Sentences with phrase «cultural landscape as»

In the United States, artist - endowed organisations such as the Joan Mitchell Foundation are on the rise and are playing an increasingly important role in the cultural landscape as government funding declines.

Inspired by natural landscape of New Orleans, the exhibition's title also alludes to the city's cultural landscape as a creative force — saxophonist Archie Shepp described jazz as a triumph of the human spirit, a lily that grows «in spite of the swamp.»

The Red Gate Gallery is situated atop the magnificent 16th century Dongbianmen Watchtower, occupying a prominent position in the city's cultural landscape as one of its first private contemporary galleries.

Prospect.4: The Lotus in Spite of the Swamp, the fourth iteration of this citywide exhibition opening November 18, 2017, and running through February 25, 2018, alludes to the city's unique cultural landscape as a creative force.

With a critical eye to the ways in which images are used within mass media and the photographic medium is viewed in the cultural landscape as a whole, the artist employed early methods of appropriation, and in one series, «Stills» shows the way the potential of human life literally hangs in the balance in a collection of press images of people falling from buildings.

The theme, The Lotus in Spite of the Swamp, alludes to the city's unique cultural landscape as a creative force.

It also alludes to the city's unique cultural landscape as a creative force.

Most Europeans and Scandinavians invented names under the guise of phytosociology and geobotany, describing the parts of their cultural landscapes as they tried to assess the make - up of the natural vegetation that was there before people arrived.

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To that end, African - American women are leaving an indelible imprint on America's economy, social consciousness and cultural landscape, and they're showing no signs of slowing as they become more and more aware of that influence.

As news of the Harvey Weinstein allegations was breaking and the cultural and political landscape began to change, Noxon said people were asking whether the show would still be relevant.

Perhaps, as we work and pray for such a faith - guided cultural resurrection, we might show Fantasia and Sleeping Beauty to our children and shield them from the barren and looted moral landscape of Tangled.

At several points he touches upon the paradoxes of modern urbanism and the tragic ironies of our cultural attitude toward cities: although we now have more individual freedom, technical ability, and, arguably, social equity, we do not live in places as hospitable to human beings as were our cities of the past; we are pragmatists who build shoddily; our current obsession with historic preservation is the flip side of our utter lack of confidence in our ability to build well; while cultures with shared ascetic ideals and transcendent orientation built great cities and produced great landscapes, modern culture's expressive ideals, dogmatic public secularism, and privatized religiosity produce for us, even with our vast wealth, only private luxury, a spoiled countryside, and a public realm that is both venal and incoherent; above all, we simultaneously idolize nature and ruin it.

«Interestingly, [our] study did not find significant clustering of muscle - enhancing behaviors within schools,» said Eisenberg, which suggests that, «rather than being driven by a particular sports team coach or other features of a school social landscape, muscle - enhancing behaviors are widespread and influenced by factors beyond school, likely encompassing social and cultural variables such as media messages and social norms of behavior more broadly.»

Though a satirist always risks blowback, both from those who don't get the joke and from some who do, when it comes to social criticism, I tend to follow what we might call the Joe Bob Briggs Doctrine: think of the social critic as a machine gun spraying fire across the cultural landscape, and «when a target screams, you've found the sacred cow.

Whereas, Martin Luther King, Jr. was a social activist and leader whose ideas impacted a generation and transformed the social, political, and cultural landscape of our nation; his impassioned «I Have A Dream» speech delivered at the historic March on Washington in August of 1963 was heard in homes across the country and is recognized as one of the most powerful and profound orations in American history

Tom Gjelten covers issues of religion, faith, and belief for NPR News, a beat that encompasses such areas as the changing religious landscape in America, the formation of personal identity, the role of religion in politics, and social and cultural conflict arising from religious differences.

There are discussions of shifting cultural identity in a changing urban landscape, and Melonie Diaz as an activist against gentrification; however, by the end of The Cobbler this progresses into an under - explained «Gotcha!»

Set against the social, political and cultural landscape of the times, Chasing Trane brings John Coltrane to life as a fully dimensional being, inviting the audience to engage with Coltrane the man, Coltrane the artist.

That's the cultural landscape that the sequel exists within, explores, and dissects — even as it still provides a nonstop stream of gags that work far more often than they don't.

If Obvious Child blows up, which it hopefully will, we may look back on it as a film that summed up much of this decade's cultural landscape.

With this in mind, cultural response balloons out into a much larger consideration for the classroom, one that will shift and change from year to year as demographics, students and our political landscape ebb and flow.

The changing racial and cultural landscape of America is certainly a much - discussed topic — some researchers studying U.S. Census data and demographics even say that America could be a «minority majority» country as early as 2050.

Local rural and urban communities, small enough for all members to take part in face - to - face decision - making, as the fundamental unit of governance, linked with each other at bioregional, ecoregional and cultural levels into landscape / seascape institutions that are answerable to these basic units.

When they first began, the architects were faced with dilapidated buildings «that made no acknowledgement of the surrounding landscape, nor the cultural importance of the 90 per cent Maori school roll, as the Indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand».

Our library engagement typology found that Americans» relationships with public libraries are part of their broader information and social landscapes, as people who have extensive economic, social, technological, and cultural resources are also more likely to use and value libraries as part of those networks.

We think of faith as a source of comfort and understanding but find our expressions of faith sowing division; we believe ourselves to be a tolerant people even as racial, religious, and cultural tensions roil the landscape.

As our cultural landscape changes, so must our approaches to addressing animal welfare in all of our communities.

As this expedition trains across the region, David will teach with digital stills and video on its geography, natural and cultural landscapes, history, regional arts, music and architecture, cuisines, wine and politics.

Today, the island is known for its dramatic landscapes — from glaciated mountains to rain forests and white - sand beaches — as well as its thriving cultural scene.

Seminyak is also a great base for exploring Bali's hotspots, lush landscapes and cultural gems, from Uluwatu Temple in the south and Tanah Lot Temple to the north, to the beautiful rice terraces that stretch as far as the eye can see.

These magnificent rural landscapes are every bit as diverse and unforgettable as the historical, cultural and natural experiences you'll enjoy on an independent rail tour of Russia.

Come to Ras Al Khaimah as an escape from the bustle of Dubai, but stay for the cultural wonders and beautiful landscapes.

Set on a ten hectares exotic landscaped garden, fringed by 800 meters of a white sand beach, fronting the China sea, the Belhamy resort has been designed as a authentic ancient town, to reflect the different cultural influences of Hoi An.

«The Great Barrier Reef, Wet Tropics and Green Cauldron have been named National Landscapes as part of a program between Tourism Australia and Parks Australia to promote areas of outstanding natural beauty and cultural significance,» Ms Stuckey said.

Rosewood Luang Prabang opens today as an ultra-luxury escape within an idyllic hilltop forest in north central Laos, where guests are able to immerse themselves in the rich cultural history, spiritual heritage and diverse tropical landscape of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

And as this a photostory of landscapes, we didn't include the cultural aspect of Nova Scotia, but we agree, it is the people and culture that make Nova Scotia such a wonderful destination.

Sintra's UNESCO status The «cultural landscape» of Sintra is what has UNESCO status, not the Pena Palace, as many less intellectually rigorous travel writers fail to clarify.

It was the first place in the world to be designated a World Heritage Site for its spiritual and cultural significance to the area's indigenous people, but it's the landscape that'll really wow you as you hike up the craters of active volcanoes, passing icy blue lakes and ancient lava fields.

The rugged volcanic peaks of the Glass House Mountains are listed on the Queensland and National heritage registers as a landscape of national importance due to their cultural significance to the area's traditional Aboriginal owners, the Gubbi Gubbi people.

Chiapas is Mexico's southernmost state and although it is one of the poorest states, it offers great biodiversity and remarkable landscapes as well as interesting cultural expression.

Enjoy surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing as well as the many local cultural attractions and tourist destinations only minutes away.The location of this villa is second to none with heart stopping views and set amongst pure white coral landscaping.

Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, this sensationally tropical 11 night Sri Lankan holiday offers a remarkable combination of captivating cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, an abundance of wildlife as well as some tranquil relaxation.

Explore the cultural diversity and breathtaking countryside of Britain and Ireland with their imposing city spires, wild Highland landscapes and such highlights as the idyllic Lake District, Edinburgh Castle, Dublin's Trinity College and Stratford - upon - Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace, all en route.

The «cultural landscape» of Sintra is what has UNESCO status, not the Pena Palace, as many less intellectually rigorous travel writers fail to clarify.

As well as this cultural beauty you can also enjoy the incredible physical beauty of the north east coast of Bali which offers all of the Balinese themes of countryside from towering volcanoes and mountains covered with rainforest and jungle down across the hills where memorizing patterns are carved into the landscape by the rice paddies and then coconut groves and other plantations lead up to the black and white sand beaches where there is crystal clear water which is flat over the coral reefs which are home to all kinds of unreal wildlifAs well as this cultural beauty you can also enjoy the incredible physical beauty of the north east coast of Bali which offers all of the Balinese themes of countryside from towering volcanoes and mountains covered with rainforest and jungle down across the hills where memorizing patterns are carved into the landscape by the rice paddies and then coconut groves and other plantations lead up to the black and white sand beaches where there is crystal clear water which is flat over the coral reefs which are home to all kinds of unreal wildlifas this cultural beauty you can also enjoy the incredible physical beauty of the north east coast of Bali which offers all of the Balinese themes of countryside from towering volcanoes and mountains covered with rainforest and jungle down across the hills where memorizing patterns are carved into the landscape by the rice paddies and then coconut groves and other plantations lead up to the black and white sand beaches where there is crystal clear water which is flat over the coral reefs which are home to all kinds of unreal wildlife.

Just as its landscapes are varied, so are its heritage and cultural offerings.

Karang Setra Hotel, Spa and Cottages is a great place to enjoy the different facilities that are on offer for you including the incredible swimming pool located in the gardens which flow up the hillside to where the cottages are located and are fully landscaped incorporating not only the facilities such as the bars and restaurants and the gym and the sports facilities but also the cultural Javanese ornamentation which creates a connection with the land and the culture when you are in the grounds of this modern hotel.

The 200sqm Nusa Penida offers the real «unbeaten path» experience, as it features very limited tourism infrastructure but promises an exotic scene of natural beauty and cultural allure through its barren landscapes and mystical temples.

The landscape was once a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site candidate, well - maintained by a traditional water management cooperative known as «subak», dating back to the 9th century.

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is home to many unique and beautiful landscapes that are ideal venues for a variety of special activities such as cultural programs, picnics, wedding ceremonies, festivals, athletic events, and film and photography projects.