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Chapter one and chapter nineteen passages of the Quran talk
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Chapter one and chapter nineteen passages of the Quran talk about the mercies and rewards of Allah on those who have faith in him. The passages also focus on the wrath and punishment that befalls believers who reject, ignore or ridicule the message conveyed to them by His prophet. Allah is portrayed as merciful and Compassionate. Allah listens to the prayer of Zacharia, who pleads with Him to grant him an heir. Allah sent his Angel to Zacharia to tell him that his barren wife would bear a son called John. In addition, these passages also show that Allah is powerful through the miracles he performed. Through His power, Mary got pregnant and bore a child called Jesus.
Islam is a very interesting religion. Its believers rely on the teachings of the prophet sent by Allah for guidance in their daily lives. They believe that living a righteous life, submitting wholly to Allah through acts of peace, and praying to Allah at least five times a day puts them right with Him on judgment day. Allah is portrayed as the judge of good and evil, and the believers strive to live a life on earth that is pleasing to Him. This religion value the relationship between Allah and His people, their destiny, and the afterlife promised by their Creator. The adherents of the Islamic religion also believe that God is the Creator of the universe and is unique to His creation.
Chapter one and chapter nineteen recitation of the Quran carries the message of love, faith, and true worship. The recitations also show that Allah sends his prophets to the world to convey His message to His people. The prophets sent by Allah manifest themselves in human form, such that they interact and deliver the message of Allah to the people through verbal and practical teachings. Every Muslim is expected to recite the teachings of the Quran as a prayer offering to Allah. The recitation is systematic, easy to read and remember, making it easy for the adherents of the Muslim religion to master and achieve uniformity in their gatherings. Furthermore, the recitation is guided by a sheik, who is the designated congregation leader. He guides the people on the prayers to be recited next and the practices that follow. These recitations bring Muslims together and draw them closer to their Creator.
Going through the Chapter one and chapter nineteen of the Quran has been educative and impactful for me. I have learned that the Islamic culture preaches peace and unity among its adherents. They believe helping one another is one of the ways of pleasing Allah hence gaining mercies and favor from Him. My perspective of the Muslim culture has also changed after reading the Quran. Unlike the negative narratives propagated by stereotypes in society, Muslims are kind, loving, and accommodative people. Reading these chapters has been an eye-opener for me and has enabled me to appreciate and embrace the Muslim culture more. Moving forward, I intend to read more chapters of the Quran and learn more about the religion.
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This paper is giving a detailed report on the visit conducted to the Museum of Brands. During this time, we walked around all the sections of this place in order to ensure that we got a lot of education on various matters. However, this paper will focus on the lessons learnt from the branding section. It is true that our visit was quite informative because we got an opportunity to know a lot of things concerning branding which we had theoretically studied in class.
To begin with, it was so interesting to learn about the brands of various commodities in this museum. While some of them familiar to us, the rest were totally new. Hence, we got an opportunity to learn about the historical development of the museum and designs of various brands of commodities. This would be important to us since it would give us an opportunity to contextualize all that we had learnt in the branding class throughout the week.
I was particularly delighted to learn about the invention and historical developments of the Cadbury’s Drinking Chocolate. After its discovery as a one-man shop in the 1824, it was really interesting to learn that it is still popular to date. Many people still consider this brand as the most preferred choice over other substitutes and complementary goods. Cadbury’s drinking chocolate has been a very successful brand for a very long time since its inception. It has become a household name in many places today. It has gone a lot of transitions in its designs and brands especially during the Victorian, 1920s and 1990s. Hence, it is popular with many people who simply prefer it because of the kind of originality it has maintained since then. In other words, it has been consistent for a long time now. This has made it easier to appeal to the clients who often identify with its repeated adverts.
It managed to survive all the past eras because of the high level of creativity and originality witnessed in its designs. This made its advertisements be appealing to many people who have now embraced the use of this commodity. The consistencies in its designs have made it become popular over others. Hence, many buyers use it in their day to day consumptions. As a result, it has survived the past eras because of the honesty displayed in its designs. Its mega brands have been filtered to make them appropriate to the context in which they are used. Its logos and brand designs are relevant to the changing demands, tastes and preferences of the clientele seeking to use the product for clinical purposes.
Some of the photos for Cadbury’s Drinking Chocolate brands include the following:
A part from the Cadbury’s Drinking Chocolate, i also learnt a lot about different brands of Greeting Cards present in this museum. These are found in the Victorian Scrapbook and are attributed to the effects of mass production. These cards have also managed to survive during all the eras despite the challenges that have been experienced. According to the information we got, this has been possible because of the persistent improvements done in designing such brands.
Very many designs of Greeting Cards such as Standard Greeting Cards; Photo Greeting Cards, Personalized Greeting Cards, Musical Greeting Cards and Pop-Up Cards are used. Their use has been changing periodically depending on the demands of the market and changing technologies. Hence, their designs have changed over the years in order t cope up with the market demands. As a result, diverse needs of the clients have been met making it be so successful. Hence, it appeals to many people who stick to them because of their well designed adverts.
Some of the photos that can be used to illustrate this brand include the following:
On the other hand, during this visit, I also realized that there are a lot of brand designs that I had never heard of before. The knowledge about them was very important because it helped me to be more aware of the various commodity brands in the market today. Some of them included the following:
Ping pong
I have never known that there is a game called ping-pong. However, when I went to this museum, I realized that there are lots of materials used for playing this type of game. Hence, these brands are only applicable to the players of this game. Just like other brands, the designs of these materials have also undergone very significant changes. This has been in response to the changing demands of the clients. Hence, the museum stocks these designs and illustrates on how effectively they have been designed to create some uniqueness in the market. The changing designs in the brands and logos of these materials have enabled it to appeal to many clients.
The following are some of the Illustrations for the various designs of this product:
Royal souvenirs
Before I went to this museum, I did not know about this kind of product. However, my visit helped me because I realized that royal souvenirs are collection of gifts that can be bought by anybody willing to give an expensive gift to their friend or relative. These gifts can also be used to appreciate a person for doing something remarkable. At the same time, they can be used during wedding ceremonies.
However, the history of their use is very long because it began very many years a go. Hence, it is important for individuals to know that they may be very expensive to acquire. All the various brands have been used in advertisements for this precious product. That is why many people like to purchase it for various uses.
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In conclusion, I would like to agree with the fact that Museum of Brands is an ideal place for practical sessions of this class. It equipped us with knowledge on the historical development and changing trends in branding and advertisements of a range of products. Even if much of these brands start from a very miniature level, they expand into mega brands in order to address the changing demands of clients. Surely, this museum is quite educative and should be used by anyone willing to learn more about branding.
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The Relevance of Painting and Drawings in Promoting Cultural Heritage
The Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts is located in Houston Baptist University. The museum contains various artifacts and artworks that are vital in a society that today. The museum enables people to see and learn different aspects of home decoration, interior design, and architecture. It is a place where people can learn the history of famous structures such as the Alamo Shrine in San Antonio, Texas, the Art Deco District in Savannah Georgia, the Washington Monument in Washington D.C., Carnegie Hall, and many other museums around the nation that are listed on this website. Moreover, it displays various artworks that were obtained through donations like posters by famous artists around the world such as Picasso and Monet who were both born during this century. Some of the artifacts and artworks found in the Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts are unlike anything you’d find at any other museum. Offering a glimpse into the lives and homes of the people who built our country, including Thomas Jefferson and his philosophy on architecture. Exhibiting designs from iconic architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan. This article will look at one artifact and describe its significance in enhancing the viewer’s appreciation of the artifact.
The Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts hosts the most comprehensive collection of drawings and paintings in America, spanning 1750 to 1940. The museum’s collection includes manuscript materials such as drawings and correspondence. Artists such as Thomas Cole (1801-1848), Frederick Church (1826-1900), Albert Bierstadt (1830-1902), Frederic Church (1826-1900) and John La Farge provide rare insights into their creative processes in correspondence with patrons or with each other and through the sketches and studies they left behind.
Some of the artifacts and artworks found in the Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts are the products of the Art Alliance of America and the Cooper Union, both of which were active in promoting an open-minded approach to American art and design. These collections include drawings and paintings by artists such as Thomas Hart Benton, George Bellows, and Edward Hopper; decorative objects made by Tiffany Studios; furniture designs by Frank Lloyd Wright for his family’s homes in Oak Park, Illinois; model buildings designed for urban renewal projects in Philadelphia. The Museum is the only institution that offers a comprehensive view of America’s architecture from colonial times to the present day (Castellano & Vessio, 2021).
The drawings and paintings in The Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts are made of a wide variety of mediums, such as chalk and charcoal, pastels, oils, watercolor and more. These drawings can range from a time period up to present day. One of the great things about throwing open the doors on these museums is that you are not limited to just looking at these pieces through a lens but are encouraged to really explore them with your eyes and create your own stories about what happened in this world many years ago or what might happen in the future. their sizes tend to vary from small to large. The pieces in this museum are from a bygone era, allowing us to look back in our history and learn from it.
These drawings and paintings were made for the general citizens of America to assist them to uphold their culture. These artifacts tend to be unique from other drawings and paintings in other museums around the world. This is since the museum can afford to buy exclusive materials from around the world. These artifacts are from 1948 and 1949. The museum began keeping it afterward. The museum is home to many other pieces of art and traces of construction. There is a piece that is in the form of a horse head which reflects the theme of ancient Rome. The official color of the museum is blue, but it has been changed on occasion. In addition to this, there are many paintings that exhibit scenes from around the world including Japan, Africa, China, and Korea to name a few.
The Museum of Art and Design was built to showcase the myriad materials and styles of American art and architecture for the general public. The museum has a range of indoor and outdoor exhibitions. The outdoor exhibitions are designed as a part of New York City’s High Line, an elevated park created on an old railway spur. It is located in Chelsea’s historic industrial neighborhood, along West 22nd Street between 10th Avenue and Eleventh Avenue, which are also the busiest streets in the area. The museum building sits at the intersection of West 21st Street and Ninth Avenue, just west of Tenth Avenue. The MetLife Building is direct across West 23rd Street from the Museum.
The historical context of the drawings and paintings in The Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts illustrates the cultural value of these artifacts. The Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts houses one of the most comprehensive collections of American drawings, paintings, plaster reliefs, cartoons, watercolors, and lithographs in the world. The museum emphasizes historic interiors decorated during all periods from 1825 to 1925.
As a museum piece, the drawings and paintings in The Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts illustrate a distinct impression to different people. Important figures such as Thomas Jefferson and Louis Sullivan will be highlighted for their contributions to the architectural world (McQuaid, 2002). For more than a century, The Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts has been housing some of the most significant pieces in American art history. It has continued to preserve its collection, which includes drawings and paintings spanning 1850-1950s by artists such as Abbott, Abbey, Ben Shahn, Charles Burchfield, and many more. These pieces come together in one location for both young and old alike who are interested in American art.
In conclusion, drawings and paintings in museums serves a significant purpose in enhancing the preservation of a society’s cultural heritage as it transmits knowledge, beliefs, and values from one generation to another. In addition, this type of art allows the viewer to become captivated with the artwork as it is at their own pace. It also provides a deep understanding on how those who came before us lived through their artwork. Drawings and paintings in museums is a major topic for museums because of its ability to tell a story about not only the artist but also about that era’s culture. It can be seen as an avenue for social change that provides significance in combating societal issues such as prejudice, discrimination, and ignorance.
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Castellano, G., & Vessio, G. (2021, January). A brief overview of deep learning approaches to pattern extraction and recognition in paintings and drawings. In International Conference on Pattern Recognition (pp. 487-501). Springer, Cham.
McQuaid, M. (2002). Envisioning architecture: drawings from the Museum of Modern Art. The Museum of Modern Art.
Remembered, A., from Victorian, A. H. H. D., & Kuhlman, T. B. K. L. MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE AND DECORATIVE ARTS. “A PIECE OF THE PAST” UNIVERSITY MUSEUM ESSAY CONTEST, 30.