Essays on material culture

The author of the paper "Religion and Material Culture" is of the view that many people have defined religion differently. However, what comes out of the definitions is that religion is the belief in a supernatural being that controls the existence of the natural phenomena in the universe.... Religion is common in a society where people believe their existence is an effect of powerful supernatural forces that they cannot comprehend or explain. Due to this belief, the natural being is worshiped in...

This paper discusses three methods of studying Material Culture Gregg Finley's, Fleming and Prown's Methods. For example, Gregg Finley was a historian who came up with the methods of studying Material Culture in society. Material Culture explains the dressing codes of the young generation in society.... Material Culture is an art that is associated with objects. The object is attributed to both the past and present culture. The culture is made up of many disciplines that explain how Material Culture...

The focus of this essay is on postmodernism and the Material Culture. Postmodernism may be defined as the tendency of the modern culture to be characterized by complication of the basic truth. It involves suspicion of meta- narratives and cultural narratives. ... The essay states the Material Culture and postmodernism. Supporters of postmodernism believe that most of the apparent realities arise from social constructs. They also believe that the apparent realities are subject to adjustment inherent...

This essay "Material Culture Produces Social Identities" focuses on the physical objects produced by a culture of a particular society or community. This could include technology, artifacts, ideology, sports, food, and religion. Social identity on the other hand has to do with how we perceive.... There is a direct relationship between Material Culture and social identity. The various objects of our Material Culture as mentioned above determine our social identity. Social identities are historical...

The paper "Material Culture of Our World" describes that we are living in the material world now and from the time immemorial. Whether it is the agricultural village life or urban corporate life, people reflect their identities through particular Material Culture and practices through objects. ... We can observe that clothing is used as tangible evidence for the projection of identities; from rich and poor, literate and non-literate, cultured and none cultured, religious and conservative to liberal...

As cities grew and population increased, people buried their personal trash, burned it, or let it pile. The piling of waste in urban centers caused stench, contaminated water... The crises led to invention of good waste management techniques. The early methods of managing waste products included disposing them or recycling. Recycling methods include using green waste as manure, or feeding it to LANDFILL, CIVILIZATION, DISPOSABILITY, Material Culture According to Mary Douglas, people did not realize...

This paper ''Global Visual and Material Culture'' tells that Claude Monet's 'Vetheuilin Summer' is one of a series of 1880s paintings whereby the same scene is captured many times to record the changing of light and the passing of seasons. This painting illustrates Monet's scareer long aim of open air painting.... To achieve this, the painter used bright colors and juxtaposition, shunned academic or orthodox painting norms and scientific precision, recorded the passage of time through light, mist,...

The paper "Gandhi's Role in the Material Culture of India" casts light on Gandhi's role in the emergence of Indians' Material Culture through agitating for hard work, togetherness, and peace. He taught people to actively listen to each other and to live a selfless life which is free from hatred.... The British Raj in India was characterized by divide and rule. The British ruled using Indian civil servants. This is because the few numbers of colonialists could not rule 300-350 million Indians without...

The term modernism was first coined in the wake of the 20th century, and it had serious artistic and philosophical movements including symbolism, futurism, surrealism, expressionism, imagism, vorticism, dada and others. Whitworth (21) describes a series of movements that were radical in art, architecture, photography, music, literature. ... In addition, it describes movements in applied arts that appeared in the decades before the First World War. It had roots in the changes in the western world...

The paper "The Aspect of Material Culture and the Development of Art Objects" discusses art objects that have undergone modernism and a noticeable move in a smoother contemporary look. Skyscrapers ore tall buildings created a markedly American structural form.... In the 1950s, art was influenced by the need to enter the modern future or age which the world age seemed to predict. Main works by Alexander Calder, that is, sculpture and mobiles, or Helen Frankenthaler, of non-representational art. Artists...

This paper describes material aspects of the culture facilitate the people in shaping and characterizing the behaviours and perceptions with which the lifestyle of the people are related. The beliefs, customs, traditions, language does not fall under the definition of Material Culture.... Technology, for example, is one of the well-defined examples of the Material Culture of today for many parts of the world including UK and US. This is because it has become essential for the students to have an...

This essay, Fashioning Material Culture - The Relationship between Fashion and Design and Mass Consumption, is a critical analysis of the relationship between Material Culture and mass consumption in current society. The analysis focuses on the issue of fashion and design. ... As the paper outlines, the relationship between Material Culture and mass consumption has received a great deal of attention, especially from the field of sociology and social anthropology, in the contemporary period....

The paper presents Joe Salatino who is the leader of a thirty-five-year-old firm, the famous Northern American gauges his achievement by the amount of money he rewards his workers, and in the long run, he has succeeded. His sales group is increasingly motivated a d self-motivated.... People give meaning to their surrounding environment by coordinating and explaining their sensory thoughts through perception process. Social perception and attribution influence how humans view the environment and the...

The author of the paper "What Can Be Learned about Social Status Based on the Analysis of Skeletal Evidence and Material Culture" is of the view that archeology as the study of man's past ways has further been enabled through gender archeology.... Archeology is a branch of anthropology that deals with the study of human behavior and culture of the past from the origins of humans and the present. Archeologists derive information about the past of human beings through a thorough analysis of the skeletal...

This essay "Material and Non-material Cultures" attempts to compare the concepts of material and non-material cultures. The goal of this essay is to emphasize the significance of culture and tradition to social bonding. The writer claims that successful socialization is critical since it brings about homogeny in society.... Sociologists define culture as the beliefs, values, behavior, and material objects that are communally held by a certain cluster of people. In essence, culture incorporates both...

The African-American slaves utilized their Material Culture as a source of their power, and independence, and used this to shape their lives according to their preferences.... They therefore, did this through different attempts to gain control over the Material Culture of the slaves.... Instead of the slaves using their Material Culture, the planters offered them “nicer” clothing, housing, and food.... However, most of the slaves did not accept the Material Culture of their planters, but preferred their own....

hat is Material Culture? ... Anything that a human being can interact with via the five senses is regarded as an object and can be incorporated in the definition of Material Culture, which draws components such as cities, towns, art, gardens, houses, cars, and electronics.... In some arguments, human motion is also incorporated in the definition of Material Culture, such that dance is also included in the list of materials.... In considering the definition of material, anything that has shape and form can be included in the argument for what should be considered in the description of Material Culture. ...

Question 2 In sociology, there is material and non-Material Culture which determine how a society develops and how they will respond to various issues in the society and the environment.... Material Culture refers to the various physical things which people use to define their culture.... These physical materials also define the way in which the society will regard the non-Material Culture.... Non Material Culture on the other had is a set of beliefs and understandings which define the way a certain society looks at life....

This is confirmed in The Impact of Buddhism on Chinese Material Culture where Kieschnick states, “it possible in many cases to determine what came to China with Buddhism and what originated in China independently” (Kieschnick 23).... nother thing that provided a challenge to Buddhism in China was the Material Culture of the Chinese, which Buddhism opposed with utmost rigor.... The first contact that the Buddhists had in China expressed the dislike and discontent for the Chinese Material Culture....

However this category has triggered interest in Material Culture identified with certain social segments.... For example, the higher echelons of society generated Material Culture related to epigraphy, monumentality, literature and art while those pertaining to small finds and pottery had more distinct differences in terms of design and use by the high and low-status social spheres.... However, one should have adequate knowledge about the diversity of Roman culture to explain such Material Culture and correlate it with the period it was used....

60) stated “The concept of objectification may be held to be, in a profound sense, at the heart of all studies of Material Culture.... ashion as Material Culture ... The type of Material Culture created in the process depends upon the cultural, political, and economic system prevailing in the society.... “Material Culture is the history and philosophy of objects and the myriad relationships between people and things.... --Bernie Herman” (Center for Material Culture Studies, 2007)....

The paper "Exploring Cultural Norms in a Ritual Place" investigates norms and Material Culture in the X College campus.... Exploring Cultural Norms inside a Ritual Place Introduction This paper attempts to investigate and understand norms and Material Culture in the X College campus.... The mission of the sociologist was to explore, investigate, understand and analyze the norms, Material Culture inside the campus.... It is followed by norms, Material Culture, and overall purpose before the conclusion....

One of the greatest challenges that archeologists face is acquiring knowledge on the interpretation of Material Culture in relation to humans (Renfrew & Bahn, 2012, 12).... Ethno archeology enables archeologists to live within communities so that they develop a better understanding of the use of Material Culture.... In recent history, archeology has further to explain why humans exhibited some behaviors, why they lived in a certain way and how man's Material Culture developed into the form that it took....

The four components are ideas about music, activities involving music, repertories of music, and Material Culture.... he final component of Material Culture examines the tangible objects of music culture.... The music culture of a given group can be very different if there is a change in the Material Culture.... Navajo music can be analyzed using the four components of music culture.... his looks into the field of music in terms of its definition, whether it is an aspect of religion or if the larger social values are represented in the music of a culture....

The researcher of this essay aims to analyze Fashion as Material Culture.... Fashion as Material Culture Essay Number of Degree Word Count:3,050 ... Its analysis enables one to see the communicative part of Material Culture in its most revolutionary creative form.... Basically, earlier research on clothing discloses the aspects of culture that can be explored in the clothing's Material Culture.... Cultural norms, forms, ideals, mechanisms, history, everyday communication, and social distance are all available to the scholar of Material Culture by means of research on clothing....

It mainly defines the conscious revival and advancement of particular elements pertaining to ancient Greek and Roman and the corresponding Material Culture.... The author of this essay states that there are two of the most highly important periods of literature where the baroque and renaissance eras....

Let us take the case of symbolic value and Material Culture.... Let us take the case of symbolic value and a Material Culture.... Within this experience remarkably comes up the culture for fashion, a Material Culture.... Symbolic values are actually associated with Material Culture (Crane & Bovone, 2006).... Approaches to Material Culture: The sociology of fashion and clothing.... The author has chosen gender, economics, politics, and culture as environmental forces that try to continuously admit social change into society....

Cultural elements in Italy and Canada are several and include among others Material Culture, aesthetics, language, religion, education, social organisation as well as values and attitudes.... Artefacts, tools, and technology constitute Material Culture as an element of culture.... efore venturing into the Canadian and Italian marketing by a company irrespective of whether it is international or not requires assessing the Material Culture in the two countries....

One important aspect of the finds can contribute to the knowledge of the Material Culture of the people.... Material Culture is determined by two sources.... According to Olena Failko, author of an article about the Material Culture of the Scythes for the 7th International Colloquium of Funerary Archaeology, “We recognize Scythian Material Culture by the so called triad - arms, bridle and animal-style works of art - peculiar to that very ethnic group....

) Material Culture ... Starbucks also exercises a Material Culture of environmental conservation and ecologically friendly activities and methods (Chanchaisomphob, 2013, p.... Starbucks' logo reflects the company's Material Culture with the depiction of a double-tailed mermaid or “siren” on a green background (Starbucks, July 2014).... An important element of Starbucks' Material Culture is waste recycling, which the Herzberg's Theory would consider a hygiene factor (Robbins and Judge, 2013, p....

The dimension of archaeological culture is comprised of the requisites or Material Culture remains of the past human societies.... That is to say, the study of archaeological culture of a particular society focuses on its Material Culture remains collected from specific time and place.... In order to witness the past culture of a particular society, especially its Material Culture, archaeological evidences are considered as one of the most significant elements....

e may call the artifacts; consumed and produced in a culture, a Material Culture.... Cordwell and Schwarz noted that clothes were ignored in the studies of Material Culture.... "Material cultural studies: A Symposium" Material Culture.... "Material cultural studies: A Symposium" Material Culture.... (1991) Understanding Dress and Popular culture.... (1988) culture and Consumption.... t is pertinent here to define culture which may be defined as the way of life, with share abilities, habits, beliefs and customs of people or social groups....

A few anthropologists differentiate between symbolic and Material Culture, however since 1980 majority of archeologists agree, that the symbolic culture and Material Culture are interwoven and symbolic culture is expressed through Material Culture. ... Patterns of Culture Chimpanzee Material Culture.... This essay "The Prerequisites of culture" explores the term culture which refers to a group and society that has similar ways of living and thinking, and exhibit a common set of behavior....

Archeology analyzes the remains of civilizations past, the Material Culture from which assumptions can be made about the way in which society formed its social structures (Gosdon, 1999, p.... While each studies culture, language, history, and physical differences, the approach that is taken through each individual defined discipline is unique to its sub-category.... The study of physical anthropology is defined by “the study of human biology within the framework of evolution and with an emphasis on the interaction between biology and culture” (Jurmain, Kilgore, & Trevathan, 2009, p....

This genus also depends more heavily on Material Culture or cultural adaptation for existence.... Such Material Culture is inclusive of the stone tools, which associate with all Homo species.... This genus also depends more heavily on Material Culture or cultural adaptation for existence.... Such Material Culture is inclusive of the stone tools, which associate with all Homo species.... Hunting and use of fire is also a common culture among this genus....

Ethnomusicology of Uzbek music takes into consideration several elements: the role of music in Uzbek society, the musicians, the characteristics and various genres of Uzbek music, and its Material Culture which include the instruments, their distribution, and musical tastes.... Ethnomusicology of Uzbek music takes into consideration several elements: the role of music in Uzbek society, the musicians, the characteristics and various genres of Uzbek music, and its Material Culture which include the instruments, their distribution and musical tastes....

The economy and Material Culture of Russia: 1600-1725.... The impact of Buddhism on Chinese Material Culture.... Shakespeare and Material Culture.... Understanding Material Culture.... This paper ''The culture of Materials '' tells that Silk is one of the oldest materials to be used by man.... culture of Materials ... The trade on the silk was highly valued in the Chinese culture and china dominated from as early as three hundred BC during the Han Dynasty (Kieschnick, 2002)....

It is important to realize that unlike in the linguistic sentences the interpretation of Material Culture is a more complex process.... As such, there is need for archeologists to come up with a system that effectively structures and interprets the different aspects of Material Culture.... The importance of semiotics in the study of archeology was emphasized by the fact that it is impossible for the Material Culture to produce meaning without the consideration of the context of this culture....

It is important to realize that unlike in the linguistic sentences the interpretation of Material Culture is a more complex process.... As such, there is need for archeologists to come up with a system that effectively structures and interprets the different aspects of Material Culture.... The importance of semiotics in the study of archeology was emphasized by the fact that it is impossible for the Material Culture to produce meaning without the consideration of the context of this culture....

This case study "The Culture and Social Structure of an Organization" discusses material and non-Material Culture.... The Material Culture includes the design and the symbols available in the church such as church facilities, offices, and the church mission statement and logo as well.... The non-Material Culture comprises the moral standards, believes, loyalty, supportiveness, and trustworthiness of the members towards the church and church leadership....

Research unveils the melodious secrets behind North African music which includes the significant influence of history, Material Culture and social context.... Material Culture of music: it showcases the material entities produced by the people of a particular culture.... The Arabic modes and Sahelian rhythms have actually influenced the North African music to a much greater extent than any other aspect as music is always the incorporated form of Material Culture, social context and history....

CONCEPT PAPER (Material Culture and Ethnography) (and ID number) of the Location of Mortensen Course Name: ... Journal of Material Culture, 7(1), 5-22. ... Art and Material Culture: A conversation with Annette Weiner.... , The empire of things: Regimes of value and Material Culture (pp.... The essay "Сollection of Сoffee Сups and Movements in Consumer culture" hopes the author's collection of mugs will someday make it to some museum collection as a kind of testament to the modern generation of drinking coffee as a sign of sophistication, flamboyance or decadence....

Technology and Material Culture also has an impact in determining the marketing strategy an organization should use.... One important element of culture is attitudes and values.... The company should use this capability to develop a marketing campaign that educates people on the Marketing of Colgate: In marketing the Colgate product of Crest, culture plays a role to determine the success of the company.... One important element of culture is attitudes and values....

They comprise of "non-Material Culture" and "Material Culture".... "Non-Material Culture" is the intangible side of culture, such as values, norms, attitudes, beliefs, language and many more.... "Material Culture" on the other hand includes the man-made parts of society, this diverse and almost endless list rages from kilts in Scotland to a picture of Mao Zedong in China, from a bodhran in Ireland to a Ganesh statue in India....

This statement particularly reflects on the increasing important of research in finding out the past information of objects of Material Culture.... This paper uses Material Culture methodology to provide critical insights into the aesthetic and historical aspects of my childhood favorite “Clarks” shoes. ... Mind in Matter: An introduction to Material Culture theory and method.... n cultural and historical terms, “Clarks” shoes may have managed to survive and maintain their status as the preferred shoes for both adults and babies due to the contemporary western culture that views vintage products as fashionable....

Cultural lag theory describes the inclination of Material Culture to evolve changes swiftly and voluminously while non-Material Culture leans to resist change and remain fixed for a far longer period of time.... Adjustment is the process in which the inventions are responded to the non-technical aspects of a culture....

The paper "Archaeological Evidence between 5th and 8th Century in Western Britain and Scotland" highlights that it is difficult to elucidate the assimilation and mix of the native and immigrant population with Material Culture.... The Material Culture of the Romans collapsed in early fifth century leaving a gap.... This provides a rich basis to learn about the Material Culture of the early settlers.... Cemetery evidence receives exhibition from Material Culture....

The Material Culture of the Romans collapsed in early fifth century leaving a gap.... This provides a rich basis to learn about the Material Culture of the early settlers.... Cemetery evidence receives exhibition from Material Culture.... t is difficult to elucidate the assimilation and mix of the native and immigrant population with Material Culture.... The best explanation would be that of a progressive Anglicisation or Saxonisation of native enclaves' Material Culture....

In this recombination, the role of Material Culture perspective is referred cited as being central.... According to Jackson (2000), there are good reasons for contemporary social and cultural geography to incorporate Material Culture.... While linking culture and the social process Smith (2000), demonstrates how both are related by work.... In this taxonomy, culture is delineated as work which is a social process.... ‘material' and the ‘representational' Name Institution Date Social and cultural geography have moved closer together, it has become evident that the ‘material' and the ‘representational' must also always be considered together....

The tips and the varied, quick-serving, and decorated foods depicted in the magazines mirror the prevailing Material Culture, which is technological determinism.... “Lecture VIII: The Material Culture of Food.... "The Role of Food in the culture" paper concerns the meaning of food for a modern human.... It is mentioned here that food is culture – this was the principle Massimo Montanari followed strictly, and he was indeed correct....