The Realist Shaping of Meaning in Portraying of War

By Yousif Al Hamadi Throughout history, artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers played an essential role in portraying wars. However, when their work became more authentic and realistic, it became difficult…

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The Impact of Media: Shaping Our Minds and Hearts

By Yousif Al Hamadi Today, media research includes studies on media effects and media content analysis, which show how people use messages they receive from the media. Major research studies…

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The Architecture of the Ottoman Provinces

By Yousif Al Hamadi History The Turks entered Anatolia at the beginning of the 13th century. They are originally Mongol who displaced from Central Asia and headed west to Anatolia…

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Zaytuna Mosque

By Yousif Al Hamadi Introduction Islamic architecture is distinguished by the style of mosques upholding their own distinctive architectural characteristics. Oleg Grabar said the mosque carries symbolic signs. Some are…

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Digital Technologies Challenged the Broadcast Model

Media broadcasting started to be recognized in the late nineteenth century as a powerful means to change values and behaviors. After the Second World War, technologies began to be used…

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Peppa Pig and screen-time are invading the house

By Yousif Al Hamadi During the 1970s, television technology became more attainable and less expensive, allowing individuals to take part in television production and distribution. This economic advancement made it…

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An argument celebrates Dennis Potter as a true author (auteur) of his television dramas.

Dennis Potter Dennis Potter was amongst the many screenwriters that took cinema and television to a higher level of acknowledgement, creating a pivotal moment in the artistic side of television.…

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Successfully, 12 Angry Men (Lumet, 1957) Reflects Social and Political Tensions in 1950s America

The United States of America had an economic boom during the post-war period, leaving the 1930s economic depression and the Second World War behind their backs. Unfortunately, the Cold War…

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Come and See

The Second World War brought massive destruction and loss to Europe from displaced people, sicknesses, injuries, and death. Filmmakers impacted by these tragedies have taken to cinematography and film as…

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