“There is the moral of all human tales:
’Tis but the same rehearsal of the past,
First Freedom, and then Glory - when that fails,
Wealth, vice, corruption - barbarism at last.
And History, with all her volumes vast,
Hath but one page . . .”
This course is titled “China: Traditions and Transformations,” and it is taught by Professors Peter Bol and William Kirby. Provided by Harvard's Open Learning Initiative, the lecture videos are free to watch, but college credit will not be given. If you want credits, then you will have to pay tuition. Why study China? Its rapid growth and development are making it a new superpower in global politics and economics. Countless businesses import or export goods and services from China, often taking advantage of notoriously cheap labor. China's relationships with countries such as Japan, Tibet, and North Korea also make this nation extremely influential and worth watching as events unfold. Studying the history, political, and philosophical aspects of this country can provide insights into how its people think and how the government makes decisions.
Whereas Photoshop is used for editing photos, AdobeIllustrator is great for graphic art and abstract art. This program creates and edits vector images, pictures that maintain clarity no matter how much you zoom in on them. Using vector format allows one to print both an advertising flyer and a billboard sign using the same file. With Illustrator, there are no blocky or blurred edges. Listed below are a few websites for learning how to use vector editing software, especially Illustrator.
