TOK summer assignment - Art Questions. Experiencing art, artists reputations and "what is good art?"

Summer 2011 Art Assignment . As you approach the art gallery, you will see a large, spindly sculpture outside the main doors. It is of a spider with a sac of eggs under its abdomen. a) What is your initial reaction upon seeing this piece? While walking towards the National Art Gallery, the large sculpture of the black spider became more and more visible with each step. At a distance, I immediately noticed its superiority and thought of myself as a smaller being. It was standing on its long legs sitting at the front entrance of the gallery. As I was sitting on a bench a few minutes from the spider, I realized that it was compelling me to proceed forward. Its long legs, black colour, and its vast structure seemed very appealing to me and it looked as if it were protecting the gallery and the objects inside of it. b) Do you think the initial reaction is a very important quality in art? Yes, I believe that the initial reaction is a very important quality in art. In general, first impressions are known to be important in any aspect of life. In art, the initial reaction can determine whether or not one would want to proceed further into analyzing the piece of art. If the initial reaction is one of appeal, then one would want to see the art more closely rather than just pass by it. This may have been the case of the spider; it was possibly there to attract people to the

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We want to investigate on whether the development of computer technology brings more positive or negative impacts on Internet privacy

5th Humanities Research Symposium for Youth Theme: Technology and Freedom Topic: Internet Privacy Introduction Technology. Everyone living in this modern city must have heard of this noun. Technology is the scientific knowledge that makes a tool work. Since, the 19th century, the development of technology of different aspects has increased rapidly. And in recent years, the improvement of computer technology has been especially drastic. Therefore, we would like to focus on computer technology. In the 1980s, computers were still very rare. But now, within 30 years, things have totally changed. For example, social networking sites are set up respectively and had hundred millions of users. Computer technology, doubtlessly, plays an important role in city people’s lives. It brings us the convenience to finish our work easier and faster while frees us from the distance between each person and enhance globalization. However, seeing the growing-advanced computer technology, we are worried about the negative impact on our lives, especially how it affects our freedom. With the advance of technology, people are able to get information easily. This is an advantage for everyone. However, apart from useful information, some personal information may also appear whether it is intentionally done or not. Privacy on the internet is a major concern of computer users. We, as typical Hong

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work based project

Work Based Project In this assignment I am going to discuss my Work based project how I came to design it and the outcomes. The individuals mentioned are described using pseudonyms and I have also applied asterisks against these names. My workplace (Willows) is a 14 bedded psychiatric unit with currently twelve service users who are seven females and 6 males respectively. It is a secure psychiatric care unit for patients who have been sectioned under the Mental Health Act, 1983. The patients range from the age of 21 - 40. The ward offers assessment, treatment and an intensive level of nursing care to patients who: - Present a risk to themselves due to suicidal ideation or actions - Present a risk to others due to actual or threatening violent behaviour - Present with behaviour which is too disturbed or too disruptive to manage on an open ward - Present a risk to self or others due to absconding behaviour Each referral to the ward is assessed on an individual basis according to antecedents and environmental factors leading to referral. Admissions to the service are normally by the following routes: - Transfer from other wards within the Trust. - Directly from the community via the Emergency Clinic. Occasionally patients may be transferred from prison under a hospital order for assessment and treatment, after a

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In what way does the problem of evil lead to atheism?

In what way does the problem of evil lead to atheism? Philosophy Leatitia Teboh 2.08.2011 Word Count 3880 Content Page Abstract................................................................................................................3 Introduction......................................................................................................4-5 What is evil and suffering.................................................................................5-7 Is there a God or Not.......................................................................................7-9 The philosophical and theological problem of evil and suffering...................9-10 God is not perfectly Good.............................................................................10-11 God is not all-powerful.................................................................................11-12 God is not all loving............................................................................................12 Evil is a punishment...........................................................................................13 Evil is a test...................................................................................................13-14 Evil is inevitable..................................................................................................14 Evil allows God's love to

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Extended Essay. How do social class and gender affect the pursuit of happiness in Emily Brontes Wuthering Heights and Charlotte Brontes Jane Eyre?

Robert Quesenberry Extended Essay How do social class and gender affect the pursuit of happiness in Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights and Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre? Robert Quesenberry TOK – 8th Period Word Count: 3,738 Table of Contents . Abstract……………………………………………..2 2. Introduction…………………………………………3 3. Setting………………………………………………4 4. Character Development…………………………….7 5. Symbolism in Spirits……………………………….10 6. Reliability of Narrator………………………………12 7. Conclusion………………………………………….13 8. Works Cited…………………………………………15 Abstract This essay discusses the affects social class and gender had on the pursuit of happiness in 19th century England. The ideas and values that were accepted back than put limitations on the choices people made. Women and people of lower wealth were often faced with limitations and denial of happiness. In order to consider this topic, this essay will examine the question, how do social class and gender affect the pursuit of happiness in Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights and Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre? To answer this question, the novel was examined in four different categories. These aspects were setting,

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Tok Chap 1-3

TOK Notes Chapter 1: The Problem of Knowledge Introduction * Critical thinking involves asking good questions, using language with care and precision, supporting your ideas with evidence, arguing coherently, and making sound judgements. * Four ways of acquiring knowledge: perception, language, reason, emotion * Despite the growth of knowledge, we are confronted by contradictory beliefs. * The difference in education of the prevailing era supports the fact that knowledge is not static but changes over time. * Nothing is certain, due to some claims by scientists we have not been trying to make sense of the world for long enough in the cosmic year to guarantee the results. Common Sense * Most people trusts knowledge to the point for knowledge to become common sense, yet common sense is based on nothing more than vague and untested beliefs. * Common sense provides us with a starting point. * Our mental map of reality provides us with common sense, what our ideas of true and false is, etc. * Although common sense should not be discarded and considered useless, we should be willing to subject it to scrutiny. * If we are accustomed to something for a long period of time (ex. Growing up) we may unthinkingly accept the fact as true and unaware of its limitations. * The fact that people find maps in the opposite direction shows the way habitual thinking affects our minds

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Tok Art Assignment: My reactions on visiting the Art Gallery

Steven Wu August 28th, 2012 HZT4UE: Theory of Knowledge Summer 2012 Art Assignment: Art as a Way of Knowing Initial Reaction: . “Maman” the giant spider . As I walk towards the National Art Gallery, I noticed the large spider and began looking closely at it. At first I felt a source of fear towards the large spider that towered over me. Its large legs were spread out in large angles and reminded me of the aliens from War of the Worlds in their huge spider-like vehicles. Humans are naturally accustomed to being larger than many animals such as insects and birds and never understand what those animals feel when we, as towering giants in their world approach them. However, when those animals are larger than ourselves, we understand that feeling of inferiority that these animals experience when they see us and see ourselves as the smaller beings that fear the “giants”. . Yes, I think that the initial reaction is very important, because it is that reaction that will entice and interest the person viewing the piece to continue watching it and try to understand what the artist was trying to convey. If a piece does not seem interesting or arouse any emotions, that person would be less inclined to spend more time with the piece and will decide to move on, looking at other works of art. In my case, the large spider immediately caught my eye and made me wonder why the art

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TOK notes. The problem of knowledge There are three possible solutions to the problem of knowledge:

The problem of knowledge There are three possible solutions to the problem of knowledge: Common sense - a starting point for knowledge - creates a mental map of reality - is based on conventions which make it too subjective - contains lots of inaccuraccies and biases Paradox of cartography - if a map is useful, then it must be imperfect - The map is NOT the territory Radical Doubt - the most certain statement is "I exist" and even that's not completely certain Relativism - no absolute truth. Truth is different (relative) for each individual. Different based on their experience. But the fact that we take seriously that somebody may be wrong in their beliefs proves that relativism is FALSE. Judgment - important deciding factor - the balance between skepticism and open-mindedness - since there are few black and white certainties in the world, we have to rely on judgment Danger of Gullibility - Do not believe everything you read Danger of Scepticism - keep a healthy amount of skepticism. Some things which seem impossible at the moment may be proved to be true later Reasonable knowledge Evidence - argument ad ignorantiam - using inability to prove negative as proof - fallacy. confirmation bias - noticing only the evidence which supports a given theory Coherence - extreme theories require extreme evidence Beliefs should be occasionally questioned to be

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Art assignment TOK

Rodrigo Zozaya 3-October-2010 TOK Summer 2010 Art Assigment Art as a way of Knowing HZT4UE Initial Reaction: . As you approach the art gallery, you will see a large, spindly sculpture outside the main doors. It is of a spider with a sac of eggs under its abdomen. (a) What is your initial reaction upon seeing this piece? What the Heck? What is gods name is this doing here? That's interesting... (b) Do you think initial reaction is a very important quality in art? Yes I think initial reaction is very important, because if a person viewing the piece or art is not moved or interested in any way, that person will have no desire to continue watching it and therefore will never really understand the piece. Every good piece of art has original or impacting aspects that standout and make a person try to find its inner meaning. Be sure to walk around the work, under the work and to touch the work. (c) Has your reaction to this work changed? By getting closer I actually got goose bumps and found it a little repulsive as I stood under it, but when I saw the eggs I noticed the sculpture was a female spider and had a whole different meaning, it was not to scare the viewer but to attract it and want to find out more about it, which is what I was determined to do. Louise Bourgeoise is the artist of this piece. Look beside one of the main doors to find out what it is called.

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ToK presentation

The knowledge issue we are going to look at is based on the changing perspectives on the current issue of Global Warming. (change slide) Global warming is generally accepted by the majority of people throughout the developing world, and it is a topic of increasing relevance today. (grr history people) (It is not a conspiracy theory!! As some people think!! India Fearnley!!). However there are many theories to suggest causes of global warming, and most scientists cannot agree completely on its cause or the effects. (Change slide) The first theory we're going to look at is the most popular theory; that human kind is responsible for the climate change and that it is our increase in output of CO2 and other greenhouse gases are to blame. The second theory we looked at is that climate change is not because of human kind, but it is due to the increasing temperature of the sun. It's believed that the sun is at its hottest point it has ever been over the last 1000 years, and is increasingly getting hotter. Scientists cannot determine whether it is the sun's rise in temperature, or the increasing carbon emissions from earth that are the cause for the changing climate. A third theory some people believe is that the increasing temperature of the planet and the melting ice caps are due to the end our current ice age, the Pleistocene ice age. From studying the history of the earth,

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