Americans dealt with on a daily basis back then. It still affects people today the first time they see it. <em>Boyz in the Hood </em>is more than a time-capsule of American existence. It is a boldly defiant, and desperate call for peace in a time of anarchy and that is why it was an easy decision to have it as well as all of the works aboard “Redemption Run”.','','','inherit','open','open','','3157-revision-2','','','2012-12-12 21:24:03','2012-12-13 03:24:03','',3157,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3159',0,'revision','',0),(3160,61,'2012-11-11 00:17:37','2012-11-11 06:17:37','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','2950-revision','','','2012-11-11 00:17:37','2012-11-11 06:17:37','',2950,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3160',0,'revision','',0),(3161,61,'2012-12-16 19:08:34','2012-12-17 01:08:34','<p style=\"text-align: left;\">AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE\r\nOPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT\r\nJ. Lauer – 1302 – 207 # 13622\r\nPHILIP ROBINSON\r\n12/15/2012</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I HAVE SEEN THE FUTURE TOO</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Bel-Geddes-HRC-1.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3201 alignnone\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Bel-Geddes-HRC-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"532\" height=\"321\" /></a></p>\r\nWhen professor Lauer mentioned the Norman Bel Geddes exhibit “I Have Seen the Future” as an optional assignment possibility, I remembered hearing the name before in some of my drafting classes. I remembered him work being well advanced for his time and quite modern. Upon walking through heavy iron and glass doors of the Harry Ransom Center, my recollections were both confirmed and blown away in how little they encompassed the genius on exhibit. The vision and depth of his talent must be seen firsthand to be fully appreciated. The genius in innovative thought and design that his work demonstrates is second to none, and should be required study for anyone in any of the design fields that his work covers.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nThe Exhibit is broken down into five sections. “Setting the Stage: 1916 - 1927,” covers the beginnings of his career as a professional; with his innovative work in set design. “Industrious Design: 1927 - 1937,” takes the experience from the stage to interior design and architecture in private and commercial applications. His Book Horizons(1932), makes streamlining popular. “A Bigger World: 1937 - 1945,” looks at decentralization of the landscape in reshaping America. “Futurama: 1939 - 1940,” showcases his modern urban planning, and his futuristic modeling and puts them on display the New York World’s Fair. “Total Living: 1945 - 1958,” demonstrates the level of influence his work has had on every aspect of design in America that his talents reached. The show is running through January 6th at 300 w. 21st Street in Austin.\r\n\r\nMost folks that have heard of the man are familiar with the futuristic cars and boats that he has designed. What I found that was most impressive was his omni directional view of what we could do if we put our minds to the task. What follows is my understanding and enlightenment in what it means to think as broadly as Norman Bel Geddes. Most of us are familiar with artistic expressions that utilize a stage as the location for expressing our vision to the masses. What better way to reach the audience with your message than to enhance the experience than with innovative stage and costume design. Taking what is normally a blank canvas and altering the scenery of the stage with back drop scenery and movable set pieces was normal; Geddes transformed the physical stage and the costumes into other worldly beings to immerse the audience unlike anyone of the time. Theatrical performances today owe a great deal to the innovative mind of Norman Bel Geddes.\r\nThe brilliance that Geddes was able to display in the world of the stage was not limited to the stage. He continued this creative process to an awe inspiring view of what society would be like in the future. His modern vision of streamlined and futuristic residential and commercial architecture can still be seen almost one hundred years later. Interstate travel, decentralized city planning, and an aesthetically pleasing core belief, were pillars of what would become the future, not only in the world fair model, but in the world of tomorrow.\r\n\r\nTo say that Geddes was a creator of worlds is not all that farfetched. Good writers create worlds that include everything from facial tics to landscapes and languages to spacecraft. Geddes and those he worked with designed and created everything from everyday items, to furniture, to homes and hotels and high rises, to massively large and luxuriant vehicles for travel. Throughout his career, Geddes thought outside of the box, disregarded the thought of impossible, and showed all of us what we could do if we set our minds to the task.','I Have Seen The Future Too','','publish','open','open','','i-have-seen-the-future-too','','','2012-12-16 22:15:17','2012-12-17 04:15:17','',0,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3161',0,'post','',0),(3183,1,'2012-12-12 20:18:21','2012-12-13 02:18:21','<a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mummies-1221.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3145\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mummies-1221-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" /></a>      This mummy is the oldest mummy we have knowledge of and is 6,500 years older than King Tut.  He is originally from a Peruvian culture and most likely died to a brain tumor.\r\n\r\nI went to The Witte Museum to see the “Mummies of The World” exhibition on my two day stay in San Antonio for Thanksgiving with my family.  Born and raised here, I try to make it down to the different museums when they have some interesting exhibitions and themes going on.  I was immediately interested in the Mummies exhibition because it was creepy and eerie.  Seeing a baby that was mummified 6,500 years ago is pretty awesome and I knew it was a once in a lifetime opportunity.  I thought about several things while walking through the dark and deadly exhibit: the different burial process we have now and how they compare, how the Peruvian mummies were much more preserved than the Egyptian, and how these mummies are a way to learn about cultures of the past.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nThe way we bury someone when they pass seems completely normal to anyone that has lived in the past 500 years.  Probably way longer but I am not an expert of the history of the burial process.  It was really interesting me the amount of respect these people had for their dead.  I think we also have a lot of respect today but, we bury people and know they will eventually decompose into the earth.  These cultures found ways to preserve bodies to keep them forever.  In older and less modern cultures, the ancestors played a big role in people’s everyday lives.  They brought wellness, prosperity, and peace to cultures.  I think this is possibly why they were mummified to keep a direct link, their body, to the society.  Only the rich and people with a lot of power were mummified.  Throughout this Humanities class we have studied the creativity of human beings.  It has been through artwork, literature, religion, philosophy, film, and many other ways.  You can learn a lot of information about a culture through the way they treat their dead.  You can identify traditions and values at that time period.  I think this is important when learning about the history of human creativity to not only look at obvious art produced but the dead as well.  A lot of creativity is expressed through traditions and values because a lot of people identify themselves with that more than anything else.  Looking at the dead you can see the culture that lived.  A lot of times artifacts were mummified with the humans like pottery, toys, hair brushes, and clothes.  Mummifying is a creative way humans were preserved (or buried) and their spirit continued to have a huge effect on the culture.\r\n\r\nWhen you hear the word “mummies” it is most often associated with the Egyptians and King Tut.  Growing up I always thought mummies were of Egyptian descent and found in giant tombs.  This is not true!  Cultures all over the world mummified.  The oldest mummy in the exhibit was a Peruvian baby.  The Egyptian mummies were very brittle and there wasn’t a lot to them.  The Peruvian mummies had teeth still intact.  The Peruvian ladies had long beautiful hair and were buried in fetal positions.  Some of them still had brain matter inside the skulls.  The Egyptians were more worn and were all bones.  I’m sure the atmosphere in which the humans were mummified is the reason for this.  It is drier in Egypt than in Peru, and most likely those mummies decayed faster. There were a lot more babies in the Peruvian part of the exhibit.  Egyptian mummies were high ranking officials and rich people.  I guess they didn’t seek to preserve their children like the Peruvian culture did.  The Peruvians also were mummified with artifacts and belongings.  If I recall correctly, most of the Egyptian mummies were single.  Some of them had pottery marking the amount of power they held. It was interesting to compare and contrast the different cultures.\r\n\r\nWith all the belongings and tests ran on the mummies, were able to learn about the culture they lived in.  One mummy’s intestines had been studied and they were able to recognize that her last meal consisted of grains, berries, and other local crops.  Scientists can study the diet people lived off of and what their daily nutritional intake was.  The mummified babies had a lot of birth defects or diseases.  There were a lot of toys and clothes to see how children played and what they wore.  There were mummified fetuses at 28 weeks and 30 weeks.  Yes, mummified fetuses.  Obviously, these babies were important and there was a lot of grief associated with them.  There was an Asian man that was much smaller than the Peruvian and Egyptian mummies.  You were able to see what the life expectancy was (about 50 years) and how tall people were.\r\n\r\nI really enjoyed the exhibit.  It was interesting to learn about cultures through their dead rather than in a book or because someone recorded it at some time.  It was a different way to see the way these cultures lived and their values, traditions, and attitudes.  I had a lot of respect for the cultures viewing their dead and learning how they respected them.  We may bury someone and put a stone that says their name while they preserve their body and keep it for eternity.  I think it is important these are forever preserved as window into the past of the history and culture of human beings.\r\n\r\nWorks Cited:\r\n\r\nMummies of the World Exhibition.\" <em>Mummies of the World Exhibition</em>. Witte Museum, 2012. Web. 12 Dec. 2012. &lt;http://mow2.studiobanks.us/&gt;.\r\n<div>I used this website for background information about the exhibit.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>Image Credits:</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>http://www.2pix.net/2012/08/Mummies-of-the-World.html</div>','Mummies of the World','','inherit','open','open','','3143-revision-5','','','2012-12-12 20:18:21','2012-12-13 02:18:21','',3143,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3183',0,'revision','',0),(3162,61,'2012-12-12 21:51:40','2012-12-13 03:51:40','AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE\nFINAL PROJECT - 2112\nJ. Lauer – 1302 – 207 # 13622\nPHILIP ROBINSON\n12/12/2012\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong> 2112</strong></p>\nMy name is Lucas and life is very different now from the way grampa tells it; I can hardly believe it myself…..all of the stories that grampa told us were true. I always thought that he was playing around and trying to scare us into being good. It seems hard to believe that it was only one hundred and twenty years ago that the first pieces of the Blue Belt had yet to break our atmosphere on earth. My family has always been pushing me to do well in school so that my grades were good enough to get past primary school. I know that they want me to get to college if I can, but you have to be really smart or kind of smart with parents with unlimited creds. I remember grampa telling us that the alliance would give people creds to go to college back in his day; can you imagine the alliance giving anything away….Anyway, I listened and got good marks in elementary, primary, and college. I still had to bust my tail at the data shops full time and still have time to study, but I made it through. I can’t even recall how many items we cataloged for RealCam, who would have thought making three dimensional digital images would be so important or lucrative. Ken told me that RealCam was working with the alliance on a lot of projects; he wasn’t allowed to talk about them though. Graduation is just around the corner, and it looks like I am going to have my choice of the Lunar, Mars, or Earth stations with RealCam, apparently they like my work. The technology that RealCam uses has been around forever, it allows a solid object to be crafted from a digital image out of various materials provided that you have the creds of course. Ever since the alliance opened up the colonies on the moon and on Mars; anyone and everyone seems to want a piece of home or history. RealCam incorporates facial recognition software, drafting software of all types, along with surfacing and texture software to replicate anything from dogs to diamonds.\n\nImagine if you will, having just gotten back to sleep after relieving yourself of the last bit of the previous evenings alcohol. That state where you start to dream and still have some control. You begin to drift off next to your partner in your dream to snuggle; that is until they reach under the bed for a bugle to play reveille loud enough to wake neighbors. Fully awakened, grumbling and bitching I realize that I left the phone jack plugged in my head, and my boss is calling. Somehow he and I get past it’s the weekend and I just graduated to it is important for you to come in without any screaming. The next thing I hear is the insistent knocking on my door that tells me that some form of self proclaimed security is at my door. Surprise surprise…alliance security is waiting to give me a lift to work.\n\nI never thought the world that it would end like this. Apparently while I was out having a good time and subsequently sleeping it off, another piece of the Blue Belt made it through the atmosphere and destroyed some town on the flip side of the planet. When I arrive with security I became aware that night crew, day crew, and everyone that works for RealCam was there along with a lot of alliance people. We had all gathered in the cafeteria when Ken began by telling us of what had happened with the space debris and letting us in on why we were here.\n\n“I have been working with the alliance on a project to integrate our work here at RealCam with another technology. Most of you are aware of holographic technology that was first hinted at us in a science fiction series by Roddenberry one hundred and fifty years ago (Star Trek). That in turn gave way to virtual reality, which in turn gave way to the internal data jacks that some of you have. The next evolution hg tech is the holographic deck that moves with a group like a multidirectional tram, with visual cohesion, without the use of data jack. Where RealCam comes into this picture is adding objects that can be interacted with to complete the sensory effect. There are obvious military applications that would greatly benefit from such a joint project, but there are many applications that will benefit humanity as a whole. Through all of your hard work we have been producing replicas of everything from marbles, to microwaves, to masterpieces of wood stone and paint. Thanks to our city planners and engineers requiring every building to be drafted for the past two hundred years, and updating all the pre digital plans into Google global; we will be able to visit anywhere on the planet. Thanks to the historians, archeologists, and all those obsessed with keeping our history alive; we have a plethora of period garments and everyday items that were also entered into the digital archive. Imagine choosing any opera house, amphitheater, or music venue anywhere on the globe to see any performance from any time as long as it has been captured in part or whole. Operas, symphonies, plays, concerts, and many other performances could be seen from any seat in the house. Imagine being able to watch a film with your friends and family beyond 3d and into a truly immersive 4d. while watching everything from cartoons like <em>Looney Toons</em> to war movies like <em>Platoon</em> You will be able to choose to alter the audio from just watching to a running a history lesson This joint venture will allow us to combine great works with great visuals that everyone can interact with; for a price of course.”\n\nI had to ask, “This all sounds great, but why are we here on one of our precious days that we relax, and not at home sleeping off a great party?” Mr. Sharp from the alliance spoke up and informed us that there are bigger pieces of debris in the Blue Belt than the one that hit last night, and that the timetable just got very short on this project. With the possibility and probability that the earth may not survive the next round of debris; our goal was clear. Acquire as much of human history as we can so that future generations can learn from and have a piece of what was our home. With no way to tell when where or how badly the earth would be hit, the people of earth finally came together after the first strike one hundred and twenty years ago. We began pushing scientific exploration of space even harder; we came up with alternative fuels that were rechargeable, we sent colonies to the moon and to Mars that are now thriving; and through cooperation in both the public and private sectors we built the alliance.\n\nMr. Sharp continued, “We have converted one of the cargo carriers into a school if you will. As Ken mentioned the primary function of this school will be to train citizens to be soldiers in various forms of combat and high tension situations. However, it is my belief that a well rounded soldier has to be a grounded one; a soldier that is linked to humanity as we know it. This process will be difficult to accomplish with the upcoming generations that will not have had the opportunity to experience where mankind has come from due to the high probability that the earth will be destroyed by the debris from the Blue Belt. That being said, the modified ship has been equipped with two hundred of these holographic decks capable of interacting with fifty citizens each cycle. Each unit is equipped to be used in every simulation stored, provided all members of the group have the required security clearance; We do not need to be training citizens in how to maintain hyper nuclear ordinance if they were found criminally insane. Two of these units are designate for the express use by the children of those attending classes where minors are not permitted.\n\nThese holographic class rooms work much the way they did in the late twentieth and early twenty-first century. There is much to be learned, but without learning about the context of the time there is no understanding. For example, Ken mentioned a film by Oliver Stone called <em>Platoon</em>. This is one of the films that are required material in the soldier curriculum. The historical importance section begins as the lights fade. This particular section is narrated by James Earl Jones; one can feel the weight of the headlines from world news as his deep voice echoes in your head. As each headline changes, you are surrounded by the flower children; and the soldiers before and after they return; the politicians; you are bystanders in Dallas when Kennedy is shot; you are at the peace protests both peaceful and violent at Kent State May 1970. As long as there has been combat there has been an attempt to understand its effects. Mankind has dark and light forces that lock in combat over every decision involving our conscience; struggling for dominance over the soul. There are several views when it comes to war, some for and some against. What we have here is a fictional film based on the stark realities of combat as told from a realist point of view. The importance for future generations is this is an unflinching look at real life accounts of combat and the internal struggle to maintain humanity during the Vietnam War; told by someone who lived through it at the ground level. This debacle in Vietnam was polarizing within the populace in the US; as it was viewed as a civil conflict that we had no business in; or as defending against communism. The anti-war anti-violence movements spanned the nation, as did those people who fought communism. It would be many years before the nation could begin to heal. At the time of its release there were a handful of other films covering other aspects of the war; some were close to reality while others were more like comic strips. The realism of this film was drastically different from other productions of the day in part due to the boot camp that the entire cast was required to participate in. The actors were living their roles, and that character immersion was captured. With commercial blockbusters like Star Wars, Back To the Future, and Indiana Jones in the lead for escapism, this realistic film stands away from the crowd. If you wish to learn more all you have to do is say more, or continue on to the feature. Once again the deep voice relates the details of what is to come. While we have not yet discovered how to integrate moisture into the hollodecks, perfect sound, temperature, smell, and with RealCams contribution solid material will assist in giving the most lifelike experience ever. When the lights go down and you hear the thundering sound of a helicopter from an open bay door that will soon be dropping you into the hole that you will be in for the next year if you live that long. As you hop off the huey you see the tarps that have blown off the dead from the downdraft. Then the first hint of smell hits you, and you are not sure what is worse; the smell of the dead or the smell of diesel burning the latrine cans. It is at this point that you realize that you are not in Kansas anymore, and you are questioning the sanity of your decision to drop out of school, and volunteer to come to this armpit of the world. The audience may be feeling the same way as they experience the same assault on the senses. What follows is the audience gets a firsthand immersion into the mind of a soldier when faced with constant atrocity, pain, sleep deprivation, and the struggle to maintain their humanity. When the experience of the film has concluded there will be a more option as well as an exit option. If you choose the more option, a large screen will appear with a list of reviews and reactions that have been recorded from its release to the present. There will also be an option for the audience to enter their response. For additional creds there is another option; you will be able to select any piece of this experience as a memento of the experience; properly scaled and priced on material and if it functions.”\n\n“Imagine being able to create a hard copy version of the greatest works of all time. Another one of the required modules for the soldier is the Declaration of Independence. As with the previous work, there is only the briefest of understandings that can be inferred from the document itself; one must understand what was happening in the colonies to truly understand the weight of such a work. When the lights fade the voice of Sam Elliott begins in that smooth and deep voice of a man that you don’t really want to upset. The birthing of a new nation has many needs to be addressed; none among them more daunting than making the decision to do so. There are 30 indictments in the declaration that enlighten the rest of us as to what British rule was inflicting on the colonies, not to mention the fear factor, and the fear of the unknown. These indictments range from making it difficult to conduct state business by making it difficult to do so; to causing the people to suffer malnutrition from lack of food that had to be provided to soldiers; to the hiring of mercenary forces to kill the colonists. With each indictment the deck is transported to some ones home or business to witness each tyrannical act. The lengths that our King has gone to in order to dissuade the resolve of the colonists to rebuke the crown knows no bounds. We witness the struggles and doubts about making the declaration. We witness the political chess involved in trying to see the declaration fail. The Declaration of Independence is the first and quintessential piece that defines by demonstration the path a society should take in severing itself from its tyrannical leadership. Proper care must be undertaken to ensure that one is not exchanging tyrant for tyrant. To this end, the drafters of this document would have looked at a number of sources in deciding the proper language be used to ensure what was stated was what was meant. Thomas Paine’s <em>Common Sense</em>, Alexander Pope’s <em>Essay on Man</em> (as a counter); John Locke’s <em>The Second Treatise on Civil Government; </em>and perhaps Smith\'s<em> An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations</em> were influential writings in this important task. Jefferson had this to say to those that would attempt to discredit the declaration, <em>“[n]ot to find out new principles or new arguments, never before thought of, not merely to say things which had never been said before; but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independent stand we are compelled to take. Neither aiming at originality of principle or sentiment, nor yet copied from any particular and previous writing, it was intended to be an expression of the American mind, and to give to that expression the proper tone and spirit called for by the occasion.</em>(history.com)” We witness the gathering in Independence Hall in Pennsylvania and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We witness the seeds planted by the declaration growing to become an emancipation proclamation, and a bill of rights, and every important piece of legislature since. It is imperative that those that come after we are gone to know it is their duty as citizens to protect this: <em>“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.</em>” The Declaration of Independence exemplifies what man can accomplish when they come together that could never be done standing alone; it took all of us to bring about the birth of this nation. Again once the citizens have returned to the current century there will be options to learn more, respond to the work, or pick up souvenirs.”\n\nKen is the one who is passionate about architecture and the arts, so he takes over from here. “Imagine being able to walk into St. Peter’s Basilica under the dome with the ability to touch the history; or perhaps you desire to see how it was built, you can see the internal structure with the wave of your hand. Marveling at the detail and intricacies that were displayed, along with the massive amount of weight that was moved when all that was available to them were hand tools. Understand that building domes at the time was considered rock kit science. hehe bad pun. Building domes that did not collapse was a difficult process; especially one of this size. To feel the stone the wood and the paint in all its glory first hand would be simply amazing. Interacting with Michelangelo as the narrator of his work as he goes into as much detail as you can handle. Discovering how one goes about building a dome without it collapsing. This was after all going to end up as a jewel in the most beautifully built and adorned centers of faith of all time in the humanist tradition. Hearing from the horse’s mouth what influenced his work, and from where he drew his passion; discussing at length the undeniable influence of the church, and his thoughts on faith. Of course there would be his opinion of other works. This man was a wealth of knowledge that had survived into his eighties. From this font of knowledge we learn of the cultural currents and events, the power of the church, the habits of the merchants, and the general ebb and flow of life in the late 1500’s in Rome. Again once the citizens have returned to the current century there will be options to learn more, respond to the work, or pick up souvenirs.”\n\n“Finally we come to one of my favorite Operas. Tragedies have been a staple form of the arts since the beginning; however, <em>La Boheme</em> stands out as a pure example of the realist style known as <em>verismo</em>. While it is a fictional tale and there is no real historical context, Puccini is a realist, and what better way for art to imitate life than to spin a web about real life. Realism was a step away from the perfect and surreal beauty of romanticism into the simplistic beauty of normal and imperfect reality. It is Puccini’s voice and image that will be guiding us through this section. It is Christmas Eve in 1830 and two of our artful principles are huddled by the fireplace doing their best to stay warm. They are so desperate for some respite that they burn precious pieces of paper the poet owns. The powers that be smile down and two friends arrive with good news that one of them is employed and bearing food, warmth, and drink. The poet’s friends are off to celebrate, and just before joining them a neighbor arrives. Chemistry sparks between the neighbor and poet. What follows is the tale of love, jealousy, betrayal, and loss, and death between two couples and their friends. The musical score compliments the vocal performance without drowning the voices. The tale is well told for anyone that has truly ever been in love. The journey through all of the emotions was amazing, as well as being invested in the characters. That all encompassing awe and attraction on every level that lets you breath, while at the same time not being obsessive, stalker like, or dependant. Puccini has demonstrated exceptional ability in storytelling, and seems to be well aware of the indescribable highs and the depths of despair and grief that come with loving relationships. In the realist tradition truth and beauty remain truthful and beautiful regardless of another person’s presence; contradicting the romantic notion that beauty does not exist unless it is viewed by another. This opera can be and probably is an introduction to opera for the uninitiated. This piece belongs in the archive because it is of utmost importance that future generations understand the beauty in truth and the truth in beauty, and that art imitates life in the realist tradition in the truest sense. Throughout the performance, the temperature was kept quite cold to maintain the connection with the audience. Again once the citizens have returned to the current century there will be options to learn more, respond to the work, or pick up souvenirs.”\n\nThankfully there are a lot of us working to preserve society as we know it for the future generations that will need it. While I hope that we can get it all; I am just thankful that I have the opportunity to do something worth wile that my grampa would be proud of.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWorks Cited:\n\n“Declaration of Independence.” History.com. A&amp;E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 15 Oct 2012. – Quoted Jefferson’s response.\n\nRoddenberry, Gene, dir. Star Trek. Film. 12 Dec 2012. – Used holographic deck concept.','2112','','inherit','open','open','','2950-revision-2','','','2012-12-12 21:51:40','2012-12-13 03:51:40','',2950,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3162',0,'revision','',0),(3163,61,'2012-12-12 21:54:10','2012-12-13 03:54:10','AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE\nFINAL PROJECT - 2112\nJ. Lauer – 1302 – 207 # 13622\nPHILIP ROBINSON\n12/12/2012\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong> 2112</strong></p>\nMy name is Lucas and life is very different now from the way grampa tells it; I can hardly believe it myself…..all of the stories that grampa told us were true. I always thought that he was playing around and trying to scare us into being good. It seems hard to believe that it was only one hundred and twenty years ago that the first pieces of the Blue Belt had yet to break our atmosphere on earth. My family has always been pushing me to do well in school so that my grades were good enough to get past primary school. I know that they want me to get to college if I can, but you have to be really smart or kind of smart with parents with unlimited creds. I remember grampa telling us that the alliance would give people creds to go to college back in his day; can you imagine the alliance giving anything away….Anyway, I listened and got good marks in elementary, primary, and college. I still had to bust my tail at the data shops full time and still have time to study, but I made it through. I can’t even recall how many items we cataloged for RealCam, who would have thought making three dimensional digital images would be so important or lucrative. Ken told me that RealCam was working with the alliance on a lot of projects; he wasn’t allowed to talk about them though. Graduation is just around the corner, and it looks like I am going to have my choice of the Lunar, Mars, or Earth stations with RealCam, apparently they like my work. The technology that RealCam uses has been around forever, it allows a solid object to be crafted from a digital image out of various materials provided that you have the creds of course. Ever since the alliance opened up the colonies on the moon and on Mars; anyone and everyone seems to want a piece of home or history. RealCam incorporates facial recognition software, drafting software of all types, along with surfacing and texture software to replicate anything from dogs to diamonds.\n\nImagine if you will, having just gotten back to sleep after relieving yourself of the last bit of the previous evenings alcohol. That state where you start to dream and still have some control. You begin to drift off next to your partner in your dream to snuggle; that is until they reach under the bed for a bugle to play reveille loud enough to wake neighbors. Fully awakened, grumbling and bitching I realize that I left the phone jack plugged in my head, and my boss is calling. Somehow he and I get past it’s the weekend and I just graduated to it is important for you to come in without any screaming. The next thing I hear is the insistent knocking on my door that tells me that some form of self proclaimed security is at my door. Surprise surprise…alliance security is waiting to give me a lift to work.\n\nI never thought the world that it would end like this. Apparently while I was out having a good time and subsequently sleeping it off, another piece of the Blue Belt made it through the atmosphere and destroyed some town on the flip side of the planet. When I arrive with security I became aware that night crew, day crew, and everyone that works for RealCam was there along with a lot of alliance people. We had all gathered in the cafeteria when Ken began by telling us of what had happened with the space debris and letting us in on why we were here.\n\n“I have been working with the alliance on a project to integrate our work here at RealCam with another technology. Most of you are aware of holographic technology that was first hinted at us in a science fiction series by Roddenberry one hundred and fifty years ago (Star Trek). That in turn gave way to virtual reality, which in turn gave way to the internal data jacks that some of you have. The next evolution hg tech is the holographic deck that moves with a group like a multidirectional tram, with visual cohesion, without the use of data jack. Where RealCam comes into this picture is adding objects that can be interacted with to complete the sensory effect. There are obvious military applications that would greatly benefit from such a joint project, but there are many applications that will benefit humanity as a whole. Through all of your hard work we have been producing replicas of everything from marbles, to microwaves, to masterpieces of wood stone and paint. Thanks to our city planners and engineers requiring every building to be drafted for the past two hundred years, and updating all the pre digital plans into Google global; we will be able to visit anywhere on the planet. Thanks to the historians, archeologists, and all those obsessed with keeping our history alive; we have a plethora of period garments and everyday items that were also entered into the digital archive. Imagine choosing any opera house, amphitheater, or music venue anywhere on the globe to see any performance from any time as long as it has been captured in part or whole. Operas, symphonies, plays, concerts, and many other performances could be seen from any seat in the house. Imagine being able to watch a film with your friends and family beyond 3d and into a truly immersive 4d. while watching everything from cartoons like <em>Looney Toons</em> to war movies like <em>Platoon</em> You will be able to choose to alter the audio from just watching to a running a history lesson This joint venture will allow us to combine great works with great visuals that everyone can interact with; for a price of course.”\n\nI had to ask, “This all sounds great, but why are we here on one of our precious days that we relax, and not at home sleeping off a great party?” Mr. Sharp from the alliance spoke up and informed us that there are bigger pieces of debris in the Blue Belt than the one that hit last night, and that the timetable just got very short on this project. With the possibility and probability that the earth may not survive the next round of debris; our goal was clear. Acquire as much of human history as we can so that future generations can learn from and have a piece of what was our home. With no way to tell when where or how badly the earth would be hit, the people of earth finally came together after the first strike one hundred and twenty years ago. We began pushing scientific exploration of space even harder; we came up with alternative fuels that were rechargeable, we sent colonies to the moon and to Mars that are now thriving; and through cooperation in both the public and private sectors we built the alliance.\n\nMr. Sharp continued, “We have converted one of the cargo carriers into a school if you will. As Ken mentioned the primary function of this school will be to train citizens to be soldiers in various forms of combat and high tension situations. However, it is my belief that a well rounded soldier has to be a grounded one; a soldier that is linked to humanity as we know it. This process will be difficult to accomplish with the upcoming generations that will not have had the opportunity to experience where mankind has come from due to the high probability that the earth will be destroyed by the debris from the Blue Belt. That being said, the modified ship has been equipped with two hundred of these holographic decks capable of interacting with fifty citizens each cycle. Each unit is equipped to be used in every simulation stored, provided all members of the group have the required security clearance; We do not need to be training citizens in how to maintain hyper nuclear ordinance if they were found criminally insane. Two of these units are designate for the express use by the children of those attending classes where minors are not permitted.\n\nThese holographic class rooms work much the way they did in the late twentieth and early twenty-first century. There is much to be learned, but without learning about the context of the time there is no understanding. For example, Ken mentioned a film by Oliver Stone called <em>Platoon</em>. This is one of the films that are required material in the soldier curriculum. The historical importance section begins as the lights fade. This particular section is narrated by James Earl Jones; one can feel the weight of the headlines from world news as his deep voice echoes in your head. As each headline changes, you are surrounded by the flower children; and the soldiers before and after they return; the politicians; you are bystanders in Dallas when Kennedy is shot; you are at the peace protests both peaceful and violent at Kent State May 1970. As long as there has been combat there has been an attempt to understand its effects. Mankind has dark and light forces that lock in combat over every decision involving our conscience; struggling for dominance over the soul. There are several views when it comes to war, some for and some against. What we have here is a fictional film based on the stark realities of combat as told from a realist point of view. The importance for future generations is this is an unflinching look at real life accounts of combat and the internal struggle to maintain humanity during the Vietnam War; told by someone who lived through it at the ground level. This debacle in Vietnam was polarizing within the populace in the US; as it was viewed as a civil conflict that we had no business in; or as defending against communism. The anti-war anti-violence movements spanned the nation, as did those people who fought communism. It would be many years before the nation could begin to heal. At the time of its release there were a handful of other films covering other aspects of the war; some were close to reality while others were more like comic strips. The realism of this film was drastically different from other productions of the day in part due to the boot camp that the entire cast was required to participate in. The actors were living their roles, and that character immersion was captured. With commercial blockbusters like Star Wars, Back To the Future, and Indiana Jones in the lead for escapism, this realistic film stands away from the crowd. If you wish to learn more all you have to do is say more, or continue on to the feature. Once again the deep voice relates the details of what is to come. While we have not yet discovered how to integrate moisture into the hollodecks, perfect sound, temperature, smell, and with RealCams contribution solid material will assist in giving the most lifelike experience ever. When the lights go down and you hear the thundering sound of a helicopter from an open bay door that will soon be dropping you into the hole that you will be in for the next year if you live that long. As you hop off the huey you see the tarps that have blown off the dead from the downdraft. Then the first hint of smell hits you, and you are not sure what is worse; the smell of the dead or the smell of diesel burning the latrine cans. It is at this point that you realize that you are not in Kansas anymore, and you are questioning the sanity of your decision to drop out of school, and volunteer to come to this armpit of the world. The audience may be feeling the same way as they experience the same assault on the senses. What follows is the audience gets a firsthand immersion into the mind of a soldier when faced with constant atrocity, pain, sleep deprivation, and the struggle to maintain their humanity. When the experience of the film has concluded there will be a more option as well as an exit option. If you choose the more option, a large screen will appear with a list of reviews and reactions that have been recorded from its release to the present. There will also be an option for the audience to enter their response. For additional creds there is another option; you will be able to select any piece of this experience as a memento of the experience; properly scaled and priced on material and if it functions.”\n\n“Imagine being able to create a hard copy version of the greatest works of all time. Another one of the required modules for the soldier is the Declaration of Independence. As with the previous work, there is only the briefest of understandings that can be inferred from the document itself; one must understand what was happening in the colonies to truly understand the weight of such a work. When the lights fade the voice of Sam Elliott begins in that smooth and deep voice of a man that you don’t really want to upset. The birthing of a new nation has many needs to be addressed; none among them more daunting than making the decision to do so. There are 30 indictments in the declaration that enlighten the rest of us as to what British rule was inflicting on the colonies, not to mention the fear factor, and the fear of the unknown. These indictments range from making it difficult to conduct state business by making it difficult to do so; to causing the people to suffer malnutrition from lack of food that had to be provided to soldiers; to the hiring of mercenary forces to kill the colonists. With each indictment the deck is transported to some ones home or business to witness each tyrannical act. The lengths that our King has gone to in order to dissuade the resolve of the colonists to rebuke the crown knows no bounds. We witness the struggles and doubts about making the declaration. We witness the political chess involved in trying to see the declaration fail. The Declaration of Independence is the first and quintessential piece that defines by demonstration the path a society should take in severing itself from its tyrannical leadership. Proper care must be undertaken to ensure that one is not exchanging tyrant for tyrant. To this end, the drafters of this document would have looked at a number of sources in deciding the proper language be used to ensure what was stated was what was meant. Thomas Paine’s <em>Common Sense</em>, Alexander Pope’s <em>Essay on Man</em> (as a counter); John Locke’s <em>The Second Treatise on Civil Government; </em>and perhaps Smith\'s<em> An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations</em> were influential writings in this important task. Jefferson had this to say to those that would attempt to discredit the declaration, <em>“[n]ot to find out new principles or new arguments, never before thought of, not merely to say things which had never been said before; but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independent stand we are compelled to take. Neither aiming at originality of principle or sentiment, nor yet copied from any particular and previous writing, it was intended to be an expression of the American mind, and to give to that expression the proper tone and spirit called for by the occasion.</em>(history.com)” We witness the gathering in Independence Hall in Pennsylvania and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We witness the seeds planted by the declaration growing to become an emancipation proclamation, and a bill of rights, and every important piece of legislature since. It is imperative that those that come after we are gone to know it is their duty as citizens to protect this: <em>“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.(History.com)</em>” The Declaration of Independence exemplifies what man can accomplish when they come together that could never be done standing alone; it took all of us to bring about the birth of this nation. Again once the citizens have returned to the current century there will be options to learn more, respond to the work, or pick up souvenirs.”\n\nKen is the one who is passionate about architecture and the arts, so he takes over from here. “Imagine being able to walk into St. Peter’s Basilica under the dome with the ability to touch the history; or perhaps you desire to see how it was built, you can see the internal structure with the wave of your hand. Marveling at the detail and intricacies that were displayed, along with the massive amount of weight that was moved when all that was available to them were hand tools. Understand that building domes at the time was considered rock kit science. hehe bad pun. Building domes that did not collapse was a difficult process; especially one of this size. To feel the stone the wood and the paint in all its glory first hand would be simply amazing. Interacting with Michelangelo as the narrator of his work as he goes into as much detail as you can handle. Discovering how one goes about building a dome without it collapsing. This was after all going to end up as a jewel in the most beautifully built and adorned centers of faith of all time in the humanist tradition. Hearing from the horse’s mouth what influenced his work, and from where he drew his passion; discussing at length the undeniable influence of the church, and his thoughts on faith. Of course there would be his opinion of other works. This man was a wealth of knowledge that had survived into his eighties. From this font of knowledge we learn of the cultural currents and events, the power of the church, the habits of the merchants, and the general ebb and flow of life in the late 1500’s in Rome. Again once the citizens have returned to the current century there will be options to learn more, respond to the work, or pick up souvenirs.”\n\n“Finally we come to one of my favorite Operas. Tragedies have been a staple form of the arts since the beginning; however, <em>La Boheme</em> stands out as a pure example of the realist style known as <em>verismo</em>. While it is a fictional tale and there is no real historical context, Puccini is a realist, and what better way for art to imitate life than to spin a web about real life. Realism was a step away from the perfect and surreal beauty of romanticism into the simplistic beauty of normal and imperfect reality. It is Puccini’s voice and image that will be guiding us through this section. It is Christmas Eve in 1830 and two of our artful principles are huddled by the fireplace doing their best to stay warm. They are so desperate for some respite that they burn precious pieces of paper the poet owns. The powers that be smile down and two friends arrive with good news that one of them is employed and bearing food, warmth, and drink. The poet’s friends are off to celebrate, and just before joining them a neighbor arrives. Chemistry sparks between the neighbor and poet. What follows is the tale of love, jealousy, betrayal, and loss, and death between two couples and their friends. The musical score compliments the vocal performance without drowning the voices. The tale is well told for anyone that has truly ever been in love. The journey through all of the emotions was amazing, as well as being invested in the characters. That all encompassing awe and attraction on every level that lets you breath, while at the same time not being obsessive, stalker like, or dependant. Puccini has demonstrated exceptional ability in storytelling, and seems to be well aware of the indescribable highs and the depths of despair and grief that come with loving relationships. In the realist tradition truth and beauty remain truthful and beautiful regardless of another person’s presence; contradicting the romantic notion that beauty does not exist unless it is viewed by another. This opera can be and probably is an introduction to opera for the uninitiated. This piece belongs in the archive because it is of utmost importance that future generations understand the beauty in truth and the truth in beauty, and that art imitates life in the realist tradition in the truest sense. Throughout the performance, the temperature was kept quite cold to maintain the connection with the audience. Again once the citizens have returned to the current century there will be options to learn more, respond to the work, or pick up souvenirs.”\n\nThankfully there are a lot of us working to preserve society as we know it for the future generations that will need it. While I hope that we can get it all; I am just thankful that I have the opportunity to do something worth wile that my grampa would be proud of.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWorks Cited:\n\n“Declaration of Independence.” History.com. A&amp;E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 15 Oct 2012. – Quoted Jefferson’s response. Quoted Declaration of Independence.\n\nRoddenberry, Gene, dir. Star Trek. Film. 12 Dec 2012. – Used holographic deck concept.','2112','','inherit','open','open','','2950-revision-3','','','2012-12-12 21:54:10','2012-12-13 03:54:10','',2950,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3163',0,'revision','',0),(3164,61,'2012-12-12 21:55:40','2012-12-13 03:55:40','AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE\nFINAL PROJECT - 2112\nJ. Lauer – 1302 – 207 # 13622\nPHILIP ROBINSON\n12/12/2012\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong> 2112</strong></p>\nMy name is Lucas and life is very different now from the way grampa tells it; I can hardly believe it myself…..all of the stories that grampa told us were true. I always thought that he was playing around and trying to scare us into being good. It seems hard to believe that it was only one hundred and twenty years ago that the first pieces of the Blue Belt had yet to break our atmosphere on earth. My family has always been pushing me to do well in school so that my grades were good enough to get past primary school. I know that they want me to get to college if I can, but you have to be really smart or kind of smart with parents with unlimited creds. I remember grampa telling us that the alliance would give people creds to go to college back in his day; can you imagine the alliance giving anything away….Anyway, I listened and got good marks in elementary, primary, and college. I still had to bust my tail at the data shops full time and still have time to study, but I made it through. I can’t even recall how many items we cataloged for RealCam, who would have thought making three dimensional digital images would be so important or lucrative. Ken told me that RealCam was working with the alliance on a lot of projects; he wasn’t allowed to talk about them though. Graduation is just around the corner, and it looks like I am going to have my choice of the Lunar, Mars, or Earth stations with RealCam, apparently they like my work. The technology that RealCam uses has been around forever, it allows a solid object to be crafted from a digital image out of various materials provided that you have the creds of course. Ever since the alliance opened up the colonies on the moon and on Mars; anyone and everyone seems to want a piece of home or history. RealCam incorporates facial recognition software, drafting software of all types, along with surfacing and texture software to replicate anything from dogs to diamonds.\n\nImagine if you will, having just gotten back to sleep after relieving yourself of the last bit of the previous evenings alcohol. That state where you start to dream and still have some control. You begin to drift off next to your partner in your dream to snuggle; that is until they reach under the bed for a bugle to play reveille loud enough to wake neighbors. Fully awakened, grumbling and bitching I realize that I left the phone jack plugged in my head, and my boss is calling. Somehow he and I get past it’s the weekend and I just graduated to it is important for you to come in without any screaming. The next thing I hear is the insistent knocking on my door that tells me that some form of self proclaimed security is at my door. Surprise surprise…alliance security is waiting to give me a lift to work.\n\nI never thought the world that it would end like this. Apparently while I was out having a good time and subsequently sleeping it off, another piece of the Blue Belt made it through the atmosphere and destroyed some town on the flip side of the planet. When I arrive with security I became aware that night crew, day crew, and everyone that works for RealCam was there along with a lot of alliance people. We had all gathered in the cafeteria when Ken began by telling us of what had happened with the space debris and letting us in on why we were here.\n\n“I have been working with the alliance on a project to integrate our work here at RealCam with another technology. Most of you are aware of holographic technology that was first hinted at us in a science fiction series by Roddenberry one hundred and fifty years ago (Star Trek). That in turn gave way to virtual reality, which in turn gave way to the internal data jacks that some of you have. The next evolution hg tech is the holographic deck that moves with a group like a multidirectional tram, with visual cohesion, without the use of data jack. Where RealCam comes into this picture is adding objects that can be interacted with to complete the sensory effect. There are obvious military applications that would greatly benefit from such a joint project, but there are many applications that will benefit humanity as a whole. Through all of your hard work we have been producing replicas of everything from marbles, to microwaves, to masterpieces of wood stone and paint. Thanks to our city planners and engineers requiring every building to be drafted for the past two hundred years, and updating all the pre digital plans into Google global; we will be able to visit anywhere on the planet. Thanks to the historians, archeologists, and all those obsessed with keeping our history alive; we have a plethora of period garments and everyday items that were also entered into the digital archive. Imagine choosing any opera house, amphitheater, or music venue anywhere on the globe to see any performance from any time as long as it has been captured in part or whole. Operas, symphonies, plays, concerts, and many other performances could be seen from any seat in the house. Imagine being able to watch a film with your friends and family beyond 3d and into a truly immersive 4d. while watching everything from cartoons like <em>Looney Toons</em> to war movies like <em>Platoon</em> You will be able to choose to alter the audio from just watching to a running a history lesson This joint venture will allow us to combine great works with great visuals that everyone can interact with; for a price of course.”\n\nI had to ask, “This all sounds great, but why are we here on one of our precious days that we relax, and not at home sleeping off a great party?” Mr. Sharp from the alliance spoke up and informed us that there are bigger pieces of debris in the Blue Belt than the one that hit last night, and that the timetable just got very short on this project. With the possibility and probability that the earth may not survive the next round of debris; our goal was clear. Acquire as much of human history as we can so that future generations can learn from and have a piece of what was our home. With no way to tell when where or how badly the earth would be hit, the people of earth finally came together after the first strike one hundred and twenty years ago. We began pushing scientific exploration of space even harder; we came up with alternative fuels that were rechargeable, we sent colonies to the moon and to Mars that are now thriving; and through cooperation in both the public and private sectors we built the alliance.\n\nMr. Sharp continued, “We have converted one of the cargo carriers into a school if you will. As Ken mentioned the primary function of this school will be to train citizens to be soldiers in various forms of combat and high tension situations. However, it is my belief that a well rounded soldier has to be a grounded one; a soldier that is linked to humanity as we know it. This process will be difficult to accomplish with the upcoming generations that will not have had the opportunity to experience where mankind has come from due to the high probability that the earth will be destroyed by the debris from the Blue Belt. That being said, the modified ship has been equipped with two hundred of these holographic decks capable of interacting with fifty citizens each cycle. Each unit is equipped to be used in every simulation stored, provided all members of the group have the required security clearance; We do not need to be training citizens in how to maintain hyper nuclear ordinance if they were found criminally insane. Two of these units are designate for the express use by the children of those attending classes where minors are not permitted.\n\nThese holographic class rooms work much the way they did in the late twentieth and early twenty-first century. There is much to be learned, but without learning about the context of the time there is no understanding. For example, Ken mentioned a film by Oliver Stone called <em>Platoon</em>. This is one of the films that are required material in the soldier curriculum. The historical importance section begins as the lights fade. This particular section is narrated by James Earl Jones; one can feel the weight of the headlines from world news as his deep voice echoes in your head. As each headline changes, you are surrounded by the flower children; and the soldiers before and after they return; the politicians; you are bystanders in Dallas when Kennedy is shot; you are at the peace protests both peaceful and violent at Kent State May 1970. As long as there has been combat there has been an attempt to understand its effects. Mankind has dark and light forces that lock in combat over every decision involving our conscience; struggling for dominance over the soul. There are several views when it comes to war, some for and some against. What we have here is a fictional film based on the stark realities of combat as told from a realist point of view. The importance for future generations is this is an unflinching look at real life accounts of combat and the internal struggle to maintain humanity during the Vietnam War; told by someone who lived through it at the ground level. This debacle in Vietnam was polarizing within the populace in the US; as it was viewed as a civil conflict that we had no business in; or as defending against communism. The anti-war anti-violence movements spanned the nation, as did those people who fought communism. It would be many years before the nation could begin to heal. At the time of its release there were a handful of other films covering other aspects of the war; some were close to reality while others were more like comic strips. The realism of this film was drastically different from other productions of the day in part due to the boot camp that the entire cast was required to participate in. The actors were living their roles, and that character immersion was captured. With commercial blockbusters like Star Wars, Back To the Future, and Indiana Jones in the lead for escapism, this realistic film stands away from the crowd. If you wish to learn more all you have to do is say more, or continue on to the feature. Once again the deep voice relates the details of what is to come. While we have not yet discovered how to integrate moisture into the hollodecks, perfect sound, temperature, smell, and with RealCams contribution solid material will assist in giving the most lifelike experience ever. When the lights go down and you hear the thundering sound of a helicopter from an open bay door that will soon be dropping you into the hole that you will be in for the next year if you live that long. As you hop off the huey you see the tarps that have blown off the dead from the downdraft. Then the first hint of smell hits you, and you are not sure what is worse; the smell of the dead or the smell of diesel burning the latrine cans. It is at this point that you realize that you are not in Kansas anymore, and you are questioning the sanity of your decision to drop out of school, and volunteer to come to this armpit of the world. The audience may be feeling the same way as they experience the same assault on the senses. What follows is the audience gets a firsthand immersion into the mind of a soldier when faced with constant atrocity, pain, sleep deprivation, and the struggle to maintain their humanity. When the experience of the film has concluded there will be a more option as well as an exit option. If you choose the more option, a large screen will appear with a list of reviews and reactions that have been recorded from its release to the present. There will also be an option for the audience to enter their response. For additional creds there is another option; you will be able to select any piece of this experience as a memento of the experience; properly scaled and priced on material and if it functions.”\n\n“Imagine being able to create a hard copy version of the greatest works of all time. Another one of the required modules for the soldier is the Declaration of Independence. As with the previous work, there is only the briefest of understandings that can be inferred from the document itself; one must understand what was happening in the colonies to truly understand the weight of such a work. When the lights fade the voice of Sam Elliott begins in that smooth and deep voice of a man that you don’t really want to upset. The birthing of a new nation has many needs to be addressed; none among them more daunting than making the decision to do so. There are 30 indictments in the declaration that enlighten the rest of us as to what British rule was inflicting on the colonies, not to mention the fear factor, and the fear of the unknown. These indictments range from making it difficult to conduct state business by making it difficult to do so; to causing the people to suffer malnutrition from lack of food that had to be provided to soldiers; to the hiring of mercenary forces to kill the colonists. With each indictment the deck is transported to some ones home or business to witness each tyrannical act. The lengths that our King has gone to in order to dissuade the resolve of the colonists to rebuke the crown knows no bounds. We witness the struggles and doubts about making the declaration. We witness the political chess involved in trying to see the declaration fail. The Declaration of Independence is the first and quintessential piece that defines by demonstration the path a society should take in severing itself from its tyrannical leadership. Proper care must be undertaken to ensure that one is not exchanging tyrant for tyrant. To this end, the drafters of this document would have looked at a number of sources in deciding the proper language be used to ensure what was stated was what was meant. Thomas Paine’s <em>Common Sense</em>, Alexander Pope’s <em>Essay on Man</em> (as a counter); John Locke’s <em>The Second Treatise on Civil Government; </em>and perhaps Smith\'s<em> An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations</em> were influential writings in this important task. Jefferson had this to say to those that would attempt to discredit the declaration, <em>“[n]ot to find out new principles or new arguments, never before thought of, not merely to say things which had never been said before; but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independent stand we are compelled to take. Neither aiming at originality of principle or sentiment, nor yet copied from any particular and previous writing, it was intended to be an expression of the American mind, and to give to that expression the proper tone and spirit called for by the occasion.</em>(history.com)” We witness the gathering in Independence Hall in Pennsylvania and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We witness the seeds planted by the declaration growing to become an emancipation proclamation, and a bill of rights, and every important piece of legislature since. It is imperative that those that come after we are gone to know it is their duty as citizens to protect this: <em>“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.(History.com)</em>” The Declaration of Independence exemplifies what man can accomplish when they come together that could never be done standing alone; it took all of us to bring about the birth of this nation. Again once the citizens have returned to the current century there will be options to learn more, respond to the work, or pick up souvenirs.”\n\nKen is the one who is passionate about architecture and the arts, so he takes over from here. “Imagine being able to walk into St. Peter’s Basilica under the dome with the ability to touch the history; or perhaps you desire to see how it was built, you can see the internal structure with the wave of your hand. Marveling at the detail and intricacies that were displayed, along with the massive amount of weight that was moved when all that was available to them were hand tools. Understand that building domes at the time was considered rock kit science. hehe bad pun. Building domes that did not collapse was a difficult process; especially one of this size. To feel the stone the wood and the paint in all its glory first hand would be simply amazing. Interacting with Michelangelo as the narrator of his work as he goes into as much detail as you can handle. Discovering how one goes about building a dome without it collapsing. This was after all going to end up as a jewel in the most beautifully built and adorned centers of faith of all time in the humanist tradition. Hearing from the horse’s mouth what influenced his work, and from where he drew his passion; discussing at length the undeniable influence of the church, and his thoughts on faith. Of course there would be his opinion of other works. This man was a wealth of knowledge that had survived into his eighties. From this font of knowledge we learn of the cultural currents and events, the power of the church, the habits of the merchants, and the general ebb and flow of life in the late 1500’s in Rome. Again once the citizens have returned to the current century there will be options to learn more, respond to the work, or pick up souvenirs.”\n\n“Finally we come to one of my favorite Operas. Tragedies have been a staple form of the arts since the beginning; however, <em>La Boheme</em> stands out as a pure example of the realist style known as <em>verismo</em>. While it is a fictional tale and there is no real historical context, Puccini is a realist, and what better way for art to imitate life than to spin a web about real life. Realism was a step away from the perfect and surreal beauty of romanticism into the simplistic beauty of normal and imperfect reality. It is Puccini’s voice and image that will be guiding us through this section. It is Christmas Eve in 1830 and two of our artful principles are huddled by the fireplace doing their best to stay warm. They are so desperate for some respite that they burn precious pieces of paper the poet owns. The powers that be smile down and two friends arrive with good news that one of them is employed and bearing food, warmth, and drink. The poet’s friends are off to celebrate, and just before joining them a neighbor arrives. Chemistry sparks between the neighbor and poet. What follows is the tale of love, jealousy, betrayal, and loss, and death between two couples and their friends. The musical score compliments the vocal performance without drowning the voices. The tale is well told for anyone that has truly ever been in love. The journey through all of the emotions was amazing, as well as being invested in the characters. That all encompassing awe and attraction on every level that lets you breath, while at the same time not being obsessive, stalker like, or dependant. Puccini has demonstrated exceptional ability in storytelling, and seems to be well aware of the indescribable highs and the depths of despair and grief that come with loving relationships. In the realist tradition truth and beauty remain truthful and beautiful regardless of another person’s presence; contradicting the romantic notion that beauty does not exist unless it is viewed by another. This opera can be and probably is an introduction to opera for the uninitiated. This piece belongs in the archive because it is of utmost importance that future generations understand the beauty in truth and the truth in beauty, and that art imitates life in the realist tradition in the truest sense. Throughout the performance, the temperature was kept quite cold to maintain the connection with the audience. Again once the citizens have returned to the current century there will be options to learn more, respond to the work, or pick up souvenirs.”\n\nThankfully there are a lot of us working to preserve society as we know it for the future generations that will need it. While I hope that we can get it all; I am just thankful that I have the opportunity to do something worth wile that my grampa would be proud of.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWorks Cited:\n\n“Declaration of Independence.” History.com. A&amp;E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 15 Oct 2012. – Quoted Jefferson’s response. Quoted Declaration of Independence.\n\nRoddenberry, Gene, dir. Star Trek. Film. 12 Dec 2012. – Used holographic deck concept.','2112','','inherit','open','open','','2950-revision-4','','','2012-12-12 21:55:40','2012-12-13 03:55:40','',2950,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3164',0,'revision','',0),(3165,61,'2012-12-12 21:58:24','2012-12-13 03:58:24','AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE\r\nFINAL PROJECT - 2112\r\nJ. Lauer – 1302 – 207 # 13622\r\nPHILIP ROBINSON\r\n12/12/2012\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong> 2112</strong></p>\r\nMy name is Lucas and life is very different now from the way grampa tells it; I can hardly believe it myself…..all of the stories that grampa told us were true. I always thought that he was playing around and trying to scare us into being good. It seems hard to believe that it was only one hundred and twenty years ago that the first pieces of the Blue Belt had yet to break our atmosphere on earth. My family has always been pushing me to do well in school so that my grades were good enough to get past primary school. I know that they want me to get to college if I can, but you have to be really smart or kind of smart with parents with unlimited creds. I remember grampa telling us that the alliance would give people creds to go to college back in his day; can you imagine the alliance giving anything away….Anyway, I listened and got good marks in elementary, primary, and college. I still had to bust my tail at the data shops full time and still have time to study, but I made it through. I can’t even recall how many items we cataloged for RealCam, who would have thought making three dimensional digital images would be so important or lucrative. Ken told me that RealCam was working with the alliance on a lot of projects; he wasn’t allowed to talk about them though. Graduation is just around the corner, and it looks like I am going to have my choice of the Lunar, Mars, or Earth stations with RealCam, apparently they like my work. The technology that RealCam uses has been around forever, it allows a solid object to be crafted from a digital image out of various materials provided that you have the creds of course. Ever since the alliance opened up the colonies on the moon and on Mars; anyone and everyone seems to want a piece of home or history. RealCam incorporates facial recognition software, drafting software of all types, along with surfacing and texture software to replicate anything from dogs to diamonds.\r\n\r\nImagine if you will, having just gotten back to sleep after relieving yourself of the last bit of the previous evenings alcohol. That state where you start to dream and still have some control. You begin to drift off next to your partner in your dream to snuggle; that is until they reach under the bed for a bugle to play reveille loud enough to wake neighbors. Fully awakened, grumbling and bitching I realize that I left the phone jack plugged in my head, and my boss is calling. Somehow he and I get past it’s the weekend and I just graduated to it is important for you to come in without any screaming. The next thing I hear is the insistent knocking on my door that tells me that some form of self proclaimed security is at my door. Surprise surprise…alliance security is waiting to give me a lift to work.\r\n\r\nI never thought the world that it would end like this. Apparently while I was out having a good time and subsequently sleeping it off, another piece of the Blue Belt made it through the atmosphere and destroyed some town on the flip side of the planet. When I arrive with security I became aware that night crew, day crew, and everyone that works for RealCam was there along with a lot of alliance people. We had all gathered in the cafeteria when Ken began by telling us of what had happened with the space debris and letting us in on why we were here.\r\n\r\n“I have been working with the alliance on a project to integrate our work here at RealCam with another technology. Most of you are aware of holographic technology that was first hinted at us in a science fiction series by Roddenberry one hundred and fifty years ago (Star Trek). That in turn gave way to virtual reality, which in turn gave way to the internal data jacks that some of you have. The next evolution hg tech is the holographic deck that moves with a group like a multidirectional tram, with visual cohesion, without the use of data jack. Where RealCam comes into this picture is adding objects that can be interacted with to complete the sensory effect. There are obvious military applications that would greatly benefit from such a joint project, but there are many applications that will benefit humanity as a whole. Through all of your hard work we have been producing replicas of everything from marbles, to microwaves, to masterpieces of wood stone and paint. Thanks to our city planners and engineers requiring every building to be drafted for the past two hundred years, and updating all the pre digital plans into Google global; we will be able to visit anywhere on the planet. Thanks to the historians, archeologists, and all those obsessed with keeping our history alive; we have a plethora of period garments and everyday items that were also entered into the digital archive. Imagine choosing any opera house, amphitheater, or music venue anywhere on the globe to see any performance from any time as long as it has been captured in part or whole. Operas, symphonies, plays, concerts, and many other performances could be seen from any seat in the house. Imagine being able to watch a film with your friends and family beyond 3d and into a truly immersive 4d. while watching everything from cartoons like <em>Looney Toons</em> to war movies like <em>Platoon</em> You will be able to choose to alter the audio from just watching to a running a history lesson This joint venture will allow us to combine great works with great visuals that everyone can interact with; for a price of course.”\r\n\r\nI had to ask, “This all sounds great, but why are we here on one of our precious days that we relax, and not at home sleeping off a great party?” Mr. Sharp from the alliance spoke up and informed us that there are bigger pieces of debris in the Blue Belt than the one that hit last night, and that the timetable just got very short on this project. With the possibility and probability that the earth may not survive the next round of debris; our goal was clear. Acquire as much of human history as we can so that future generations can learn from and have a piece of what was our home. With no way to tell when where or how badly the earth would be hit, the people of earth finally came together after the first strike one hundred and twenty years ago. We began pushing scientific exploration of space even harder; we came up with alternative fuels that were rechargeable, we sent colonies to the moon and to Mars that are now thriving; and through cooperation in both the public and private sectors we built the alliance.\r\n\r\nMr. Sharp continued, “We have converted one of the cargo carriers into a school if you will. As Ken mentioned the primary function of this school will be to train citizens to be soldiers in various forms of combat and high tension situations. However, it is my belief that a well rounded soldier has to be a grounded one; a soldier that is linked to humanity as we know it. This process will be difficult to accomplish with the upcoming generations that will not have had the opportunity to experience where mankind has come from due to the high probability that the earth will be destroyed by the debris from the Blue Belt. That being said, the modified ship has been equipped with two hundred of these holographic decks capable of interacting with fifty citizens each cycle. Each unit is equipped to be used in every simulation stored, provided all members of the group have the required security clearance; We do not need to be training citizens in how to maintain hyper nuclear ordinance if they were found criminally insane. Two of these units are designate for the express use by the children of those attending classes where minors are not permitted.\r\n\r\nThese holographic class rooms work much the way they did in the late twentieth and early twenty-first century. There is much to be learned, but without learning about the context of the time there is no understanding. For example, Ken mentioned a film by Oliver Stone called <em>Platoon</em>. This is one of the films that are required material in the soldier curriculum. The historical importance section begins as the lights fade. This particular section is narrated by James Earl Jones; one can feel the weight of the headlines from world news as his deep voice echoes in your head. As each headline changes, you are surrounded by the flower children; and the soldiers before and after they return; the politicians; you are bystanders in Dallas when Kennedy is shot; you are at the peace protests both peaceful and violent at Kent State May 1970. As long as there has been combat there has been an attempt to understand its effects. Mankind has dark and light forces that lock in combat over every decision involving our conscience; struggling for dominance over the soul. There are several views when it comes to war, some for and some against. What we have here is a fictional film based on the stark realities of combat as told from a realist point of view. The importance for future generations is this is an unflinching look at real life accounts of combat and the internal struggle to maintain humanity during the Vietnam War; told by someone who lived through it at the ground level. This debacle in Vietnam was polarizing within the populace in the US; as it was viewed as a civil conflict that we had no business in; or as defending against communism. The anti-war anti-violence movements spanned the nation, as did those people who fought communism. It would be many years before the nation could begin to heal. At the time of its release there were a handful of other films covering other aspects of the war; some were close to reality while others were more like comic strips. The realism of this film was drastically different from other productions of the day in part due to the boot camp that the entire cast was required to participate in. The actors were living their roles, and that character immersion was captured. With commercial blockbusters like Star Wars, Back To the Future, and Indiana Jones in the lead for escapism, this realistic film stands away from the crowd. If you wish to learn more all you have to do is say more, or continue on to the feature. Once again the deep voice relates the details of what is to come. While we have not yet discovered how to integrate moisture into the hollodecks, perfect sound, temperature, smell, and with RealCams contribution solid material will assist in giving the most lifelike experience ever. When the lights go down and you hear the thundering sound of a helicopter from an open bay door that will soon be dropping you into the hole that you will be in for the next year if you live that long. As you hop off the huey you see the tarps that have blown off the dead from the downdraft. Then the first hint of smell hits you, and you are not sure what is worse; the smell of the dead or the smell of diesel burning the latrine cans. It is at this point that you realize that you are not in Kansas anymore, and you are questioning the sanity of your decision to drop out of school, and volunteer to come to this armpit of the world. The audience may be feeling the same way as they experience the same assault on the senses. What follows is the audience gets a firsthand immersion into the mind of a soldier when faced with constant atrocity, pain, sleep deprivation, and the struggle to maintain their humanity. When the experience of the film has concluded there will be a more option as well as an exit option. If you choose the more option, a large screen will appear with a list of reviews and reactions that have been recorded from its release to the present. There will also be an option for the audience to enter their response. For additional creds there is another option; you will be able to select any piece of this experience as a memento of the experience; properly scaled and priced on material and if it functions.”\r\n\r\n“Imagine being able to create a hard copy version of the greatest works of all time. Another one of the required modules for the soldier is the Declaration of Independence. As with the previous work, there is only the briefest of understandings that can be inferred from the document itself; one must understand what was happening in the colonies to truly understand the weight of such a work. When the lights fade the voice of Sam Elliott begins in that smooth and deep voice of a man that you don’t really want to upset. The birthing of a new nation has many needs to be addressed; none among them more daunting than making the decision to do so. There are 30 indictments in the declaration that enlighten the rest of us as to what British rule was inflicting on the colonies, not to mention the fear factor, and the fear of the unknown. These indictments range from making it difficult to conduct state business by making it difficult to do so; to causing the people to suffer malnutrition from lack of food that had to be provided to soldiers; to the hiring of mercenary forces to kill the colonists. With each indictment the deck is transported to some ones home or business to witness each tyrannical act. The lengths that our King has gone to in order to dissuade the resolve of the colonists to rebuke the crown knows no bounds. We witness the struggles and doubts about making the declaration. We witness the political chess involved in trying to see the declaration fail. The Declaration of Independence is the first and quintessential piece that defines by demonstration the path a society should take in severing itself from its tyrannical leadership. Proper care must be undertaken to ensure that one is not exchanging tyrant for tyrant. To this end, the drafters of this document would have looked at a number of sources in deciding the proper language be used to ensure what was stated was what was meant. Thomas Paine’s <em>Common Sense</em>, Alexander Pope’s <em>Essay on Man</em> (as a counter); John Locke’s <em>The Second Treatise on Civil Government; </em>and perhaps Smith\'s<em> An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations</em> were influential writings in this important task. Jefferson had this to say to those that would attempt to discredit the declaration, <em>“[n]ot to find out new principles or new arguments, never before thought of, not merely to say things which had never been said before; but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independent stand we are compelled to take. Neither aiming at originality of principle or sentiment, nor yet copied from any particular and previous writing, it was intended to be an expression of the American mind, and to give to that expression the proper tone and spirit called for by the occasion.</em>(history.com)” We witness the gathering in Independence Hall in Pennsylvania and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We witness the seeds planted by the declaration growing to become an emancipation proclamation, and a bill of rights, and every important piece of legislature since. It is imperative that those that come after we are gone to know it is their duty as citizens to protect this: <em>“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.(History.com)</em>” The Declaration of Independence exemplifies what man can accomplish when they come together that could never be done standing alone; it took all of us to bring about the birth of this nation. Again once the citizens have returned to the current century there will be options to learn more, respond to the work, or pick up souvenirs.”\r\n\r\nKen is the one who is passionate about architecture and the arts, so he takes over from here. “Imagine being able to walk into St. Peter’s Basilica under the dome with the ability to touch the history; or perhaps you desire to see how it was built, you can see the internal structure with the wave of your hand. Marveling at the detail and intricacies that were displayed, along with the massive amount of weight that was moved when all that was available to them were hand tools. Understand that building domes at the time was considered rock kit science. hehe bad pun. Building domes that did not collapse was a difficult process; especially one of this size. To feel the stone the wood and the paint in all its glory first hand would be simply amazing. Interacting with Michelangelo as the narrator of his work as he goes into as much detail as you can handle. Discovering how one goes about building a dome without it collapsing. This was after all going to end up as a jewel in the most beautifully built and adorned centers of faith of all time in the humanist tradition. Hearing from the horse’s mouth what influenced his work, and from where he drew his passion; discussing at length the undeniable influence of the church, and his thoughts on faith. Of course there would be his opinion of other works. This man was a wealth of knowledge that had survived into his eighties. From this font of knowledge we learn of the cultural currents and events, the power of the church, the habits of the merchants, and the general ebb and flow of life in the late 1500’s in Rome. Again once the citizens have returned to the current century there will be options to learn more, respond to the work, or pick up souvenirs.”\r\n\r\n“Finally we come to one of my favorite Operas. Tragedies have been a staple form of the arts since the beginning; however, <em>La Boheme</em> stands out as a pure example of the realist style known as <em>verismo</em>. While it is a fictional tale and there is no real historical context, Puccini is a realist, and what better way for art to imitate life than to spin a web about real life. Realism was a step away from the perfect and surreal beauty of romanticism into the simplistic beauty of normal and imperfect reality. It is Puccini’s voice and image that will be guiding us through this section. It is Christmas Eve in 1830 and two of our artful principles are huddled by the fireplace doing their best to stay warm. They are so desperate for some respite that they burn precious pieces of paper the poet owns. The powers that be smile down and two friends arrive with good news that one of them is employed and bearing food, warmth, and drink. The poet’s friends are off to celebrate, and just before joining them a neighbor arrives. Chemistry sparks between the neighbor and poet. What follows is the tale of love, jealousy, betrayal, and loss, and death between two couples and their friends. The musical score compliments the vocal performance without drowning the voices. The tale is well told for anyone that has truly ever been in love. The journey through all of the emotions was amazing, as well as being invested in the characters. That all encompassing awe and attraction on every level that lets you breath, while at the same time not being obsessive, stalker like, or dependant. Puccini has demonstrated exceptional ability in storytelling, and seems to be well aware of the indescribable highs and the depths of despair and grief that come with loving relationships. In the realist tradition truth and beauty remain truthful and beautiful regardless of another person’s presence; contradicting the romantic notion that beauty does not exist unless it is viewed by another. This opera can be and probably is an introduction to opera for the uninitiated. This piece belongs in the archive because it is of utmost importance that future generations understand the beauty in truth and the truth in beauty, and that art imitates life in the realist tradition in the truest sense. Throughout the performance, the temperature was kept quite cold to maintain the connection with the audience. Again once the citizens have returned to the current century there will be options to learn more, respond to the work, or pick up souvenirs.”\r\n\r\nThankfully there are a lot of us working to preserve society as we know it for the future generations that will need it. While I hope that we can get it all; I am just thankful that I have the opportunity to do something worth wile that my grampa would be proud of.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWorks Cited:\r\n\r\n“Declaration of Independence.” History.com. A&amp;E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 15 Oct 2012. – Quoted Jefferson’s response. Quoted Declaration of Independence.\r\n\r\nRoddenberry, Gene, dir. Star Trek. Film. 12 Dec 2012. – Used holographic deck concept.','2112','','inherit','open','open','','2950-revision-5','','','2012-12-12 21:58:24','2012-12-13 03:58:24','',2950,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3165',0,'revision','',0),(3166,72,'2012-12-12 21:24:53','2012-12-13 03:24:53','<p align=\"center\">Redemption Run</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\"> </p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">　</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">　</p>\r\nThe year is 2100 and the Earth is quickly becoming uninhabitable. What is left of our dying population resides in the only safe-zone shelter still up and running in what would be the city of Atlanta, Georgia. “Redemption Run” is our space ship carrying four of the most important works of art in history that must be preserved for our future generations to obtain. While traveling in space in search of a fresh start for humanity, it also is equipped to carry up to three-hundred people at a time, just in case the Commanding Officer(CO) and Executive Officer(XO) receive Intel from our communication center back on Earth, informing us of any possible places to start over fresh.\r\n\r\nInside “Redemption Run” there is a full-fledged restaurant and bar, with daily specials and a happy-hour. It is located in the middle of the ship and built in a circular shape, so you can easily access it while walking around viewing the exhibits. There is also a playground located towards the front with a fully staffed chaperoning unit for the kids if you want to explore without them. It is totally secure with gates all the way around so there is no chance that a little explorer gets fed up with the playground and wants to take a break and go get a snack on his own. Once they are in, there is no chance for escape! There are four ushers in constant motion as well with knowledge on all the works being preserved to hand out programs and answer any and all questions you might have. Since the ship might be out for a number of days at a time, there is ample amount of sleeping quarters down below, with showers and bathrooms. We have hand selected permanent mechanics for the up keep and maintenance on the ship as well. The point in all of this is to keep the environment fun, safe, and as smooth as possible.\r\n\r\nDon Quixote, the ever-popular story about an eccentric gentlemen from an unnamed village in La Mancha, written by Miguel de Cervantes in 1605 is the first preserved piece of work to explore aboard “Redemption Run”. The hallway that surrounds the restaurant and bar is set up for one-way traffic to make it easier on everyone ducking into each respected room or museum. As you approach the auditorium for Don Quixote, there is a short transit hallway that breaks off of the main line, with information on the time period in which the particular piece was constructed. Don Quixote is being read aloud in sections on a giant projection screen while the visitors sit comfortably inside the auditorium.\r\n\r\nWhen the story of Don Quixote was created in 1605, literary pieces focused on the tragic yet theatrical views of Shakespeare and the likes of furthering scientific knowledge. Miguel de Cervantes took it upon himself to tell a tale about a gentleman in pursuit of eternal glory who will stop at nothing to get what he wants out of life. The novel is mainly a parody of romances of chivalry, and can also be considered a disguised autobiography of Cervantes. (<em>Cervantes, </em>chapter 7: Cervantes Masterpiece: Don Quixote, Manuel Duran). It has been said that Don Quixote is considered the world’s first modern novel ever written. Cervantes uses literature against Don Quixote to create an internal antagonist, while other writings used literature to boost the moral of love and empower the mind. Don Quixote spends his whole life reading books about chivalry, eventually driving himself mad, and causing him to create a new identity. He bends the perceptions of reality and hurts himself and his friends along his enchanted journey to be the greatest Knight of all time. The constant struggle of man versus himself is what I find to be particularly important for the future generations to come.\r\n\r\nWhen leaving the Don Quixote exhibit, make a right and follow around to the next stop, which will be the concert hall. Inside here you will find a full orchestra and band playing the popular and infamous <em>Le Nozze di Figaro </em>by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This superb and brilliant piece received it’s world premier in Vienna, Austria, on May first, 1786. There were five encores during the premiere performance of Figaro, and seven during it’s second performance a week later, giving it instant success. During the year 1786, the community had been accustomed to dramatic operas, that began being replaced by pieces like Figaro and Joseph Hayden’s <em>Symphony no. 82 in C </em>(also know as “The Bear”), which the orchestra also plays while visiting the exhibit as well as a string of other classics. Everyone can appreciate and love this piece. It gives you a sense of warmth and enlightenment as soon as the first note is struck.\r\n\r\nMuch of Mozart’s music has been scored in films, but none as much as Figaro has. It’s in television shows, movies, video games, and even subway commercials. <em>Le Nozze di Figaro </em>even motivates you to lose weight! Mozart is probably the only composer in history to have written undisputed masterworks in virtually every musical genre of his age. <em>Le Nozze di Figaro</em>, was the earliest opera still found in all of the current opera houses, well back before they were destroyed. The people of today can accept the piece just as well as they did when it debuted back in 1786. It is a remarkable piece that is always recognized when heard by anyone, whether they are a classical music lover or not and must be kept in the hearts of the generations to come, making it an easy choice to be aboard “Redemption Run”.\r\n\r\nNow at this point, you are half way through the journey of viewing the preserved works of art. If you should desire, you can stop by the restaurant and grab a bite or a beer, whatever you might be craving. Or if you just want to stop and take a breather in a cool, relaxed environment, maybe head back to the playground and check on the kids before you finish the tour, it is all up to you. The next piece you will find is <em>The Raft of the Medusa</em>, by Theodore Gericault(1818-1819). This piece is an oil based painting that captures a moment from the aftermath of the shipwreck of the French naval frigate <em>Meduse</em> that ran aground off the coast of Mauritania on July 5, 1816. Here on “Redemption Run” <em>The Raft of the Medusa</em> is displayed on a larger than life-size wall, under perfect lighting to really express it’s beautiful horror.\r\n\r\nConsidered one of the darkest works of art it’s time, Gericault painted a horrid picture of violence and death. At least 147 people perished while fifteen others were left at sea for thirteen of the longest days of their lives. It was intended to exhibit at The Salon in 1819 and Gericault’s <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>was the epitome of horrific imagination. The way Gericault pushed boundaries with his obsession of violence and the human psyche, makes the piece undeniably fascinating. No one comes across this painting and just glances over it and moves along, which is why we have it set up in a separate room and not just somewhere on the wall. You need time with this one. <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>draws you in and demands you full undivided attention. It asks profound questions about the nature of survival, sanity, and the miracle of human resilience when faced with the unforgiving power of nature, as well as the inner-struggle for meaning and purpose we all face, making this piece especially important to preserve for our future generations.\r\n\r\nOk, you are almost through with the tour! After you leave <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>exhibit, just continue on down the hall to the right and you will see a movie theatre up ahead. Inside, the critically acclaimed <em>Boyz in the Hood</em>, by John Singleton shows in a two story three dimensional movie theatre with recline able seats. The movie takes place in the hoods of South Central where director John Singleton grew up in separate households and notes that most of the storyline comes from his own experiences and credits his parents to keeping him off the streets. <em>Boyz in the Hood</em> opens up with a boldly stated cold hard fact: “One out of every twenty-one black American males will be murdered in their lifetime. Most will die at the hands of another black male”. (<em>Boyz in the Hood-</em>film) Be it the Crips and Bloods, the notorious and chaotic riots of L.A. from April 29, 1992, or just going to the local store for some smokes, life was very difficult for young black males in South Central L.A. They were constantly being exposed to a negative way of life. If violence was not present in their schools, it was present at home. In the film, Tre’s first night home with his father, someone breaks into the house in the middle of the night. Furious, his father, fires two shots at the suspect but misses. Furious calls the police, and he and his son patiently wait an hour before L.A.P.D. shows up. Even with all the deviance and destruction throughout the film, there is an underlying important life lesson to be learned.\r\n\r\n<em>Boyz in the Hood</em> portrayed exactly what was happening from day to day at that time in the hoods of South Central. It acted as almost a premonition as to what was to come. Singleton’s remarkable capsule of life for African American’s and the daily struggles they faced was a huge success, receiving numerous Oscar and Academy Award nods. Not only was it well received for it’s time, but people of today still acknowledge it’s importance and view it as an American classic. I do not believe there is a better work of art in existence to do the job that <em>Boyz in the Hood</em> did and continues to still do, in allowing us to see the violence and darkness of everyday life for communities of South Central Los Angeles at the time.\r\n\r\nSo, as we travel in orbit in search of a new beginning, we keep hope alive and remember the works of art aboard our ship that will one day shape a new generation. These particular works must be preserved for the future. The book of Don Quixote teaches us to be real with oneself, to not lose perception of what is actually real and what you make yourself believe is real. <em>Le Nozze di Figaro </em>was innovative for it’s time and is still influencing upcoming artists today as we speak! It’s warmth brings happiness and is recognizable to everyone, everywhere. <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>is considered one of the darkest works of it’s time. Gericault embraced the horror and darkness and dared viewers to see it for what it was. It makes us question survival, sanity, and how hard we can fight when faced with death staring us down. <em>Boyz in the Hood </em>was a perfect display of what African Americans dealt with on a daily basis back then. It still affects people today the first time they see it. <em>Boyz in the Hood </em>is more than a time-capsule of American existence. It is a boldly defiant, and desperate call for peace in a time of anarchy and that is why it was an easy decision to have it as well as all of the works aboard “Redemption Run”.','','','inherit','open','open','','3157-revision-3','','','2012-12-12 21:24:53','2012-12-13 03:24:53','',3157,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3166',0,'revision','',0),(3182,1,'2012-12-12 20:47:53','2012-12-13 02:47:53','By the year 2100, it is universally agreed that the earth will no longer be habitable by its peoples.  Fortunately, we have the technology to take everyone away from the planet and search for new planets to colonize.  We believe that saving lives is not enough ~ we want to save our history and culture for future generations.  Inevitably, humanities and culture will continue to evolve on the ships, but we believe it is important for our children not to forget where they came from.  We think the most efficient way to remember our past and shape our future is by choosing and taking works of art that can teach diverse skills or subjects on varying levels according to age, aptitude or capability.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3151\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://fwds.in/photos/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words.html/attachment/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words-1\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3151\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/A-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> “Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.”   ~~ James Baldwin[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<!--more-->\r\nWe will build a fleet of ships that will be capable of growing food, housing our peoples and storing both supplies and artifacts.  We have holographic technology which will allow for training scenarios (of any kind), entertainment, exercise and any number of other activities which normally require large expanses of land or seas.  We also have transporter technology that we can use to transfer massive amounts of cargo to the ships and eventually to the planet we settle.\r\n\r\nHolographic technology is the most critical component of this project.  It offers almost unlimited possibilities for teachers to create lesson with.  The most important part of this feature is the changeability of it.  After a while, even the best creations lose their luster.  Even today, teachers modify and tweak their lesson plans as they gain experience and adapt to their student’s needs.\r\n\r\nTo illustrate our proposal, we offer the following four examples of artworks from the past; “Familiar Letters” by Veronica Franco, the Taj Mahal, “Abraham Lincoln and His Generals At Antietam” and “Peter and the Wolf” by Sergei Prokofiev.  Each of these works have unique lessons to teach, historical perspectives and aesthetic value.\r\n\r\nA possible problem with saving only the best and the brightest from our past is that our children may develop some strange inferiority complex; the ratio of “great” works to the population is going to be significantly higher than it is here on earth.  This means that a small group of people will be exposed to only the best.  Our children could easily start to think that the entire planet was like this and be unable to appreciate the fact that there was so much chaff discarded when we migrated to the stars.  One could say that that level of exposure to purely “great” things will result in future generations producing “greater” things, but we are concerned with the possibility that our children will be inhibited by quality they are surrounded by.\r\n\r\n“Familiar Letters” was not as groundbreaking as “A Vindication of the Rights of Women” by Mary Wollstonecraft or “Curse against the Ornamentation of Women” by Laura Cereta, but that does not negate the value of the work.  It was a collection of letters written by Veronica Franco who was considered, “the most famous courtesan of Venice” (Franco, Jones and Rosenthal).\r\n\r\nCourtesans like Franco occupied a precarious place in society; they depended upon the largesse of rich patrons, mingled freely with high society and yet they were looked upon with contempt.  Through her writings, Franco was able to raise herself up to same the level of humanity as the society that she socialized with and served.\r\n\r\n“Familiar Letters” was written alongside other works that precipitated modern feminism.  She managed to make society see her as an equal and therefore worthy of the same consideration as an individual as they were.  It wasn’t as exciting and far reaching as the works of Lucretia Marinella or Laura Cereta, but its impact spread like ripples in a pond and helped set the stage for later change and reform.  Franco’s letters show how a ‘common’ woman lived and survived; not a famous person.  They also demonstrate how people and things have value even when they aren’t considered magnificent.\r\n\r\nUsing the Venetian society of Veronica Franco as a backdrop, teachers will be able to plan and teach both hands on and intangible (logic) skills to their students including, but not limited to,  debate, letter writing, communication skills, penmanship, etiquette, reading, comprehension.  In addition, students can use Venetian society as a setting for role playing games ~ providing entertainment and education all in one!  One could even learn sewing and costuming with this program.\r\n\r\nThe Taj Mahal is one of the most recognized structures on earth.  It was built in 17th century C.E.  Shah Jahan of India purportedly built it out of an undying devotion and love for his wife who died in childbirth.  It is an exquisite example of architecture, art and storytelling.\r\n\r\nWe will be removing the various structures of Taj Mahal complex and from the planet and placing them in storage.  The structures themselves will tax our storage capacity, so we will be creating detailed topographical maps of the surrounding gardens and bringing seeds so we can recreate the landmark in its entirety when we reach our new home.  We will use the aforementioned transporter technology to relocate the structure from the earth to the ship.\r\n\r\nHolographic technology will come into play here most notably because our children will be able to fully experience the wonders of the Taj Mahal.  Not only will they be able to walk in the rooms, touch the sculptures and feel the sunlight on their faces, they will be able to learn how to create their own sculptures, mosaics and gardens.  The educational possibilities presented by including the Taj Mahal on the ships are diverse.\r\n\r\n* Religion - Different religious traditions were combined and used in the design of the buildings.    The specific histories of the religions of the era and location can be explored.  From there, students can study and compare other religions and spiritual practices.\r\n* Aesthetics - The symmetry of the buildings and gardens open a path to mathematics and color theory.\r\n* Artistic Skills - Most notably sculpture and carving, but also mosaics, jewel settings and painting.\r\n* Architecture - History, technique, design and execution\r\n* Restoration Skills - The Taj Mahal is currently suffering from the effects of pollution, neglect and decay.  Students will be able to practice repairing and cleaning on the holographic model so that when we are able to relocate the structure, actual restoration can begin.\r\n* Agriculture - Maintaining the holographic gardens will keep the skills needed for gardening and growing food alive.\r\n* Psychology and Philosophy - The Taj Mahal is famous, not only because of its exquisite beauty, but because of the legend surrounding it.  Did a great king really love his wife so much that he built this monument solely to her memory?  Or was the story more complex?  (Yes.)  Students will be able to study the complexity of the human psyche as they learn the history of this monument.\r\n\r\nPropaganda, politics and economics all played a large part in the United States Civil War.  The “Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln and His Generals After Antietam,” taken by Mathew Brady in 1862 will provide a tangible starting point to learn about propaganda, history, war, politics, economics and chemistry.\r\n\r\nThe “Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln and His Generals After Antietam” marked one of the first times in history that a photograph was used to shape public opinion about a leader.  In the photograph, Abraham Lincoln stands facing his generals.  His height, enhanced by his iconic top hat, shows him towering over his generals which emphasized his position as the head of state and served as “a reminder of the dominance of civilian authority” (Holzer and Hubbard 51).  By composing the photograph in this manner, Brady also focused attention on “Lincoln’s presence among his troops... [which comforted] during the darker days of the Union war effort - not only to the troops he visited, but to those on the home front who saw the pictorial reports”  (Holzer and Hubbard 50).\r\n\r\nStudents will be able to observe the horrors of war without having to actually live it.  Our hope is that our future generations will truly be able to benefit from Edmund Burke’s observation that, “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.”  Students will be able to observe the battles, listen to Lincoln and his generals talk to each other and study the history of the Civil War.  In addition, students will be introduced to chemistry and problem solving skills.\r\n\r\n* Chemistry - Students will learn how to develop photographs using the wet collodion process that Brady used.  That opens the door to further discussion of chemistry, processing and innovations.\r\n* Problem Solving - Students will study the practical problems that Civil War photographers faced when they created, developed and their photographs.\r\n* Physical Activity - If they wish, students can camp with the equipment available at the time, march with the troops or learn survival skills.\r\n\r\n“Peter and the Wolf,” written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936, is a short symphonic piece that alternates between narrated text and music.  It is the story of a young Russian boy who lives with his protective grandfather.  In spite of his grandfather’s efforts to keep Peter inside and safe from harm, Peter ventures outside of their home into the field.  There, he encounters a wolf and captures it before hunters can shoot it.  In the end, Peter convinces the hunters and his grandfather to donate the wolf to the zoo.\r\n\r\n“Peter and the Wolf” delights young and old listeners alike.  The melodies are distinctive and memorable.  The story draws a child’s attention thereby sparking a fascination for music.  Its appeal lies in the universal, fairy tale like quality of Peter’s story.\r\n\r\nThe primary purpose of including “Peter and the Wolf” is for elementary level music appreciation.  Since its composition, it has been a cornerstone in music education for children around the world.  It became a standard teaching tool for children about orchestral instruments and introduced them to music.  Prokofiev himself said that, “for me - the story was important only as a means to induce the children to listen to the music” (Smith).\r\n\r\nIn addition to simply listening to the music and learning about orchestras, students will have the opportunity to play instruments using holographic instruments.  They will be able to listen to single instruments or the whole orchestra.  They can watch all the different productions we have and create their own.  They will be able to learn about arranging music in different forms.\r\n\r\nAll that being said, the circumstances surrounding Prokofiev when he wrote the music was grim.  Prokofiev lived in the Soviet Union in 1936; the height of Stalinist purges where as many as twenty million people died under Stalin’s purges and harsh policies.\r\n\r\nThe Soviet government required its artists to conform to  “Socialist Realism” which exalted “the ideological benefits of communism” and also to reject modern and innovative elements (Fiero).  In music, this meant that composers were obliged to create music that was accessible to the people; in essence, catchy tunes, and reminiscent of the traditional and familiar.  That obligation predictably suppressed creativity and innovation.  Prokofiev managed to include modern elements in “Peter and the Wolf” while complying with the dictates of the Soviet government; a great feat.\r\n\r\nAdvanced students will learn about the history of communism and the Soviet Union.  They will be exposed to the fact that terror and totalitarianism can control artistic expression; the idea that one can to remain true to oneself while surviving under extreme circumstances.  By extension, advanced students will examine the ideas and situations when it is more necessary to remain true to oneself and *not* survive than it is to survive.\r\n\r\nFinally, the holographic technology that we have will make it possible for our children to gather together, socialize and experience the world they had to leave behind.  Imagine talking with Abraham Lincoln and Shah Jahan as you walk in the gardens of the Taj Mahal, debating morals with Stalin in a Venetian salon or playing in an orchestra conducted by Sergei Prokofiev...  the possibilities are endless.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Image Source</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">http://fwds.in/photos/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words.html/attachment/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words-1</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\r\n\r\nWorks Cited</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Fiero, Gloria K.. Trans. Array The Humanistic Tradition. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011. Print.\r\n\r\nThis is the humanities text for this course. It provides a good general overview of general history.\r\n\r\nFranco, Veronica, author. Jones, Ann Rosalind and Rosenthal Margaret F. translators. “Poems and Selected Letters (The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe).” The University of Chicago Press. 1998. Print.\r\n\r\nThis is a book that contained translations of most of the “Familiar Letters.”  It gave me biographical information about Franco and provided translations of the letters themselves.\r\n\r\nHolzer, Harold. “That Attractive Rainbow: The Image of Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief” Lincoln and His Contemporaries. Ed. Charles Hubbard. Macon: Mercer University Press, 1999. 39-67. Google Books. Web 3 November, 2012.\r\n\r\nThis is an essay in an anthology that discussed how the Brady’s photographs changed Lincoln’s public image from weak and ineffective into a capable leader.\r\n\r\nSmith, Tim. \"Peter &amp; the Wolf - Essay: Prokofiev.\" Great Performances - PBS. Educational Broadcasting Corporation, n.d. Web. 27 Nov 2012.\r\n&lt;http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/peter-the-wolf/essay-prokofievs-peter-the-wolf/27/&gt;.\r\n\r\nAn essay about Peter and the Wolf written to introduce a stop action production that premiered in 2010.</p>','A Proposal to the Governments of the Earth','','inherit','open','open','','3150-revision-6','','','2012-12-12 20:47:53','2012-12-13 02:47:53','',3150,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3182',0,'revision','',0),(3181,1,'2012-12-12 22:21:49','2012-12-13 04:21:49','<p align=\"center\">Redemption Run</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\"> </p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">　</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">　</p>\r\nThe year is 2100 and the Earth is quickly becoming uninhabitable. What is left of our dying population resides in the only safe-zone shelter still up and running in what would be the city of Atlanta, Georgia. “Redemption Run” is our space ship carrying four of the most important works of art in history that must be preserved for our future generations to obtain. While traveling in space in search of a fresh start for humanity, it also is equipped to carry up to three-hundred people at a time, just in case the Commanding Officer(CO) and Executive Officer(XO) receive Intel from our communication center back on Earth, informing us of any possible places to start over fresh.\r\n\r\nInside “Redemption Run” there is a full-fledged restaurant and bar, with daily specials and a happy-hour. It is located in the middle of the ship and built in a circular shape, so you can easily access it while walking around viewing the exhibits. There is also a playground located towards the front with a fully staffed chaperoning unit for the kids if you want to explore without them. It is totally secure with gates all the way around so there is no chance that a little explorer gets fed up with the playground and wants to take a break and go get a snack on his own. Once they are in, there is no chance for escape! There are four ushers in constant motion as well with knowledge on all the works being preserved to hand out programs and answer any and all questions you might have. Since the ship might be out for a number of days at a time, there is ample amount of sleeping quarters down below, with showers and bathrooms. We have hand selected permanent mechanics for the up keep and maintenance on the ship as well. The point in all of this is to keep the environment fun, safe, and as smooth as possible.\r\n\r\nDon Quixote, the ever-popular story about an eccentric gentlemen from an unnamed village in La Mancha, written by Miguel de Cervantes in 1605 is the first preserved piece of work to explore aboard “Redemption Run”. The hallway that surrounds the restaurant and bar is set up for one-way traffic to make it easier on everyone ducking into each respected room or museum. As you approach the auditorium for Don Quixote, there is a short transit hallway that breaks off of the main line, with information on the time period in which the particular piece was constructed. Don Quixote is being read aloud in sections on a giant projection screen while the visitors sit comfortably inside the auditorium.\r\n\r\nWhen the story of Don Quixote was created in 1605, literary pieces focused on the tragic yet theatrical views of Shakespeare and the likes of furthering scientific knowledge. Miguel de Cervantes took it upon himself to tell a tale about a gentleman in pursuit of eternal glory who will stop at nothing to get what he wants out of life. The novel is mainly a parody of romances of chivalry, and can also be considered a disguised autobiography of Cervantes. (<em>Cervantes, </em>chapter 7: Cervantes Masterpiece: Don Quixote, Manuel Duran). It has been said that Don Quixote is considered the world’s first modern novel ever written. Cervantes uses literature against Don Quixote to create an internal antagonist, while other writings used literature to boost the moral of love and empower the mind. Don Quixote spends his whole life reading books about chivalry, eventually driving himself mad, and causing him to create a new identity. He bends the perceptions of reality and hurts himself and his friends along his enchanted journey to be the greatest Knight of all time. The constant struggle of man versus himself is what I find to be particularly important for the future generations to come.\r\n\r\nWhen leaving the Don Quixote exhibit, make a right and follow around to the next stop, which will be the concert hall. Inside here you will find a full orchestra and band playing the popular and infamous <em>Le Nozze di Figaro </em>by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This superb and brilliant piece received it’s world premier in Vienna, Austria, on May first, 1786. There were five encores during the premiere performance of Figaro, and seven during it’s second performance a week later, giving it instant success. During the year 1786, the community had been accustomed to dramatic operas, that began being replaced by pieces like Figaro and Joseph Hayden’s <em>Symphony no. 82 in C </em>(also know as “The Bear”), which the orchestra also plays while visiting the exhibit as well as a string of other classics. Everyone can appreciate and love this piece. It gives you a sense of warmth and enlightenment as soon as the first note is struck.\r\n\r\nMuch of Mozart’s music has been scored in films, but none as much as Figaro has. It’s in television shows, movies, video games, and even subway commercials. <em>Le Nozze di Figaro </em>even motivates you to lose weight! Mozart is probably the only composer in history to have written undisputed masterworks in virtually every musical genre of his age. <em>Le Nozze di Figaro</em>, was the earliest opera still found in all of the current opera houses, well back before they were destroyed. The people of today can accept the piece just as well as they did when it debuted back in 1786. It is a remarkable piece that is always recognized when heard by anyone, whether they are a classical music lover or not and must be kept in the hearts of the generations to come, making it an easy choice to be aboard “Redemption Run”.\r\n\r\nNow at this point, you are half way through the journey of viewing the preserved works of art. If you should desire, you can stop by the restaurant and grab a bite or a beer, whatever you might be craving. Or if you just want to stop and take a breather in a cool, relaxed environment, maybe head back to the playground and check on the kids before you finish the tour, it is all up to you. The next piece you will find is <em>The Raft of the Medusa</em>, by Theodore Gericault(1818-1819). This piece is an oil based painting that captures a moment from the aftermath of the shipwreck of the French naval frigate <em>Meduse</em> that ran aground off the coast of Mauritania on July 5, 1816. Here on “Redemption Run” <em>The Raft of the Medusa</em> is displayed on a larger than life-size wall, under perfect lighting to really express it’s beautiful horror.\r\n\r\nConsidered one of the darkest works of art it’s time, Gericault painted a horrid picture of violence and death. At least 147 people perished while fifteen others were left at sea for thirteen of the longest days of their lives. It was intended to exhibit at The Salon in 1819 and Gericault’s <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>was the epitome of horrific imagination. The way Gericault pushed boundaries with his obsession of violence and the human psyche, makes the piece undeniably fascinating. No one comes across this painting and just glances over it and moves along, which is why we have it set up in a separate room and not just somewhere on the wall. You need time with this one. <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>draws you in and demands you full undivided attention. It asks profound questions about the nature of survival, sanity, and the miracle of human resilience when faced with the unforgiving power of nature, as well as the inner-struggle for meaning and purpose we all face, making this piece especially important to preserve for our future generations.\r\n\r\nOk, you are almost through with the tour! After you leave <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>exhibit, just continue on down the hall to the right and you will see a movie theatre up ahead. Inside, the critically acclaimed <em>Boyz in the Hood</em>, by John Singleton shows in a two story three dimensional movie theatre with recline able seats. The movie takes place in the hoods of South Central where director John Singleton grew up in separate households and notes that most of the storyline comes from his own experiences and credits his parents to keeping him off the streets. <em>Boyz in the Hood</em> opens up with a boldly stated cold hard fact: “One out of every twenty-one black American males will be murdered in their lifetime. Most will die at the hands of another black male”. (<em>Boyz in the Hood-</em>film) Be it the Crips and Bloods, the notorious and chaotic riots of L.A. from April 29, 1992, or just going to the local store for some smokes, life was very difficult for young black males in South Central L.A. They were constantly being exposed to a negative way of life. If violence was not present in their schools, it was present at home. In the film, Tre’s first night home with his father, someone breaks into the house in the middle of the night. Furious, his father, fires two shots at the suspect but misses. Furious calls the police, and he and his son patiently wait an hour before L.A.P.D. shows up. Even with all the deviance and destruction throughout the film, there is an underlying important life lesson to be learned.\r\n\r\n<em>Boyz in the Hood</em> portrayed exactly what was happening from day to day at that time in the hoods of South Central. It acted as almost a premonition as to what was to come. Singleton’s remarkable capsule of life for African American’s and the daily struggles they faced was a huge success, receiving numerous Oscar and Academy Award nods. Not only was it well received for it’s time, but people of today still acknowledge it’s importance and view it as an American classic. I do not believe there is a better work of art in existence to do the job that <em>Boyz in the Hood</em> did and continues to still do, in allowing us to see the violence and darkness of everyday life for communities of South Central Los Angeles at the time.\r\n\r\nSo, as we travel in orbit in search of a new beginning, we keep hope alive and remember the works of art aboard our ship that will one day shape a new generation. These particular works must be preserved for the future. The book of Don Quixote teaches us to be real with oneself, to not lose perception of what is actually real and what you make yourself believe is real. <em>Le Nozze di Figaro </em>was innovative for it’s time and is still influencing upcoming artists today as we speak! It’s warmth brings happiness and is recognizable to everyone, everywhere. <em>The Raft of the Medusa </em>is considered one of the darkest works of it’s time. Gericault embraced the horror and darkness and dared viewers to see it for what it was. It makes us question survival, sanity, and how hard we can fight when faced with death staring us down. <em>Boyz in the Hood </em>was a perfect display of what African Americans dealt with on a daily basis back then. It still affects people today the first time they see it. <em>Boyz in the Hood </em>is more than a time-capsule of American existence. It is a boldly defiant, and desperate call for peace in a time of anarchy and that is why it was an easy decision to have it as well as all of the works aboard “Redemption Run”.','Redemption Run','','inherit','open','open','','3157-revision-4','','','2012-12-12 22:21:49','2012-12-13 04:21:49','',3157,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3181',0,'revision','',0),(3167,68,'2012-12-12 22:55:34','2012-12-13 04:55:34','Collin Weir\r\n\r\nProfessor Lauer\r\n\r\nHUMA1302\r\n\r\nDecember 12, 2012\r\n<p align=\"center\">The Museum of Pre-Apocalypse Human Culture</p>\r\nAs the hiss of the airlock seals the doors behind you, another set of doors lead your way forward into the main lobby of the Museum of Pre-Apocalypse Human Culture. Within these hyperbaric halls are several artifacts and relics of human culture, which still remain though everything else has lost to time. The founder and architect of this museum designed this exhibit in a chronological order, or what he believed to be, since there was no information existing to reference. While in the main lobby there is a Hologram displaying a layout of the museum and where each exhibit is housed. Also in the background you are able to hear the faint melodies resonate down the halls that seem to lure you into Central American, the first of several exhibits.<!--more-->\r\n\r\nWhile walking down the first hall, visitors tromp through dense undergrowth of a Central American jungle that has vine encrusted walls, covered faintly displaying hieroglyphics of some pictorial language. As the brush thins you come into a room that has a pyramidal structure housing an antiquated document at the top. Walking up the steps a holographic guide appears and gives a synopsis of the Popol Vuh, the creation story of the Mayan culture. This document is a collection of Mayan stories spread amongst many Mayan tribes. Threat of extinction motivated the Mayans to compile their beloved myths into a single volume. This book of myths is important, because the language in which it was written in was one of the few fully developed writing languages in the America’s and was the pinnacle of Mayan intellectualism. The stories within the Popol Vuh explain the significance of the earth and the heavens, and the hero’s that go between these two polar worlds. The book explains many of the cultural behaviors of the Mayans and why they valued the things they did. On board this space vessel, it has gained a cult like following, with the members reinterpreting the stories to explain the transition from earth to the void of the heavenly space. It seems that the newer generations on board the ship like the notion of how the Mayans explain time in a cyclical nature, as well as the idea of an afterlife different from other western religions of this era. This work is representative of the new ideas that the new world had to offer, but unfortunately the conquistadores weren’t adept enough to understand what they were trying to destroy. As the hologram fades away, the lights on the floor lead towards another door leading out of this ancient temple into an unlit corridor.\r\n\r\nAs the guide light on the floor leads the visitor though through the dark, dank hallway, a single light is illuminating the room at the end of the hall. As the visitor enters the room, another holographic guide appears to share the significance of the lone painting on the wall. The painting is “The Philosopher in Meditation” by Rembrandt. This painting is a powerful piece that emanates powerful symbolism to the human psyche. This piece has a stark contrast between the light and the dark, yet these polar opposites harbor its counterpart within them. The crew often adorns their living space with a photo of this painting, since it can be said to signify the light within the darkness of space. The painting is unlike anything else onboard the ship, because it’s impossible to create paints since there is no ground to harvest the pigments and the dyes. The style in which Rembrandt created and perfected during his life is noticeable when you compare this to other works of this era.  While other works from this era exist on board other ships this one is surely the most striking, and most mysterious. The room in which this painting is housed is kept minimal so that nothing detracts attraction from the lone painting. When the information about this painting is done the lights dim and another corridor for exit is lit up.\r\n\r\nWhen the visitor steps into the next hall, the hall is illuminated with antiquated images all seemingly from the same era. They are images of the Great Plains, deserts, and tribe’s peoples. The photos are also credited to a photographer named Timothy O’Sullivan. However as the hall ends, the photos begin to dim as well as there is a single projected imaged on the wall of a sepia toned desert cliff with what looks to be an ancient deteriorated structure. The hologram is this room explains that this image is titled the “The White House”. However this image has brought much confusion to the crew. The image along with other Timothy O’Sullivan photos was found on a primitive USB drive that came from some unknown governmental agency when people were fleeing earth. The current generation believes that this image is actually the white house of the United States where the president stayed after being destroyed my natural disasters and wars. The image however is still revered for its artistic style as well the textures the photographer captured in this shot. And when compared to this artists other shot’s of primitive earthlings and open plains, this one has a more intriguing substance for the viewer to contemplate. Once the viewer is through with this exhibit, the projector fades out and a cacophony of aural frequencies fill the room, which draws the visitor into the final exhibit.\r\n\r\nUpon exiting the previous exhibit the lights fade but there is a constant crescendo of the music that the visitor is heading to. Upon entering the dome shaped auditorium, the tones of the music resonate sweetly off the walls to provide audio in stereo no matter where you stand in the room. The hologram directs the visitor to the center of the room where there are several instruments, a primitive computer, and a vinyl disk set displayed. The hologram explains that the music that is playing Sound Tribe Sector 9’s 2005 album Artifact. It goes on to explain that this album was at the pinnacle of self produced music, and the beginning of a fusion of multiple genre’s with electronic. This lone album has influenced the entire escaped earth fleet, and has directed every member to follow suit and create their own sonic orchestras to share with the crew. This music sharing ritual has given way to using electronic frequencies used to communicate as a new medium of art. The self –production also allows for a tremendous amount of personal reflection and expression. The visitor is able to try out the various instruments, with the hologram providing tutorials and information. When the visitor is done enjoying this last exhibit, a secret door opens to reveal a path back into the main lobby of the museum, where the journey through these historical artifacts begun.\r\n\r\nWith the conclusion of the exhibit the visitor leaves the museum and heads back to their normal crew functions, or hops onboard a transport craft back to their home vessel. This museum travels the outer reaches of our solar system providing a context of why this ship is so far away from its old decrepit and deteriorated home, and what they hope to re-establish on a new home planet one day.','Artifact of Space','','publish','open','open','','human-culture-in-space','','','2012-12-13 13:42:29','2012-12-13 19:42:29','',0,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3167',0,'post','',10),(3168,68,'2012-12-12 22:55:24','2012-12-13 04:55:24','Collin Weir\n\nProfessor Lauer\n\nHUMA1302\n\nDecember 12, 2012\n<p align=\"center\">The Museum of Pre-Apocalypse Human Culture</p>\nAs the hiss of the airlock seals the doors behind you, another set of doors lead your way forward into the main lobby of the Museum of Pre-Apocalypse Human Culture. Within these hyperbaric halls are several artifacts and relics of human culture, which still remain though everything else has lost to time. The founder and architect of this museum designed this exhibit in a chronological order, or what he believed to be, since there was no information existing to reference. While in the main lobby there is a Hologram displaying a layout of the museum and where each exhibit is housed. Also in the background you are able to hear the faint melodies resonate down the halls that seem to lure you into Central American, the first of several exhibits.\n\nWhile walking down the first hall, visitors tromp through dense undergrowth of a Central American jungle that has vine encrusted walls, covered faintly displaying hieroglyphics of some pictorial language. As the brush thins you come into a room that has a pyramidal structure housing an antiquated document at the top. Walking up the steps a holographic guide appears and gives a synopsis of the Popol Vuh, the creation story of the Mayan culture. This document is a collection of Mayan stories spread amongst many Mayan tribes. Threat of extinction motivated the Mayans to compile their beloved myths into a single volume. This book of myths is important, because the language in which it was written in was one of the few fully developed writing languages in the America’s and was the pinnacle of Mayan intellectualism. The stories within the Popol Vuh explain the significance of the earth and the heavens, and the hero’s that go between these two polar worlds. The book explains many of the cultural behaviors of the Mayans and why they valued the things they did. On board this space vessel, it has gained a cult like following, with the members reinterpreting the stories to explain the transition from earth to the void of the heavenly space. It seems that the newer generations on board the ship like the notion of how the Mayans explain time in a cyclical nature, as well as the idea of an afterlife different from other western religions of this era. This work is representative of the new ideas that the new world had to offer, but unfortunately the conquistadores weren’t adept enough to understand what they were trying to destroy. As the hologram fades away, the lights on the floor lead towards another door leading out of this ancient temple into an unlit corridor.\n\nAs the guide light on the floor leads the visitor though through the dark, dank hallway, a single light is illuminating the room at the end of the hall. As the visitor enters the room, another holographic guide appears to share the significance of the lone painting on the wall. The painting is “The Philosopher in Meditation” by Rembrandt. This painting is a powerful piece that emanates powerful symbolism to the human psyche. This piece has a stark contrast between the light and the dark, yet these polar opposites harbor its counterpart within them. The crew often adorns their living space with a photo of this painting, since it can be said to signify the light within the darkness of space. The painting is unlike anything else onboard the ship, because it’s impossible to create paints since there is no ground to harvest the pigments and the dyes. The style in which Rembrandt created and perfected during his life is noticeable when you compare this to other works of this era.  While other works from this era exist on board other ships this one is surely the most striking, and most mysterious. The room in which this painting is housed is kept minimal so that nothing detracts attraction from the lone painting. When the information about this painting is done the lights dim and another corridor for exit is lit up.\n\nWhen the visitor steps into the next hall, the hall is illuminated with antiquated images all seemingly from the same era. They are images of the Great Plains, deserts, and tribe’s peoples. The photos are also credited to a photographer named Timothy O’Sullivan. However as the hall ends, the photos begin to dim as well as there is a single projected imaged on the wall of a sepia toned desert cliff with what looks to be an ancient deteriorated structure. The hologram is this room explains that this image is titled the “The White House”. However this image has brought much confusion to the crew. The image along with other Timothy O’Sullivan photos was found on a primitive USB drive that came from some unknown governmental agency when people were fleeing earth. The current generation believes that this image is actually the white house of the United States where the president stayed after being destroyed my natural disasters and wars. The image however is still revered for its artistic style as well the textures the photographer captured in this shot. And when compared to this artists other shot’s of primitive earthlings and open plains, this one has a more intriguing substance for the viewer to contemplate. Once the viewer is through with this exhibit, the projector fades out and a cacophony of aural frequencies fill the room, which draws the visitor into the final exhibit.\n\nUpon exiting the previous exhibit the lights fade but there is a constant crescendo of the music that the visitor is heading to. Upon entering the dome shaped auditorium, the tones of the music resonate sweetly off the walls to provide audio in stereo no matter where you stand in the room. The hologram directs the visitor to the center of the room where there are several instruments, a primitive computer, and a vinyl disk set displayed. The hologram explains that the music that is playing Sound Tribe Sector 9’s 2005 album Artifact. It goes on to explain that this album was at the pinnacle of self produced music, and the beginning of a fusion of multiple genre’s with electronic. This lone album has influenced the entire escaped earth fleet, and has directed every member to follow suit and create their own sonic orchestras to share with the crew. This music sharing ritual has given way to using electronic frequencies used to communicate as a new medium of art. The self –production also allows for a tremendous amount of personal reflection and expression. The visitor is able to try out the various instruments, with the hologram providing tutorials and information. When the visitor is done enjoying this last exhibit, a secret door opens to reveal a path back into the main lobby of the museum, where the journey through these historical artifacts begun.\n\nWith the conclusion of the exhibit the visitor leaves the museum and heads back to their normal crew functions, or hops onboard a transport craft back to their home vessel. This museum travels the outer reaches of our solar system providing a context of why this ship is so far away from its old decrepit and deteriorated home, and what they hope to re-establish on a new home planet one day.','Human Culture L in Space','','inherit','open','open','','3167-revision','','','2012-12-12 22:55:24','2012-12-13 04:55:24','',3167,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3168',0,'revision','',0),(3325,88,'2013-09-23 18:13:29','0000-00-00 00:00:00','','Auto Draft','','auto-draft','open','open','','','','','2013-09-23 18:13:29','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3325',0,'post','',0),(3326,88,'2013-09-23 18:34:10','2013-09-24 00:34:10','Ibn Battuta wrote the “Book of Travels”, which he writes about his journeys several Muslim countries. It started out as his pilgrim to Mecca but he continued to travel instead of going home. He started his pilgrimage in 1325 and did not return to his home town till 1355 (Hrbek).\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nHe started his travels in Tangier to go to Mecca on his pilgrimage, after he got to Mecaa, he continued to travel around going from China to Africa and everything in between to witness the Muslim culture and he wrote in extreme detail of their actions. Women’s roles in certain areas, the crime he witnessed, the rulers ways rather good or bad. He wrote about everything and criticized everything that he felt was wrong but also praised everything he found to be right. He travel by camel, foot and boat. He shared his legal advice with other lawyers and just shared his common beliefs with anything really.\r\n\r\nWhile he was traveling, it was apparent that the world was not sitting still, this was around the time that the pledge was going around Eastern Asia, Egypt and North Africa killing around 20,000,000. This is also around the time the Hundred Years War started, the war was between England and France. This war started in 1337 while Battuta was still traveling, and ended well after his passing in 1368 (Notes on the 14th-century History).\r\n\r\nWhile no one thought anything of his pilgrimage to Mecca because it was completely normal for Muslim men to make this journey, what set him aside was his extraordinary detail of writing everything he felt worthy. With his 16 month pilgrimage he decided to continue and see other countries and other cultures. He gave criticism to every country he did not agree with, “at this I was sorry I had come to their county, because of their bad manners and contempt for white people” (Fiero). “The women are of outstanding beauty and are more highly regarded than men. Conditions among these people are remarkable and their style is strange” (Fiero). “He said “The companionship of women and men among us is a good thing and an agreeable practice, which causes no suspicion; they are not like the women of your country.” I was astonished at his silliness. I left him and did not visit him again” (Fiero). All of this was in the city of Iwalatan,\r\n\r\nMali. He obviously disagreed with their practices because of the different cultures. This is also why he his writing is so extremely important, they tell the different cultures of different Muslim cultures that we would most likely not know otherwise. He may have no found a new country or a new religion, but he wrote about one that many countries may not have known there was a difference at, such as the city of Tangier to the city of Iwanlatan.\r\n\r\nI would compare him most to Marco Polo, both travelers who documented their travels well. Marco Polo. They both had a great need to travel and generally traveled the same areas, only for different reasons. Marco Polo being an Italian was one of the first to travel through Asia (Marco Polo: Explorer). He also did not find any new country or any new culture, he was the first to travel from his country, like Battuta.\r\n\r\nI have found that he is very popular in the Scholar world but I have to say, that I have never heard of this person before which surprises me. I feel like he needs to be more known around the world. He wrote more about a culture I have no knowledge of then anyone in the 14 century than anyone else. I have learned more about his writing than I have in almost 15 years in school of any kind. I feel like his outtake of different variations of a religion is the most significant aspect of his work that needs to be pasted down to future generation. They need to focus on that it okay to accept variation of an idea, not just a religion and that it has happened since the turn of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWork Cited\r\n\r\nIvan , Hrbek. \"Ibn Battutah.\" Encyclopedia Britannica. &lt;http://www.britannica.com/&gt;.\r\n\r\n\"Marco Polo: Explorer.\" Enchanted Learning. n. page. Web. 22 Sep. 2013. &lt;www.enchantedlearning.com&gt;.\r\n\r\n\"Notes on the 14th-century History.\" Washington State University. Web. 22 Sep. 2013. &lt;http://public.wsu.edu/~hanly/chaucer/coursematerials/14thcent.html&gt;.\r\n\r\nFiero, Gloria K. Cross-Cultural Encounter Ibn Battuta in West Africa. 6th. 2. Boston: Mcgraw-Hill, eBook.','\"The Book of Travels\" By Ibn Battuta ','','publish','open','open','','the-book-of-travels-by-ibn-battuta','','','2013-09-23 18:34:10','2013-09-24 00:34:10','',0,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3326',0,'post','',5),(3331,88,'2013-09-23 18:33:48','2013-09-24 00:33:48','Ibn Battuta wrote the “Book of Travels”, which he writes about his journeys several Muslim countries. It started out as his pilgrim to Mecca but he continued to travel instead of going home. He started his pilgrimage in 1325 and did not return to his home town till 1355 (Hrbek).\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nHe started his travels in Tangier to go to Mecca on his pilgrimage, after he got to Mecaa, he continued to travel around going from China to Africa and everything in between to witness the Muslim culture and he wrote in extreme detail of their actions. Women’s roles in certain areas, the crime he witnessed, the rulers ways rather good or bad. He wrote about everything and criticized everything that he felt was wrong but also praised everything he found to be right. He travel by camel, foot and boat. He shared his legal advice with other lawyers and just shared his common beliefs with anything really.\r\n\r\nWhile he was traveling, it was apparent that the world was not sitting still, this was around the time that the pledge was going around Eastern Asia, Egypt and North Africa killing around 20,000,000. This is also around the time the Hundred Years War started, the war was between England and France. This war started in 1337 while Battuta was still traveling, and ended well after his passing in 1368 (Notes on the 14th-century History).\r\n\r\nWhile no one thought anything of his pilgrimage to Mecca because it was completely normal for Muslim men to make this journey, what set him aside was his extraordinary detail of writing everything he felt worthy. With his 16 month pilgrimage he decided to continue and see other countries and other cultures. He gave criticism to every country he did not agree with, “at this I was sorry I had come to their county, because of their bad manners and contempt for white people” (Fiero). “The women are of outstanding beauty and are more highly regarded than men. Conditions among these people are remarkable and their style is strange” (Fiero). “He said “The companionship of women and men among us is a good thing and an agreeable practice, which causes no suspicion; they are not like the women of your country.” I was astonished at his silliness. I left him and did not visit him again” (Fiero). All of this was in the city of Iwalatan,\r\n\r\nMali. He obviously disagreed with their practices because of the different cultures. This is also why he his writing is so extremely important, they tell the different cultures of different Muslim cultures that we would most likely not know otherwise. He may have no found a new country or a new religion, but he wrote about one that many countries may not have known there was a difference at, such as the city of Tangier to the city of Iwanlatan.\r\n\r\nI would compare him most to Marco Polo, both travelers who documented their travels well. Marco Polo. They both had a great need to travel and generally traveled the same areas, only for different reasons. Marco Polo being an Italian was one of the first to travel through Asia (Marco Polo: Explorer). He also did not find any new country or any new culture, he was the first to travel from his country, like Battuta.\r\n\r\nI have found that he is very popular in the Scholar world but I have to say, that I have never heard of this person before which surprises me. I feel like he needs to be more known around the world. He wrote more about a culture I have no knowledge of then anyone in the 14 century than anyone else. I have learned more about his writing than I have in almost 15 years in school of any kind. I feel like his outtake of different variations of a religion is the most significant aspect of his work that needs to be pasted down to future generation. They need to focus on that it okay to accept variation of an idea, not just a religion and that it has happened since the turn of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWork Cited\r\n\r\nIvan , Hrbek. \"Ibn Battutah.\" Encyclopedia Britannica. &lt;http://www.britannica.com/&gt;.\r\n\r\n\"Marco Polo: Explorer.\" Enchanted Learning. n. page. Web. 22 Sep. 2013. &lt;www.enchantedlearning.com&gt;.\r\n\r\n\"Notes on the 14th-century History.\" Washington State University. Web. 22 Sep. 2013. &lt;http://public.wsu.edu/~hanly/chaucer/coursematerials/14thcent.html&gt;.\r\n\r\nFiero, Gloria K. Cross-Cultural Encounter Ibn Battuta in West Africa. 6th. 2. 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He wrote about everything and\r\n\r\ncriticized everything that he felt was wrong but also praised everything he found to be right. He\r\n\r\ntravel by camel, foot and boat. He shared his legal advice with other lawyers and just shared his\r\n\r\ncommon beliefs with anything really.\r\n\r\nWhile he was traveling, it was apparent that the world was not sitting still, this was\r\n\r\naround the time that the pledge was going around Eastern Asia, Egypt and North Africa killing\r\n\r\naround 20,000,000. This is also around the time the Hundred Years War started, the war was\r\n\r\nbetween England and France. This war started in 1337 while Battuta was still traveling, and\r\n\r\nended well after his passing in 1368 (Notes on the 14th-century History).\r\n\r\nWhile no one thought anything of his pilgrimage to Mecca because it was completely\r\n\r\nnormal for Muslim men to make this journey, what set him aside was his extraordinary detail of\r\n\r\nwriting everything he felt worthy. With his 16 month pilgrimage he decided to continue and see\r\n\r\nother countries and other cultures. He gave criticism to every country he did not agree with, “at\r\n\r\nthis I was sorry I had come to their county, because of their bad manners and contempt for white\r\n\r\npeople” (Fiero). “The women are of outstanding beauty and are more highly regarded than men.\r\n\r\nConditions among these people are remarkable and their style is strange” (Fiero). “He said “The\r\n\r\ncompanionship of women and men among us is a good thing and an agreeable practice, which\r\n\r\ncauses no suspicion; they are not like the women of your country.” I was astonished at his\r\n\r\nsilliness. I left him and did not visit him again” (Fiero). All of this was in the city of Iwalatan,\r\n\r\nMali. He obviously disagreed with their practices because of the different cultures. This is also\r\n\r\nwhy he his writing is so extremely important, they tell the different cultures of different Muslim\r\n\r\ncultures that we would most likely not know otherwise. He may have no found a new country or\r\n\r\na new religion, but he wrote about one that many countries may not have known there was a\r\n\r\ndifference at, such as the city of Tangier to the city of Iwanlatan.\r\n\r\nI would compare him most to Marco Polo, both travelers who documented their travels\r\n\r\nwell. Marco Polo. They both had a great need to travel and generally traveled the same areas,\r\n\r\nonly for different reasons. Marco Polo being an Italian was one of the first to travel through Asia\r\n\r\n(Marco Polo: Explorer). He also did not find any new country or any new culture, he was the\r\n\r\nfirst to travel from his country, like Battuta.\r\n\r\nI have found that he is very popular in the Scholar world but I have to say, that I have\r\n\r\nnever heard of this person before which surprises me. I feel like he needs to be more known\r\n\r\naround the world. He wrote more about a culture I have no knowledge of then anyone in the 14\r\n\r\ncentury than anyone else. I have learned more about his writing than I have in almost 15 years in\r\n\r\nschool of any kind. I feel like his outtake of different variations of a religion is the most\r\n\r\nsignificant aspect of his work that needs to be pasted down to future generation. They need to\r\n\r\nfocus on that it okay to accept variation of an idea, not just a religion and that it has happened\r\n\r\nsince the turn of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWork Cited\r\n\r\nIvan , Hrbek. \"Ibn Battutah.\" Encyclopedia Britannica. &lt;http://www.britannica.com/&gt;.\r\n\r\n\"Marco Polo: Explorer.\" Enchanted Learning. n. page. Web. 22 Sep. 2013.\r\n\r\n&lt;www.enchantedlearning.com&gt;.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Notes on the 14th-century History.\" Washington State University. Web. 22 Sep. 2013. &lt;http://\r\n\r\npublic.wsu.edu/~hanly/chaucer/coursematerials/14thcent.html&gt;.\r\n\r\nFiero, Gloria K. Cross-Cultural Encounter Ibn Battuta in West Africa. 6th. 2. Boston:\r\n\r\nMcgraw-Hill, eBook.','\"The Book of Travels\" By Ibn Battuta ','','inherit','open','open','','3326-revision-v1','','','2013-09-23 18:22:04','2013-09-24 00:22:04','',3326,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3327',0,'revision','',0),(3170,62,'2012-12-12 22:57:38','2012-12-13 04:57:38','Since the time when mother earth could no longer support the burden of our existence, mankind migrated and has lived and thrived amongst the numerous moons, space stations, and planetary settlements that have come to dot our little backwater solar system. Its been 32 years from the time the first outpost colony was settled on Mars’s moon of Titan, and then became a hub for mining, outfitting, ship repair and as a way station for settling the outer reaches of the solar system. It is unknown but estimated at around seven to eight hundred million humans now live off world (cite) and with the ruins of the old world now decaying faster than Earth’s former atmosphere,we have been tasked by our responsibility to all of humanity to preserve the world and works of our forefathers to guarantee a world(s) where our offspring will be able to experience the same artistic and cultural backgrounds we had available to us on our former home. Spaceofites (children born off earth) need to have the means to learn (as well as learn from) and be inspired by the art and ideas of our past, this is the first time in human history a generation has been born off the world we originated from and it is imperative we maintain the link to our fallen planet so our successors will not wane in their responsibility to the survival of mankind like we did. it is also just as important for them to see what made earth and the human race so great in the first place, and also to see how far we have progressed since then.<!--more-->\r\n\r\nWith the preservation of art and culture the foremost on everyone\'s mind since the recent explosive decompressions of the museum-sphere’s on Titan, Io, and Planet X. (These works are believed to have been carried out by anti-earth radical terrorists factions. These Spaceofite factions believe that all Old Earth content and ideology is blasphemy to a space faring race of spaceofites. Spaceofites disdain anything from Old Earth because they believe it represents the sin and abominations that mankind can become and by experiencing Old Earth ideas will corrupt whoever absorbs them) The Vice-Admiral of the Mars expeditionary fleet has announced that a mid-size transport will be converted for use as an intersystem Museum ship that will travel with the fleet on deployments and orbit or dock with the ports of call, all the while conducting tours and workshops on Old Earth art and culture as well as giving an insight to the historical and technological setting of the times. Once in orbit the facility will be assisted by the navy’s fleet of atmo-shuttles to bring visitors to the museum instead of vice-versa which would damage the fragile artworks in a turbulent atmo burn. This program to refit an ageing Venator Class Inter-system fleet carrier will consist of retrofitting a large exhibition and museum area where the ships maintenance workshops and spacecraft refueling depot were previously located, this new space will measure about 400 x 150 feet and roughly 75 feet tall. The refit will also provide the hull of the ship with a fresh meteorite shields in an ambassadorial color scheme, a large mural of our solar system is being commissioned with all the worlds that belong to the Old Earth Consortium being painted into the work. As the ship arrives from the Mars orbit-yard’s it will then depart for a low Earth orbit while expeditionary crews shuttle back and forth to the surface in order to retrieve works and artifacts to populate the exhibition hall. The general outline of the program for the museum is a follows barring an unforeseen destruction of the work or manpower involved on their recovery.\r\n\r\nThe exhibition hall will consist of one large full length lower level with three tiers above, each one housing a main work as well as memorabilia and cultural experiences from the time each work was created. Visitors will enter the exhibit from the top tier where they will be greeted by the masterwork of Andrea Palladio, The Four Books on Architecture.\r\n\r\nAndrea Palladio (1508 – 1580), an Italian born architect who penned what is considered by some to be one of the greatest volumes ever published on the subject of architecture. I quattro libri dell\'architettura (The Four Books of Architecture)(1570) has become the standard repository and reference for classic renaissance design, influencing artists, architects and designers from the 16th century to the present day. The Four Books of Architecture consists of four separately published editions each describing a complete set of rules that define the conception, design and aesthetics of a structure. Along with highly detailed woodcuts emblazoning the cover. This incredibly illustrated tome is further divided into rules and sub-rule sets, governing everything from the placement and shape of walls, roofs, arches, details, site, etc. Once referred to by Thomas Jefferson as “the Bible” (Center for Palladian Studies in America) this book has had more influence on design and architecture than possibly any other book of its period or since, the fact that it is still applicable to the present day is in itself a feat very few printed works of the time can muster, as well as the spawning of a movement entirely based off the published work, Palladianism, the style of Architecture based completely off the rules and illustrations from the The Four Books on Architecture. Preservation of this work is of the utmost importance due to its unique composition and clarity of information that transcends languages timelines and generations.\r\n\r\nThis work is crucial for the current generation to understand how we create space thru enclosure and how to apply human needs into design intent. In addition to the original on display there will be digital copies available for viewing as well as models of ruins of the ancient Roman empire and of the former American states. This will all occupy the top tier of the exhibition hall and is proposed to be about a third of the size of the main ground floor. To access other levels below the top tier, a stairwell built into the corner of the bay will be utilised.\r\n\r\nThe second tier will be about half the size of the main floor and will house an exhibit on musical instruments and musical composition with a highlight on renaissance music and the beginnings of the orchestra and concertos. Along the rear wall of this exhibit a series of soundproof practice rooms will be available for the public to experience different instruments while maintaining order in the rest of the exhibit. This musical exhibition will be capped by the display of the ancient score of Primavera, by Antonio Vivaldi.\r\n\r\nThe Primavera (translated as springtime in italian) is a concerto from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, and just might be one of the most recognized pieces of classical music of the modern day, and whether you know it by name or melody, it has come to epitomise the Baroque style as well as providing insight as to the popular musical taste and technology of the era. Since it’s debut it has become a benchmark not only of baroque music but as well as to what defines a concerto in general, and for this reason it deserves to be preserved for generations to come.\r\n\r\nAs the visitors travel from the second tier to the lower third tier they will be greeted by a display and timeline of video technology showing the transition from photography to the birth of motion pictures all the way to the float screen technology of today. The timeline and display will be populated with technological examples from the genesis of the medium to the modern day and at the beginning and end of the exhibit there will be a large float screen playing a loop of Muybridge’s work on The Horse in Motion.\r\n\r\nEadweard Muybridge (1830-1904) is credited by many of have created the first motion picture. His work, The Horse in Motion, or by its original title, (Sallie Gardner at a Gallop) (1878) was the culmination of years of careful study and planning by it’s creator in order to settle a bet between two California gentleman (cite). This groundbreaking piece of early motion picture technology is the root of the family tree by which all modern cinema’s can trace their lineage. Never before had the public been exposed to such undeniable evidence from the visual medium, putting to rest once and for all the question. Do all of a horses hooves leave the ground while running? The Horse in Motion consists of a three second projection of a jockey and a black thoroughbred running down a racetrack, and although this is not terrifyingly groundbreaking by todays standards we would do well to remember that this is the genesis of the movies and television we watch today. It was during the latter part of the nineteenth century as the world’s borders were shrinking from the swell of technology born from the industrial revolution and nearly a decade after the opening of the transcontinental railroad, Muybridge’s work became the turning point for the emerging technologies of film and photography, just as the automobile revolutionised the technology of transportation. The Horse in Motion is one of the most significant films ever produced, on the basis of its importance, and it’s impact to history. This work deserves to be preserved so future generations will have a perspective to their accomplishments by seeing the progress their forebears have made, and having the work play on float screens at the beginning and end of the timeline makes a statement of the technological progress by displaying the genesis of video on the most innovative and advanced video technology of our era. As the guests depart down the corner stairwell they will be greeted by the full size main floor which houses the exhibition on perhaps the greatest work of Old Earth architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright’s, Fallingwater.\r\n\r\nMany people were under the impression that Fallingwater was the pinnacle as far as design and aesthetics in the Old Earth sense were concerned, and Frank Lloyd Wright remains one of the twentieth century\'s greatest and most influential architects, his groundbreaking work Fallingwater. Falling Water broke from the traditional modern designs of the time in that it did not seek to show off modern materials, but instead strove to bring a harmony between them and nature. Mr. Wright always said that he would grow a building from its site and I can say first hand from experiencing his work that it appears to have no other alternative than to have always been there.Wright himself described it as an “extension of the cliff beside a mountain stream, making living space over and above the stream upon several terraces upon which a man who loved the place sincerely, one who liked to listen to the waterfall, might well live.”(Hoffman) “Falling water would complement its site but at the same time compete with the high drama of the falls, the unceasing sound of the crashing water, it would rise as a great machine of the forest. (Hoffman) This was also the first time Wright worked with the material of reinforced concrete which he would have to call upon to create the great spans of cantilevers that would give the house its form. This house has to be maintained and preserved for future generations to see how their forefathers created a harmony between man made structure and nature in a way so as to make the occupant become closer by having it seamlessly make the transition from outdoor to indoor space. This house has untold wisdom emanating from its hollowed stone ledges that must be preserved for our heirs to discover. for such a great work cannot just be replicated or turned into a formula for a style of architecture, no, it is a living entity just like the river it rises over should flow into the future unending and into the mind and the hearts of the future of our once great land. A large model will grace the center of the lower level and the far corner opposite from the stairs will contain select remains of the structure once known as Fallingwater, and the whole main level will be dedicated to the architect and will feature his drawings and ideas on the subject of architecture, here the public will be able to experience the creator and the fragments of this monument to a time lost. For If we can show the current generation the past we are fighting to preserve and not just the mistakes of our forefathers we may be able to prevent our sons and daughters from making the same mistakes we did.\r\n\r\nWorks Cited\r\n\r\nCenter for Palladian Studies in America(CPSA). “Palladianism Timeline”\r\nhttp://www.palladiancenter.org/timeline-Palladianism.html\r\n\r\nCenter for Palladian Studies in America(CPSA). “Palladio\'s Literary Predecessors”\r\nhttp://www.palladiancenter.org/predecessors.html\r\n\r\nCenter for Palladian Studies in America(CPSA). “Palladio\'s and his Books”\r\nhttp://www.palladiancenter.org/palladiobooks.html\r\n\r\nFiero. The Humanistic Tradition Vol 2, 6th ed.\r\n\r\n\"The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)\" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 11 October 2012 at 15:10. Web. 14 Oct. 2012.\r\n\r\nKimball, Carol, mezzo-soprano. Song: A Guide to Art Song Style and Literature. Milwaukee, WI. : Hal Leonard, 2006, c2005.\r\n\r\nHoffmann, Donald. Frank Lloyd Wright\'s Fallingwater. Second ed. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications, 1978-1993. Print.','Our Lost Race','','publish','open','open','','2112-2','','','2012-12-13 13:42:06','2012-12-13 19:42:06','',0,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3170',0,'post','',10),(3171,68,'2012-12-12 22:55:34','2012-12-13 04:55:34','Collin Weir\r\n\r\nProfessor Lauer\r\n\r\nHUMA1302\r\n\r\nDecember 12, 2012\r\n<p align=\"center\">The Museum of Pre-Apocalypse Human Culture</p>\r\nAs the hiss of the airlock seals the doors behind you, another set of doors lead your way forward into the main lobby of the Museum of Pre-Apocalypse Human Culture. Within these hyperbaric halls are several artifacts and relics of human culture, which still remain though everything else has lost to time. The founder and architect of this museum designed this exhibit in a chronological order, or what he believed to be, since there was no information existing to reference. While in the main lobby there is a Hologram displaying a layout of the museum and where each exhibit is housed. Also in the background you are able to hear the faint melodies resonate down the halls that seem to lure you into Central American, the first of several exhibits.\r\n\r\nWhile walking down the first hall, visitors tromp through dense undergrowth of a Central American jungle that has vine encrusted walls, covered faintly displaying hieroglyphics of some pictorial language. As the brush thins you come into a room that has a pyramidal structure housing an antiquated document at the top. Walking up the steps a holographic guide appears and gives a synopsis of the Popol Vuh, the creation story of the Mayan culture. This document is a collection of Mayan stories spread amongst many Mayan tribes. Threat of extinction motivated the Mayans to compile their beloved myths into a single volume. This book of myths is important, because the language in which it was written in was one of the few fully developed writing languages in the America’s and was the pinnacle of Mayan intellectualism. The stories within the Popol Vuh explain the significance of the earth and the heavens, and the hero’s that go between these two polar worlds. The book explains many of the cultural behaviors of the Mayans and why they valued the things they did. On board this space vessel, it has gained a cult like following, with the members reinterpreting the stories to explain the transition from earth to the void of the heavenly space. It seems that the newer generations on board the ship like the notion of how the Mayans explain time in a cyclical nature, as well as the idea of an afterlife different from other western religions of this era. This work is representative of the new ideas that the new world had to offer, but unfortunately the conquistadores weren’t adept enough to understand what they were trying to destroy. As the hologram fades away, the lights on the floor lead towards another door leading out of this ancient temple into an unlit corridor.\r\n\r\nAs the guide light on the floor leads the visitor though through the dark, dank hallway, a single light is illuminating the room at the end of the hall. As the visitor enters the room, another holographic guide appears to share the significance of the lone painting on the wall. The painting is “The Philosopher in Meditation” by Rembrandt. This painting is a powerful piece that emanates powerful symbolism to the human psyche. This piece has a stark contrast between the light and the dark, yet these polar opposites harbor its counterpart within them. The crew often adorns their living space with a photo of this painting, since it can be said to signify the light within the darkness of space. The painting is unlike anything else onboard the ship, because it’s impossible to create paints since there is no ground to harvest the pigments and the dyes. The style in which Rembrandt created and perfected during his life is noticeable when you compare this to other works of this era.  While other works from this era exist on board other ships this one is surely the most striking, and most mysterious. The room in which this painting is housed is kept minimal so that nothing detracts attraction from the lone painting. When the information about this painting is done the lights dim and another corridor for exit is lit up.\r\n\r\nWhen the visitor steps into the next hall, the hall is illuminated with antiquated images all seemingly from the same era. They are images of the Great Plains, deserts, and tribe’s peoples. The photos are also credited to a photographer named Timothy O’Sullivan. However as the hall ends, the photos begin to dim as well as there is a single projected imaged on the wall of a sepia toned desert cliff with what looks to be an ancient deteriorated structure. The hologram is this room explains that this image is titled the “The White House”. However this image has brought much confusion to the crew. The image along with other Timothy O’Sullivan photos was found on a primitive USB drive that came from some unknown governmental agency when people were fleeing earth. The current generation believes that this image is actually the white house of the United States where the president stayed after being destroyed my natural disasters and wars. The image however is still revered for its artistic style as well the textures the photographer captured in this shot. And when compared to this artists other shot’s of primitive earthlings and open plains, this one has a more intriguing substance for the viewer to contemplate. Once the viewer is through with this exhibit, the projector fades out and a cacophony of aural frequencies fill the room, which draws the visitor into the final exhibit.\r\n\r\nUpon exiting the previous exhibit the lights fade but there is a constant crescendo of the music that the visitor is heading to. Upon entering the dome shaped auditorium, the tones of the music resonate sweetly off the walls to provide audio in stereo no matter where you stand in the room. The hologram directs the visitor to the center of the room where there are several instruments, a primitive computer, and a vinyl disk set displayed. The hologram explains that the music that is playing Sound Tribe Sector 9’s 2005 album Artifact. It goes on to explain that this album was at the pinnacle of self produced music, and the beginning of a fusion of multiple genre’s with electronic. This lone album has influenced the entire escaped earth fleet, and has directed every member to follow suit and create their own sonic orchestras to share with the crew. This music sharing ritual has given way to using electronic frequencies used to communicate as a new medium of art. The self –production also allows for a tremendous amount of personal reflection and expression. The visitor is able to try out the various instruments, with the hologram providing tutorials and information. When the visitor is done enjoying this last exhibit, a secret door opens to reveal a path back into the main lobby of the museum, where the journey through these historical artifacts begun.\r\n\r\nWith the conclusion of the exhibit the visitor leaves the museum and heads back to their normal crew functions, or hops onboard a transport craft back to their home vessel. This museum travels the outer reaches of our solar system providing a context of why this ship is so far away from its old decrepit and deteriorated home, and what they hope to re-establish on a new home planet one day.','Human Culture in Space','','inherit','open','open','','3167-revision-2','','','2012-12-12 22:55:34','2012-12-13 04:55:34','',3167,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3171',0,'revision','',0),(3172,68,'2012-12-12 22:56:32','2012-12-13 04:56:32','Collin Weir\r\n\r\nProfessor Lauer\r\n\r\nHUMA1302\r\n\r\nDecember 12, 2012\r\n<p align=\"center\">The Museum of Pre-Apocalypse Human Culture</p>\r\nAs the hiss of the airlock seals the doors behind you, another set of doors lead your way forward into the main lobby of the Museum of Pre-Apocalypse Human Culture. Within these hyperbaric halls are several artifacts and relics of human culture, which still remain though everything else has lost to time. The founder and architect of this museum designed this exhibit in a chronological order, or what he believed to be, since there was no information existing to reference. While in the main lobby there is a Hologram displaying a layout of the museum and where each exhibit is housed. Also in the background you are able to hear the faint melodies resonate down the halls that seem to lure you into Central American, the first of several exhibits.\r\n\r\nWhile walking down the first hall, visitors tromp through dense undergrowth of a Central American jungle that has vine encrusted walls, covered faintly displaying hieroglyphics of some pictorial language. As the brush thins you come into a room that has a pyramidal structure housing an antiquated document at the top. Walking up the steps a holographic guide appears and gives a synopsis of the Popol Vuh, the creation story of the Mayan culture. This document is a collection of Mayan stories spread amongst many Mayan tribes. Threat of extinction motivated the Mayans to compile their beloved myths into a single volume. This book of myths is important, because the language in which it was written in was one of the few fully developed writing languages in the America’s and was the pinnacle of Mayan intellectualism. The stories within the Popol Vuh explain the significance of the earth and the heavens, and the hero’s that go between these two polar worlds. The book explains many of the cultural behaviors of the Mayans and why they valued the things they did. On board this space vessel, it has gained a cult like following, with the members reinterpreting the stories to explain the transition from earth to the void of the heavenly space. It seems that the newer generations on board the ship like the notion of how the Mayans explain time in a cyclical nature, as well as the idea of an afterlife different from other western religions of this era. This work is representative of the new ideas that the new world had to offer, but unfortunately the conquistadores weren’t adept enough to understand what they were trying to destroy. As the hologram fades away, the lights on the floor lead towards another door leading out of this ancient temple into an unlit corridor.\r\n\r\nAs the guide light on the floor leads the visitor though through the dark, dank hallway, a single light is illuminating the room at the end of the hall. As the visitor enters the room, another holographic guide appears to share the significance of the lone painting on the wall. The painting is “The Philosopher in Meditation” by Rembrandt. This painting is a powerful piece that emanates powerful symbolism to the human psyche. This piece has a stark contrast between the light and the dark, yet these polar opposites harbor its counterpart within them. The crew often adorns their living space with a photo of this painting, since it can be said to signify the light within the darkness of space. The painting is unlike anything else onboard the ship, because it’s impossible to create paints since there is no ground to harvest the pigments and the dyes. The style in which Rembrandt created and perfected during his life is noticeable when you compare this to other works of this era.  While other works from this era exist on board other ships this one is surely the most striking, and most mysterious. The room in which this painting is housed is kept minimal so that nothing detracts attraction from the lone painting. When the information about this painting is done the lights dim and another corridor for exit is lit up.\r\n\r\nWhen the visitor steps into the next hall, the hall is illuminated with antiquated images all seemingly from the same era. They are images of the Great Plains, deserts, and tribe’s peoples. The photos are also credited to a photographer named Timothy O’Sullivan. However as the hall ends, the photos begin to dim as well as there is a single projected imaged on the wall of a sepia toned desert cliff with what looks to be an ancient deteriorated structure. The hologram is this room explains that this image is titled the “The White House”. However this image has brought much confusion to the crew. The image along with other Timothy O’Sullivan photos was found on a primitive USB drive that came from some unknown governmental agency when people were fleeing earth. The current generation believes that this image is actually the white house of the United States where the president stayed after being destroyed my natural disasters and wars. The image however is still revered for its artistic style as well the textures the photographer captured in this shot. And when compared to this artists other shot’s of primitive earthlings and open plains, this one has a more intriguing substance for the viewer to contemplate. Once the viewer is through with this exhibit, the projector fades out and a cacophony of aural frequencies fill the room, which draws the visitor into the final exhibit.\r\n\r\nUpon exiting the previous exhibit the lights fade but there is a constant crescendo of the music that the visitor is heading to. Upon entering the dome shaped auditorium, the tones of the music resonate sweetly off the walls to provide audio in stereo no matter where you stand in the room. The hologram directs the visitor to the center of the room where there are several instruments, a primitive computer, and a vinyl disk set displayed. The hologram explains that the music that is playing Sound Tribe Sector 9’s 2005 album Artifact. It goes on to explain that this album was at the pinnacle of self produced music, and the beginning of a fusion of multiple genre’s with electronic. This lone album has influenced the entire escaped earth fleet, and has directed every member to follow suit and create their own sonic orchestras to share with the crew. This music sharing ritual has given way to using electronic frequencies used to communicate as a new medium of art. The self –production also allows for a tremendous amount of personal reflection and expression. The visitor is able to try out the various instruments, with the hologram providing tutorials and information. When the visitor is done enjoying this last exhibit, a secret door opens to reveal a path back into the main lobby of the museum, where the journey through these historical artifacts begun.\r\n\r\nWith the conclusion of the exhibit the visitor leaves the museum and heads back to their normal crew functions, or hops onboard a transport craft back to their home vessel. This museum travels the outer reaches of our solar system providing a context of why this ship is so far away from its old decrepit and deteriorated home, and what they hope to re-establish on a new home planet one day.','Relics in Space','','inherit','open','open','','3167-revision-3','','','2012-12-12 22:56:32','2012-12-13 04:56:32','',3167,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3172',0,'revision','',0),(3173,62,'2012-12-12 22:56:08','2012-12-13 04:56:08','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','3170-revision','','','2012-12-12 22:56:08','2012-12-13 04:56:08','',3170,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3173',0,'revision','',0),(3174,62,'2012-12-17 17:54:12','2012-12-17 23:54:12','Barketecheture 2012\r\nBrandon Seals\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/I-phone-best-1019.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3222 aligncenter\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/I-phone-best-1019.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"281\" height=\"187\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image Credit: Eunsil Kim (ASEE Team Member)</p>\r\nAfter spending the better part of a year designing acquiring the materials and building the structure, the build team and I were finally ready for present our dog house design for the Barchetecture 2012 event, which is a charity design competition held every year and requires participants to build a doghouse for a budget of under three hundred dollars and suggestes you to use mostly recycled and sustainable materials that were found or donated. There were about twenty-five dog houses present and of those, two were built by student groups.<!--more-->\r\n\r\nAcc’s entry consisted of a design based on the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and his breathtaking Usonian houses. We received the materials donations from several local companies and only spent money on the fasteners and paint. the structure was built entirely in my garage and by students of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). We took home the honor of winning the largest student fundraiser, a total of over seven hundred and eighty dollars. We had to extremely resourceful in order to create this structure seeing as how we hand limited and non standard materials. The renaissance concepts of perspective and scale were just as present and important in this design as they were to Brunelleschi and Pallaio.\r\n\r\nThere were many inspiring designs and structures present at the event and of those one was constructed entirely of chicken wire and soda cans. Square volumes were made with the cans then encased in chicken wire, this was an interesting idea due to its implications as cheap building materials for impoverished and material starved areas. By bringing a cheap and sheltering structure that could be build by unskilled laborers we might be able to begin bridging the gap between the modern world and the third world.\r\n\r\nAlso present was an interesting design involving a dog sized murphy bed and what was most interesting about was it was all built for under a hundred dollars and was made of a single plywood sheet. This kind of innovation is crucial to our modern concept of design because our generation is constantly trying to find new ways to use old ideas and if we don\'t end up recycling the great thoughts of our forefathers we will just waste time and effort attempting to bring ourselves to the same conclusion. Its all well and good to reinvent the wheel but many modern designers are fooling themselves by believing there innovation for the sake of innovation is the key to an intelligent design when in fact only the proper application of these innovations will make the design a flowing and functional creation or a restrictive obstacle to its design intent.\r\n\r\nAll in all this was a very interesting and eye opening exhibition, not only was it a calling card for the new waves of design that wash upon our shores, and the effort and emotions present in order to bring so many concepts and ideas to fruition was an example of how different cultures and design backgrounds can come together and benefit a cause for our environment and our humanity.','Design for the Dogs','','publish','open','open','','design-for-the-dogs','','','2012-12-17 19:25:58','2012-12-18 01:25:58','',0,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3174',0,'post','',0),(3175,62,'2012-12-12 22:57:05','2012-12-13 04:57:05','Since the time when mother earth could no longer support the burden of our existence, mankind migrated and has lived and thrived amongst the numerous moons, space stations, and planetary settlements that have come to dot our little backwater solar system. Its been 32 years from the time the first outpost colony was settled on Mars’s moon of Titan, and then became a hub for mining, outfitting, ship repair and as a way station for settling the outer reaches of the solar system. It is unknown but estimated at around seven to eight hundred million humans now live off world (cite) and with the ruins of the old world now decaying faster than Earth’s former atmosphere,we have been tasked by our responsibility to all of humanity to preserve the world and works of our forefathers to guarantee a world(s) where our offspring will be able to experience the same artistic and cultural backgrounds we had available to us on our former home. Spaceofites (children born off earth) need to have the means to learn (as well as learn from) and be inspired by the art and ideas of our past, this is the first time in human history a generation has been born off the world we originated from and it is imperative we maintain the link to our fallen planet so our successors will not wane in their responsibility to the survival of mankind like we did. it is also just as important for them to see what made earth and the human race so great in the first place, and also to see how far we have progressed since then. \r\n\r\nWith the preservation of art and culture the foremost on everyone\'s mind since the recent explosive decompressions of the museum-sphere’s on Titan, Io, and Planet X. (These works are believed to have been carried out by anti-earth radical terrorists factions. These Spaceofite factions believe that all Old Earth content and ideology is blasphemy to a space faring race of spaceofites. Spaceofites disdain anything from Old Earth because they believe it represents the sin and abominations that mankind can become and by experiencing Old Earth ideas will corrupt whoever absorbs them) The Vice-Admiral of the Mars expeditionary fleet has announced that a mid-size transport will be converted for use as an intersystem Museum ship that will travel with the fleet on deployments and orbit or dock with the ports of call, all the while conducting tours and workshops on Old Earth art and culture as well as giving an insight to the historical and technological setting of the times. Once in orbit the facility will be assisted by the navy’s fleet of atmo-shuttles to bring visitors to the museum instead of vice-versa which would damage the fragile artworks in a turbulent atmo burn. This program to refit an ageing Venator Class Inter-system fleet carrier will consist of retrofitting a large exhibition and museum area where the ships maintenance workshops and spacecraft refueling depot were previously located, this new space will measure about 400 x 150 feet and roughly 75 feet tall. The refit will also provide the hull of the ship with a fresh meteorite shields in an ambassadorial color scheme, a large mural of our solar system is being commissioned with all the worlds that belong to the Old Earth Consortium being painted into the work. As the ship arrives from the Mars orbit-yard’s it will then depart for a low Earth orbit while expeditionary crews shuttle back and forth to the surface in order to retrieve works and artifacts to populate the exhibition hall. The general outline of the program for the museum is a follows barring an unforeseen destruction of the work or manpower involved on their recovery. \r\n\r\nThe exhibition hall will consist of one large full length lower level with three tiers above, each one housing a main work as well as memorabilia and cultural experiences from the time each work was created. Visitors will enter the exhibit from the top tier where they will be greeted by the masterwork of Andrea Palladio, The Four Books on Architecture. \r\n\r\nAndrea Palladio (1508 – 1580), an Italian born architect who penned what is considered by some to be one of the greatest volumes ever published on the subject of architecture.  I quattro libri dell\'architettura  (The Four Books of Architecture)(1570) has become the standard repository and reference for classic renaissance design, influencing artists, architects and designers from the 16th century to the present day. The Four Books of Architecture consists of four separately published editions each describing a complete set of rules that define the conception, design and aesthetics of a structure. Along with highly detailed woodcuts emblazoning the cover. This incredibly illustrated tome is further divided into rules and sub-rule sets, governing everything from the placement and shape of walls, roofs, arches, details, site, etc. Once referred to by Thomas Jefferson as “the Bible” (Center for Palladian Studies in America) this book has had more influence on design and architecture than possibly any other book of its period or since, the fact that it is still applicable to the present day is in itself a feat very few printed works of the time can muster, as well as the spawning of a movement entirely based off the published work, Palladianism, the style of Architecture based completely off the rules and illustrations from the The Four Books on Architecture. Preservation of this work is of the utmost importance due to its unique composition and clarity of information that transcends languages timelines and generations.  \r\n\r\nThis work is crucial for the current generation to understand how we create space thru enclosure and how to apply human needs into design intent. In addition to the original on display there will be digital copies available for viewing as well as models of ruins of the ancient Roman empire and of the former American states. This will all occupy the top tier of the exhibition hall and is proposed to be about a third of the size of the main ground floor. To access other levels below the top tier, a stairwell built into the corner of the bay will be utilised. \r\n\r\nThe second tier will be about half the size of the main floor and will house an exhibit on musical instruments and musical composition with a highlight on renaissance music and the beginnings of the orchestra and concertos. Along the rear wall of this exhibit a series of soundproof practice rooms will be available for the public to experience different instruments while maintaining order in the rest of the exhibit. This musical exhibition will be capped by the display of the ancient score of Primavera, by Antonio Vivaldi. \r\n\r\nThe Primavera (translated as springtime in italian) is a concerto from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, and just might be one of the most recognized pieces of classical music of the modern day, and whether you know it by name or melody, it has come to epitomise the Baroque style as well as providing insight as to the popular musical taste and technology of the era. Since it’s debut it has become a benchmark not only of baroque music but as well as to what defines a concerto in general, and for this reason it deserves to be preserved for generations to come.\r\n\r\nAs the visitors travel from the second tier to the lower third tier they will be greeted by a display and timeline of video technology showing the transition from photography to the birth of motion pictures all the way to the float screen technology of today. The timeline and display will be populated with technological examples from the genesis of the medium to the modern day and at the beginning and end of the exhibit there will be a large float screen playing a loop of Muybridge’s work on The Horse in Motion.\r\n     Eadweard Muybridge (1830-1904) is credited by many of have created the first motion picture. His work, The Horse in Motion, or by its original title, (Sallie Gardner at a Gallop) (1878) was the culmination of years of careful study and planning by it’s creator in order to settle a bet between two California gentleman (cite). This groundbreaking piece of early motion picture technology is the root of the family tree by which all modern cinema’s can trace their lineage. Never before had the public been exposed to such undeniable evidence from the visual medium, putting to rest once and for all the question. Do all of a horses hooves leave the ground while running? The Horse in Motion consists of a three second projection of a jockey and a black thoroughbred running down a racetrack, and although this is not  terrifyingly groundbreaking by todays standards we would do well to remember that this is the genesis of the movies and television we watch today. It was during the latter part of the nineteenth century as the world’s borders were shrinking from the swell of technology born from the industrial revolution and nearly a decade after the opening of the transcontinental railroad, Muybridge’s work became the turning point for the emerging technologies of film and photography, just as the automobile revolutionised the technology of  transportation. The Horse in Motion is one of the most significant films ever produced, on the basis of its importance, and it’s impact to history. This work deserves to be preserved so future generations will have a perspective to their accomplishments by seeing the progress their forebears have made, and having the work play on float screens at the beginning and end of the timeline makes a statement of the technological progress by displaying the genesis of video on the most innovative and advanced video technology of our era. As the guests depart down the corner stairwell they will be greeted by the full size main floor which houses the exhibition on perhaps the greatest work of Old Earth architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright’s, Fallingwater.\r\n\r\n\r\n	Many people were under the impression that Fallingwater was the pinnacle as far as design and aesthetics in the Old Earth sense were concerned, and Frank Lloyd Wright remains one of the twentieth century\'s greatest and most influential architects, his groundbreaking work Fallingwater. Falling Water broke from the traditional modern designs of the time in that it did not seek to show off modern materials, but instead strove to bring a harmony between them and nature. Mr. Wright always said that he would grow a building from its site and I can say first hand from experiencing his work that it appears to have no other alternative than to have always been there.Wright himself described it as an “extension of the cliff beside a mountain stream, making living space over and above the stream upon several terraces upon which a man who loved the place sincerely, one who liked to listen to the waterfall, might well live.”(Hoffman) “Falling water would complement its site but at the same time compete with the high drama of the falls, the unceasing sound of the crashing water, it would rise as a great machine of the forest. (Hoffman) This was also the first time Wright worked with the material of reinforced concrete which he would have to call upon to create the great spans of cantilevers that would give the house its form. This house has to be maintained and preserved for future generations to see how their forefathers created a harmony between man made structure and nature in a way so as to make the occupant become closer by having it seamlessly make the transition from outdoor to indoor space. This house has untold wisdom emanating from its hollowed stone ledges that must be preserved for our heirs to discover. for such a great work cannot just be replicated or turned into a formula for a style of architecture, no, it is a living entity just like the river it rises over should flow into the future unending and into the mind and the hearts of the future of our once great land. A large model will grace the center of the lower level and the far corner opposite from the stairs will contain select remains of the structure once known as Fallingwater, and the whole main level will be dedicated to the architect and will feature his drawings and ideas on the subject of architecture, here the public will be able to experience the creator and the fragments of this monument to a time lost. For If we can show the current generation the past we are fighting to preserve and not just the mistakes of our forefathers we may be able to prevent our sons and daughters from making the same mistakes we did.\r\n \r\nWorks Cited\r\n\r\nCenter for Palladian Studies in America(CPSA). “Palladianism Timeline”\r\nhttp://www.palladiancenter.org/timeline-Palladianism.html\r\n\r\nCenter for Palladian Studies in America(CPSA). “Palladio\'s Literary Predecessors”\r\nhttp://www.palladiancenter.org/predecessors.html\r\n\r\nCenter for Palladian Studies in America(CPSA). “Palladio\'s and his Books”\r\nhttp://www.palladiancenter.org/palladiobooks.html\r\n\r\nFiero. The Humanistic Tradition Vol 2, 6th ed.\r\n\r\n\"The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)\" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.  11 October 2012 at 15:10. Web. 14 Oct. 2012.\r\n\r\nKimball, Carol, mezzo-soprano. Song: A Guide to Art Song Style and Literature. Milwaukee, WI. : Hal Leonard, 2006, c2005.\r\n\r\nHoffmann, Donald. Frank Lloyd Wright\'s Fallingwater. Second ed. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications, 1978-1993. Print.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n','2112','','inherit','open','open','','3170-revision-2','','','2012-12-12 22:57:05','2012-12-13 04:57:05','',3170,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3175',0,'revision','',0),(3176,62,'2012-12-12 22:59:49','2012-12-13 04:59:49','Since the time when mother earth could no longer support the burden of our existence, mankind migrated and has lived and thrived amongst the numerous moons, space stations, and planetary settlements that have come to dot our little backwater solar system. Its been 32 years from the time the first outpost colony was settled on Mars’s moon of Titan, and then became a hub for mining, outfitting, ship repair and as a way station for settling the outer reaches of the solar system. It is unknown but estimated at around seven to eight hundred million humans now live off world (cite) and with the ruins of the old world now decaying faster than Earth’s former atmosphere,we have been tasked by our responsibility to all of humanity to preserve the world and works of our forefathers to guarantee a world(s) where our offspring will be able to experience the same artistic and cultural backgrounds we had available to us on our former home. Spaceofites (children born off earth) need to have the means to learn (as well as learn from) and be inspired by the art and ideas of our past, this is the first time in human history a generation has been born off the world we originated from and it is imperative we maintain the link to our fallen planet so our successors will not wane in their responsibility to the survival of mankind like we did. it is also just as important for them to see what made earth and the human race so great in the first place, and also to see how far we have progressed since then.\n\nWith the preservation of art and culture the foremost on everyone\'s mind since the recent explosive decompressions of the museum-sphere’s on Titan, Io, and Planet X. (These works are believed to have been carried out by anti-earth radical terrorists factions. These Spaceofite factions believe that all Old Earth content and ideology is blasphemy to a space faring race of spaceofites. Spaceofites disdain anything from Old Earth because they believe it represents the sin and abominations that mankind can become and by experiencing Old Earth ideas will corrupt whoever absorbs them) The Vice-Admiral of the Mars expeditionary fleet has announced that a mid-size transport will be converted for use as an intersystem Museum ship that will travel with the fleet on deployments and orbit or dock with the ports of call, all the while conducting tours and workshops on Old Earth art and culture as well as giving an insight to the historical and technological setting of the times. Once in orbit the facility will be assisted by the navy’s fleet of atmo-shuttles to bring visitors to the museum instead of vice-versa which would damage the fragile artworks in a turbulent atmo burn. This program to refit an ageing Venator Class Inter-system fleet carrier will consist of retrofitting a large exhibition and museum area where the ships maintenance workshops and spacecraft refueling depot were previously located, this new space will measure about 400 x 150 feet and roughly 75 feet tall. The refit will also provide the hull of the ship with a fresh meteorite shields in an ambassadorial color scheme, a large mural of our solar system is being commissioned with all the worlds that belong to the Old Earth Consortium being painted into the work. As the ship arrives from the Mars orbit-yard’s it will then depart for a low Earth orbit while expeditionary crews shuttle back and forth to the surface in order to retrieve works and artifacts to populate the exhibition hall. The general outline of the program for the museum is a follows barring an unforeseen destruction of the work or manpower involved on their recovery.\n\nThe exhibition hall will consist of one large full length lower level with three tiers above, each one housing a main work as well as memorabilia and cultural experiences from the time each work was created. Visitors will enter the exhibit from the top tier where they will be greeted by the masterwork of Andrea Palladio, The Four Books on Architecture.\n\nAndrea Palladio (1508 – 1580), an Italian born architect who penned what is considered by some to be one of the greatest volumes ever published on the subject of architecture. I quattro libri dell\'architettura (The Four Books of Architecture)(1570) has become the standard repository and reference for classic renaissance design, influencing artists, architects and designers from the 16th century to the present day. The Four Books of Architecture consists of four separately published editions each describing a complete set of rules that define the conception, design and aesthetics of a structure. Along with highly detailed woodcuts emblazoning the cover. This incredibly illustrated tome is further divided into rules and sub-rule sets, governing everything from the placement and shape of walls, roofs, arches, details, site, etc. Once referred to by Thomas Jefferson as “the Bible” (Center for Palladian Studies in America) this book has had more influence on design and architecture than possibly any other book of its period or since, the fact that it is still applicable to the present day is in itself a feat very few printed works of the time can muster, as well as the spawning of a movement entirely based off the published work, Palladianism, the style of Architecture based completely off the rules and illustrations from the The Four Books on Architecture. Preservation of this work is of the utmost importance due to its unique composition and clarity of information that transcends languages timelines and generations.\n\nThis work is crucial for the current generation to understand how we create space thru enclosure and how to apply human needs into design intent. In addition to the original on display there will be digital copies available for viewing as well as models of ruins of the ancient Roman empire and of the former American states. This will all occupy the top tier of the exhibition hall and is proposed to be about a third of the size of the main ground floor. To access other levels below the top tier, a stairwell built into the corner of the bay will be utilised.\n\nThe second tier will be about half the size of the main floor and will house an exhibit on musical instruments and musical composition with a highlight on renaissance music and the beginnings of the orchestra and concertos. Along the rear wall of this exhibit a series of soundproof practice rooms will be available for the public to experience different instruments while maintaining order in the rest of the exhibit. This musical exhibition will be capped by the display of the ancient score of Primavera, by Antonio Vivaldi.\n\nThe Primavera (translated as springtime in italian) is a concerto from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, and just might be one of the most recognized pieces of classical music of the modern day, and whether you know it by name or melody, it has come to epitomise the Baroque style as well as providing insight as to the popular musical taste and technology of the era. Since it’s debut it has become a benchmark not only of baroque music but as well as to what defines a concerto in general, and for this reason it deserves to be preserved for generations to come.\n\nAs the visitors travel from the second tier to the lower third tier they will be greeted by a display and timeline of video technology showing the transition from photography to the birth of motion pictures all the way to the float screen technology of today. The timeline and display will be populated with technological examples from the genesis of the medium to the modern day and at the beginning and end of the exhibit there will be a large float screen playing a loop of Muybridge’s work on The Horse in Motion.\nEadweard Muybridge (1830-1904) is credited by many of have created the first motion picture. His work, The Horse in Motion, or by its original title, (Sallie Gardner at a Gallop) (1878) was the culmination of years of careful study and planning by it’s creator in order to settle a bet between two California gentleman (cite). This groundbreaking piece of early motion picture technology is the root of the family tree by which all modern cinema’s can trace their lineage. Never before had the public been exposed to such undeniable evidence from the visual medium, putting to rest once and for all the question. Do all of a horses hooves leave the ground while running? The Horse in Motion consists of a three second projection of a jockey and a black thoroughbred running down a racetrack, and although this is not terrifyingly groundbreaking by todays standards we would do well to remember that this is the genesis of the movies and television we watch today. It was during the latter part of the nineteenth century as the world’s borders were shrinking from the swell of technology born from the industrial revolution and nearly a decade after the opening of the transcontinental railroad, Muybridge’s work became the turning point for the emerging technologies of film and photography, just as the automobile revolutionised the technology of transportation. The Horse in Motion is one of the most significant films ever produced, on the basis of its importance, and it’s impact to history. This work deserves to be preserved so future generations will have a perspective to their accomplishments by seeing the progress their forebears have made, and having the work play on float screens at the beginning and end of the timeline makes a statement of the technological progress by displaying the genesis of video on the most innovative and advanced video technology of our era. As the guests depart down the corner stairwell they will be greeted by the full size main floor which houses the exhibition on perhaps the greatest work of Old Earth architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright’s, Fallingwater.\n\nMany people were under the impression that Fallingwater was the pinnacle as far as design and aesthetics in the Old Earth sense were concerned, and Frank Lloyd Wright remains one of the twentieth century\'s greatest and most influential architects, his groundbreaking work Fallingwater. Falling Water broke from the traditional modern designs of the time in that it did not seek to show off modern materials, but instead strove to bring a harmony between them and nature. Mr. Wright always said that he would grow a building from its site and I can say first hand from experiencing his work that it appears to have no other alternative than to have always been there.Wright himself described it as an “extension of the cliff beside a mountain stream, making living space over and above the stream upon several terraces upon which a man who loved the place sincerely, one who liked to listen to the waterfall, might well live.”(Hoffman) “Falling water would complement its site but at the same time compete with the high drama of the falls, the unceasing sound of the crashing water, it would rise as a great machine of the forest. (Hoffman) This was also the first time Wright worked with the material of reinforced concrete which he would have to call upon to create the great spans of cantilevers that would give the house its form. This house has to be maintained and preserved for future generations to see how their forefathers created a harmony between man made structure and nature in a way so as to make the occupant become closer by having it seamlessly make the transition from outdoor to indoor space. This house has untold wisdom emanating from its hollowed stone ledges that must be preserved for our heirs to discover. for such a great work cannot just be replicated or turned into a formula for a style of architecture, no, it is a living entity just like the river it rises over should flow into the future unending and into the mind and the hearts of the future of our once great land. A large model will grace the center of the lower level and the far corner opposite from the stairs will contain select remains of the structure once known as Fallingwater, and the whole main level will be dedicated to the architect and will feature his drawings and ideas on the subject of architecture, here the public will be able to experience the creator and the fragments of this monument to a time lost. For If we can show the current generation the past we are fighting to preserve and not just the mistakes of our forefathers we may be able to prevent our sons and daughters from making the same mistakes we did.\n\nWorks Cited\n\nCenter for Palladian Studies in America(CPSA). “Palladianism Timeline”\nhttp://www.palladiancenter.org/timeline-Palladianism.html\n\nCenter for Palladian Studies in America(CPSA). “Palladio\'s Literary Predecessors”\nhttp://www.palladiancenter.org/predecessors.html\n\nCenter for Palladian Studies in America(CPSA). “Palladio\'s and his Books”\nhttp://www.palladiancenter.org/palladiobooks.html\n\nFiero. The Humanistic Tradition Vol 2, 6th ed.\n\n\"The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)\" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 11 October 2012 at 15:10. Web. 14 Oct. 2012.\n\nKimball, Carol, mezzo-soprano. Song: A Guide to Art Song Style and Literature. Milwaukee, WI. : Hal Leonard, 2006, c2005.\n\nHoffmann, Donald. Frank Lloyd Wright\'s Fallingwater. 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It is unknown but estimated at around seven to eight hundred million humans now live off world (cite) and with the ruins of the old world now decaying faster than Earth’s former atmosphere,we have been tasked by our responsibility to all of humanity to preserve the world and works of our forefathers to guarantee a world(s) where our offspring will be able to experience the same artistic and cultural backgrounds we had available to us on our former home. Spaceofites (children born off earth) need to have the means to learn (as well as learn from) and be inspired by the art and ideas of our past, this is the first time in human history a generation has been born off the world we originated from and it is imperative we maintain the link to our fallen planet so our successors will not wane in their responsibility to the survival of mankind like we did. it is also just as important for them to see what made earth and the human race so great in the first place, and also to see how far we have progressed since then. \r\n\r\nWith the preservation of art and culture the foremost on everyone\'s mind since the recent explosive decompressions of the museum-sphere’s on Titan, Io, and Planet X. (These works are believed to have been carried out by anti-earth radical terrorists factions. These Spaceofite factions believe that all Old Earth content and ideology is blasphemy to a space faring race of spaceofites. Spaceofites disdain anything from Old Earth because they believe it represents the sin and abominations that mankind can become and by experiencing Old Earth ideas will corrupt whoever absorbs them) The Vice-Admiral of the Mars expeditionary fleet has announced that a mid-size transport will be converted for use as an intersystem Museum ship that will travel with the fleet on deployments and orbit or dock with the ports of call, all the while conducting tours and workshops on Old Earth art and culture as well as giving an insight to the historical and technological setting of the times. Once in orbit the facility will be assisted by the navy’s fleet of atmo-shuttles to bring visitors to the museum instead of vice-versa which would damage the fragile artworks in a turbulent atmo burn. This program to refit an ageing Venator Class Inter-system fleet carrier will consist of retrofitting a large exhibition and museum area where the ships maintenance workshops and spacecraft refueling depot were previously located, this new space will measure about 400 x 150 feet and roughly 75 feet tall. The refit will also provide the hull of the ship with a fresh meteorite shields in an ambassadorial color scheme, a large mural of our solar system is being commissioned with all the worlds that belong to the Old Earth Consortium being painted into the work. As the ship arrives from the Mars orbit-yard’s it will then depart for a low Earth orbit while expeditionary crews shuttle back and forth to the surface in order to retrieve works and artifacts to populate the exhibition hall. The general outline of the program for the museum is a follows barring an unforeseen destruction of the work or manpower involved on their recovery. \r\n\r\nThe exhibition hall will consist of one large full length lower level with three tiers above, each one housing a main work as well as memorabilia and cultural experiences from the time each work was created. Visitors will enter the exhibit from the top tier where they will be greeted by the masterwork of Andrea Palladio, The Four Books on Architecture. \r\n\r\nAndrea Palladio (1508 – 1580), an Italian born architect who penned what is considered by some to be one of the greatest volumes ever published on the subject of architecture.  I quattro libri dell\'architettura  (The Four Books of Architecture)(1570) has become the standard repository and reference for classic renaissance design, influencing artists, architects and designers from the 16th century to the present day. The Four Books of Architecture consists of four separately published editions each describing a complete set of rules that define the conception, design and aesthetics of a structure. Along with highly detailed woodcuts emblazoning the cover. This incredibly illustrated tome is further divided into rules and sub-rule sets, governing everything from the placement and shape of walls, roofs, arches, details, site, etc. Once referred to by Thomas Jefferson as “the Bible” (Center for Palladian Studies in America) this book has had more influence on design and architecture than possibly any other book of its period or since, the fact that it is still applicable to the present day is in itself a feat very few printed works of the time can muster, as well as the spawning of a movement entirely based off the published work, Palladianism, the style of Architecture based completely off the rules and illustrations from the The Four Books on Architecture. Preservation of this work is of the utmost importance due to its unique composition and clarity of information that transcends languages timelines and generations.  \r\n\r\nThis work is crucial for the current generation to understand how we create space thru enclosure and how to apply human needs into design intent. In addition to the original on display there will be digital copies available for viewing as well as models of ruins of the ancient Roman empire and of the former American states. This will all occupy the top tier of the exhibition hall and is proposed to be about a third of the size of the main ground floor. To access other levels below the top tier, a stairwell built into the corner of the bay will be utilised. \r\n\r\nThe second tier will be about half the size of the main floor and will house an exhibit on musical instruments and musical composition with a highlight on renaissance music and the beginnings of the orchestra and concertos. Along the rear wall of this exhibit a series of soundproof practice rooms will be available for the public to experience different instruments while maintaining order in the rest of the exhibit. This musical exhibition will be capped by the display of the ancient score of Primavera, by Antonio Vivaldi. \r\n\r\nThe Primavera (translated as springtime in italian) is a concerto from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, and just might be one of the most recognized pieces of classical music of the modern day, and whether you know it by name or melody, it has come to epitomise the Baroque style as well as providing insight as to the popular musical taste and technology of the era. Since it’s debut it has become a benchmark not only of baroque music but as well as to what defines a concerto in general, and for this reason it deserves to be preserved for generations to come.\r\n\r\nAs the visitors travel from the second tier to the lower third tier they will be greeted by a display and timeline of video technology showing the transition from photography to the birth of motion pictures all the way to the float screen technology of today. The timeline and display will be populated with technological examples from the genesis of the medium to the modern day and at the beginning and end of the exhibit there will be a large float screen playing a loop of Muybridge’s work on The Horse in Motion.\r\n     Eadweard Muybridge (1830-1904) is credited by many of have created the first motion picture. His work, The Horse in Motion, or by its original title, (Sallie Gardner at a Gallop) (1878) was the culmination of years of careful study and planning by it’s creator in order to settle a bet between two California gentleman (cite). This groundbreaking piece of early motion picture technology is the root of the family tree by which all modern cinema’s can trace their lineage. Never before had the public been exposed to such undeniable evidence from the visual medium, putting to rest once and for all the question. Do all of a horses hooves leave the ground while running? The Horse in Motion consists of a three second projection of a jockey and a black thoroughbred running down a racetrack, and although this is not  terrifyingly groundbreaking by todays standards we would do well to remember that this is the genesis of the movies and television we watch today. It was during the latter part of the nineteenth century as the world’s borders were shrinking from the swell of technology born from the industrial revolution and nearly a decade after the opening of the transcontinental railroad, Muybridge’s work became the turning point for the emerging technologies of film and photography, just as the automobile revolutionised the technology of  transportation. The Horse in Motion is one of the most significant films ever produced, on the basis of its importance, and it’s impact to history. This work deserves to be preserved so future generations will have a perspective to their accomplishments by seeing the progress their forebears have made, and having the work play on float screens at the beginning and end of the timeline makes a statement of the technological progress by displaying the genesis of video on the most innovative and advanced video technology of our era. As the guests depart down the corner stairwell they will be greeted by the full size main floor which houses the exhibition on perhaps the greatest work of Old Earth architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright’s, Fallingwater.\r\n\r\n\r\n	Many people were under the impression that Fallingwater was the pinnacle as far as design and aesthetics in the Old Earth sense were concerned, and Frank Lloyd Wright remains one of the twentieth century\'s greatest and most influential architects, his groundbreaking work Fallingwater. Falling Water broke from the traditional modern designs of the time in that it did not seek to show off modern materials, but instead strove to bring a harmony between them and nature. Mr. Wright always said that he would grow a building from its site and I can say first hand from experiencing his work that it appears to have no other alternative than to have always been there.Wright himself described it as an “extension of the cliff beside a mountain stream, making living space over and above the stream upon several terraces upon which a man who loved the place sincerely, one who liked to listen to the waterfall, might well live.”(Hoffman) “Falling water would complement its site but at the same time compete with the high drama of the falls, the unceasing sound of the crashing water, it would rise as a great machine of the forest. (Hoffman) This was also the first time Wright worked with the material of reinforced concrete which he would have to call upon to create the great spans of cantilevers that would give the house its form. This house has to be maintained and preserved for future generations to see how their forefathers created a harmony between man made structure and nature in a way so as to make the occupant become closer by having it seamlessly make the transition from outdoor to indoor space. This house has untold wisdom emanating from its hollowed stone ledges that must be preserved for our heirs to discover. for such a great work cannot just be replicated or turned into a formula for a style of architecture, no, it is a living entity just like the river it rises over should flow into the future unending and into the mind and the hearts of the future of our once great land. A large model will grace the center of the lower level and the far corner opposite from the stairs will contain select remains of the structure once known as Fallingwater, and the whole main level will be dedicated to the architect and will feature his drawings and ideas on the subject of architecture, here the public will be able to experience the creator and the fragments of this monument to a time lost. For If we can show the current generation the past we are fighting to preserve and not just the mistakes of our forefathers we may be able to prevent our sons and daughters from making the same mistakes we did.\r\n \r\nWorks Cited\r\n\r\nCenter for Palladian Studies in America(CPSA). “Palladianism Timeline”\r\nhttp://www.palladiancenter.org/timeline-Palladianism.html\r\n\r\nCenter for Palladian Studies in America(CPSA). “Palladio\'s Literary Predecessors”\r\nhttp://www.palladiancenter.org/predecessors.html\r\n\r\nCenter for Palladian Studies in America(CPSA). “Palladio\'s and his Books”\r\nhttp://www.palladiancenter.org/palladiobooks.html\r\n\r\nFiero. The Humanistic Tradition Vol 2, 6th ed.\r\n\r\n\"The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)\" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.  11 October 2012 at 15:10. Web. 14 Oct. 2012.\r\n\r\nKimball, Carol, mezzo-soprano. Song: A Guide to Art Song Style and Literature. Milwaukee, WI. : Hal Leonard, 2006, c2005.\r\n\r\nHoffmann, Donald. Frank Lloyd Wright\'s Fallingwater. Second ed. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications, 1978-1993. Print.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n','2112','','inherit','open','open','','3170-revision-3','','','2012-12-12 22:57:38','2012-12-13 04:57:38','',3170,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3177',0,'revision','',0),(3178,1,'2012-12-12 23:00:24','2012-12-13 05:00:24','Since the time when mother earth could no longer support the burden of our existence, mankind migrated and has lived and thrived amongst the numerous moons, space stations, and planetary settlements that have come to dot our little backwater solar system. Its been 32 years from the time the first outpost colony was settled on Mars’s moon of Titan, and then became a hub for mining, outfitting, ship repair and as a way station for settling the outer reaches of the solar system. It is unknown but estimated at around seven to eight hundred million humans now live off world (cite) and with the ruins of the old world now decaying faster than Earth’s former atmosphere,we have been tasked by our responsibility to all of humanity to preserve the world and works of our forefathers to guarantee a world(s) where our offspring will be able to experience the same artistic and cultural backgrounds we had available to us on our former home. Spaceofites (children born off earth) need to have the means to learn (as well as learn from) and be inspired by the art and ideas of our past, this is the first time in human history a generation has been born off the world we originated from and it is imperative we maintain the link to our fallen planet so our successors will not wane in their responsibility to the survival of mankind like we did. it is also just as important for them to see what made earth and the human race so great in the first place, and also to see how far we have progressed since then.\r\n\r\nWith the preservation of art and culture the foremost on everyone\'s mind since the recent explosive decompressions of the museum-sphere’s on Titan, Io, and Planet X. (These works are believed to have been carried out by anti-earth radical terrorists factions. These Spaceofite factions believe that all Old Earth content and ideology is blasphemy to a space faring race of spaceofites. Spaceofites disdain anything from Old Earth because they believe it represents the sin and abominations that mankind can become and by experiencing Old Earth ideas will corrupt whoever absorbs them) The Vice-Admiral of the Mars expeditionary fleet has announced that a mid-size transport will be converted for use as an intersystem Museum ship that will travel with the fleet on deployments and orbit or dock with the ports of call, all the while conducting tours and workshops on Old Earth art and culture as well as giving an insight to the historical and technological setting of the times. Once in orbit the facility will be assisted by the navy’s fleet of atmo-shuttles to bring visitors to the museum instead of vice-versa which would damage the fragile artworks in a turbulent atmo burn. This program to refit an ageing Venator Class Inter-system fleet carrier will consist of retrofitting a large exhibition and museum area where the ships maintenance workshops and spacecraft refueling depot were previously located, this new space will measure about 400 x 150 feet and roughly 75 feet tall. The refit will also provide the hull of the ship with a fresh meteorite shields in an ambassadorial color scheme, a large mural of our solar system is being commissioned with all the worlds that belong to the Old Earth Consortium being painted into the work. As the ship arrives from the Mars orbit-yard’s it will then depart for a low Earth orbit while expeditionary crews shuttle back and forth to the surface in order to retrieve works and artifacts to populate the exhibition hall. The general outline of the program for the museum is a follows barring an unforeseen destruction of the work or manpower involved on their recovery.\r\n\r\nThe exhibition hall will consist of one large full length lower level with three tiers above, each one housing a main work as well as memorabilia and cultural experiences from the time each work was created. Visitors will enter the exhibit from the top tier where they will be greeted by the masterwork of Andrea Palladio, The Four Books on Architecture.\r\n\r\nAndrea Palladio (1508 – 1580), an Italian born architect who penned what is considered by some to be one of the greatest volumes ever published on the subject of architecture. I quattro libri dell\'architettura (The Four Books of Architecture)(1570) has become the standard repository and reference for classic renaissance design, influencing artists, architects and designers from the 16th century to the present day. The Four Books of Architecture consists of four separately published editions each describing a complete set of rules that define the conception, design and aesthetics of a structure. Along with highly detailed woodcuts emblazoning the cover. This incredibly illustrated tome is further divided into rules and sub-rule sets, governing everything from the placement and shape of walls, roofs, arches, details, site, etc. Once referred to by Thomas Jefferson as “the Bible” (Center for Palladian Studies in America) this book has had more influence on design and architecture than possibly any other book of its period or since, the fact that it is still applicable to the present day is in itself a feat very few printed works of the time can muster, as well as the spawning of a movement entirely based off the published work, Palladianism, the style of Architecture based completely off the rules and illustrations from the The Four Books on Architecture. Preservation of this work is of the utmost importance due to its unique composition and clarity of information that transcends languages timelines and generations.\r\n\r\nThis work is crucial for the current generation to understand how we create space thru enclosure and how to apply human needs into design intent. In addition to the original on display there will be digital copies available for viewing as well as models of ruins of the ancient Roman empire and of the former American states. This will all occupy the top tier of the exhibition hall and is proposed to be about a third of the size of the main ground floor. To access other levels below the top tier, a stairwell built into the corner of the bay will be utilised.\r\n\r\nThe second tier will be about half the size of the main floor and will house an exhibit on musical instruments and musical composition with a highlight on renaissance music and the beginnings of the orchestra and concertos. Along the rear wall of this exhibit a series of soundproof practice rooms will be available for the public to experience different instruments while maintaining order in the rest of the exhibit. This musical exhibition will be capped by the display of the ancient score of Primavera, by Antonio Vivaldi.\r\n\r\nThe Primavera (translated as springtime in italian) is a concerto from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, and just might be one of the most recognized pieces of classical music of the modern day, and whether you know it by name or melody, it has come to epitomise the Baroque style as well as providing insight as to the popular musical taste and technology of the era. Since it’s debut it has become a benchmark not only of baroque music but as well as to what defines a concerto in general, and for this reason it deserves to be preserved for generations to come.\r\n\r\nAs the visitors travel from the second tier to the lower third tier they will be greeted by a display and timeline of video technology showing the transition from photography to the birth of motion pictures all the way to the float screen technology of today. The timeline and display will be populated with technological examples from the genesis of the medium to the modern day and at the beginning and end of the exhibit there will be a large float screen playing a loop of Muybridge’s work on The Horse in Motion.\r\nEadweard Muybridge (1830-1904) is credited by many of have created the first motion picture. His work, The Horse in Motion, or by its original title, (Sallie Gardner at a Gallop) (1878) was the culmination of years of careful study and planning by it’s creator in order to settle a bet between two California gentleman (cite). This groundbreaking piece of early motion picture technology is the root of the family tree by which all modern cinema’s can trace their lineage. Never before had the public been exposed to such undeniable evidence from the visual medium, putting to rest once and for all the question. Do all of a horses hooves leave the ground while running? The Horse in Motion consists of a three second projection of a jockey and a black thoroughbred running down a racetrack, and although this is not terrifyingly groundbreaking by todays standards we would do well to remember that this is the genesis of the movies and television we watch today. It was during the latter part of the nineteenth century as the world’s borders were shrinking from the swell of technology born from the industrial revolution and nearly a decade after the opening of the transcontinental railroad, Muybridge’s work became the turning point for the emerging technologies of film and photography, just as the automobile revolutionised the technology of transportation. The Horse in Motion is one of the most significant films ever produced, on the basis of its importance, and it’s impact to history. This work deserves to be preserved so future generations will have a perspective to their accomplishments by seeing the progress their forebears have made, and having the work play on float screens at the beginning and end of the timeline makes a statement of the technological progress by displaying the genesis of video on the most innovative and advanced video technology of our era. As the guests depart down the corner stairwell they will be greeted by the full size main floor which houses the exhibition on perhaps the greatest work of Old Earth architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright’s, Fallingwater.\r\n\r\nMany people were under the impression that Fallingwater was the pinnacle as far as design and aesthetics in the Old Earth sense were concerned, and Frank Lloyd Wright remains one of the twentieth century\'s greatest and most influential architects, his groundbreaking work Fallingwater. Falling Water broke from the traditional modern designs of the time in that it did not seek to show off modern materials, but instead strove to bring a harmony between them and nature. Mr. Wright always said that he would grow a building from its site and I can say first hand from experiencing his work that it appears to have no other alternative than to have always been there.Wright himself described it as an “extension of the cliff beside a mountain stream, making living space over and above the stream upon several terraces upon which a man who loved the place sincerely, one who liked to listen to the waterfall, might well live.”(Hoffman) “Falling water would complement its site but at the same time compete with the high drama of the falls, the unceasing sound of the crashing water, it would rise as a great machine of the forest. (Hoffman) This was also the first time Wright worked with the material of reinforced concrete which he would have to call upon to create the great spans of cantilevers that would give the house its form. This house has to be maintained and preserved for future generations to see how their forefathers created a harmony between man made structure and nature in a way so as to make the occupant become closer by having it seamlessly make the transition from outdoor to indoor space. This house has untold wisdom emanating from its hollowed stone ledges that must be preserved for our heirs to discover. for such a great work cannot just be replicated or turned into a formula for a style of architecture, no, it is a living entity just like the river it rises over should flow into the future unending and into the mind and the hearts of the future of our once great land. A large model will grace the center of the lower level and the far corner opposite from the stairs will contain select remains of the structure once known as Fallingwater, and the whole main level will be dedicated to the architect and will feature his drawings and ideas on the subject of architecture, here the public will be able to experience the creator and the fragments of this monument to a time lost. For If we can show the current generation the past we are fighting to preserve and not just the mistakes of our forefathers we may be able to prevent our sons and daughters from making the same mistakes we did.\r\n\r\nWorks Cited\r\n\r\nCenter for Palladian Studies in America(CPSA). “Palladianism Timeline”\r\nhttp://www.palladiancenter.org/timeline-Palladianism.html\r\n\r\nCenter for Palladian Studies in America(CPSA). “Palladio\'s Literary Predecessors”\r\nhttp://www.palladiancenter.org/predecessors.html\r\n\r\nCenter for Palladian Studies in America(CPSA). “Palladio\'s and his Books”\r\nhttp://www.palladiancenter.org/palladiobooks.html\r\n\r\nFiero. The Humanistic Tradition Vol 2, 6th ed.\r\n\r\n\"The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)\" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 11 October 2012 at 15:10. Web. 14 Oct. 2012.\r\n\r\nKimball, Carol, mezzo-soprano. Song: A Guide to Art Song Style and Literature. Milwaukee, WI. : Hal Leonard, 2006, c2005.\r\n\r\nHoffmann, Donald. Frank Lloyd Wright\'s Fallingwater. Second ed. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications, 1978-1993. Print.','Our Lost Race','','inherit','open','open','','3170-revision-4','','','2012-12-12 23:00:24','2012-12-13 05:00:24','',3170,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3178',0,'revision','',0),(3179,1,'2012-12-12 22:56:48','2012-12-13 04:56:48','Collin Weir\r\n\r\nProfessor Lauer\r\n\r\nHUMA1302\r\n\r\nDecember 12, 2012\r\n<p align=\"center\">The Museum of Pre-Apocalypse Human Culture</p>\r\nAs the hiss of the airlock seals the doors behind you, another set of doors lead your way forward into the main lobby of the Museum of Pre-Apocalypse Human Culture. Within these hyperbaric halls are several artifacts and relics of human culture, which still remain though everything else has lost to time. The founder and architect of this museum designed this exhibit in a chronological order, or what he believed to be, since there was no information existing to reference. While in the main lobby there is a Hologram displaying a layout of the museum and where each exhibit is housed. Also in the background you are able to hear the faint melodies resonate down the halls that seem to lure you into Central American, the first of several exhibits.\r\n\r\nWhile walking down the first hall, visitors tromp through dense undergrowth of a Central American jungle that has vine encrusted walls, covered faintly displaying hieroglyphics of some pictorial language. As the brush thins you come into a room that has a pyramidal structure housing an antiquated document at the top. Walking up the steps a holographic guide appears and gives a synopsis of the Popol Vuh, the creation story of the Mayan culture. This document is a collection of Mayan stories spread amongst many Mayan tribes. Threat of extinction motivated the Mayans to compile their beloved myths into a single volume. This book of myths is important, because the language in which it was written in was one of the few fully developed writing languages in the America’s and was the pinnacle of Mayan intellectualism. The stories within the Popol Vuh explain the significance of the earth and the heavens, and the hero’s that go between these two polar worlds. The book explains many of the cultural behaviors of the Mayans and why they valued the things they did. On board this space vessel, it has gained a cult like following, with the members reinterpreting the stories to explain the transition from earth to the void of the heavenly space. It seems that the newer generations on board the ship like the notion of how the Mayans explain time in a cyclical nature, as well as the idea of an afterlife different from other western religions of this era. This work is representative of the new ideas that the new world had to offer, but unfortunately the conquistadores weren’t adept enough to understand what they were trying to destroy. As the hologram fades away, the lights on the floor lead towards another door leading out of this ancient temple into an unlit corridor.\r\n\r\nAs the guide light on the floor leads the visitor though through the dark, dank hallway, a single light is illuminating the room at the end of the hall. As the visitor enters the room, another holographic guide appears to share the significance of the lone painting on the wall. The painting is “The Philosopher in Meditation” by Rembrandt. This painting is a powerful piece that emanates powerful symbolism to the human psyche. This piece has a stark contrast between the light and the dark, yet these polar opposites harbor its counterpart within them. The crew often adorns their living space with a photo of this painting, since it can be said to signify the light within the darkness of space. The painting is unlike anything else onboard the ship, because it’s impossible to create paints since there is no ground to harvest the pigments and the dyes. The style in which Rembrandt created and perfected during his life is noticeable when you compare this to other works of this era.  While other works from this era exist on board other ships this one is surely the most striking, and most mysterious. The room in which this painting is housed is kept minimal so that nothing detracts attraction from the lone painting. When the information about this painting is done the lights dim and another corridor for exit is lit up.\r\n\r\nWhen the visitor steps into the next hall, the hall is illuminated with antiquated images all seemingly from the same era. They are images of the Great Plains, deserts, and tribe’s peoples. The photos are also credited to a photographer named Timothy O’Sullivan. However as the hall ends, the photos begin to dim as well as there is a single projected imaged on the wall of a sepia toned desert cliff with what looks to be an ancient deteriorated structure. The hologram is this room explains that this image is titled the “The White House”. However this image has brought much confusion to the crew. The image along with other Timothy O’Sullivan photos was found on a primitive USB drive that came from some unknown governmental agency when people were fleeing earth. The current generation believes that this image is actually the white house of the United States where the president stayed after being destroyed my natural disasters and wars. The image however is still revered for its artistic style as well the textures the photographer captured in this shot. And when compared to this artists other shot’s of primitive earthlings and open plains, this one has a more intriguing substance for the viewer to contemplate. Once the viewer is through with this exhibit, the projector fades out and a cacophony of aural frequencies fill the room, which draws the visitor into the final exhibit.\r\n\r\nUpon exiting the previous exhibit the lights fade but there is a constant crescendo of the music that the visitor is heading to. Upon entering the dome shaped auditorium, the tones of the music resonate sweetly off the walls to provide audio in stereo no matter where you stand in the room. The hologram directs the visitor to the center of the room where there are several instruments, a primitive computer, and a vinyl disk set displayed. The hologram explains that the music that is playing Sound Tribe Sector 9’s 2005 album Artifact. It goes on to explain that this album was at the pinnacle of self produced music, and the beginning of a fusion of multiple genre’s with electronic. This lone album has influenced the entire escaped earth fleet, and has directed every member to follow suit and create their own sonic orchestras to share with the crew. This music sharing ritual has given way to using electronic frequencies used to communicate as a new medium of art. The self –production also allows for a tremendous amount of personal reflection and expression. The visitor is able to try out the various instruments, with the hologram providing tutorials and information. When the visitor is done enjoying this last exhibit, a secret door opens to reveal a path back into the main lobby of the museum, where the journey through these historical artifacts begun.\r\n\r\nWith the conclusion of the exhibit the visitor leaves the museum and heads back to their normal crew functions, or hops onboard a transport craft back to their home vessel. This museum travels the outer reaches of our solar system providing a context of why this ship is so far away from its old decrepit and deteriorated home, and what they hope to re-establish on a new home planet one day.','Artifact of Space','','inherit','open','open','','3167-revision-4','','','2012-12-12 22:56:48','2012-12-13 04:56:48','',3167,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3179',0,'revision','',0),(3180,1,'2012-12-12 21:58:58','2012-12-13 03:58:58','AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE\r\nFINAL PROJECT - 2112\r\nJ. Lauer – 1302 – 207 # 13622\r\nPHILIP ROBINSON\r\n12/12/2012\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong> 2112</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><!--more--></p>\r\nMy name is Lucas and life is very different now from the way grampa tells it; I can hardly believe it myself…..all of the stories that grampa told us were true. I always thought that he was playing around and trying to scare us into being good. It seems hard to believe that it was only one hundred and twenty years ago that the first pieces of the Blue Belt had yet to break our atmosphere on earth. My family has always been pushing me to do well in school so that my grades were good enough to get past primary school. I know that they want me to get to college if I can, but you have to be really smart or kind of smart with parents with unlimited creds. I remember grampa telling us that the alliance would give people creds to go to college back in his day; can you imagine the alliance giving anything away….Anyway, I listened and got good marks in elementary, primary, and college. I still had to bust my tail at the data shops full time and still have time to study, but I made it through. I can’t even recall how many items we cataloged for RealCam, who would have thought making three dimensional digital images would be so important or lucrative. Ken told me that RealCam was working with the alliance on a lot of projects; he wasn’t allowed to talk about them though. Graduation is just around the corner, and it looks like I am going to have my choice of the Lunar, Mars, or Earth stations with RealCam, apparently they like my work. The technology that RealCam uses has been around forever, it allows a solid object to be crafted from a digital image out of various materials provided that you have the creds of course. Ever since the alliance opened up the colonies on the moon and on Mars; anyone and everyone seems to want a piece of home or history. RealCam incorporates facial recognition software, drafting software of all types, along with surfacing and texture software to replicate anything from dogs to diamonds.\r\n\r\nImagine if you will, having just gotten back to sleep after relieving yourself of the last bit of the previous evenings alcohol. That state where you start to dream and still have some control. You begin to drift off next to your partner in your dream to snuggle; that is until they reach under the bed for a bugle to play reveille loud enough to wake neighbors. Fully awakened, grumbling and bitching I realize that I left the phone jack plugged in my head, and my boss is calling. Somehow he and I get past it’s the weekend and I just graduated to it is important for you to come in without any screaming. The next thing I hear is the insistent knocking on my door that tells me that some form of self proclaimed security is at my door. Surprise surprise…alliance security is waiting to give me a lift to work.\r\n\r\nI never thought the world that it would end like this. Apparently while I was out having a good time and subsequently sleeping it off, another piece of the Blue Belt made it through the atmosphere and destroyed some town on the flip side of the planet. When I arrive with security I became aware that night crew, day crew, and everyone that works for RealCam was there along with a lot of alliance people. We had all gathered in the cafeteria when Ken began by telling us of what had happened with the space debris and letting us in on why we were here.\r\n\r\n“I have been working with the alliance on a project to integrate our work here at RealCam with another technology. Most of you are aware of holographic technology that was first hinted at us in a science fiction series by Roddenberry one hundred and fifty years ago (Star Trek). That in turn gave way to virtual reality, which in turn gave way to the internal data jacks that some of you have. The next evolution hg tech is the holographic deck that moves with a group like a multidirectional tram, with visual cohesion, without the use of data jack. Where RealCam comes into this picture is adding objects that can be interacted with to complete the sensory effect. There are obvious military applications that would greatly benefit from such a joint project, but there are many applications that will benefit humanity as a whole. Through all of your hard work we have been producing replicas of everything from marbles, to microwaves, to masterpieces of wood stone and paint. Thanks to our city planners and engineers requiring every building to be drafted for the past two hundred years, and updating all the pre digital plans into Google global; we will be able to visit anywhere on the planet. Thanks to the historians, archeologists, and all those obsessed with keeping our history alive; we have a plethora of period garments and everyday items that were also entered into the digital archive. Imagine choosing any opera house, amphitheater, or music venue anywhere on the globe to see any performance from any time as long as it has been captured in part or whole. Operas, symphonies, plays, concerts, and many other performances could be seen from any seat in the house. Imagine being able to watch a film with your friends and family beyond 3d and into a truly immersive 4d. while watching everything from cartoons like <em>Looney Toons</em> to war movies like <em>Platoon</em> You will be able to choose to alter the audio from just watching to a running a history lesson This joint venture will allow us to combine great works with great visuals that everyone can interact with; for a price of course.”\r\n\r\nI had to ask, “This all sounds great, but why are we here on one of our precious days that we relax, and not at home sleeping off a great party?” Mr. Sharp from the alliance spoke up and informed us that there are bigger pieces of debris in the Blue Belt than the one that hit last night, and that the timetable just got very short on this project. With the possibility and probability that the earth may not survive the next round of debris; our goal was clear. Acquire as much of human history as we can so that future generations can learn from and have a piece of what was our home. With no way to tell when where or how badly the earth would be hit, the people of earth finally came together after the first strike one hundred and twenty years ago. We began pushing scientific exploration of space even harder; we came up with alternative fuels that were rechargeable, we sent colonies to the moon and to Mars that are now thriving; and through cooperation in both the public and private sectors we built the alliance.\r\n\r\nMr. Sharp continued, “We have converted one of the cargo carriers into a school if you will. As Ken mentioned the primary function of this school will be to train citizens to be soldiers in various forms of combat and high tension situations. However, it is my belief that a well rounded soldier has to be a grounded one; a soldier that is linked to humanity as we know it. This process will be difficult to accomplish with the upcoming generations that will not have had the opportunity to experience where mankind has come from due to the high probability that the earth will be destroyed by the debris from the Blue Belt. That being said, the modified ship has been equipped with two hundred of these holographic decks capable of interacting with fifty citizens each cycle. Each unit is equipped to be used in every simulation stored, provided all members of the group have the required security clearance; We do not need to be training citizens in how to maintain hyper nuclear ordinance if they were found criminally insane. Two of these units are designate for the express use by the children of those attending classes where minors are not permitted.\r\n\r\nThese holographic class rooms work much the way they did in the late twentieth and early twenty-first century. There is much to be learned, but without learning about the context of the time there is no understanding. For example, Ken mentioned a film by Oliver Stone called <em>Platoon</em>. This is one of the films that are required material in the soldier curriculum. The historical importance section begins as the lights fade. This particular section is narrated by James Earl Jones; one can feel the weight of the headlines from world news as his deep voice echoes in your head. As each headline changes, you are surrounded by the flower children; and the soldiers before and after they return; the politicians; you are bystanders in Dallas when Kennedy is shot; you are at the peace protests both peaceful and violent at Kent State May 1970. As long as there has been combat there has been an attempt to understand its effects. Mankind has dark and light forces that lock in combat over every decision involving our conscience; struggling for dominance over the soul. There are several views when it comes to war, some for and some against. What we have here is a fictional film based on the stark realities of combat as told from a realist point of view. The importance for future generations is this is an unflinching look at real life accounts of combat and the internal struggle to maintain humanity during the Vietnam War; told by someone who lived through it at the ground level. This debacle in Vietnam was polarizing within the populace in the US; as it was viewed as a civil conflict that we had no business in; or as defending against communism. The anti-war anti-violence movements spanned the nation, as did those people who fought communism. It would be many years before the nation could begin to heal. At the time of its release there were a handful of other films covering other aspects of the war; some were close to reality while others were more like comic strips. The realism of this film was drastically different from other productions of the day in part due to the boot camp that the entire cast was required to participate in. The actors were living their roles, and that character immersion was captured. With commercial blockbusters like Star Wars, Back To the Future, and Indiana Jones in the lead for escapism, this realistic film stands away from the crowd. If you wish to learn more all you have to do is say more, or continue on to the feature. Once again the deep voice relates the details of what is to come. While we have not yet discovered how to integrate moisture into the hollodecks, perfect sound, temperature, smell, and with RealCams contribution solid material will assist in giving the most lifelike experience ever. When the lights go down and you hear the thundering sound of a helicopter from an open bay door that will soon be dropping you into the hole that you will be in for the next year if you live that long. As you hop off the huey you see the tarps that have blown off the dead from the downdraft. Then the first hint of smell hits you, and you are not sure what is worse; the smell of the dead or the smell of diesel burning the latrine cans. It is at this point that you realize that you are not in Kansas anymore, and you are questioning the sanity of your decision to drop out of school, and volunteer to come to this armpit of the world. The audience may be feeling the same way as they experience the same assault on the senses. What follows is the audience gets a firsthand immersion into the mind of a soldier when faced with constant atrocity, pain, sleep deprivation, and the struggle to maintain their humanity. When the experience of the film has concluded there will be a more option as well as an exit option. If you choose the more option, a large screen will appear with a list of reviews and reactions that have been recorded from its release to the present. There will also be an option for the audience to enter their response. For additional creds there is another option; you will be able to select any piece of this experience as a memento of the experience; properly scaled and priced on material and if it functions.”\r\n\r\n“Imagine being able to create a hard copy version of the greatest works of all time. Another one of the required modules for the soldier is the Declaration of Independence. As with the previous work, there is only the briefest of understandings that can be inferred from the document itself; one must understand what was happening in the colonies to truly understand the weight of such a work. When the lights fade the voice of Sam Elliott begins in that smooth and deep voice of a man that you don’t really want to upset. The birthing of a new nation has many needs to be addressed; none among them more daunting than making the decision to do so. There are 30 indictments in the declaration that enlighten the rest of us as to what British rule was inflicting on the colonies, not to mention the fear factor, and the fear of the unknown. These indictments range from making it difficult to conduct state business by making it difficult to do so; to causing the people to suffer malnutrition from lack of food that had to be provided to soldiers; to the hiring of mercenary forces to kill the colonists. With each indictment the deck is transported to some ones home or business to witness each tyrannical act. The lengths that our King has gone to in order to dissuade the resolve of the colonists to rebuke the crown knows no bounds. We witness the struggles and doubts about making the declaration. We witness the political chess involved in trying to see the declaration fail. The Declaration of Independence is the first and quintessential piece that defines by demonstration the path a society should take in severing itself from its tyrannical leadership. Proper care must be undertaken to ensure that one is not exchanging tyrant for tyrant. To this end, the drafters of this document would have looked at a number of sources in deciding the proper language be used to ensure what was stated was what was meant. Thomas Paine’s <em>Common Sense</em>, Alexander Pope’s <em>Essay on Man</em> (as a counter); John Locke’s <em>The Second Treatise on Civil Government; </em>and perhaps Smith\'s<em> An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations</em> were influential writings in this important task. Jefferson had this to say to those that would attempt to discredit the declaration, <em>“[n]ot to find out new principles or new arguments, never before thought of, not merely to say things which had never been said before; but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independent stand we are compelled to take. Neither aiming at originality of principle or sentiment, nor yet copied from any particular and previous writing, it was intended to be an expression of the American mind, and to give to that expression the proper tone and spirit called for by the occasion.</em>(history.com)” We witness the gathering in Independence Hall in Pennsylvania and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We witness the seeds planted by the declaration growing to become an emancipation proclamation, and a bill of rights, and every important piece of legislature since. It is imperative that those that come after we are gone to know it is their duty as citizens to protect this: <em>“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.(History.com)</em>” The Declaration of Independence exemplifies what man can accomplish when they come together that could never be done standing alone; it took all of us to bring about the birth of this nation. Again once the citizens have returned to the current century there will be options to learn more, respond to the work, or pick up souvenirs.”\r\n\r\nKen is the one who is passionate about architecture and the arts, so he takes over from here. “Imagine being able to walk into St. Peter’s Basilica under the dome with the ability to touch the history; or perhaps you desire to see how it was built, you can see the internal structure with the wave of your hand. Marveling at the detail and intricacies that were displayed, along with the massive amount of weight that was moved when all that was available to them were hand tools. Understand that building domes at the time was considered rock kit science. hehe bad pun. Building domes that did not collapse was a difficult process; especially one of this size. To feel the stone the wood and the paint in all its glory first hand would be simply amazing. Interacting with Michelangelo as the narrator of his work as he goes into as much detail as you can handle. Discovering how one goes about building a dome without it collapsing. This was after all going to end up as a jewel in the most beautifully built and adorned centers of faith of all time in the humanist tradition. Hearing from the horse’s mouth what influenced his work, and from where he drew his passion; discussing at length the undeniable influence of the church, and his thoughts on faith. Of course there would be his opinion of other works. This man was a wealth of knowledge that had survived into his eighties. From this font of knowledge we learn of the cultural currents and events, the power of the church, the habits of the merchants, and the general ebb and flow of life in the late 1500’s in Rome. Again once the citizens have returned to the current century there will be options to learn more, respond to the work, or pick up souvenirs.”\r\n\r\n“Finally we come to one of my favorite Operas. Tragedies have been a staple form of the arts since the beginning; however, <em>La Boheme</em> stands out as a pure example of the realist style known as <em>verismo</em>. While it is a fictional tale and there is no real historical context, Puccini is a realist, and what better way for art to imitate life than to spin a web about real life. Realism was a step away from the perfect and surreal beauty of romanticism into the simplistic beauty of normal and imperfect reality. It is Puccini’s voice and image that will be guiding us through this section. It is Christmas Eve in 1830 and two of our artful principles are huddled by the fireplace doing their best to stay warm. They are so desperate for some respite that they burn precious pieces of paper the poet owns. The powers that be smile down and two friends arrive with good news that one of them is employed and bearing food, warmth, and drink. The poet’s friends are off to celebrate, and just before joining them a neighbor arrives. Chemistry sparks between the neighbor and poet. What follows is the tale of love, jealousy, betrayal, and loss, and death between two couples and their friends. The musical score compliments the vocal performance without drowning the voices. The tale is well told for anyone that has truly ever been in love. The journey through all of the emotions was amazing, as well as being invested in the characters. That all encompassing awe and attraction on every level that lets you breath, while at the same time not being obsessive, stalker like, or dependant. Puccini has demonstrated exceptional ability in storytelling, and seems to be well aware of the indescribable highs and the depths of despair and grief that come with loving relationships. In the realist tradition truth and beauty remain truthful and beautiful regardless of another person’s presence; contradicting the romantic notion that beauty does not exist unless it is viewed by another. This opera can be and probably is an introduction to opera for the uninitiated. This piece belongs in the archive because it is of utmost importance that future generations understand the beauty in truth and the truth in beauty, and that art imitates life in the realist tradition in the truest sense. Throughout the performance, the temperature was kept quite cold to maintain the connection with the audience. Again once the citizens have returned to the current century there will be options to learn more, respond to the work, or pick up souvenirs.”\r\n\r\nThankfully there are a lot of us working to preserve society as we know it for the future generations that will need it. While I hope that we can get it all; I am just thankful that I have the opportunity to do something worth wile that my grampa would be proud of.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWorks Cited:\r\n\r\n“Declaration of Independence.” History.com. A&amp;E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 15 Oct 2012. – Quoted Jefferson’s response. Quoted Declaration of Independence.\r\n\r\nRoddenberry, Gene, dir. Star Trek. Film. 12 Dec 2012. – Used holographic deck concept.','2112','','inherit','open','open','','2950-revision-6','','','2012-12-12 21:58:58','2012-12-13 03:58:58','',2950,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3180',0,'revision','',0),(3184,1,'2012-12-12 20:05:22','2012-12-13 02:05:22','<a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/futuristic-city.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3138\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/futuristic-city-298x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe year is 2025 and governments on planet earth are all fighting for control.  The population has increased to 10 billion people and planet earth no longer has the resources to support human kind.  With advancements in technology, people have begun settling in outer space.  New settlements are created and it seems to be the perfect escape from the horror on planet earth.  A group of artists and intellectuals want to preserve the creativity of human beings.  An entire planet is dedicated to art, religion, philosophy, language, and literature.  It is the ultimate preservation of human creativity dating back to when Homo sapiens first populated mother earth.  Planet Preserve uses time travel and experience to display all different types of art.  People from all over the universe come to give knowledge they experienced.  I was given knowledge of Hernan Cortes “Letters from Mexico”, Mozart’s “A Little Night Music”, Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”, and George Rodgers photos of the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen.  These works should be preserved so we can continue to study mankind.  They are all important in literature, music, art, and photography. <!--more-->\r\n\r\nYou will sit in an elaborate and comfortable recliner with computer screens all around it.  Feel free to bring some snacks because you might get hungry on your journey.  Our first stop will be in Technotitlan, the Aztec Empire.  The year is 1519.  You will experience the conquest Hernan Cortez is on along with his greed for gold and lust for political importance.  These letters and his conquest represent European exploration to new lands.  He is driven by the Spanish Empire as well as the word of God.  Christianity plays a huge role in the world in 1519 as well as exploration.  Governments are expanding and competing.  You will experience the fall of the Aztec Empire and the devastation of disease.  You won’t be able to talk to anyone you are just a witness to history.  You will see Cortez write the letters and you will see the death of the Aztecs, a flourishing and very advanced society.  The only account we have of this incident is through his letters.  It is important to see the new settlements of European governments and the civilizations that were lost through the power to control.\r\n\r\nOur next stop will be a beautifully constructed concert theater in 1787.  There will be a symphony and you will hear one of Mozart’s famous pieces, “A Little Night Music.”  After hearing the short symphony you will be able to experience Mozart’s life and the impact he had on the classical period of music.  You will experience his genius and feel his emotions while writing music.   You will witness one of the most important and still prevalent music styles in history: the classical era.  You will sit with the Archbishop of Salzburg and go to grand parties and balls.  You will see the importance of the symphony that this era defines.  It represents new music and new string instruments.  It is important to see how popular the classical period still is and how Mozart’s music should be preserved for future generations beyond 2025.\r\n\r\nThe following stop will be in a mental hospital in southern France.  You will feel Vincent Van Gogh’s agony as he paints the most important painting of his career: “Starry Night.”  This painting became popular after his death but allowed us to learn about the mental anguish a lot of creative people suffer from.  You will experience Van Gogh’s life and how terribly confused he was.  He might have been in a lot of pain but created the most beautiful artwork known to man.  This works exemplifies the post-impressionist period of the art timeline.  Artists begin to look to the outside world for inspiration.  The painting of this piece marks the beginning of a long line of artists who suffer from mental disorders.  You will see his popularity from the time of his death and how it continues to grow until present day.  Is creativity somehow linked with this mental illness?  The question has never been answered but it has drawn a lot of attention to artists and their lives.  This piece needs to be preserved to continue the study of the mind vs. creativity.  It is important for future generations to witness Vincent Van Gogh and the pure brilliance in his painting.\r\n\r\nThe last stop is by far the most painful.  You will be with British troops as they liberate the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945.  The ground will be covered in bodies and you will see things you would have never thought possible.  Will planet earth end up like this?  These photographs exemplify a century of war, blood, and power.  The Nazi Regime murdered more than six million Jews during WWII.  You will feel the shock of the British Troops, George Rodgers, and the American people when his photos are published in Life magazine.  You will see the mass graves and inhumane and barbaric acts committed.  You will see the effect of photo journalism and how it played a huge part in the Great Depression and WWII.  These photos most importantly represent the lives lost, the effects of totalitarianism, and the dangers of war.  It is important for future generations to be able to experience this so they can prevent such a thing from ever happening again.\r\n\r\nIt is important generations of 2025 carry on history even if planet earth becomes inhabitable.  They need to carry on the study of human creativity and what people achieved.  My four pieces represent exploration and settlement, classical music, post-impressionist art, and genocide in war.  As governments fight for power it is an important reminder to see what happened in WWII and to the Aztec Empire.  As new paintings are formed the trends of the post-impressionist period are important to study and look back on.  As new music is created it is important to keep around music of older genres.  Planet Preserve is the perfect place for the preservation of all types of art, literature, philosophy, and religion.  New studies always bring up new information and new inventions.  This can lead the universe and the earth to being a better place for everyone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nImage Credit:\r\n\r\nhttp://subversify.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/futuristic-city.jpg','Planet Preserve','','inherit','open','open','','3137-revision-4','','','2012-12-12 20:05:22','2012-12-13 02:05:22','',3137,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3184',0,'revision','',0),(3334,74,'2013-09-23 19:31:07','2013-09-24 01:31:07','[caption id=\"\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"507\"]<a href=\"http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5f/Donquixote.JPG\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5f/Donquixote.JPG\" width=\"507\" height=\"601\" /></a> Don Quixote by Pablo Picasso http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Donquixote.JPG[/caption]\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-308a791a-4be3-ca63-5cdc-5329ada5d8f8\">    <em>Don Quixote</em> is a spanish language novel written by Miguel de Cervantes and published in two parts, the first in 1605 AD and the second in 1615 AD. It\'s importance to western literature is immeasurable, since it was the first full-length novel published in Europe and it\'s characterization of the title character is complex and iconic. The story follows an idealistic nobleman who has spent all of his money on tales about chivalry and knighthood and decides to become a knight errant, righting injustice in Spain. He recruits his neighbor Sancho Panza as his squire and sets out on an epic quest. He imagines a beautiful princess named Dulcinea to give a purpose to his valiant deeds. The story is rife with comedy as Don Quixote imagines ordinary situations in the framework of a medieval tale, such as an encounter with windmills that he believes to be fearsome giants terrorizing the countryside. <em>Don Quixote</em> was written following several important historical events.  Cervantes had fought in the last Christian crusade in the Middle East. The Spanish Inquisition had occured, which had evicted a long-standing Muslim and Jewish presence from the region in favor of Catholocism. And finally, Spain was gaining tremendous profits from their ventures in the New World, changing the traditional society of peasants and aristocrats with a newly formed middle class.<!--more--></p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">    <em>Don Quixote</em> is thematically similar to a popular form of book at the time called the piqaresque novel. These books starred an underdog hero and were humorous, telling small episodic tales. They were written in Spanish because they were considered a crude form of entertainment, rather than the Latin reserved for highbrow literature. The main character would be someone of low-standing living in a corrupt world who outsmarts the machinations of those around him. <em>Don Quixote</em> plays with this idea by instead making the protagonist a delusional dunce surrounded by people who are much savvier than him. His companion Sancho is a realist who has to guide him through the everyday folk who are often baffled by Don Quixote\'s ridiculous assertions. Often times Don Quixote is defeated in his encounters or tricked into believing he has accomplished his duties. What sets <em>Don Quixote</em> apart from contemporary novels is the psychological profile of the main character. He is motivated by pure idealism and a belief in right and wrong that often conflicts with the reality he finds himself in. This theme eschews other picaresque literature which did not approach such profound questions of existence. It also tells a longform story that builds up on past events, weaving a complex narrative. <em>Don Quixote</em> was such a success that many copycat authors wrote unauthorized sequels. This motivated Miguel de Cervantes to write a part two to reclaim his beloved characters. Even past Cervantes\' death, <em>Don Quixote</em> continued to be an inspiration in art. It has been adapted into plays and films, and in 2002 The Guardian published an article claiming it to be the world\'s best book in a poll given to influential authors. If anything it\'s status as a cultural artifact has improved over time and influenced countless people. Popular at the time it\'s status is now that of a formative work of world literature.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">    I enjoy <em>Don Quixote</em> and find the satire to still hold up to todays society. The deeply held beliefs of the main character contrasted with what actually goes on around him echo an insecurity I have about having an immature view of the world. It\'s inspirational to see Don Quixote hold steadfastly to these ideals and funny to see him reason away events so that they fall in line with the story in his head of him being a courageous knight.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">    <em>Don Quixote</em> is similar to the tragic work <em>Hamlet</em> by William Shakespeare in how the story focuses on the inner turmoil of the protagonist. Both works provide highly detailed portraits of the protagonist, going into depth on their appearance, beliefs, relationships, and the world surrounding them. Both are singularly obsessed with a goal that others either do not understand or challenge completely. One difference is that the delusions Hamlet experiences turn out to be based on fact instead of flights of the imagination, but nonetheless the visions of both protagonists lead to their mistreatment and downfall. Both men are highly pursuant of justice, neglecting everything else in their emotional and spiritual journey through the story. They are well-read and use what they\'ve learned to inspire their actions. In Hamlet these actions form tragic consequences as the people around Hamlet die. In <em>Don Quixote</em>, they are humorous as the title character is battered around and forced to dust himself off. In the end, neither men can change the nature of those around them. Hamlet avenges his father\'s death but himself dies cruelly. Don Quixote finally realizes how crazy his behavior was and metaphorically kills the man he once was.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">    <em>Don Quixote</em> is important to future generations because it raises the question of how to reconcile our dreams with our reality. In today\'s world many things are becoming possible due to the wonders of technology, and the potential for ill often outpaces the altruistic hope for peace and happiness for everyone. Instead of blind belief in an ideal world, Cervantes urges the reader to think first and consider what is happening around them. By imploring consideration and thought before instant emotional reactions, <em>Don Quixote</em> is a work that resonates with the fast-changing lifestyles of today that increase in complexity as time moves on.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Bibliography:</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Duran, Manuel. <i>Don Quixote and Hamlet: Strangers or Brothers? </i>Confluencia, 2004</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">  This source provided information for comparing <em>Don Quixote</em> to Hamlet.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Zimic, Stanislav.<i> Don Quixote: Some Observations on the Creation and Evolution of Its Protagonist and on Its Novelistic Structures. </i>Bulletin of Spanish Studies, 2011</p>\r\n  This source was useful for figuring out the importance of the novel and it\'s influence on literature.\r\n<div>Lichtenberg, Joseph M.D.<i> Cervantes and Don Quixote.</i> Psychoanalytic Inquiry, 2010</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\nThis source helped explain the character of Don Quixote and his psychological depth.\r\n\r\nKrueger, Alison. \"Historical Context for Don Quixote by Miguel De Cervantes.\" <i>Columbia College</i>. Columbia College, n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2013.\r\n\r\nThis source gave background information on contextual events during Cervantes\' time period.\r\n\r\n<i>Cervantes and the legend of Don Quijote [electronic resource (video)] : spirit of a book / Radiotelevisioń Espanõla</i>. (2006). New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2006], c2004.\r\n\r\nThis documentary provided general information including historical importance and details about the book.','Don Quixote Time Capsule 1','','inherit','open','open','','3250-revision-v1','','','2013-09-23 19:31:07','2013-09-24 01:31:07','',3250,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3334',0,'revision','',0),(3336,81,'2013-09-23 19:47:09','2013-09-24 01:47:09','<p dir=\"ltr\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-48d84c9d-4be3-73d5-8795-cbd823d6058f\" style=\"text-align: center\">Donatello’s David</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Donatello’s bronze statue of David is estimated to have been created somewhere between the years 1430 &amp; 1440.  The exact date is still a common topic for debate as no one has been able to find solid evidence (Schneider).  It was among the first nudes in the art world used in a context other than religious (italianrenaissance.org).  While it is more common to find David depicted as a strong, large, muscular, giant of a man, Donatello’s depiction of a sleek, younger man was a distinct difference.  His stance of victory holds an almost homosexual feminism to it, something that was fairly common in works of the period.  It is uncertain who actually commissioned the work, but some have proposed the assumption that it may have been Cosimo il Vecchio de’ Medici (<a href=\"http://www.palazzo-medici.it\">http://www.palazzo-medici.it</a>).  Donatello changed the world of art in ways he never could have imagined.  His technique, his skill, his creative bravery, and the greatness that is David are worthy of being preserved for centuries to come.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Jessie-Donatello.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3266\" alt=\"Jessie Donatello\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Jessie-Donatello-185x300.jpg\" width=\"185\" height=\"300\" />http://www.italianrenaissance.org/donatellos-david/</a><a href=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jessie-donatello-3.jpg\">          <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3272\" alt=\"jessie donatello 3\" src=\"http://jeanatacc.com/2011/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jessie-donatello-3-231x300.jpg\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" />http://www.gunnzone.org/GunnImages/images/11_David_Donatello-L-R.jpg</a><!--more--></p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Despite having a considerable religious influence, the arts of the Renaissance era began to take on more lifelike appearances.  The Renaissance artists were steering away from the abstract qualities of the Classical period and began making their works more realistic.  Donatello’s David with its attention to the human form is a prime example of the changes that began to occur.  The artists of the Renaissance era such as Donatello, da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo brought change and influence that was felt and seen for centuries to come, even today.  (Fiero, B3.43)  Around this time literature, science, art were beginning to tie themselves to the church as people such as Pope Nicholas V.   Even members of the church were showing an enthusiasm for learning and the arts.  Many church officials commissioned Renaissance artists to renovate libraries, and to build churches, and to paint chapels (i.e. The Sisteen Chapel).</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In the time leading up to the Renaissance era, art tended to have a significant amount of religious influence.  As the artists of the Renaissance era began to try to revive the Classical heritage, they began applying a more realistic approach to their work.  Portrait work soared in popularity as it focused on the individual.  Nude works were not widely known outside of the religious context as many artists tended to be rather self-concious.  Even then, in most cases, any nude subjects tended to be portrayed as Gods.  Throughout the Renaissance era, artists were falling away from the abstract works of the Medieval time period and began to create more tangible and realistic pieces.  As artists lost inhibitions and became more creative, they began to explore the human form more and created works such as Donatello’s David.  “in his bronze David (circa 1450), Donatello created the first sexually charged male nude since the collapse of the classical Greco-Roman Testhetic a thousand years earlier.”  (Frontain)</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Donatello’s David was a nude statue.  While not the only one of the time period, it was among the first.  The appearance of nudes in the art world was mostly found in the religious context.  Donatello was neither the first nor the last sculptor to produce their interpretation of David.  However, while the majority of the David statues depicted him as a larger-than-life man of great strength, Donatello showed him as a young and sinewy boy with an almost homosexual feminism to him.  Also, many artists/sculptors utilized marble, but Donatello chose to utilize bronze for this particular piece. Interestingly enough, this particular piece was his second attempt.  His first version of David was done in marble somewhere around 1408/1409.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This statue was received very well.  It became very popular and was considered to be the symbol of Florence.  The Medici family kept it on display in their court yard causing quite the scandal.  Regardless, once explained away by Donatello, the statue was received with great enthusiasm.  Due to the chosen placement of the sculpture (in the courtyard) some did not take to it very well.  However, many artists and scholars of the time made claims that it very well could have been one of Donatello’s finest works created within his lifetime.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The reception of Donatello’s bronze David today seems to be comparable to when it made its debut.  The beauty, creativity, and originality of Donatello’s work has never been argued.  The beauty of the nude form quite obviously influenced by Donatello’s own homosexuality seems to be the focus of many of today’s critics and historians.  Today there seems to much debate regarding the original appearance of the statue.  For example, many think the original statue – before the influences of time – had golden luscious curls that any women would envy.  (www.ancientworlds.net)  There is much debate amongst scholars as to the exact time, original appearance, whether or not Donatello used a live nude model, and a whole host of other details that seem to have been lost over the course of the passing centuries.  One important thing that has been agreed upon is that Donatello’s David is/was one of the most influential works of its time and that Donatello was one of the cornerstones of the beginning of the modern art community.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I have always been exposed to the larger, more masculine versions of the David statues.  I’ve always made the assumption they were all that had existed.  My first impression of Donatello’s work was that it was very feminine, seemed to be homosexually motivated, and couldn’t possibly be the correct statue.  After discovering that, in fact, it was I simply stared at it.  Given the time period, I was rather shocked that a statue of this type gained such popularity.  I thought it was very well done.  Again, given the time period, I was very impressed that a statue of this caliber could be created out of any medium especially one such as bronze.  In regards to its symbolism, it has been hard for me to truly understand it as my prior knowledge of this particular era is not very extensive.  For me personally, it was more the bravery and creativity that came from Donatello’s bronze David.  Knowing now of the political controversy started by its creation, I am able to appreciate it far more.  After looking at it for the first time, I was a bit taken aback.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Michelangelo and Donatello were both commissioned to create sculptures of David.  David was a great symbol for the people of Florence.  He stood-to them-for their freedom and liberty.  Both of which were under constant threat.  One important difference, in terms of history, was that Michelango’s piece was commissioned by The Board of Works for the Cathedral of Florence while Donatello’s piece was commissioned be the Medici family.  A family that was considered to have been one of the biggest threats toward the very freedoms and liberties David was supposed to have represented.  While David’s work is very well known, Michelango’s David is the one most thought of when “the sculpture of David” is mentioned.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Artistically speaking, they both used different mediums to create their individual works.  Donatello actually created two pieces depicting David.  One was done in marble while the other, the one he is most recognized for, was created from bronze.  Michelango kept with the classic/typical depiction of David showing him, while young, to be a man of strength and masculine victory.  Donatello, on the other hand, showed David as a sinewy young man.  While his stance with his foot on top of the severed head of Goliath was one of victory, he still showed more of a feminine quality almost homosexual.  This was a quality seen in many works of that time.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Donatello’s bronze David is not one of the most well-known of the many depictions of David.  Future generations need to know.  If asked, a number of high school students would most likely be unable to tell you any other David than that done by Michelangelo.  It is important that this generation and those to come be taught.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Donatello created a great work of symbolism.  On a daily basis, the very family that commissioned him to create this great piece threatened the freedoms and liberties of the citizens of Florence-the freedoms and liberties that David represented.  Some artists of his time went so far as to label this work as Donatello’s finest of his lifetime.  Donatello was one of the great artistic masters.  His work has influenced other artists and their own works over the course of centuries.  To look at it simply, it was formed from bronze-a task not easily accomplished almost 600 years ago.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Donatello’s David was a great example of Humanist art.  This is shown not only in the choice of medium but also in the pose and nudity of the subject.  What better way to learn of the great artists of this time than through the study of the work itself.  Reproductions can never adequately represent the artist or his work.  It is important for individuals to be able to see and study this work firsthand.  To see the stunning accuracy of David’s anatomical features.  To understand and feel the symbolism of his foot on the head of the slain giant.  And after having gained this understanding, to hopefully appreciate the irony of that symbolism when considering those who commissioned this work.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At some point in history, it was decided this was a work of such great importance that it needed to be guarded and protected and preserved for generations to come.  Donatello’s bronze masterpiece needs to be saved.  That importance once found has not changed in the last 600 years nor will it change in the next 600.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">David did and still does represent the coveted freedoms and liberties of a seemingly repressed  people.  However, of equal importance, is that in a time when homosexuality wasn’t as publicized as it is in today’s society and sodomy was deemed illegal, the homosexual air of this nude young man seemed to go unnoticed.  In fact, it was the wish of those who commissioned the work that David be portrayed in such a way.   It was common knowledge that Donatello was a gay man.  This was a huge step into the future not only for art but also for human sexuality.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Artists such as Donatello were innovators in their time and started a movement that has carried forth into our world today.  While many may fail to see the significance of a work like David, I feel that it is important to show how artists and other individuals like Donatello shaped what we know today.  An important part of making sure that can happen is to do whatever is possible to insure the works of the greats are preserved.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Janson, H W. The Sculpture of David. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1979. Acadenic</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">    Search Complete. Web. 26 Aug. 2013.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Frontain, Raymond-Jean. Gay &amp; Lesbian Review Worldwide 13.4: 12-15. Academic Search</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Complete.  Web. 26 Aug. 2013.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">**Frontain allowed for more of a focus on the homosexual nature of the statue.  It also addressed the fact that it was one of the first sexually charged male nudes.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\"\"David\" by Donatello.\" Mediateca di Palazzo Medici Riccardi Window on the Renaissance.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Mediateca di Palazzo, n.d. Web. 26 Aug. 2013. &lt;<a href=\"http://www.palazzo-medici.it/mediateca/en/schede.php?nome=David_di_Donatello\">http://www.palazzo-medici.it/mediateca/en/schede.php?nome=David_di_Donatello</a>&gt;.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">**This source proved helpful as it came from an Italian source.  It gave a great perspective as to the controversy surround the placement of the statue and the family that commissioned the work.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Schneider, Laurie. \"Donatello\'s Bronze David.\" The Art Bulletin June 1973: 213-16. Web. 26</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">    Aug. 2013.  &lt; <a href=\"http://www.jstor.org/stable/3049095\">http://www.jstor.org/stable/3049095</a>&gt;.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">    **Schneider gave a more technical approach to analysis.  However, it was an easy read and satisfied one of the academic credit.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Macrohistory and World Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2013.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">    &lt;<a href=\"http://www.macrohistory.com/time/ce15.htm\">http://www.macrohistory.com/time/ce15.htm</a>&gt;.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">    **This timeline allowed me to better understand the historical context of the time.  It laid out world history, not only that in Florence, of the time and created a better understanding of the “controversy”, etc.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Fiero, Gloria K. The Humanistic Tradition. 6th Editionth ed. Vol. 2. N.p.: McGraw-Hill, 2011.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">N. pag. 2 vols. Web. 26 Aug. 2013. &lt;http://connect.mcgraw- hill.com/connect/hmEBook.do?setTab=sectionTabs&gt;.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">**The textbook has proven to be quite helpful.  It holds information not only on the work itself but also other works and artists of the time.  It also gave insight into the historical timeline.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">***<a href=\"http://www.italianrenaissance.org/donatellos-david/\">http://www.italianrenaissance.org/donatellos-david/</a></p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">**This site analyzes pose, biblical influence, David’s background, etc all from an artistic standpoint as well as the influence of the Italian renaissance.</p>','Donatello\'s David in Bronze','','inherit','open','open','','3253-revision-v1','','','2013-09-23 19:47:09','2013-09-24 01:47:09','',3253,'http://jeanatacc.com/2011/?p=3336',0,'revision','',0),