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Female Ornamentation in the American Robin
… of honest signals could help explain female ornamentation, especially where male investment in offspring and variation in female quality are high. I investigated this in the American robin (Turdus migratorius), a socially monogamous species with bi-parental care and variable female …
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Fishing For The Evolutionary Bases Of Female Ornamentation
Sexual dimorphism, or phenotypic differentiation of the sexes, is widespread amongst animals. It is understood mainly in the context of sexual selection, i.e. selection on mating success, with such selection typically acting more strongly on males. In some cases however, conspicuous ornaments …
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Ornamentation, Behavior, and Maternal Effects in the Female Northern Cardinal
… seeks to understand the relationship between ornamentation, maternal effects, and behavior in the female Northern Cardinal (<em>Cardinalis cardinalis</em>). Female birds possess ornaments that indicate a number of important known aspects of quality and are usually costly to maintain. However, …
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Furniture ornamentation with inlay and marquetry emphasizing 19th century American furniture
"Ornamentation of furniture is often more expressive of the individual cabinetmaker than anything else about the piece. The ornament expresses the design abilities of the maker and may, if the piece is custom made, tell something about the person for whom it was designed. In addition, it is often …
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Parental Investment and Male Ornamentation in the Eastern Bluebird (Sialis Sialis)
Bright plumage coloration in most birds is thought to be a product of sexual selection. Brighter, more-ornamented males are preferred by females because their plumage conveys information regarding the quality of the individual. One measure of male quality is willingness to invest in offspring. In …
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Conspicuous female ornamentation and male mate preference of Threespine Sticklebacks (Gasterosteus aculeatus)
… interactions) in many animal species. Female ornamentation is now acknowledged also to be common but is generally less well understood. One example is the recently documented red female throat coloration in some threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) populations. Although female …
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Gamaka and Alamkara : concepts of vocal ornamentation with reference to Bara Khayal
This research explores questions relating to ornamentation in North Indian classical vocal music with particular reference to ba1khayil. At a technical level it addresses the question, "What is 'ornamentation' in khayal.?" and subsequently approaches the question, "How does ornamentation transform …
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Two-Dimensional Computer-Generated Ornamentation Using a User-Driven Global Planning Strategy
Hand drawn ornamentation, such as floral or geometric patterns, is a tedious and time consuming task that requires much skill and training in ornamental design principles and aesthetics. Ornamental drawings both historically and presently play critical roles in all things from art to architecture; …
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Effect of Ornamentation on the Emotion Response and Perception of Motion Graphics
This study explores the effect of ornamentation on the emotional response and perception of motion graphics. A series of motion graphics were created, eye tracked, and tested for changes in emotional responses and perceptions based on the amount of ornamentation in the design. This study collected …
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The employment of ornamentation in present day trombone performance of transcriptions of Baroque literature
… of today with a realization concerning ornamentation practices of the baroque period, and to supply trombonists and trombone instructors with the resources necessary to include the appropriate ornaments in a performance of baroque music.Chapter 1 is concerned with the ornamentation …
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The Ornamentation in Seven Flute Sonatas Composed By, or Attributed To, J. S. Bach
Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-14T06:20:40Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 7708987.pdf: 18203238 bytes, checksum: af5e0c395d8c594bec69fe780177bae5 (MD5) Previous issue date: 1976
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Islamic ceramic ornamentation and process: proposals for a new aesthetic vocabulary in contemporary architectural embellishment within kuwait
… architecture has been the application of ceramic ornamentation or embellishment. There is a growing concern, however, that this legacy is being eroded. The diminishing identity of Islamic visual culture is particularly evident through current architectural developments occurring in the Arab …
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Ornamentation of Italian Vocal Music of the Eighteenth Century According to Pietro Francesco Tosi and Giovanni Battista Mancini
<p>The acclaim and recognition attributed to the musical performers of the eighteenth century are reflected in the title Bel Canto ascribed to this period. The contemporary musical scene reveals performances attempting to perpetuate the virtuosity of the performers of this period and to recapture …
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An Introduction to Baroque Ornamentation for Solo Trumpet Literature (1638-1709): A Preliminary Guide for Applied Trumpet Teachers
<p>This graduate music project is designed to be a pedagogical supplement for high school trumpet teachers who wish to incorporate baroque music into their curriculum. This document addresses the interpretation and execution of select ornaments during the years 1638-1709. The chosen ornaments …
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Cultic Niches in the Nabataean Landscape: A Study in the Orientation, Facade Ornamentation, Sanctuary Organization, and Function of Nabataean Cultic Niches
… were organized, show preferred niche façade ornamentation, or aid in the potential identification of deities.</p>
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Ο ΚΕΡΑΜΟΠΛΑΣΤΙΚΟΣ ΔΙΑΚΟΣΜΟΣ ΤΩΝ ΥΣΤΕΡΟΒΥΖΑΝΤΙΝΩΝ ΜΝΗΜΕΙΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΒΟΡΕΙΟΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
… QAUTREFOILS, BOWLS, ICONS, GARGOYLES) AND BRICK ORNAMENTATION. THE BRICK PATTERNS ARE COMPOSED BY COMMON AND CUT- BRICKS. THE STUDY ALSO EXAMINES 1. THE CONTRIBUTIONOF THE ORNAMENTATION TO THE CHRONOLOGY OF THE MONUMENTS 2. THE GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE ORNAMENTATION AND THE PERIODS OF ITS …
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