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Author: Sloane Montgomery Publisher: RWG Publishing ISBN: Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 32
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In "The Icon Effect: How Famous Figures Shape Our World," Sloane Montgomery delves into the profound impact that iconic individuals-politicians, celebrities, authors, and humanitarians-have on society and the human psyche. Exploring the concept of The Icon Effect, Montgomery examines how these influential figures can both inspire and mislead, driving cultural movements and personal behaviors in significant ways. The book distinguishes between two types of icons: pathological and heroic, and discusses how societies navigate the complex interplay between them. With insights drawn from contemporary psychology and cultural history, Montgomery sheds light on how icons are not only reflections of collective values but also catalysts for societal change. Through this exploration, readers will understand the dual nature of icons as both beacons of inspiration and warnings of potential crises. Whether you're intrigued by celebrity culture, the psychology of influence, or the dynamics of societal evolution, "The Icon Effect" offers a compelling analysis of the forces that shape our world.
Author: Sloane Montgomery Publisher: RWG Publishing ISBN: Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 32
Book Description
In "The Icon Effect: How Famous Figures Shape Our World," Sloane Montgomery delves into the profound impact that iconic individuals-politicians, celebrities, authors, and humanitarians-have on society and the human psyche. Exploring the concept of The Icon Effect, Montgomery examines how these influential figures can both inspire and mislead, driving cultural movements and personal behaviors in significant ways. The book distinguishes between two types of icons: pathological and heroic, and discusses how societies navigate the complex interplay between them. With insights drawn from contemporary psychology and cultural history, Montgomery sheds light on how icons are not only reflections of collective values but also catalysts for societal change. Through this exploration, readers will understand the dual nature of icons as both beacons of inspiration and warnings of potential crises. Whether you're intrigued by celebrity culture, the psychology of influence, or the dynamics of societal evolution, "The Icon Effect" offers a compelling analysis of the forces that shape our world.
Author: Darren Sugiyama Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 0989261905 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 254
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Vincent is a 27-year old aspiring entrepreneur with big dreams. But after going through a devastating divorce, he finds himself emotionally drained, lacking confidence and dead broke. However, a chance encounter with The Icon (a billionaire business mogul) results in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change the direction of his life, forever. Vincent becomes the newest protege of The Icon, and is offered an internship at the most powerful wealth management firm in Beverly Hills. The Icon becomes his business mentor, his father-figure and his best friend. The Icon Effect is both an inspirational story and an aspirational story about the power of faith, belief and second chances. You will undoubtedly find yourself rooting for Vincent the underdog as he discovers the magic of having a true mentor.
Author: Bissera V Publisher: Penn State Press ISBN: 0271035846 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 346
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"Explores the Byzantine aesthetic of fugitive appearances by placing and filming art objects in spaces of changing light, and by uncovering the shifting appearances expressed in poetry, descriptions of art, and liturgical performance"--Provided by publisher.
Author: Rasmus Ankersen Publisher: Icon Books Ltd ISBN: 184831423X Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 215
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'A great read and a fascinating insight into performance.' Sir Clive Woodward We all want to discover our hidden talents and make an impact with them. But how? Rasmus Ankersen, an ex-footballer and performance specialist, quit his job and for six intense months lived with the world's best athletes in an attempt to answer this question. Why have the best middle distance runners grown up in the same Ethiopian village? Why are the leading female golfers from South Korea? How did one athletic club in Kingston, Jamaica, succeed in producing so many world-class sprinters? Ankersen presents his surprising conclusions in seven lessons on how anyone - or any business, organisation or team - can defy the many misconceptions of high performance and learn to build their own gold mine of real talent.
Author: Moshe Barasch Publisher: NYU Press ISBN: 0814712142 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 312
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Over the centuries, European debate about the nature and status of images of God and sacred figures has often upset the established order and shaken societies to their core. Out of this debate, an identifiable doctrine has emerged of the image in general and of the divine image in particular. This fascinating work concentrates on these historical arguments, from the period of Late Antiquity up to the great and classic defenses of images by St. John of Damascus and Theodore of Studion. Icon extends beyond the immediate concerns of religion, philosophy, aesthetics, history, and art, to engage them all.
Author: Beat Brenk Publisher: Reichert Verlag ISBN: Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 218
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This book deals with the apse as a showcase for images in the early Christian and early Byzantine periods. Two opposed traditions, harking back to early imperial times, nourished the invention of the Christian apse image: on the one hand there were statues in apses of pagan temples and imperial cult rooms which were venerated during cult ceremonies, on the other hand, there were apse mosaics in nymphaea where aquatic myths and figures celebrated the amenities of water. Christian apse mosaics originated within this context and in spite of the Old Testament prohibition of the image. The functions and effects of apse mosaics in Christian cult rooms were explored step by step and invented afresh. The participants of this delicate process of Christian image inventions were not only ecclesiastical but also private patrons. Without any qualm, emperors and representatives of the ruling class decorated their mausolea (S. Costanza in Rome, S. Aquilino in Milan) and representational rooms in villas (Centcelles) with Christian images. Because of the Mosaic prohibition of images, the Church could not attribute to the image a biblically grounded role, it behaved cautiously towards the decoration of churches with images during the fourth century. Only during the fifth century did it relax, and start to invent high brow theological programs (S. Maria Maggiore in Rome), understandable only to few believers. Some bishops gave special treatment to the promotion of aniconic programs (Paulinus of Nola, baptistery of the Lateran in Rome, Casaranello, church of Paraskevi in Salonica). Others rejected images in churches categorically (Epiphanius of Salamis). The Church admitted images and programs representing and portrayed Jesus Christ as God and as a human being that private patrons and artists had invented together with theologians; it provoked thereby a conflict (never really argued out) between the pagan representation of gods and emperors and the representation of Christ whose image should never recall images of gods nor of emperors, though points of contact were unavoidable. Highly original creations of apse mosaics resulted from this fertile conflict that were never repeated. All early Christian apse mosaics are unprecedented, one of creations without any succession. Their treatment as iconographic types is a blind ally. The Church sat back and watched how mosaics and frescoes in apses of cult rooms generated very particular effects, evoking in the viewer respect, admiration, awe and maybe even veneration. The representation of the Virgin with the child in a large apse evoked something like visual worship. The capacity of the image to have an impact on the viewer could not be decreed by the Church, but this was an affair manifested more or less casually according to the inventive power of the artist. For several centuries, the Church was not in a situation to create an official image of Christ. It cared for having apse mosaics not being adored. But the Church could not prevent images from being adored by private persons and/or control private concerns, such as setting-up of ex votos, in official church apses (S. Venanzio in Rome). Private persons first launched the cult of the Virgin (sarcophagus of Adelphia, gold glass). From the sixth century on, images - apse-mosaics, frescoes and panel paintings - were installed for ''cult-propaganda'' (SS. Cosma e Damiano, Hag. Demetrius in Salonica). In some cases, perhaps, images promoted a devotion on the part of the private believers. This process was a novelty for the sixth century. But a real cult around an apse mosaic was never instituted, even though the altar for the celebration of the Mass was installed in the apse. The early Christian period had no interest in representing the sacrifice of the Mass in an apse mosaic. Official ecclesiastical prayers were not addressed to divine figures and saints represented in apse mosaics. Apse mosaics are never mentioned in liturgies. Apse mosaics are, therefore, a very specific species which developed in constant dialogue with other categories of images (icons, ex votos, memorial images), representing contemporaneously specific theological issues.
Author: Mahmoud Zibawi Publisher: ISBN: Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 276
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For those who love icons and who would love to know more about their history and the art itself, this book will prove a real treasure. Featuring pages of illustrations and photographs, 96 in full color, the book relates a wealth of information on iconography and iconographers, and on their relationship to Church and State.
Author: Egon Sendler Publisher: ISBN: Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 304
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A comprehensive study of the theology of the Icon and its history, the aesthetics of the Icon and its structures, and the techniques and steps to paint an Icon, this book contains more than 100 color and black-and-white photos and a similar number of drawings which show the technical details and preparations of painting an Icon, from pigment colors to selection of wood.
Author: Neal Krawetz Publisher: John Wiley and Sons ISBN: 1118080386 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 515
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Tune, tweak, and change the popular Ubuntu Linux operating system! Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops, and servers, and is used by millions of people around the world. This book provides you with practical hacks and tips that are not readily available online, in FAQ files, or any other Ubuntu book on the market so that you can customize your Ubuntu system for your specific needs. Bridging the gap between introductory information and overly technical coverage, this unique resource presents complex hacks and ways to extend them. You'll feast on numerous tips, hints, and little-known secrets for getting the most out of your Ubuntu system. Coverage includes: Hacking the Installation Selecting a Distribution Selecting the Ubuntu Version The 10-Step Boot Configuration Booting Variations and Troubleshooting Tweaking the BusyBox Upgrading Issues with Ubuntu Configuring GRUB Customizing the User Environment Configuring Devices Adapting Input Devices Managing Software Communicating Online Collaborating Tuning Processes Multitasking Applications Locking Down Ubuntu Advanced Networking Enabling Services If you're a power user hungry for cutting-edge hacks to intensify your Ubuntu system, then this is the book for you! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Author: Sloane Montgomery
Author: Sloane Montgomery
Author: Darren Sugiyama
Author: Peter James Thomas
Author: Bissera V
Author: Rasmus Ankersen
Author: Moshe Barasch
Author: Beat Brenk
Author: Mahmoud Zibawi
Author: Egon Sendler
Author: Neal Krawetz