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...figure in Japanese art, as painting moved toward a more lifelike presentation. His simple brushwork and relatively muted color palate harken back to previous eras, but these screens, especially the one depicting the wise men, reveal a newfound confidence in the manipulation of space, distance and three-dimensionality. By contrast, Okyo's tiger paintings demonstrate a lingering Primitivism. Because there were no tigers in Japan at the time, scholars believe Okyo used tiger drawings, tiger skins and house cats as models, which would explain why his tigers' facial expressions are surprisingly docile and cute...
...Klein stated that the Republicans' strategy is to demolish Kerry, but all they are doing is attacking his policies, which are fair game during an election. Bush's rise in the polls following the convention showed that the criticisms of Kerry's policies hit their mark. Kerry, by contrast, responded to his falling poll numbers with brutal personal attacks on the President and Vice President, noting their lack of service in Vietnam. It is Kerry who is trying to demolish Bush over personal matters, not vice versa. Most Americans respect Kerry's military service and do not doubt his personal...
...think about the ripple effect 9-11 has had on security around the world as I shift my car into second gear and climb the hill to Mansonville. In contrast to most of civilization, this quaint town, about a square mile large, matters only to those who know its people intimately. Here, terrorism is almost a foreign word. Though the townspeople of Mansonville sympathize with 9-11 victims and follow each development in the war on terror with rapt attention, they have other, more immediate concerns. In Mansonville, the summer’s top stories are that hardware store owner?...
After an hour-long preparation, the actual ceremony can finally commence. Before drinking the tea, the host gives the guest a few pieces of candy to compensate for the very bitter tea, which chado practitioners freely admit is “an acquired taste.” In contrast to the lengthy set-up, the actual drinking of the tea takes a few moments...
...know that the stark contrast between Kerry and Bush will be evident at tonight’s debate. Kerry will offer real solutions; Bush will only offer excuses, empty promises, and misleading attacks. You can watch for yourself on the big screen at 9:00 PM tonight at the JFK Jr. Forum for the IOP’s Debate-Watch. We hope you consider the choice in this election, and pledge your time to John Kerry and a progressive future. Sign up today at www.harvarddems.com. There are no excuses...