THIS WEEK’S EDITION
The Empires of Construction
When you hear the title Empire, what do you think of? Do you think of the 1930’s and 40’s Japan or the British Global Empire? You would never think of the United States, would you? Well yes, the United… Continue Reading →
Reconstructing Regimes
Allied victory, communist defeat, crumbling empires, emerging super-powers; the aftermath of the second World War was a lengthy, complex period in which reconstruction was at the forefront. Reconstruction, in its most literal sense, means rebuilding. What needed to be rebuilt? How was this growth managed? The state of most nations Post-WWII was not a pretty one, […]
The Rise and Fall of the Hypothetical Empire
In 27 B.C., Augustus Caesar created the greatest empire of all time: the Roman Empire. At its most expanded form, the Empire stretched from the Atlantic Ocean to the Euphrates River. The Romans owe their successful expansion efforts to their military techniques. Once the Romans conquered a town or city, they absorbed not only their […]
The Global Lemonade Stand
The war is over and the celebration has gradually come to an end. Now what…? Reconstruction. The second world war left Europe in a state of disarray. For some nations, it was far more physical, but in all it was political. What changes awaited execution for the future, and in what ways should the rebuilding […]
Combating Communism with Consumerism
Total war was politically, socially, and economically exhausting. At the conclusion of the war the global economy was determining how to best readapt and rebuild. The eastern and western political giants (USSR and the USA) were divided on how to … Continue reading →
Making Europe Common
In the time period immediately after World war II the Allies as the victors faced many problems most of which involved the economic revival that needed to happen in most areas of the world to bring the world economy back into a stable and long-term position. What the world powers wanted to avoid was another … Continue reading “Making Europe Common”
Government, Economy, and Logistics of the Post War Period
The articles that we read this week were in my opinion divided into three separate categories. The first reading, Outline of a Doctrine Of French Policy by Alexander Kojève, primary discussed government policies of the post war nations (primarily France). The second article, The Consumer-Citizen, discussed the economic side of post war Europe and how certain citizens … Continue reading “Government, Economy, and Logistics of the Post War Period”
Family of Man Post
It is fascinating that a piece of art is able to be interpreted in such diverse ways. The Family of Man exhibit is seen by some as being representative of American imperialism and as having messages of race, ethnicity, and national superiority. Others, including the original designer of the artwork, saw the pictures that were included … Continue reading “Family of Man Post”
Through Their Eyes
In 1955, the graphic exhibit titled The Family Man, grew to become one of the most successful exhibits in the history of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Though the images themselves were extraordinary, this success was due in no small part to the design of the exhibit itself, as it sought to break…
The Family of Man
In January of the year 1955, an ambitious exhibit was displayed in New York Museum of Modern Arts. Titled The Family of Man, the exhibit was curated by Edward Steichen and displayed photographs taken by over two hundred photographers from … Continue reading →
