Word: obviousness
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...dominating importance. Artistically, this quality of the inner idea is far removed from that of Greek sculptors like Polycleitus and Lysippus, but is nearer to the spirit of the Chinese Hsieh Ho, to whom inner quality and rhythmic vitality was a necessity for any worthy art. The obvious exaggeration and distortion, which appear to be a part of the search for this inner idea, have, of course, had their influence on certain phases of modern sculpture and even painting; the remarkably simplified planes and contours, the stylized treatment of details, have had probably a more deep and fruitful influence...
...Departmental Examination will begin at 9.15. The blue-books will be distributed at that hour. The papers, however, will be distributed at 9 o'clock to those present. The obvious purpose of this arrangement is to allow 15 minutes extra time before the examination to those who may wish to read over the paper...
...Departmental Examination will begin at 9.15. The blue-books will be distributed at that hour. The papers, however, will be distributed at 9 o'clock to those present. The obvious purpose of this arrangement is to allow 15 minutes extra time before the examination to those who may wish to read over the paper...
...better paying job as professor of Economics at Columbia to join the New Deal. As Assistant Secretary of Agriculture he has been drawing $7,500 per year (less 10% Federal pay cut); as Undersecretary he will be paid $10,000 (less 10%). Another reason was the President's obvious intention to retort to the clamorous criticism of this Brain Truster by some special mark of public preference for him and his services...
...Departmental Examination will begin at 9.15. The blue-books will be distributed at that hour. The papers, however, will be distributed at 9 o'clock to those present. The obvious purpose of this arrangement is to allow 15 minutes extra time before the examination to those who may wish to read over the paper...