Sentences with phrase «traditional definitions of»

In the early 1980s, new universal life insurance products started being regarded as investment vehicles — with cash surrender values — rather than traditional definitions of life insurance.

There are traditional definitions of the word that comply with this usage as well.

There can hardly be a more poignant example of the need for international co-operation than the drive against money laundering (which goes hand in hand with that against international corruption), nor a more clear example that, whether for good or ill, we live in a globalised world, where traditional definitions of jurisdiction and boundaries may be obstacles to case prosecution.

The problem is that in traditional definitions of productivity — units of output divided by units of input — the units of output are the same for both seller and buyer.

From recent paintings embracing more traditional definitions of abstraction to multimedia works that challenge such notions, Outside the Lines showcases the Museum's commitment to chronicling shifts in contemporary art practices by presenting some of the most compelling work being made today and revisiting the historical foundations to which they speak.

Calder's creative enterprises were cross-disciplinary and exceeded the traditional definitions of painting and sculpture; throughout the course of his career Calder developed sets for a variety of theatrical, musical, and dance performances, collaborated on films, illustrated books, produced wallpaper, fabrics, and costumes, created designs for racing cars and airplanes, and embraced humanitarian causes.

As commissioner of the 25th Biennial of Graphic Arts in Slovenia in 2003, he featured artists» books as well as a range of printed works that expanded traditional definitions of the medium.

Contemporary artists go beyond the traditional definitions of paper media to create innovative works that combine multiple practices.

Quite often through their hybrid execution, he complicates the traditional definitions of each of these.

Traditional definitions of what art can be become less and less meaningful as more artists around the world are creating work that straddles several different fences at once, pointing the way to a future in which art may become something else entirely.

While his works do not always conform to the traditional definitions of painting, their attention to surface, space, color and image provide new and expanded ways of thinking about the process and «idea» of painting.

The conceptual works of American artist Felix Gonzalez - Torres challenge the emphasis on materiality in traditional definitions of art.

Juror, Lisa D. Freiman, Senior Curator and Chair of the Department of Contemporary Art, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, IN, mentions in her essay that, «Most of the works by Midwest artists chosen... challenge traditional definitions of painting or sculpture and instead explore a hybrid state that incorporates aspects of both...» We hope you will pick - up a copy and let us know what you think!

Tom Lovelace's interdisciplinary practice challenges the traditional definitions of art forms, breaking down the assumed boundaries between photography, sculpture, performance, and more.

This exhibition brings together paintings and works on paper by Jane Freilicher and Jane Wilson — two notable figures in American art who emerged from the pursuit of rigorous abstraction to develop highly individual and beautifully compelling approaches to representation, fundamentally reinventing traditional definitions of landscape and still life painting.

Adding to the self - publishing fire is the fact that it is a paranormal romance that doesn't exactly meet the traditional definitions of paranormal or romance.

Currently, more than 30 states have policies that allow CBP, although these policies do not always translate into broad use by districts and schools, where traditional definitions of credit as seat time prevail in local policy and practice.

Schools that are most successful in engaging parents and other family members in support of their children's learning look beyond traditional definitions of parent involvement - participating in a parent teacher organization or signing quarterly report cards - to a broader conception of parents as full partners in the education of their children.

Studies have shown that teachers do not subscribe to traditional definitions of leadership as «higher» or «superior» positions within the organizational hierarchy (Devaney, 1987).

This growing interest comes hand in hand with discussions over whether the traditional definitions of schooling and learning need to change in the 21st century.

Furthermore, new products are being developed or isolated that behave like fiber, yet do not meet the traditional definitions of fiber, either analytically or physiologically.

Webb will also study the puzzling, dim brown dwarfs, which have thrown traditional definitions of stars and planets into question.

But it was medical technology that most immediately affected daily life, that challenged all traditional definitions of morality and personal ethics.

Christianity simply has certain elements and truth claims that separate it from traditional definitions of religion.

The duo say the most difficult adjustments leaders will have to deal with are power structure changes, which will greatly challenge traditional definitions of their jobs.

However, the contemporary offices are not restricted to the traditional definition of workspaces, rather they have become an extension of brand ethos, work culture and the principle for which a company, an establishment or a unit stands for.

Instead of using the traditional definition of consensus where everybody is expected to agree with everything, switch it up to use the following definition:

(For) anyone in the Liberal party to equate the traditional definition of marriage with segregation and apartheid is vile and disgusting.»

General tokens are used along the traditional definition of the word, as a placeholder that can be exchanged for goods or services.

The Christian vote was split between two ideologies, Obama's pro-abortion and gay rights agendas and the pro-life, traditional definition of marriage, unfortunately represented by a Mormon candidate.

While the two presidential tickets this year reflect a religious pluralism, it remains centered only on Christian denominations - setting aside the question of whether Mormonism fits a traditional definition of Christian.

Since the traditional definition of marriage requires the physical act, and the physical act is sinful in a gay context, gay marriage can not be justified by Christianity.

I hope Kohn can come to know better the millions of loving Christians who believe in the traditional definition of marriage and debate with them respectfully, rather than cast them out of civil discourse.

The traditional definition of pornography — material that is sexually arousing or appeals to prurient interests — is no longer satisfactory.

In 2009, he linked arms with prominent evangelicals and conservative Catholics in signing the Manhattan Declaration, which defended a traditional definition of marriage and denounced abortion.

I deny that any traditional definition of transcendence — or, for that matter, of immanence — is unambiguous.

A standard traditional definition of revelation is «the communication of those truths which are necessary and profitable for human salvation... in the form of ideas.»

The traditional definition of a sacrament is «an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace».

I have yet to hear a compelling argument for changing the traditional definition of marriage; although, polygamy seems to be the coming form since it is getting increasingly more difficult to support a family on two incomes.

Protecting the sanctity of innocent human life and defending the traditional definition of marriage are clearly essentials.

She said it was «a remarkable reversal in the concept of the public good and the traditional definition of sexual morality» that the court even needed to consider whether traditional Christians were fit to be foster parents.

Heidegger would agree with both Tillich and Whitehead that Being must not be identified with particular beings.3 Unlike Tillich, however, Heidegger also refused to identify Being with God, at least in any traditional definition of «God.»

@Chad «I see that argument a lot from people that want to be known as atheists, but do nt want the burden of proof that accompanies the traditional definition of the word.

Anyone who says they oppose gay marriage because they believe that the traditional definition of marriage is between a man and a woman, and should not change, is a fool.

I'll bold the ones who fit the traditional definition of pure PG.

This study and others like it help to show that there exists in children's lives a whole spectrum of environmental factors that fall short of the traditional definition of trauma but still have an adverse effect on brain development.

My preferred option would be to keep the traditional definition of the word «marriage» because of its place in our law and history, but make it clear that civil partnerships, though different, are totally equal.

Excerpt: «Government promotion of unions other than the traditional definition of marriage undermines the unique roles of men and women within the family.»

[46] Hoffman indicated support for tax cuts, [47] a pro-life stance on abortion, [48] and support for the traditional definition of marriage, [49] as well as opposition to the Obama health reform proposal, [49] card - check legislation, [50] the Obama stimulus plan, [51] and cap - and - trade legislation.

The traditional definition of a rocket is a vehicle, missile or aircraft which obtains thrust by the reaction to the ejection of fast moving fluid from within a rocket engine.