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A cultural icon is an artifact that is recognised by members of a culture or sub-culture as representing some aspect of cultural identity. Cultural icons vary widely, and may be visual, audio, an object, a person or group of people, etc.
In the media, many items of popular culture have been called "iconic" despite their lack of durability. Some commentators believe that the word is overused or misused.
A web-based survey was set up in 2006 allowing the public to nominate their ideas for national icons of England and the results reflect the range of different types of icon associated with an English view of English culture.
Some examples are:
Matryoshka dolls are seen internationally as cultural icons of Russia.
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama (born January 17, 1964) is an American lawyer and writer. She is married to the 44th and current President of the United States, Barack Obama, and is the first African-American First Lady of the United States. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, she is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, and spent the early part of her legal career working at the law firm Sidley Austin, where she met Barack. Subsequently, she worked as part of the staff of Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley, and for the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Throughout 2007 and 2008, Obama helped campaign for her husband's presidential bid. She delivered a keynote address at the 2008 Democratic National Convention and spoke at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. She and her husband have two daughters together. She has become a fashion icon and role model for women, and an advocate for poverty awareness, nutrition, physical activity, and healthy eating.
Actors: Jenna Elfman (actress), Isaac Hayes (actor), Geoff Levin (composer), Erika Christensen (actress), Catherine Bell (actress), Natalie Avital (actress), Emily Lucas (actress), Lynsey Bartilson (actress), Murray SawChuck (actor), Sheeraz Hasan (actor), Taron Lexton (editor), Taron Lexton (director), Taron Lexton (writer), Stacey Annette (actress), Hiroko Hayata (composer),
Plot: An inner-city kid with a heart for basketball is the only one willing to stand up to a fearsome group of local hoodlums. But he can't do it alone, and pays a dear price for his bravado. Now his only chance lies in a a frail hope that he might unite those like him, across oceans and ethnic boundaries, to ultimately return for a final climactic showdown on the court.
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Digital Storytelling Assignment English 69 -- Literature by Women Writers of Color Winter 2013 Multimedia Digital Storytelling Project English 69 -- Literature by Women Writers of Color Winter 2013 Narration & Script: Lauren Fisher Images: Google Images Music: iMovie Works Cited: "First Lady Biography: Michelle Obama." The National First Ladies' Library. N.p., 5 Feb. 2009. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. (http://www.firstladies.org/biographies/firstladies.aspx?biography=45). "First Lady Michelle Obama." The White House. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. (http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/first-lady-michelle-obama). Brooks-Bertram, Peggy, and Barbara Seals Nevergold, eds. Go,Tell Michelle: African American Women Write to the New First Lady. Albany, NY: State University of New York, 2009. Print....
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Art Vocab from Phil Hansen For full vocab list see playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXVuKomahjzcQxKTrcX96XQZVXHBiQXqf To see Phil's Art visit http://www.philinthecircle.com/
The 'Rocket' was most fearsome forward of his generation, an eight-time Stanley Cup winner, and a cultural icon in Montreal
Goa Kiskendo merupakan salah satu destinasi wisata yang ada di Kabupaten Kulonprogo. Belum banyak orang yang mengetahui keberadaan Goa Kiskendo ini. Goa Kiskendo tidak hanya menawarkan keindahan alam namun juga memiliki sebuah kisah, kisah ini menceritakan tentang legenda Ramayana Sugriwo Subali. Kisah tersebut di visualisasikan menjadi relief yang berada di samping mulut Goa Kiskendo. Selain divisualisasikan menjadi relief, kisah ini juga divisualisasikan menjadi sendratari. Sendratari ini diadakan setiap bulan pada minggu ketiga. Namun pada 20 November 2016 kemarin merupakan sendratari terakhir pada tahun 2016. D3 KEPARIWISATAAN KELAS B Kelompok : 1. Alfiani Anisa D 2. Alfiyyah M 3. Annisa Fadhilah Husna 4. Ariska Fertanti 5. Bela Almira 6. Dewi Rahmawati
The world was never the same after George Lucas introduced us to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Darth Vader in 1977. Watch more History of Awesome here! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLraFbwCoisJC9DwKwxKIZlza8SJhwgQzt
Visit Goldmyne Entertainment Official YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/TheGoldMyne
Looking into the ideals of the Carnivalesque and the American Dream. By Helen Jackson, Rachel Hayllor and Stuart Hayzelden
https://multimedia.telesurtv.net/v/the-cultural-icons-left-behind-in-2016/
Digital Storytelling Assignment English 69 -- Literature by Women Writers of Color Winter 2013 Multimedia Digital Storytelling Project English 69 -- Literature by Women Writers of Color Winter 2013 Narration & Script: Lauren Fisher Images: Google Images Music: iMovie Works Cited: "First Lady Biography: Michelle Obama." The National First Ladies' Library. N.p., 5 Feb. 2009. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. (http://www.firstladies.org/biographies/firstladies.aspx?biography=45). "First Lady Michelle Obama." The White House. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. (http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/first-lady-michelle-obama). Brooks-Bertram, Peggy, and Barbara Seals Nevergold, eds. Go,Tell Michelle: African American Women Write to the New First Lady. Albany, NY: State University of New York, 2009. Print....
"MISS LOU" "LOUISE BENNETT-COVERLY" "JAMAICAN ICON" "MISS LOU" "LOUISE BENNETT-COVERLY" "JAMAICAN ICON" "MISS LOU" "LOUISE BENNETT-COVERLY" "JAMAICAN ICON" "MISS LOU" "LOUISE BENNETT-COVERLY" "JAMAICAN ICON"
Art Vocab from Phil Hansen For full vocab list see playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXVuKomahjzcQxKTrcX96XQZVXHBiQXqf To see Phil's Art visit http://www.philinthecircle.com/
The 'Rocket' was most fearsome forward of his generation, an eight-time Stanley Cup winner, and a cultural icon in Montreal
Goa Kiskendo merupakan salah satu destinasi wisata yang ada di Kabupaten Kulonprogo. Belum banyak orang yang mengetahui keberadaan Goa Kiskendo ini. Goa Kiskendo tidak hanya menawarkan keindahan alam namun juga memiliki sebuah kisah, kisah ini menceritakan tentang legenda Ramayana Sugriwo Subali. Kisah tersebut di visualisasikan menjadi relief yang berada di samping mulut Goa Kiskendo. Selain divisualisasikan menjadi relief, kisah ini juga divisualisasikan menjadi sendratari. Sendratari ini diadakan setiap bulan pada minggu ketiga. Namun pada 20 November 2016 kemarin merupakan sendratari terakhir pada tahun 2016. D3 KEPARIWISATAAN KELAS B Kelompok : 1. Alfiani Anisa D 2. Alfiyyah M 3. Annisa Fadhilah Husna 4. Ariska Fertanti 5. Bela Almira 6. Dewi Rahmawati
The world was never the same after George Lucas introduced us to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Darth Vader in 1977. Watch more History of Awesome here! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLraFbwCoisJC9DwKwxKIZlza8SJhwgQzt
Visit Goldmyne Entertainment Official YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/TheGoldMyne
Looking into the ideals of the Carnivalesque and the American Dream. By Helen Jackson, Rachel Hayllor and Stuart Hayzelden
Know more about the American Icon - Elvis Presley Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as "the King of Rock and Roll", or simply, "the King". Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi as a twinless twin, and when he was 13 years old, he and his family relocated to Memphis, Tennessee. His music career began there in 1954, when he recorded a song with producer Sam Phillips at Sun Records. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, Presley was an early popularizer of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who managed the singer for more than...
2014 is the year of the Horse in China. The horse is not just one of China's favorite animals it is also an auspicious symbol. Like the dragon, the horse symbolizes high-rank, nobility and leadership. The horse has also played an important role in Chinese history with horse drawn chariots and warriors on horseback capable of bringing down dynasties. Today, more Chinese people are participating in equestrian sports. Why has the horse retained its importance and significance? To mark the year of the Horse, Dialogue visits a riding club outside Beijing to discover why the animal is so special to people today.
Agendia Aloysius recorded this interview with Pa Nkemalem (the famed Peter Nkaijo) in October 2008. We post it online to remember his legacy as he passes on.
Dr. Ross Collins, historian and author of Children, War, and Propaganda, discusses the power and venality of the Gilded Age industrial journalism in three of the most powerful allied nations: France, Britain, and the United States. Presented at the World War I Historical Association Symposium, "The Coming of the Great War," November 8-9, 2013. Recorded November 8, 2013 in J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial.
ICON Lecture Series: “Where Did “Politically Correct” Come from and What Is It Doing?” (Cultural Marxism in America), October 18, 2016. BROADBAND Version
Sir. David Robert Joseph Beckham (OBE) - "British Cultural Icon" David Robert Joseph Beckham is an English former professional footballer. He played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, Milan, LA Galaxy, Paris Saint-Germain, and the England national team for which he held the appearance record for an outfield player. He is the first English player to win league titles in four countries: England, Spain, the United States and France. He announced his retirement in May 2013 after a 20-year career, during which he won 19 major trophies. He was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2008. A global ambassador for the sport, Beckham is regarded as a British cultural icon. One of the most marketable athletes in the sport, Beckham has consistently ranked among the h...
Brian Holoubek chronicles the humble beginnings and rebelious spread of the T-shirt from undergarment to international cultural icon. Brian Holoubek at CreativeMornings Milwaukee, March 2015. Free events like this one are hosted every month in dozens of cities. Discover hundreds of talks from the world's creative community at http://creativemornings.com/talks Don't miss a video. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1jeJwut Follow CreativeMornings: http://twitter.com/creativemorning http://facebook.com/creativemornings
Snoop Dogg’s influence on modern hip hop and his status as a connoisseur of the high life have made him a cultural icon. Snoop sits down with Toure’ for a one-on-one interview about his rise to the top, his album Malice n Wonderland, and what keeps him in the game. Subscribe to the Fuse YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/fuseSub For more from Fuse, follow us here: Web: http://fuse.tv Twitter: https://twitter.com/fusetv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Fuse
Mr. Mian Yousuf Salahudin, Philanthropist and Cultural Icon, Strongly condemned the present Government for crushing the social and cultural heritage of the Country. Basant Festival regarded as very powerful cultural symbol was banned by the Government of the Punjab. He further stressed the need of self sufficiency and showed video clips on Kalam-e-Iqbal. TEDxHUP International Conference was Organized by Hajvery University (HU) under license from TED, USA. It was held on Saturday, February 4 at the HU. The Conference brought together the Movers & Shakers of Pakistan as Keynote Speakers.The Theme of the Conference was — I Dream of a Pakistan.. You can view Videos of TEDx Talks by these remarkable speakers on www.TEDxHUP.com, and www.hup.edu.pk In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx ...