Voices Education "Words and Violence" Curriculum - inspired by Michael Jackson and Lady Diana

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An Irish Tribute to Michael Jackson



Each year the Royal Dublin Society hosts the Hallelujah choir. Three thousand children from all across Ireland come together to celebrate Christmas and to sing for their friends and family. A tribute to Michael Jackson was part of the 2010 celebration.

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Man in the Mirror



Each year the Swedish Nobel Academy hosts a Peace Concert in conjunction with the awarding of the Peace Prize. On December 11, 2009, the concert included a final number with all of that year's participants: Donna Summer, Esperanza Spading, Westlife, Luis Fonsi, Alexander Rybak, Amadou and Mariam, Will Smith, Willow Smith, Jaden Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Natasha Bedingfield, Wyclef Jean, Toby Keith and international pianist, Lang Lang. The song performed that night was Michael Jackson's "Man In The Mirror."

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We Are the World



Luciano Pavarotti annually hosted the "Pavarotti and Friends" charity concerts in his home town of Modena in Italy, joining with singers from all parts of the music industry. In this 2006 concert, the concert's finale ended with Michael Jackson's song, "We Are the World." Italian pop singer, Laura Pausini joined Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan and Pavarotti in the performance.

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Earth Song



The 2010 Grammy Awards featured a tribute to Michael Jackson through a performance of his composition, "Earth Song." It is performed here by Celine Dion, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson.

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Each year the Swedish Nobel Academy hosts a Peace Concert in conjunction with the awarding of the Peace Prize. On December 11, 2009, the concert included a final number with all of that year's participants: Donna Summer, Esperanza Spading, Westlife, Luis Fonsi, Alexander Rybak, Amadou and Mariam, Will Smith, Willow Smith, Jaden Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Natasha Bedingfield, Wyclef Jean, Toby Keith and international pianist, Lang Lang. The song performed that night was Michael Jackson's "Man In The Mirror."

It´s Norway who decides who gets the Nobel Peace Price and hosts the Peace Concert.
When Alfred Nobel lived 1833-1896 Norway belonged to Sweden that´s why both Sweden and Norway are involved.
Alfred Nobel was a chemist who invented the dynamite and had many other patents too.
He saw up close what explosives could do and he understood it could be used for bad things too, but he thought it would be a deterrent effect.
He was wrong there.
Not even the atomic bombs have stopped wars.

I saw recently a documentary about a man in Japan,Tsutomu Yamaguchi , who survived 2 atom bombs.
It seems they didn´t want to talk about it in Japan, it wasn´t good for you to mention you were a victim for the atomic bombs.
He wanted to talk about it earlier but he started when he was old.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/wo...i-1654294.html
It must not happen a third time he said.One for all,all for one.
He was invited to New York to talk for the United nations.
It was emotional for him to come to the country which dropped the bombs but he said he didn´t hate all americans.
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Words and Art



Study of an embryo from Leonardo Da Vinci's Notebooks

Combining words with art seems to have evolved as a practice since each was invented. During the time of the Renaissance it was commonplace to combine the two within documents since there was no “real” division between the sciences and arts. For example, Leonardo da Vinci recorded his studies and observations in over 13,000 pages of notes infused with drawings. Leonardo kept his diary of notes daily, recording everything around him. His writings become the forerunner of modern science.

So why are we introducing this concept of working with words and art in Words and Violence? It makes perfect sense. Art should not be separate from our daily lives. Using words to express our angst or emotional fury seems very natural. Adding color, forms or designs to our emotions is another way of “dealing.”

Words and Violence is filled with essays, articles, poems, quotes, and music that relates directly to bullying, conflict gone crazy, violence and war. These are heavy duty topics. As you experience the content in Words and Violence what moves you? Take those questions and feelings you have and work with them--make them visual. This is a way to re-create your thoughts and in the process bring you to a new place of thinking and acting.

There are a lot of wonderful examples of how to create a sketchbook on the web. There are even technical lessons you can explore on YouTube. Click on the appropriate words in the previous sentence and you’ll find yourself exploring some new territory. In the following pages we’d like to introduce you to some artists who have been using words with their art for quite some time. They might inspire you. Share what you’ve done with us. Send us examples of your work. You can do that by "Add New Comment" below and we'll get back to you. We’d love to add your work to Words and Violence right here in this section of the book.

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Sam Fink: Illustrator of Documents

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Samuel Fink is a graphic artist and a calligrapher. Out of all the artists in this section, Fink’s art involves working primarily with illustrating historical documents: The U.S. Constitution, Gettsburg Address, The Book of Exodus and the Declaration of Independence. In his early 90s, Sam Fink is still creating.

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New Film Added to Words and Violence

What we need to learn from children isn't childish. Being with them connects us to the deeper wisdom of life which is everpresent, and only asks to be lived. They know the way to solutions that lie waiting to be recognized within our own hearts.

This quote begins a new film about the thoughts and actions of Michael Jackson. Two years ago Voices launched Words and Violence, an educational packet dedicated to Michael Jackson. Last year we released a second edition, and throughout the year we have continued to post new articles, quotes and poetry. And now, we offer, A Life Celebrated, A King Remembered fromWalking Moon Studios onVimeo.

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Jenny Holzer: Large-Scale Public Displays

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Jenny Holzer is an American conceptual artist. She is best known for her large-scale public displays that include billboard advertisements, projects on buildings and other architectural structures, as well as illuminated electronic displays. The main focus of her work is the use of words and ideas in public space. Originally utilizing street posters, LED signs became her most visible medium, though her diverse practice incorporates a wide array of media including bronze plaques, painted signs, stone benches and footstools, stickers, T-shirts, condoms, paintings, photographs, sound, video, light projection, the Internet, and a Le Mans race car. Holzer's works often speak of violence, oppression, sexuality, feminism, power, war and death. Her main concern is to enlighten, bringing to light something thought in silence and was meant to remain hidden.

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Robert Indiana: The Power of the Word

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Born in New Castle, Indian, Robert Indiana is most associated with the Pop Art Movement of the 1960s, though he claims to be the least “pop” of any of the other artists. His most famous work is his LOVE painting that was created as a Christmas card for the Museum of Modern Art. The rest is history. The card became a statue, and Love blossomed to HOPE. Throughout his career Indiana has introduced “words” into his silk screen prints, sculptures and paintings.

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Corita Kent: The Medium is the Message

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Corita Kent was a Catholic nun in the order of the Immaculate Heart of Mary order. She is also known as Sister Mary Corita Kent. As an artist and an educator she worked in Los Angeles and Boston. Her work was almost exclusively with silkscreen and serigraphy; and she helped establish it as a fine art medium. Her artwork, with its messages of love and peace, was particularly popular during the social upheavals of the 1960s and 1970s. She created several hundred serigraph designs, for posters, book covers, and murals.

Images reproduced courtesy of the Corita Art Center, Immaculate Heart Community, Los Angeles
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