32 Questions
Who was the co-founder of the Actor’s Studio and co-inventor of the “Method”?
Lee Strasberg
In what century was William Hogarth active in England?
18th century
How many votes short was the bill of Senator Joe Manchin?
5 votes
What event led Senator Joe Manchin to shift his position on gun control?
Sandy Hook elementary school shooting
Which of the following intellectuals was a goalkeeper for the University of Algiers football team?
Albert Camus
What is the name of the football team that Albert Camus played for?
Racing Universitaire Algérois (RUA)
How many paintings of football did Nicolas de Staël devote to the subject?
25
What was the total number of Britons who watched the 1966 World Cup final on television?
32.3m
What is the outcome of the 'Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act'?
It makes it impossible to sue or hold manufacturers accountable
Why is it difficult to bring gun manufacturers to justice?
Because of the 'Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act'
What is a consequence of the gun problem in American culture?
Increased policing and medical costs
What is the 'culture of complaint' in the US?
A culture of avoiding accountability for companies
What is an example of the 'culture of complaint' besides the gun industry?
All of the above
What is a factor that influences our understanding of culture?
Our upbringing and subjective interests
What is a common theme in American culture?
Polarization
What is the result of the democratic process being taken over by the legal process?
Lawsuits make policy
What is the subject of Hogarth's series of eight paintings?
The rise and fall of Tom Rakewell
How does Hogarth make the viewer feel in his paintings?
As if they are in a theatre gazing towards an illuminated stage
What is the tone of Hogarth's view of life?
Satirical and moralistic
What is the main difference between Hogarth's and Gainsborough's paintings?
The class of people they portrayed
What is the background of Gainsborough's paintings?
A country house
What is the term used to describe the period of time that began in the 1820s?
The Age of Reform
Who inspired Gainsborough's artwork?
Many continental artists
What is the challenge in creating an accurate view of eighteenth-century England?
Combining Hogarth's and Gainsborough's perspectives
What aspect of culture is often overlooked in definitions?
Popular dimension of culture
What is a characteristic of mass culture?
It is associated with mass phenomena
Who brought Joshua Reynolds to his bedside?
Gainsborough
What was a turning-point in contemporary art?
The removal of the lofty 'aura' of paintings
Where can many of William Hogarth's works be found online?
The Tate Museum website
Who was a leading court painter under the reign of King Charles I?
Anthony van Dyck
What is a feature of Englishness in music?
A contrast between operatic gaiety and cerebral music
Where can the eight paintings for the series 'A Rake's Progress' be seen?
The Museum of Sir John Soane
Study Notes
The NRA's Influence on US Gun Policy
- The NRA's strong opposition to gun control has hindered the passage of legislation, despite public support for it, as seen in the 2013 bill that fell short of the 60 votes needed to overcome opposition.
- Many political contenders, including Republican Jeb Bush, have spoken at the NRA's annual convention, demonstrating the organization's significant influence.
The Cultural Significance of Guns in the US
- The gun problem is deeply embedded in American culture, with multiple aspects contributing to its complexity.
- The "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act" (PLCAA) makes it difficult to hold gun manufacturers accountable for gun violence, leading to increased medical costs and policing expenses.
The "Culture of Complaint" in the US
- The "culture of complaint" is a phenomenon where companies like tobacco manufacturers, fast-food chains, and pharmaceutical companies have been accused of hiding the risks of their products, leading to health crises.
- This culture is exemplified by the opioid crisis, which has been exacerbated by the legal process taking over the democratic process.
Culture and Personal Perspective
- Our understanding of culture is shaped by our upbringing and personal interests.
- Different people may have varying associations with the same culture, such as English culture being associated with Kenneth Clark or Rowan Atkinson.
The Cultural Landscape of 18th-Century England
- William Hogarth's cultural landscape is dominated by public executions, gin-induced squalor, and plebeian violence, reflecting his focus on the lower classes.
- Thomas Gainsborough's cultural landscape, on the other hand, is more aristocratic and naturalistic, portraying comfortably-off gentry and their families.
The Ubiquity of Culture
- Culture encompasses the entire range of a society's activities, including mass phenomena and anthropological depth.
- Alan Bloom's definition of culture fails to account for the popular dimension of culture, which is increasingly associated with mass phenomena.
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