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Japanese Propaganda Poster 07, Chapman University

Japanese Propaganda Poster 07

Japanese Propaganda Posters

Propaganda poster, in Chinese, produced by Japanese-sponsored governments in China during Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). These governments were established by major Japanese military commands, and posters were used to promote cooperation between Chinese and Japanese. English translation is "All people desire the North/South unification." Chinese: 全民渴望南北統一. On the left and right flags, English translation is “North China” Chinese:華北; English translation is “Central China” Chinese: 華中. The Provisional Government of the Republic of China was founded in December 1937 by the Japanese North China Area Army (NCAA) and controlled the provinces in North China with its capital in Beijing. The Japanese Central …

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Japanese Propaganda Poster 01, Chapman University

Japanese Propaganda Poster 01

Japanese Propaganda Posters

Propaganda poster, in Chinese, produced by Japanese-sponsored governments in China during Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). These governments were established by major Japanese military commands, and posters were used to promote cooperation between Chinese and Japanese. English translation is "Please see how kind and affable the Japanese Army is." Chinese: 請看日軍和靄可親的態度.

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Japanese Propaganda Poster 15, Chapman University

Japanese Propaganda Poster 15

Japanese Propaganda Posters

Propaganda poster, in Chinese, produced by Japanese-sponsored governments in China during Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). These governments were established by major Japanese military commands, and posters were used to promote cooperation between Chinese and Japanese. English translation is "Countrymen, let’s unite under the five-colored national flag!": 同胞們！在五色國旗之下團結吧!

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Erotic Manga, Its Artists, And The Pressures Of Censorship, Dominique Andrée Lief Portland State University

Erotic Manga, Its Artists, And The Pressures Of Censorship, Dominique Andrée Lief

University Honors Theses

Erotic manga (エロマンガ), a genre of adult-oriented Japanese comics is subjected to censorship that may seem irrelevant or confusing to people outside of the industry. Why is erotic manga censored? How is erotic manga censored? How does censorship affect erotic manga artists? These questions are examined through use of English academic sources, Japanese academic sources and news articles, and interviews with professional erotic manga artists translated into English.

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The Power Of Polish: Exploring The Impact Of Nail Adornments On Perceptions Of Attraction, Sara DeMichele Bucknell University

The Power Of Polish: Exploring The Impact Of Nail Adornments On Perceptions Of Attraction, Sara Demichele

Honors Theses

Understanding the significance of nail adornments in shaping perceptions of attractiveness and mate value provides insights into human behavior and preferences. In the current investigation, participants rated human nail length and color on physical attractiveness and partner desirability measures. Results revealed significant effects of nail length and color across different demographic groups. Medium-length nails consistently received higher ratings for physical attractiveness, cuteness, and partner desirability compared to short and long nails. White-colored nails were generally rated most attractive, while blue and black nails received the lowest ratings. Additionally, participants reported a moderate association between having manicured nails and feelings of …

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Compass Rose - Dark & Bloody Ground, Western Kentucky University

Compass Rose - Dark & Bloody Ground

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Firing The Canon: Queer Representation In The Magical Girl Genre, Lena C. Humble Washington University in St. Louis

Firing The Canon: Queer Representation In The Magical Girl Genre, Lena C. Humble

MFA in Illustration & Visual Culture

This research delves into the impact queer representation in the shoujo (Japanese for young girl) genre has on audiences. More specifically, the “Magical Girl” (a subgenre of shoujo) genre’s main focus is about ordinary girls whose lives are drastically changed when they are given magical powers. One of the major plot points of magical girl media is how these girls find balance with their ordinary lives with their magical alter egos, and their attempts to keep these lives separate. Much of this media follows a small group of girls, who tend to build deeply emotionally intimate relationships as they share …

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Modern American Cover Art: The Great Gatsby Through Time, Jessica Harrell University of South Carolina

Modern American Cover Art: The Great Gatsby Through Time, Jessica Harrell

Senior Theses

Book jackets and cover art are, more than anything, an advertising tool used to attract consumers, promote book sales, and establish company identity. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is a staple in the canon of American literature whose cover art has drastically transformed in the ninety years since its original publication. This thesis traces these changes over time, focusing specifically on publishing history, art history, American culture, and thematic interpretations. In doing so, I found that the most substantial influences on these covers were publishing house identity, design trends, and available artistic techniques. Ultimately, The Great Gatsby’s cover …

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The Automation Of Aesthetics: Artificial Intelligence And Commercial Artists In North Brooklyn, Devin Sudweeks CUNY Hunter College

The Automation Of Aesthetics: Artificial Intelligence And Commercial Artists In North Brooklyn, Devin Sudweeks

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Corporate elites expect generative AI to replace commercial artists but overlook their social and aesthetic expertise. This ethnographic study explores how Brooklyn-based commercial artists narrate their value amid automation, emphasizing embodied presence in cultural scenes, visual language, style, and authenticity, skills not easily mechanized but vital to aesthetic economies.

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Reagan Tries To Fix Healthcare Crisis, University of North Florida

Reagan Tries To Fix Healthcare Crisis

Ed Gamble Cartoon Collection

“I think a little shot might help you! Why don’t you step into my office?” “Doc Reagan” “Health Care Costs” An editorial cartoon by Ed Gamble, the cartoon references President Ronald Reagan shooting down monster health care costs.

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Ornamental Letters In J.R.R. Tolkien's Manuscripts, Eduardo Boheme Kumamoto 2026 Independent scholar

Ornamental Letters In J.R.R. Tolkien's Manuscripts, Eduardo Boheme Kumamoto

Journal of Tolkien Research

The purpose of this article is to examine ornamental letters and decoration that in some way interacts with letterforms in J.R.R. Tolkien’s manuscripts. I explore Tolkien’s use of elements such as double strokes, color, dots, and flourishes to add prominence and beauty to the letterforms; where possible I also try to establish a relation between these ornaments and medieval manuscripts.

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Back Cover, 2026 Furman University

Back Cover

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This Morning On Inis Mor, Karissa Horn 2026 Furman University

This Morning On Inis Mor, Karissa Horn

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Tangerine, Daniel Chen 2026 Furman University

Tangerine, Daniel Chen

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Vitality, Hai Tran Nguyen 2026 Furman University

Vitality, Hai Tran Nguyen

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We Got In, Ethan Osborne 2026 Furman University

We Got In, Ethan Osborne

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Whispers, Sam Ferrufino 2026 Furman University

Whispers, Sam Ferrufino

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Home On The Range, Melina George 2026 Furman University

Home On The Range, Melina George

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Dear Grandad, Abigail Grayson 2026 Furman University

Dear Grandad, Abigail Grayson

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String Of Pearls, Caden Vandygrift 2026 Furman University

String Of Pearls, Caden Vandygrift

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Genesis Four, Olivia Bishop 2026 Furman University

Genesis Four, Olivia Bishop

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Still Gentle, Melina George 2026 Furman University

Still Gentle, Melina George

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Spirit In The Stars, Sophie Crook-Delgado 2026 Furman University

Spirit In The Stars, Sophie Crook-Delgado

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The Night We Broke Up I Played Solitaire, Ahna Zhen Eva Simmons 2026 Furman University

The Night We Broke Up I Played Solitaire, Ahna Zhen Eva Simmons

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Arachne, Alex Aradas 2026 Furman University

Arachne, Alex Aradas

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Eye Of The Tiger, Ella Alm 2026 Furman University

Eye Of The Tiger, Ella Alm

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Stewing, Writhing, Bursting, Sarah Albouchi 2026 Furman University

Stewing, Writhing, Bursting, Sarah Albouchi

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Fairy In The Lake, Hai Tran Nguyen 2026 Furman University

Fairy In The Lake, Hai Tran Nguyen

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My Baby, Abigail Grayson 2026 Furman University

My Baby, Abigail Grayson

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Untitled, Salem Andrus 2026 Furman University

Untitled, Salem Andrus

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