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What is a modern atlas?

Literally, it's the same as a old atlas (a book of maps), only newer. Figuratively, Mapquest, Google Maps, Google Earth, etc. can be considered modern atlases, as they are als… (MORE)

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What are modern kitchens?

Modern kitchens are characterized by simplification of form and an absence of applied decoration. Also, modern kitchens are made out of "green" products (plastic and metal) wh… (MORE)

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What is modern dancing?

Modern dancing came around, at the turn of the century, when women didn't want to dance on pointe shoes any more. They wanted to be rebels. They decided to dance bare foot. Pe…ople didn't like this idea. That's how it got the name "modern" dancing. Modern dancing is danced barefoot. You can dance to any music you want. Modern dancing is used to show your emotions. It is kind of like contempory. ---- Added - So.... What the Heck is Modern Dance??? The question has been asked four million times. "So, what is Modern, anyway?" "Is it like lyrical jazz?" "How about Hip Hop?" "I know, I bet it's like ballet, only looser." "I heard it's that stuff that Britney Spears does, that's pretty modern, don't you think?" "It's just kind of free flowing movement where you show your emotions." NOPE. The truth is, Modern Dance has been widely misunderstood. In fact, even the name is now kind of obsolete! When Modern dance began to emerge, well, it was pretty modern. But that was around 1900, making Modern Dance's foundation over a hundred years old! Shouldn't we call it something else now? Well, we can certainly see how the name "Modern Dance" only adds to the confusion. Around 1900, the dance scene had gotten fairly stale. Romantic Ballets were just about the only things being performed, but the peak of their popularity had been some 60 years earlier. At that time, a young woman named Isadora Duncan decided there must be another way to move; ballet was too artificial. So modern dance arrived as a rebellion to ballet. Isadora took her ideas from Greek statues and art; also drawing much of her inspiration from the music. Instead of the romantic tutus, audiences of Isadora Duncan would have seen a woman clad in long, flowing tunics and bare feet, the sight of which shocked many theatergoers. Isadora danced on a carpet, which travelled with her - perhaps to make her footfalls silent or provide a softer landing. Her dances consisted of simple phrases of movement... skips, walks and leaps, all very eloquent, the use of gestures... she would frequently end a dance with one arm drifting skyward. In any case, for an audience used to romantic ballet, Isadora Duncan was highly unusual. ---- The rest of this article can be seen at http://www.dancefestivalmusic.co.uk/modern-12/ (MORE)

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What is modern communication?

Modern communication is communicating with others using the latest technology. The internet and cell phones are considered to be modern technology.

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What is modern imperialism?

it refers to any situation,when you have the tendency;to push a good idea;far beyond.That which it was originally intended There are many examples of modern imperialism. To … (MORE)

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What is the modern Olympics?

French sportsman and educator Baron Pierre de Coubertin was fascinated with the idea of the ancient Olympic Games, and was convinced that physical exercise and competiti… (MORE)

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Was the 'modern' period really modern?

There were some positive effects and some negative effects also. They are as follows:- POSITIVE EFFECTS 1. Britishers improved education 2. There was a growth in industrial… (MORE)

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What is modern mathematics?

Mathematics became very analytical around the time of Riemann (1826-1866). The mathematics that followed from this is known as modern mathematics. Applied mathemati… (MORE)

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In Art History

Are modernity and modernism the same?

Yes. Modernity is a sort of state of being- up to date, progressive, the Modernity of skyscrapers and automatic elevators in Gotham, for example. on the other hand Modernism i… (MORE)

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Why is there modern slavery?

There is modern slavery because part of the human condition is that are always some people in every society that consider only themselves and what they want with no concern wh… (MORE)