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Right of Return, Who’s is It?
the Arab-Israeli conflict is one rife with contradiction and confusion. What started it? Who started it? Why does it continue to this day? For the most part those people who were educated in Westernized schools like most students in the United States learn about this conflict from the perspective of the Israelis, Europeans and Americans … Continue reading “Right of Return, Who’s is It?”
The Displaced Displaced Others
This is probably one of the best set ups for a reading. The two main readings involved the perspective of the Palestinians who were being pushed out of their home to make way for the Zionists, or in 1948 better know as the Israelis. The other reading however is a critique of the exodus of … Continue reading “The Displaced Displaced Others”
The Pain of a Disappearing Home
Many years after World War Two, displaced persons were able to begin a return trip home, or rather where home used to be. But rather than finding a nostalgic community of their old friends, family, and neighbors, these DP’s were Continue reading The Pain of a Disappearing Home→
Reconstructing Europe
The post WWII period in America is seen as a period of growth and plenty. Americans were in a time of economic prosperity and life was good. The American dream of a family, a car, and a house with a picket fence could, theoretically, belong to anybody. Meanwhile Europe lay ravaged by the Second World War. … Continue reading “Reconstructing Europe”
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 →
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 →
