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For this project I chose The Street Pavers by Umberto Boccioni. This artwork is on display at the MET along with other great pieces. Umberto Boccioni was an Italian born October 1882. He trained under Giacomo Balla from 1898-1902. He … Continue reading →

Pablo Picasso was a talented Spanish artist, born on October 25 1881 in Málaga. Although he was born in Spain and spent most of his childhood there, he spent his adulthood in France. Pablo Picasso was a co-founder of the … Continue reading →

Girl before a Mirror, by Pablo Picasso (1932) This painting is called Girl before a Mirror by Pablo Picasso. Picasso was born on October 25, 1881, in Malaga, Spain. At the age of 13, he put out his first artwork … Continue reading →

“I have often been utterly astonished…to find persons who could speak of the singing, among the slaves as evidence of their contentment and happiness” (242). According to Fredrick Douglass, the songs are sung when the slaves are unhappy, contrary to … Continue reading →

In Chapter I on page 236, a quote that caught my attention the most was “A want of information concerning my own was a source of unhappiness to me even during childhood. The white children could tell their ages. I … Continue reading →

Chapter 3, page 243, last paragraph In this passage, Frederick Douglass describes how Colonel Lloyd would treat old Barney and young Barney, two slaves responsible for caring for Colonel Lloyd’s horses. Tending to the horses was not an easy job … Continue reading →

—  Discuss the theme of appearances or masks in Tartuffe? Who wears a mask?  For what purpose?   How does the issue of appearances vs. reality connect with the central concerns of the play? —  Discuss the role of Dorine, Mariane’s … Continue reading →

Reminder: I will be meeting with you in small groups on Monday, Sept. 12th and Monday, Sept. 19th. If you haven’t already done so, sign up for an available time slot. If you prefer to meet with me privately, send … Continue reading →

Hello everyone my name is Donovan Hernandez. My pronouns are he/him. I am a transfer student from Bmcc. There is definitely a difference between Bmcc and Baruch. There seems to be way more students. Its a little bit overwhelming. During … Continue reading →

Hello! My name is Trini Izquierdo and my pronouns are she/ her. I’m a sophomore in Baruch college and I’m majoring in accounting. I was born in the Dominican Republic, and I came to the U.S for a better future. … Continue reading →