The Dotar, Tanbur, and Daf instruments and Songs Sample Analysis A wide variety of instruments, each having a distinct cultural and historical significance, enhance the musical traditions of the Middle East. Persian music is often lyrical and expressive, with the haunting melodies of the dotar of Khorasan, a pear-shaped long-necked lute with a mesmerizing, melancholic resonance. The tanbur, a sacred instrument with three steel strings […]

Aesthetic Analysis of Tar Music Pieces Tar is a tall stringed instrument with a Deep and pear-shaped body that serves as a sounding box in most cases mulberry wood. It is literally a “string” and with a skin that is stretched on one side resembling a drum. Its skinny, unfretted neck is equipped with three double steel strings which are typically strummed using a hard-shell […]

The Persian (Iranian) Setar Instrument Importance of Setar in Iran Culture Setar is an ancient musical instrument used for centuries to express art, identity and is central to Iran’s diverse cultural fabric. Among the earliest stringed instruments from Persia, the setar’s history is entwined with the songs of the old courts, developing throughout dynasties to become a symbol of Iranian musical culture. The setar embodies […]

Papua New Guinea The people of Papua New Guinea (PNG) live in the Southwestern of the Pacific Ocean on an Island found to be so productive. Their capital city is known as Port Moresby and is located in the southeastern part of Oceania Island. Melanesians were the first people to have settled in Papua New Guinea, and they are believed to have explored the Island […]

Cubism and Abstract Expressionism Art Cubism and abstract expressionism emerged from art revolution that attracted new artists who remained innovative in the artwork. The two art movements took advantage of technological advancement in the 19th century and tried to bring “whole” artwork again with aesthetic value, vitality, and clarity. Through cubism and abstract expressionism art, most artists ended up “realization that art quality is a […]

Cinderella: How does her tale invigorate gender identities in different cultures? The fairy tale Cinderellais presented in many variants and forms as some versions feature young men while others feature young women who face different tragic circumstances. The author’s comment on the vanishing of male Cinderellas from our cultural horizons is rational because the modern versions reflect contemporary discourses on identity while deconstructing and critiquing […]

BEAUTY IN THE WESTERN FAIRY TALES Western culture emphasizes on the importance of regulating a woman’s body in relation to issues such as dieting, weight and beauty. From a feminist viewpoint, most women have internalized Western standards of body image and beauty, which makes them to experience self-surveillance and self-objectification as various forms of patriarchy obstacle their attempts at empowerment and liberation. Na’s The Fold […]

The impact of samurai bushido culture on Japanese civilization The Japanese Samurai warriors adhered to a code of conduct known as Bushido, which forced them how to live with honor. In Japanese, Bushi means warrior or soldier while Do refers to “The Way.” Therefore, Bushido simply refers to “The Way of a Warrior.” The Samurai culture of Bushido emerged during the centuries of martial law […]

Evaluating the Effectiveness and Limitations of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) Doctrine in Humanitarian Interventions Emerged in the early 21st century, the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine was designed to end most severe acts of human right violations. It seeks to address such extreme cases in ways considered legitimate and legal. The R2P doctrine was then formalized in 2005 as per the United Nations World […]

The Role of the United Nations in the Humanitarian Intervention in the Rwandan Genocide Humanitarian intervention is the act of using force against a country to either stop or prevent suffering in that country. The concept gained significant attention during the Rwandan Genocide, a tragic event that exposed both the strengths and weaknesses of global efforts to halt atrocities. The United Nations was actively participating […]