Raphael Lemkin‚ a genocide scholar‚ and two others‚ authored the original May 1947 draft of the genocide convention for the UN Secretariat. This draft included cultural genocide as one of its three aspects of genocide and‚ arguably‚ should the UNGC be revised in future‚ aspects of the original draft merit consideration for inclusion (MacDonald and Hudson). The cultural form enumerated five methods of attempting to destroy the specific characteristics of the group: (a) forcible transfer of children
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What did Georg Simmel seek to demonstrate through his “formal” sociology? Georg Simmel (1858 - 1918) was living in Berlin at a time when Sociology was beginning to form as a science‚ most notably with the work of Comte setting up the positivist methodology of studying society. In the intellectual world he was an outsider and struggled‚ becoming a full professor without a chair only in 1901. Through formal sociology Simmel was proposing an alternative way of thinking to his contemporaries.
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Raphael: A Religious Humanist The Renaissance was a booming age of art‚ new thinking and finding of older‚ better ways of thinking leading to one of the largest scavenger hunts in history (Bauer). The financial empires of Europe were expanding while sciences and art were becoming more prevalent. The frenzied movement started with Gerard of Cremona‚ finding the astronomy texts of Euclid‚ Galen and Ptolemy(Bauer) revealing that the intellectuals of ancient Greece and Rome possessed extensive knowledge
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<center><b>Are Asher ’s paintings of the Cruxifixion an ultimate act of disrespect towards his parents?</b></center> <br> <br>Asher Lev paints against the values of his family and community. He disregards Jewish traditions and observance by pursuing his passion for art. His individuality has him disobeying the Rebbe‚ the mashphia‚ his mythic ancestor as well as his parents. Asher does not intend for his artwork to be harmful‚ but that they convey truths and feelings. Yet‚ the Brooklyn Crucifixions
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the artist Raphael Sanzio came about being one of the best of his time. Raphael took methods and ideas from his surrounding colleagues and then he would combine them with his own personality to create some of the best works from his era. Raphael Sanzio’s work of the Italian High Renaissance era is the result of influences and incorporation of techniques of Michelangelo Buonarroti‚ Pietro Perugino‚ and Leonardo DaVinci. Raphael Sanzio is most well remembered for his dynamic works from his time. Raphael
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The School of Athens is a painting completed by Raphael between 1509 and 1511. It is a famous fresco that brings together all the great minds of the classical world. Many believe that every scholar and profound thinker is represented in this painting. Raphael was one of the great artists that lived and created famous works of art during the Renaissance. He even painted himself in amongst the figures of The School of Athens. This painting is Raphael’s greatest masterpiece‚ and many consider it
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Book I of More’s Utopia describes Raphael Hythloday’s many adventures: the sore thumb was when he stayed with Reverend Peter Giles. This passage does not seem much important‚ but the way Raphael had described the man and how he spoke of the death sentence spoke volumes. This lawyer looks at the death sentence as though it is a glorious thing brought upon the people by god. Although people of England look towards death‚ tradesmen‚ or farmers as a punishment‚ Raphael enlightens the lawyer and Cardinal
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Analysis of subject: The painting is actually depicting the sea and the sky. The sea is black‚ and the sky is gray. The artist uses fishing hooks and nails to create the sea‚ while he paints the sky with oil. 2. Analysis of Form: This painting is an abstract and representational artwork. This painting also has a mechanical art style. The artist uses black fishing hooks to create a symmetrical balance. The achromatic color scheme of the painting conveys a nostalgic and longing mood. The artist achieves
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Medieval and Early Modern Europe. Raphael was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance‚ celebrated for the perfection and grace of his paintings and drawings. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci‚ he forms the traditional trinity of great masters of that period.He died at the age of 37. In 1508 Raphael‚ a native of Urbino‚ had been recommended to Julius II by Donato Bramante‚ the pope’s architect‚ and also a native of Urbino. After Raphael had been welcomed by Pope Julius
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“Consider the case of a farmer who owns a flock of chickens. He kills them and this is his business. If you interfere‚ you are trespassing.” Raphael Lemkin‚ an impressionable philology scholar at the University of Lvov discovered that the cardinal sin of violating state sovereignty could be used to safeguard those who attempted to exterminate minorities. After learning this‚ he studied and lectured international law. Lemkin postulated the tendency of history to repeat itself‚ regardless of context
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