Post by Kajuanza Smith

10 days agoRe: Week 6 | Discussion – Representations of the Body

the Venus of Monruz/Neuchatel was one the first art form of the female body. It dates back to the prehistoric Paleolithic era. The necklace resembles a female form kneeling, this can represent ritual or praise.  It was also said by historians that the Venus represented fertility.

http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/prehistoric/venus-of-monruz.htm

Apollo Belvedere, Roman copy, c. 120 – 140 CE of Leochares bronze original c. 350-325 BCE (c. 120 – 140 CE)

The statue was a human form of a Greek God of art and music. This piece of art is a full-body image that exhibits the human form in a strong and eloquent.  The art form is detailed it displayed all extremities, facial features, and sexual organs. 

https://www.theartstory.org/movement/classical-greek-and-roman-art/artworks/#pnt_3

Both are body images, are human form. However, the evolution of humans evolved the imagines became more realistic and detained. Every expression, abdominal indentation of the muscles are gracefully displayed.  I believe that today contemporary art has changed in many ways but one of the most interesting is the additional colors to the art. Especially in Greek art, modern art is using color and abstract techniques, while straying away from traditional Greek art. The painting below is an example of the differences in human form comparing past and present.

Three Graces” (1974) – Karas Christos © Tilemahos Efthimiadis/Flickr

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/greece/articles/10-contemporary-greek-artists-you-should-know/

  

Post by Kendra Keener

8 days agoRe: Week 6 | Discussion – Representations of the Body

Artists throughout modern history have represented the human body in many different ways. The human body is key in how we understand identity, ethnicity, sexuality, race, and gender. Every culture has its own symbolic and stylized ways to represent the body. The geographic region the artists came from or their religion are both and few things that could influence his or her representation of the human body. In western culture we probably think first of a Greek statue, or beautiful scientific depiction of  Da Vinci’s “Virtruvian Man” when we think of artworks across time and space that differently represent the human figure.

The difference between human representation through modern works of art are emotional, political, and actually reflect scientific biology. Some even consider all modern representations of the body to be “abstract” and “radical”. Abstract art talks about sensory and impressions because how else can we draw on human form? . Among the very oldest known human artifacts are fertility  figurines which are abstract representations of the female body and its importance in society. 

More recently in modern culture we have seen more “body positive” pieces in pop culture and art pertaining to social media, which is probably the most common type of art we come into contact with day by day. Modern people alter hair, clothing, and even gender to align with or rebel against society. Throughout  history, specifically western history it is well known that images and other types of materials used can be altered to depict the type of human body that is socially acceptable or “desirable” at the time. Comparably in past times artists would often depict their representations of humans in ways that were socially acceptable and perceived.

Seated Female Figure.15th to 20th century. Mali, Bougouni, Dioila region. Bamana People. Wood sculpture.

These figures served most importantly in rituals helping women to conceive children. The enlarged breasts and swollen belly are significant to their representation to the human body because procreation and child bearing is and important aspect  to their social customs and religion. 

Human Spoils and Excesses. Penny Siopis. 1986. Cape Town, South Africa. Oil paint on oil canvas. 

This painting describes a “disproportionately sized male looming  in front of glistening deserts, overripe fruits, overflowing and overturned plates”. It’s thickly painted as described by the artist, “connecting that kind of excess of surface and material and overload of symbols- mostly western to a moment of being if you- like in South Africa at the time, which was of course, a space of massive dispossession by the majority of people. 

I think this painting speaks plainly and boldly to the expression of disproportions Africans felt during this period. The humanistic depiction of a gargantuan human and all the worlds spoils is ironic in this case. 

Spanish Dancer. Edgar Degas. France. Modeled probably 1884, cast 1920. Bronze. 

I chose this piece because I think it represents the human depiction of the body in a way that is relevant to the time where artists like Degas took a thematic approach to things images of the body or nudity for example. 

 

“Identitychrist”. Joseph Lee. Los Angeles. 2018. Oil and oil pastel on canvas. 

I chose this piece because of its modernity and relevancy to the type of society we live in today. Lee depicts his “humanism” as a way of his self expression, he self described this piece of a creative struggling actor as expression of freedom. 

Post by Kendra Keener

8 days agoRe: Week 6 | Discussion – Representations of the Body

Artists throughout modern history have represented the human body in many different ways. The human body is key in how we understand identity, ethnicity, sexuality, race, and gender. Every culture has its own symbolic and stylized ways to represent the body. The geographic region the artists came from or their religion are both and few things that could influence his or her representation of the human body. In western culture we probably think first of a Greek statue, or beautiful scientific depiction of  Da Vinci’s “Virtruvian Man” when we think of artworks across time and space that differently represent the human figure.

The difference between human representation through modern works of art are emotional, political, and actually reflect scientific biology. Some even consider all modern representations of the body to be “abstract” and “radical”. Abstract art talks about sensory and impressions because how else can we draw on human form? . Among the very oldest known human artifacts are fertility  figurines which are abstract representations of the female body and its importance in society. 

More recently in modern culture we have seen more “body positive” pieces in pop culture and art pertaining to social media, which is probably the most common type of art we come into contact with day by day. Modern people alter hair, clothing, and even gender to align with or rebel against society. Throughout  history, specifically western history it is well known that images and other types of materials used can be altered to depict the type of human body that is socially acceptable or “desirable” at the time. Comparably in past times artists would often depict their representations of humans in ways that were socially acceptable and perceived.

Seated Female Figure.15th to 20th century. Mali, Bougouni, Dioila region. Bamana People. Wood sculpture.

These figures served most importantly in rituals helping women to conceive children. The enlarged breasts and swollen belly are significant to their representation to the human body because procreation and child bearing is and important aspect  to their social customs and religion. 

Human Spoils and Excesses. Penny Siopis. 1986. Cape Town, South Africa. Oil paint on oil canvas. 

This painting describes a “disproportionately sized male looming  in front of glistening deserts, overripe fruits, overflowing and overturned plates”. It’s thickly painted as described by the artist, “connecting that kind of excess of surface and material and overload of symbols- mostly western to a moment of being if you- like in South Africa at the time, which was of course, a space of massive dispossession by the majority of people. 

I think this painting speaks plainly and boldly to the expression of disproportions Africans felt during this period. The humanistic depiction of a gargantuan human and all the worlds spoils is ironic in this case. 

Spanish Dancer. Edgar Degas. France. Modeled probably 1884, cast 1920. Bronze. 

I chose this piece because I think it represents the human depiction of the body in a way that is relevant to the time where artists like Degas took a thematic approach to things images of the body or nudity for example. 

 

“Identitychrist”. Joseph Lee. Los Angeles. 2018. Oil and oil pastel on canvas. 

I chose this piece because of its modernity and relevancy to the type of society we live in today. Lee depicts his “humanism” as a way of his self expression, he self described this piece of a creative struggling actor as expression of freedom. 

Golden Age Hospital (GAH)

Assignment Expectations

As stated in the course and modular outcomes, you are expected to demonstrate critical thinking and a solid analytical and theoretical knowledge of all previous courses in the program.

Furthermore, emphasis should be inputted on applying what you already know to the task of developing an individual project that reflects synthesis, integration, and real-life application (action plans).

As the environment is of a real-life project team, you will be assessed as to how well you present your work to your company and peers (writing and presentations).

Feedback and comments from your instructor and peers should be implemented and early recommendations adjusted accordingly.

General Background

1. The Mission Viejo Medical Center (in the city of Mission Viejo, California) comprises two geographically adjacent institutions:
   1. Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center: Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center (https://www.mission4health.com/), and
   2. Children’s Hospital at Mission (CHM): Children’s Hospital at Mission (CHM)https://www.choc.org/choc-childrens-mission-hospital/
2. The two hospitals serve — within less than a 10-mile radius — the populations of the following nine municipalities: Aliso Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, and San Juan Capistrano.
3. Retirement Communities:
   1. The city of Laguna Woods (https://www.cityoflagunawoods.org/), is home to “Leisure World” (http://www.lagunawoodsvillage.com/), a retirement community of over 23,000 senior (55 years and above) residents.
   2. The city of Mission Viejo is home to “Casta Del Sol,” a retirement community of more than 3,000 senior (55 years and above) residents.
4. Following the example and success of integrating a special CHOC – children’s hospital within the Mission Viejo Hospital, it is suggested for the purpose of MHA599 only, that an additional new hospital wing be built, catering to the special needs of the senior population, to be named: “Golden Age Hospital (GAH)”.
5. The “MHA599 Consulting Team (MHA599CT)” has been tasked to research and develop a project feasibility plan for the future GAH.

The Project

1. Note: You do not need to be a physician or health care provider to complete this assignment. Address it through management lenses.
2. As independent members of MHA599CT, you will each undertake this task and prepare said plan, following the modular guidelines and assignments.
3. Each module will focus on different topics, building on your previous studies and based on the background materials of the courses taken in both the MBA and MSHA disciplines.
4. The assignments for each module will be prepared and presented to the MHA599CT management (your course instructor) as follows:
   1. Case – developing and writing a segment of the plan.
   2. SLP – preparing a boardroom PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) based on the case paper.
   3. Discussion – preparing an executive summary based on the case paper, to be posted on the TD platform. Members of the Team (all students) will comment on their peers’ postings and be able to share information and data for their own plan (see guidelines in the TD platform).
5. The Case Assignments are the crux of the coursework, whereas the SLP and TD are its derivatives. Case papers should be at least 4-5 content pages long.
6. You will prepare and submit the sectional/modular case papers for each module, adding the preceding ones as you go (like chapters in a book); that is, in Module 2 you will combine and submit Case 1 and Case 2, and so on.
7. You will make amends to each case paper per the feedback you will get from your instructor.
8. Finally, at the end of the course, you will need to aggregate all chapters into one comprehensive paper, as follows:
   1. Title page – to be submitted in Module 1.
   2. Background – to be submitted in Module 1.
   3. Market Research and Segmentation – to be submitted in Module 1.
   4. Organizational Structures and Functions – to be submitted in Module 2.
   5. Finance and Budgeting – to be submitted in Module 3.
   6. Quality, Ethical, and IT Controls – to be submitted in Module 4.
   7. Conclusions and Recommendations – to be submitted in and for all modules.

Module 1 – Assignment – Market Research and Segmentation

1. The External Environment – Data Gathering
   1. Search the Web and gather relevant general information regarding hospitals for seniors and direct data pertaining to the external environment of the proposed GAH
   2. The proposed points below are just “starter points” for you to expound upon and add to as you see fit.
   3. Common medical conditions of seniors:
      1. Overall health status
      2. Unique illnesses
      3. Other
   4. Medical institutions for seniors:
      1. Types of institutions and clinics serving seniors (their size per population served)
      2. Types of special services provided for seniors and catering to their needs.
      3. Length-of-stay of seniors at various hospitals.
      4. Other
   5. Local (Mission Viejo area) City demographics:
      1. Can be obtained from but not limited to: http://www.city-data.com/
      2. Input the nine municipalities (one by one) in the search box.
      3. Scroll through the various data sets, and glean the relevant information: Population, Gender, Age, Household income, Race, Other.
      4. Consolidate all nine city data sets into one table, total where appropriate
2. Based on the data gathered and the general picture you have obtained, we will now focus on direct market research and segmentation of the senior community in the Mission Viejo area.
3. In order to do so, you will need to define/address the following points:
   1. Who are your target market subjects?
   2. Where are they located?
   3. What special needs do they require?
   4. What special medical/health services do they wish to get?
   5. What type of physician specialization would they like to have?
   6. Locations: Do they prefer a single medical center (MC) hospital location, or do they prefer a medical center (MC) hospital and a community clinic (CC)?
   7. Other.
4. Survey Questionnaire: 
   1. Complete the following proposed survey table – column A, that you plan to use in order to obtain the preferences and perceptions of the seniors of your target segment, assume n=500. (Click the link to access the GAH Project tables.)
   2. Your instructor will comment on your table and fill out column B (the average response score of the 500 subjects) in his feedback to you, on the basis of which you will be able to further develop your project plan.

Write a one page essay on the Freedom Riders.  Please use link below and include some of these important details. Academic writing and no plagiarism. 

Freedom Riders

·  Organized by Congress Of Racial Equality (Core)

·  Goals were to test a Supreme court decision in 1960 Boynton v. Virginia

·  Traveled through Jim Crow south and attempted to use whites only facilities

·  1st incident – Rock Hill, SC 

o  May 12 – John Lewis and Albert Bigelow and another was viciously attacked

Birmingham – 

 Bus was met with angry mob, burned, beaten, no police protection

·  May 20 – rides resumed after negotiation after RFK negotiated with Gov Patterson for protection.

·  Riots ensue, arrests, sentenced to 30 days in jail. 

·  Appeal to Supreme Court where convictions were reversed. 

·  Fall 1961, Interstate Commerce Commission prohibited segregation in transportation & terminals

·  Freedom Riders Museum

·  210 Court St.

·  334-414-8607

·  http://ahc.alabama.gov/properties/freedomrides/freedomrides.aspx

·  Reopened at reduced capacity 

1. A tiny cube shaped space inside a computer chip has been measured to be 0.000000293m wide, 0.000000034m long and 0.00000255m high. What is its volume? Write your answer in scientific notation.

The volume is _____?________  m3m3   

For example, if you want to enter the number 4.578×10−34.578×10-3, you would type 4.578 * 10^-3. 

2.  Given that f(x)=x^2−5xf(x)=x2-5x and g(x)=x+2g(x)=x+2, find 

(a) (f +g)(x)=

(b) (f-g)(x)=

(c) (fg)(x)=

(d) (f/g)(x)=

2. Use synthetic division to divide x^3+9x^2+22x+17 by x+2 

the assignment is upload
 

 3. A small toy rocket is launched from a 12-foot pad. The height (hh, in feet) of the rocket tt seconds after taking off is given by the formula h=−3t2+0t+12h=-3t2+0t+12. How long will it take the rocket to hit the ground?

t=