However, others, particularly graphic designers, tend to focus on the decorative powers of text. Regardless of the artist's intentions, the appearance of text within art can shift our appreciation of their sound and meaning. ... The introduction of text within Holzer's work occurred gradually however, over time, they have entirely replaced images. ... Through the use of text in art, Holzer is able to transmit powerful environmental, social and political messages that reveal beliefs and myths and show biases and inconsistencies that highlight her social and personal concerns of today&...

• Word Count: 1851
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Among all the positive moral properties spelled out in the Qur'an, belief is at the center of the text. ... The messages from the text are conveyed with various literary structures and devices. ... Also in the context of being a religious text, it is beneficial to get the point across through repetition. Brown summarizes that the seeming disorganization of Quranic literary expression is in fact a literary device capable of delivering profound effects as if the intensity of the prophetic message were shattering the vehicle of human language in which it was being communicated. ... In concl...

• Word Count: 1297
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In the New York Times article, "ISIS Displaying a Deft Command of Varied Media," the popular journalist Scott Shane states, "ISIS, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, is using every contemporary mode of messaging to recruit fighters, intimidate enemies and promote its claim to have established a caliphate, a unified Muslim state run according to a strict interpretation of Islamic law. ... Dozens of Twitter accounts spread its message, and it has posted some major speeches in seven languages. ... Kik is an application on smartphones where people can send instant messages to each...

• Word Count: 896
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Global terrorism is a subject all of humanity should be concerned about. In the last two decades terrorism caused by Muslim extremist has been on the up rise as well as consistent. The center of Islam is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the nation is in territorial control of the faiths two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina. Therefore to understand the force influencing global Islamic terrorism, it is imperative to study and analyze Saudi Arabia and its impact on the religion of Islam and its followers. Since its founding in 1932, Saudi Arabia has emerged as an economic power house in today'...

• Word Count: 4638
• Approx Pages: 19
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate