Sentences with phrase «existing traditions»

There never existed a tradition formed by a dry historical interest in the facts as facts.

Both sets of suits, however, find additional meaning in relation to one another, speaking to the myriad ways in which existing traditions of Mardi Gras function as visual culture both in New Orleans and beyond.

In addition to asking us to think about postmodernist issues of painting, perception, authorship, and the like, Hablon Redux asks what art can do to make existing traditions and practices more visible, through a process that goes beyond interpretation into inspired invention.

You will observe that not one of the books of the Old Testament (in its finished form) is of earlier date than the eighth century BC Before that time there existed traditions handed down by word of mouth, and various documentary records and compositions, which were used by later writers.

But the empire's visual culture was constantly changing, as artists and craftsmen absorbed new ideas into existing traditions, and the influence of other powers waxed and waned.

Paul and the Romans made the rumor of a crucifixion into a savior story by usurping other existing traditions, such as the Mithraic virgin birth, and death of the sun god Mithra.

When Rozin turns her attention to chile peppers in high - vegetable, low - meat cultures, she notes: «The pattern of acceptance, the level of enthusiasm with which the pungent chiles were enfolded into certain existing traditions, seems to indicate that the unique stimulation they provide is an important compensation for foods that are somehow less satisfying, less perfect when eaten unseasoned.

Time will tell if this approach is something that translates into the finished product but I'm excited to see these adaptations of existing traditions alongside strides into the future.

In countries where institutional support of history painting was less dominant, the transition from existing traditions of genre painting to Realism presented no such schism.

This new American orientation encouraged art to become more of a commercial product, and loosen its connection with existing traditions of aestheticism - a trend furthered by the emergence of Abstract Expressionism, Pop - Art, and the activities of the new breed of celebrity artists like Andy Warhol.

«The architects observe that massive urbanisation displaces communities, dissipating existing traditions and heritage, as well as placing a strain on energy resources and infrastructure.

But we can highlight those traditions in philosophy that point toward a postanthropocentric ethic, and in this context it is important to recognize that there exists a tradition that is interested in the interests of individual creatures, in particular animals under human dominion Though not all its advocates prefer the language of «rights» in proposing that we recognize our obligations to animals, many do.

Lest we think that theology is absolved from responsibility for guarding the powers of language, lest we suppose that there exists no tradition we can draw upon to instruct us in this task, let us listen again to Orwell, certainly no spokesman for the church or Christianity.

The existing traditions about these saints, together with some established historical data, give an idea of the Islamic doctrines which were taught in Indonesia in the early days of Islam.

This democracy package could also include a review of local government, including voting systems (where there is a strong case for PR, perhaps by STV given the existing tradition of multi-member constituencies).

Is that what a chief judge is supposed to do — make the existing tradition of the law apply to the problems of society today?

Which makes you wonder: what do these guys actually add to existing traditions?