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Discord logo Logo Workshops But you’ll feel alive! Alive! Take a little break, meet some folks, learn a lot Jump to a Workshop Adam Kubert - Narrative Techniques in Comics After 35 years of working on some of the most notable comics titles and teaching narrative art for 20 at the Kubert School, Adam Kubert has a unique perspective as both an instructor and craftsman.

The lecture will cover narrative techniques that Adam often employs in his work. Using examples from the popular titles he has worked on, you’ll get an up-close and personal experience and insight into his process. The workshop concludes with some suggested narrative art exercises for personal improvement.

Whether you are looking to improve your storytelling skills as a creator or just your enjoyment of comics as a reader, this workshop will improve your understanding of narrative art.

In addition to the lecture, all attendees will receive a signed hardcover copy of The Marvel Art of Adam Kubert.

Where: Hyatt Regency Kennesaw Room

When: Sunday, 11 am

Cost: $125

Duration: 1.5 hours

Minimum requirement of participants: 8

Sign up Now Back to Top The Art of Magic with Curt Anderson and Jon Armstrong Beginner Magic Workshop

World-renowned magicians Jon Armstrong and Curt Anderson are teaming up once again to teach two small groups of Dragon Con members the art of magic!

The first one-of-a-kind class is the Beginner Magic Workshop, where you’ll not only learn the secrets behind some mind-blowing magic, but also how to perform these effects for maximum amazement! Curt and Jon will teach you everything you need to know to wow your friends and family, and will provide one-on-one instruction to ensure you’ve got everything down before the workshop ends.

The Beginner Magic Workshop will be two 90-minute sessions. The first session is on Friday at 11:30am. and the second session is on Saturday at 11:30am. No magic experience is necessary to take part, though those who are already magic fans will get to improve their skills and hear two pros talk shop.

In the first session, participants will learn the foundation of illusion, how to perform the mechanics and basic sleight-of-hand behind some incredible feats of magic, the psychological structure of building deception, and how to best perform in front of an audience. The second session will delve into more advanced techniques and skills, and Jon and Curt will review and help you perfect your work from the first session.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED WILL BE PROVIDED! In addition, you will have access to digital instructions to brush up on what you learned after Dragon Con is over. As a special thank you for attending the workshop, you’ll also be given access to additional tricks to learn from the comfort of your own home. The workshop is open to almost all ages (10 years young or older) and skill levels.

Sign up fast! This will be a very limited seating workshop to ensure every participant gets the personal instruction they need.

Jon Armstrong and Curt Anderson are award-winning professional magicians whose combined credits include performing on The Today Show, Penn and Teller’s Fool Us, and Masters of Illusion as well as being a magic consultant on several shows, including Supernatural, Arrested Development, The Mentalist, and Shut Eye. You can learn more about Jon at cardjon.com and Curt at magicurt.com.

Intermediate Magic Workshop

World-renowned magicians Jon Armstrong and Curt Anderson are teaming up once again to teach two small groups of Dragon Con members the art of magic!

The second one-of-a-kind class is the Intermediate Magic Workshop. Are you already able to do some magic, or did you take the workshop before? This workshop will teach you some brand new tricks, improve your skills, and help you grow in the art of magic. Not only will you learn more amazing new routines, but you will also learn ways to make the magic you already know present much better. This Intermediate Workshop will also teach you how to better learn magic in general, so your magic journey can continue on your own.

The Intermediate Magic Workshop will be two 90-minute sessions. The first session is on Friday at 2:30pm. and the second session is on Saturday at 2:30pm.

In the first session, participants will learn the how to take the foundations of illusion, sleight-of-hand and presentation learned in the first session (or elsewhere) and build on them to help bring your magic to more of a professional level.

The second session will delve into more advanced techniques and skills, and Jon and Curt will review and help you perfect your work from the first session.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED WILL BE PROVIDED! In addition, you will have access to digital instructions to brush up on what you learned after Dragon Con is over. As a special thank you for attending the workshop, you’ll also be given access to additional tricks to learn from the comfort of your own home. The workshop is open to almost all ages (10 years young or older) and skill levels.

Sign up fast! This will be a very limited seating workshop to ensure every participant gets the personal instruction they need.

Jon Armstrong and Curt Anderson are award-winning professional magicians whose combined credits include performing on The Today Show, Penn and Teller’s Fool Us, and Masters of Illusion as well as being a magic consultant on several shows, including Supernatural, Arrested Development, The Mentalist, and Shut Eye. You can learn more about Jon at cardjon.com and Curt at magicurt.com.

The Beginning Workshop will be in 2 – 90 minute parts.

When: Friday and Saturday Time: 11:30 am – 1 pm (both days) Location: Hilton 315 Cost = $100 (This price covers both sessions.) All supplies provided Class limit – 24 Sign up Now The Intermediate Workshop will be in 2 – 90 minute parts.

Days: Friday and Saturday When: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm (both days) Location – Hilton 315 Cost = $100 (This price covers both sessions.) Class limit – 24 All supplies provided Sign up Now Back to Top Director: My Journey on and Behind the Camera with Shiri Appleby Step into the fascinating world of television and film with actress and director Shiri Appleby as she unveils her remarkable journey in show business and behind the camera for the very first time.

Join us for an intimate 90-minute workshop where Shiri will captivate you with tales from her beginnings in Los Angeles to navigating the challenging landscape of Hollywood. In an era dominated by male directors, Shiri will reveal the perseverance and drive it took to carve out her path—from aspiring actress to accomplished director.

Discover the untold stories of her rise through the ranks of young Hollywood starlets while nurturing a hidden passion for filmmaking. Hear firsthand about her journey shadowing directors and the pivotal advice that propelled her towards breaking barriers in the industry.

In the second half of the session, Shiri will demystify the art of television directing, taking you through the intricate process—from pre-production to filming and editing—using her experience on “Young Sheldon” as a lens. This insider’s view into the exclusive world of directing promises to be enlightening and inspiring.

Don’t miss your chance to participate in a live Q&A with Shiri and a special screening of a “Young Sheldon” episode, where she will share insights that are sure to resonate with aspiring actors, directors, and anyone passionate about the entertainment industry.

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When: Sunday, September 1st, 10:00am – 11:30am Where: Hilton rm 315 Cost: $120 Capacity 25 Sign Up Now Back to Top Figure Drawing Cosplayers with the Pros (FREE Workshop) Join Adam Kubert, Amanda Conner, and Jimmy Palmiotti for a DragonCon twist on a classic figure drawing session. Figure drawing is a great way to learn to capture action and essence of the human form by working from a live model holding different positions. And in this case, our live models are cosplayers. So bring your drawing pad or an iPad, and get ready to unleash your creative spirit. ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME.

• And if you don’t feel like drawing, you’re welcome to come on in and watch the action.

Suggested materials for the session include a large (11X14) spiral-bound drawing pad, a soft (2B) graphite pencil, and a kneaded eraser if you are drawing conventionally, which is the recommended method.

If you are mainly a digital artist, an iPad with Procreate or Adobe Fresco installed will work. Both programs come with great brushes. Procreate’s default brushes, such as Peppermint, Derwent, Technical Pencil, and 6B, are good choices.

Remember, there is no wrong or right way to do this. The goal is to practice drawing, express yourself, and have fun!

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When: Friday, August 30th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Where: Hyatt – The Learning Center Cost: Free

• There is no sign-up for this workshop. Just show up and enjoy the fun!

Back to Top Swordplay and Stage Combat with Robert Chapin Workshop 1: Swordplay and Stage Combat with Robert Chapin

When: Friday – 1:00 pm – 3 pm (Setup 11:30 am) Where: Hyatt, Regency V Class size limit: 30 people Cost: $50 each Robert Chapin (Ring of Steel, The Hunted) will again bring his epic sword-fighting workshop to Dragon Con! Learn the basics of swordplay and fight choreography in this hands-on two hour class.

Robert is a swordplay/stage combat instructor in Hollywood with over 40 years of experience working on films like Hook and Army of Darkness. He has also worked with stars such as Karl Urban, Robin Williams, Marc Singer, John Saxon, Dante Basco, and Richard Lynch. Robert has taught classes at ULCA, Strausberg, the Inosanto Academy, Westside Fencing Center, Gascon Academy, National Wushu Training Center, various Highlander conventions, and has been certified with the SAFD, SBFD, and FDC (societies of American, British, and Canadian Fight Directors).

Practice weapons will be provided. Bring comfortable clothes you can move in, sensible shoes, and water. Capes, puffy shirts, and a whimsical but tragic backstory are optional.

Robert Chapin (Ring of Steel, The Hunted) will again bring his epic sword-fighting workshop to Dragon Con! Learn the basics of swordplay and fight choreography in this hands-on two hour class.

Workshop 2 (Intermediate): Even More Epic Swordplay and Stage Combat Choreography with Robert Chapin!

• Note: You must have taken the basic class or prior experience with stage combat and swordplay.

When: Saturday, 1 pm – 3 pm (Setup@ 11:30 am) Where: Hyatt, Regency V Class size limit: 30 people Cost: $50 each Robert Chapin (Ring of Steel, The Hunted) will take your epic sword-fighting skills to the next level with this choreography workshop! Learn to create your own epic fight sequence in this hands-on two-hour class. Note that you must have taken the basic class or have prior experience with stage combat and swordplay.

Robert is a swordplay/stage combat instructor in Hollywood with over 40 years of experience working on films like Hook and Army of Darkness. He has also worked with stars such as Karl Urban, Robin Williams, Marc Singer, John Saxon, Dante Basco, and Richard Lynch. Robert has taught classes at ULCA, Strausberg, the Inosanto Academy, Westside Fencing Center, Gascon Academy, National Wushu Training Center, various Highlander conventions, and has been certified with the SAFD, SBFD, and FDC (societies of American, British, and Canadian Fight Directors).

Practice weapons will be provided. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in, sensible shoes, and water. Capes, puffy shirts, and a whimsical but tragic backstory are optional (for those who just can’t get enough cosplay at Dragon Con)!

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Class 1

When: Friday – 1:00 pm – 3 pm (Setup 11:30 am) Where: Hyatt, Regency V Class size limit: 30 people Cost: $50 each Class 2

When: Saturday, 1 pm – 3 pm (Setup@ 11:30 am) Where: Hyatt, Regency V Class size limit: 30 people Cost: $50 each Sign Up for Class 1 Sign Up for Class 2 Back to Top Tai Chi Workshop “Tai Chi is a powerful healing art, a moving meditation, and a non-contact martial art all in one. Once you learn Tai Chi and Chi Kung, you can practice these ancient Chinese healing art forms anywhere, anytime, and for the rest of your life. “When I discovered Tai Chi, I found an exercise that satisfied my physical, mental and spiritual needs equally. After 40 years of practice, I feel Tai Chi contains within its structure, principles that are key to unlocking our greatest potentials.” Erin Gray

Erin Gray’s one hour workshop will be an introduction to the theory and practice behind Chi Kung and Tai Chi. The first half of the class will include 10 simple Chi Kung exercises, combining breath and gentle movements. Chi Kung, the art of energy, is also the foundation behind Tai Chi. These Chi Kung movements will open and balance the channels of energy running throughout your body and improve the function of your organs. In the second half of the class you will learn the principles behind Tai Chi, and the first five movements of the Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan short form as taught to me by Grandmaster Marshall Ho’o at National Tai Chi Chuan Association in Los Angeles. Much like Yoga, Tai Chi calms your mind, enlivens your spirit, and strengthens and relaxes your entire body. Unifying mind, body, and spirit through the practice of Tai Chi develops awareness, and awakens your true nature which brings peace, balance, and happiness into your life.

“Scientific studies show that Tai Chi helps chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, & diabetes. It also improves balance, prevents falls, & reduces stress,” says Dr. Paul Lam.

Please wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in and be prepared to be either barefoot, wearing socks or flat shoes. If you have foot problems and have to wear your tennis shoes and inner supports, that’s fine.

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Fee includes only the class you select from the below list. Each class covers the same material. If you want to attend more than one session, then add another Tai Chi Workshop to your Shopping Cart and pick another session. Fee does not include a Dragon Con Membership. No refunds for the workshop will be granted after August 1st, 2024. Workshop sizes are limited to 25, and pre-registration is required. The schedule is as follows:

Fri – 4:00pm – 5:00pm Hilton 404/405 Sat – 2:30pm – 3:30pm Hilton 404/405 Sun – 2:30pm – 3:30pm Hilton 404/405 Sign Up Now for Fri Sign Up Now for Sat Sign Up Now for Sun Back to Top Writer's Hourly Workshops The seminars cover everything from the very basics and writing in a franchise universe, up through plotting and characterization, and even cover presenting your manuscript and strategies for success in the age of digital publishing. Why hope for success when you can learn from working writers and guarantee it?

Important: – Fee includes All eighteen seminars listed below. – Fee does not include a Dragon Con Membership. – Dragon Con members receive a $100 discount off fees. – No refunds for the workshop will be granted after August 1st, 2024.

Space is limited for each workshop. First-come, first-served.

For more information, please contact the Dragon Con Office, 404-669-0773 during office hours, Monday thru Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm EST. Or email dragoncon (at) dragoncon (dot) org.

Friday Seminars Saturday Seminars Sunday Seminars Important Information:

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$140 + tax (member price) (pre-purchase) $240 + tax (non member price) (pre-purchase) $150 + tax (member price) (onsite-purchase) $250 + tax (non member price) (onsite-purchase) Sign Up Now Cost for individual seminars:

$8 + tax (member price) (pre-purchase) $108 + tax (non member price) (pre-purchase) $10 + tax (member price) (onsite-purchase) $110 + tax (non member price) (onsite-purchase) Sign Up Now Back to Top Writer's Two-Day Intensive Workshop Best-selling science fiction and fantasy writer Jody Lynn Nye directs this two-day workshop sponsored by Dragon Con. Jody has more than 50 published books and over 200 short stories to her credit, including collaborations with Anne McCaffrey, Piers Anthony, John Ringo, and Robert Asprin. She has taught at Columbia College Chicago and at numerous writing workshops for more than twenty years and is now the Coordinating Judge for the Writers of the Future contest.

The aim of this workshop is to help aspiring writers to learn to practice their craft at a professional level. Students of every level are welcome, from beginners to those writers who are starting to sell their work. Among the subjects to be touched on during the two-day course are story structure, character development, world-building, narrative hook, research, description, collaboration, nonfiction, format, the business of writing, marketing, and promotion.

Guest lecturers will speak during the course on topics involving their expertise. Among her past speakers are Toni Weisskopf, Publisher of Baen Books; Anne Sowards, senior editor at Ace Books; Kevin J. Anderson, publisher of WordFire Press and bestselling co-author of the Dune series; Rebecca Moesta, co-publisher and author of the Young Jedi Knights series; Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, author of the Saint-Germain cycle; Lynn Abbey, author and editor of Thieves’ World; and Courtney Sarnow Lytle, an intellectual property attorney and law professor. The students are encouraged to ask questions after the experts’ presentations.

The workshop will take place on Thursday and Friday, August 29-30, 2024, in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, from 9 AM to 5 PM. To sign up, please visit the Dragon Con Store or contact the Dragon Con Office @ (404) 669-0773.

Each participant is asked to submit a manuscript to Jody of 2,000 to 7,000 words of a completed short story or partial novel. Novels must also include a full synopsis. All manuscripts must be submitted in standard format, double-spaced in Courier or Times New Roman 12-point type, pages numbered in the upper right corner. No handwritten manuscripts will be accepted. Your cover letter must include your name, address, e-mail address and telephone number. Jody offers an individual written critique of your manuscript. If you wish your piece to be workshopped in class by Jody and your fellow students, an electronic copy is also required, to share with other students, e-mailed as an attachment to Jody Lynn Nye, once you are notified you have a place in the workshop.

Send the manuscripts by August 1, 2024, to:

Dragon Con Attn: 2023 Writers’ Workshop 5044 Clark Howell Hwy Atlanta, GA 30349 Space is limited to twenty participants, first-come, first-served, at the live convention. (Jody maintains a waiting list if anyone who has been accepted drops out.) Pre-registration is required. Cost is $300.00 per person + tax, for Dragon Con members (required). Participants will need to bring pen and paper, laptop or voice recorder for taking notes, plus copies of their own work and critiques that they have made on their fellow participants’ manuscripts. (If you bring an electronic device, you may need an extension cord.) No videos of the workshop are permitted.

If you have further questions, please write to Jody Lynn Nye at jodynye@yahoo.com.

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Day & Time: Thursday & Friday, August 29-30, 9 am to 5 pm Where: Hyatt Regency Atlanta – Kennesaw Room Class size is limited to 20 people, and pre-registration is required. Jody maintains a waiting list if anyone who has been accepted drops out. Cost $300 plus sales tax No refunds for the workshop will be granted after August 1st, 2024 Participants will need to bring a pen and paper, laptop, or voice recorder for taking notes, plus copies of their own work and critiques that they have made on their fellow participants’ manuscripts. If you bring an electronic device, you may need an extension cord. No videos of the workshop are permitted. If you have further questions, please write to Jody Lynn Nye at jodynye@yahoo.com

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Harvard Art Museums L108: Death and Victory Paintings Collections Search

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Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode DownloadThis object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number L108 People John Singer Sargent, American (Florence, Italy 1856 - 1925 London, England) Title Death and Victory Classification Paintings Work Type painting Date 1922 Culture American Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/305207 Physical Descriptions Medium Oil on canvas Dimensions 439.4 x 186.7 cm (173 x 73 1/2 in.) Inscriptions and Marks Signed: l.l.: JOHN S. SARGENT © Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard University Portrait Collection, Anonymous gift to Harvard University Object Number L108 Division European and American Art Contact am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request.

Publication History M.F. B., "Harvard's Heroic War Dead Immortalized by John Singer Sargent", Boston Evening Transcript (Boston, MA, November 3, 1922), p. 20, p. 20, repr. Frederick W. Coburn, "In the World of Art", Boston Sunday Herald (Boston, MA, November 5, 1922) George Harold Edgell, "Mr. Sargent's Paintings in the Widener Library", Harvard Alumni Bulletin (Cambridge, MA, November 9, 1922), XXV, no. 7, pp. 171-173, p. 171, ill. p. 172 Margaret E. Gilman, "The Sargent Panels in the Widener Library", The Harvard Graduates' Magazine (Cambridge, MA, December 1922), vol. 31, no 122, pp. 215-216, pp. 215-216 "The Sargent War Panels", Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Harvard University (Cambridge, MA, November 9, 1922), XXV, no. 7, p. 161, p. 161 Sidney Woodward, "Unveil Sargent's Panels at Harvard", American Art News (November 11, 1922), vol. XXI, p. 5, p. 5 "Murals", Art News (February 9, 1929), vol. XXVII, no. 19, p. 12 "Sargent Murals Well Received at First Appearance", The Harvard Crimson (Cambridge, MA, June 8, 1929), p. 1 "The Writing on the Wall", The Harvard Crimson (Cambridge, MA, May 31, 1929), vol. XCV, #84, p. 2 John Walker III, "To the Editor of the Crimson", The Harvard Crimson (Cambridge, MA, June 7, 1929), vol. XCV, no. 90, p. 5, p. 2 Alan Burroughs, Limners and Likenesses: Three Centuries of American Painting, Harvard University Press (Cambridge, MA, 1936), p. 205 Richard Ormond, John Singer Sargent: Paintings, Drawings, Watercolors, Harper & Row (New York, NY and London, England, 1970), p. 94 Carter Ratcliff, John Singer Sargent, Abbeville Press (New York, 1982), pp. 203-209, repr. "Sargent Paintings Honor Harvard Doughboys", Arts Spectrum, Office for the Arts at Harvard and Radcliffe (Cambridge, MA, February 1992), ill. n.p. Trevor J. Fairbrother, John Singer Sargent, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. (New York, NY, 1994), p. 121 Elaine Kilmurray and Richard Ormond, John Singer Sargent, exh. cat., Tate Gallery Publishing Limited (London, England, 1998), p. 48-50, repr.in b/w fig. 48 Jane Dini, "The Art of Selling War: Sargent's World War I Murals for Harvard University", Harvard University Art Museums Bulletin (Cambridge, MA, Fall 1999 - Winter 2000), vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 67-84, p. 67, fig. 1 Stephanie Herdrich and Helen Barbara Weinberg, American Drawings and Watercolors in the Metropolitan Museum of Art: John Singer Sargent, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, NY, 2000), pp. 219-221, fig. 89, repr.; p. 266, under no. 234 Joshua Goldstein, War and Gender: How Gender Shapes the War System and Vice Versa, Cambridge University Press (Cambridge, England, 2001), p. 301; repr. p. 302 Bruce Robertson, ed., Sargent and Italy, exh. cat., Los Angeles County Museum of Art/Princeton University Press (Los Angeles, CA and Princeton, NJ, 2002), p. 111; p. 184, repr. in b/w Matthew Battles, Widener: Biography of a Library, Harvard University Press (Cambridge, MA and London, England, 2004), pp. 63-67, repr. in color Theodore E. Stebbins, Jr., Virginia Anderson, and Kimberly Orcutt, ed., American Paintings at Harvard, Volume Two, Paintings, Drawings, Pastels and Stained Glass by Artists Born 1826-1856, Harvard Art Museums and Yale University Press (U.S.) (Cambridge, MA and New Haven, CT, 2008), pp.343-344, cat. 362, ill. p. 344 Sally Webster, "The Art of the Americas Wing, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston" [review], Nineteenth-Century Art Worldwide (Autumn 2011), 10, issue 2 [electronic journal] John Thomas, Redemption Achieved: John Singer Sargent's "Crucifixion of Christ with Adam & Eve" and Its Place in His Work, Twin Books (Wolverhampton, 2017), p. 7 Nathaniel Silver, Boston's Apollo: Thomas McKeller and John Singer Sargent, exh. cat., Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (Boston, 2020), pp. 28-29, 50, 111, fig. 15 Paul Fisher, The Grand Affair: John Singer Sargent in His World, Farrar, Straus & Giroux (New York, 2022), pp. 369-370 Related Articles

Artist Letters: John Singer Sargent July 30, 2013 Verification Level This record has been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of European and American Art at am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu

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Search Victory Article Talk Language Download PDF Watch Edit For other uses, see Victory (disambiguation). Learn more This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2017) The term victory (from Latin: victoria) originally applied to warfare, and denotes success achieved in personal combat, after military operations in general or, by extension, in any competition. Success in a military campaign constitutes a strategic victory, while the success in a military engagement is a tactical victory.

The Resurrection by Piero della Francesca, 1460

Johann Carl Loth: Allegory of Victory Duration: 13 minutes and 44 seconds.13:44 Hemp for Victory, a short 1942 documentary produced by the United States Department of Agriculture and shown during World War II In terms of human emotion, victory accompanies strong feelings of elation, and in human behaviour often exhibits movements and poses paralleling threat display preceding the combat, which are associated with the excess endorphin built up preceding and during combat. Victory dances and victory cries similarly parallel war dances and war cries performed before the outbreak of physical violence.[citation needed] Examples of victory behaviour reported in Roman antiquity, where the term victoria originated, include: the victory songs of the Batavi mercenaries serving under Gaius Julius Civilis after the victory over Quintus Petillius Cerialis in the Batavian rebellion of 69 AD (according to Tacitus); and also the "abominable song" to Wodan, sung by the Lombards at their victory celebration in 579.[citation needed] The sacrificial animal was a goat, around whose head the Langobards danced in a circle while singing their victory hymn. The Roman Republic and Empire celebrated victories with triumph ceremonies and with monuments such as victory columns (e.g. Trajan's Column) and arches. A trophy is a token of victory taken from the defeated party, such as the enemy's weapons (spolia), or body parts (as in the case of head hunters).

Mythology often deifies victory, as in the cases of the Greek Nike or the Roman Victoria. The victorious agent is a hero, often portrayed as engaging in hand-to-hand combat with a monster (as Saint George slaying the dragon, Indra slaying Ahi, Thor slaying the Midgard Serpent etc.). Sol Invictus ("the Invincible Sun") of Roman mythology became an epithet of Christ in Christianity. Paul of Tarsus presents the resurrection of Christ as a victory over Death and Sin (1 Corinthians 15:55).

The Latinate English-language word victory (from the 14th century) replaced the Old English equivalent term sige, cognate with Gothic sigis (𐍃𐌹𐌲𐌹𐍃), Old High German sigu, modern German Sieg (and a frequent element in Germanic names, such as in Sigibert, Sigurd), and to Celtic sego and Sanskrit sáhas (सहस्).[citation needed]

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Search Alert (1) Gratitude Article Talk Language Watch View history Edit

More This article is about the emotion. For other uses, see Gratitude (disambiguation). Gratitude, thankfulness, or gratefulness is a feeling of appreciation (or similar positive response) by a recipient of another's kindness. This kindness can be gifts, help, favors, or another form of generosity to another person.

Gratitude. Statue in Palácio Nacional da Ajuda. The word comes from the Latin word gratus, which means "pleasing" or "thankful".[1] The absence of gratitude where gratitude is expected is called ingratitude[2] or ungratefulness.[3]

Gratitude has been a part of several world religions.[4] It also has been a topic of interest to ancient, medieval, and modern philosophers.[5]

The discipline of psychology attempts to understand the short term experience of gratitude (state gratitude), individual differences in how frequently gratitude is felt (trait gratitude), the relationship between these two, and the therapeutic benefits of gratitude.[6]

Philosophical approaches edit Gratitude is a topic of interest in the philosophical disciplines of normative ethics, applied ethics, and political philosophy, as well as in the field of moral psychology.[5]

Religious approaches edit See also: Filial piety in Buddhism § Repaying the debt of gratitude Spirituality and gratitude are not dependent on each other, but studies have found that spirituality can enhance a person's ability to be grateful. Those who regularly attend religious services or engage in religious activities are more likely to have a greater sense of gratitude in all areas of life.[7][8] Gratitude is prized in the Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, Baháʼí, and Hindu traditions.[4] Worship with gratitude to God,[9] or a similar religious figure, is a common theme in such religions, and the concept of gratitude permeates religious texts, teachings, and traditions. It is one of the most common emotions that religions aim to evoke and maintain in followers and is regarded as a universal religious sentiment.[10]

Jewish conceptions edit

Berachot — thanksgiving and praise prayers. Illustration from the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron (1906–1913). In Judaism, gratitude is an essential part of the act of worship and every aspect of a worshipper's life. According to the Hebrew worldview, all things come from God and, due to this, gratitude is essential to the followers of Judaism.

The Hebrew Scriptures are filled with the idea of gratitude. Two examples in the Psalms are "O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever", and "I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart."[11] Jewish prayers often incorporate gratitude, beginning with the Shema, in which the worshipper states that out of gratitude, "You shall love the Eternal, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might."[12] One of the crucial blessings in the central thrice-daily prayer, the Amidah, is called Modim – "We give thanks to You"; this is also the only blessing that is recited by the congregation together with the leader during their repetition of the Amidah. The concluding prayer, the Alenu, also speaks of gratitude by thanking God for the particular destiny of the Jewish people. Along with these prayers, faithful worshippers recite more than one hundred blessings, called berachot, throughout the day.[4]

In Judaism there is also a significant emphasis on gratitude for acts of human kindness and goodness.

Christian conceptions edit

New Orleans: Thank you message in the grotto of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church; added by those for whom prayer or miracles were granted Martin Luther referred to gratitude as "the basic Christian attitude" and today it is still referred to as "the heart of the gospel".[10] Christians are encouraged to praise and give gratitude to their creator. In Christian gratitude, God is seen as the selfless giver of all good things and, because of this, gratefulness enables Christians to share a common bond, shaping all aspects of a follower's life. Gratitude in Christianity is an acknowledgement of God's generosity that inspires Christians to shape their own thoughts and actions around such[specify] ideals.[4]

Not simply a sentimental feeling, Christian gratitude is a virtue that shapes not only emotions and thoughts, but also actions and deeds.[10]

Jonathan Edwards wrote in his book A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections that gratitude and thankfulness toward God are among the signs of true religion. Allport (1950)[citation needed] suggested that mature religious intentions come from feelings of profound gratitude; Edwards (1746/1959)[citation needed] claimed that the "affection" of gratitude is one of the most accurate ways to find the presence of God in a person's life. In a small sample of Catholic nuns and priests, out of 50 emotions, love and gratitude were the most experienced emotions towards God.[13][4]

Pope Francis has noted that one of the lessons generally learned in family life is learning to say "thank you" as "an expression of genuine gratitude for what we have been given".[14]

In the Orthodox, Catholic, Lutheran, and Anglican churches, the most important rite is called the Eucharist; the name derives from the Greek word Eucharistic, meaning thanksgiving.[15]

Islamic conceptions edit The Islamic sacred text, the Quran, is filled with the idea of gratitude. Islam encourages Muslims to be grateful and to express thanks to Allah in all circumstances. Muslims commonly express their gratitude using the term "Alhamdulillah" (praise be to God), which is one of the four beloved words of Allah.

Even some verses of Quran indicates that, our main duty on this earth is to show our gratitude. For example,

Then I (satan) will come upon them from the front and from the rear, and from their right and from their left. And You will not find most of them thankful.

— (Quran 7:17) In this verse satan is saying to Allah that He will not find most humans grateful toward Him after when he (satan) refused to prostrate Adam. And the term Kafir also means 'ungrateful' (toward God) with the most fundamental sense in Quran. Here are some other verses from Quran:

Thus We (Allah) punished them because of their ungratefulness. We do not give (such a) punishment but to the ungrateful.

— (Quran 34:17) We (Allah) already showed them the Way, whether they ˹choose to˺ be grateful or ungrateful.

— (Quran 76:3) Islamic teaching emphasizes that those who are grateful will be rewarded with more. A traditional Islamic saying is "The first who will be summoned to paradise are those who have praised God in every circumstance."[16] The Quran also states, in Sura 14, that those who are grateful will be given more by Allah.

Many practices of Islam encourage gratitude. For example, the Pillar of Islam that calls for daily prayer encourages believers to pray to Allah five times a day in order to thank him for his goodness, and the pillar of fasting during the month of Ramadan is for the purpose of putting the believer in a state of gratitude.[4]

Individual differences in gratitude edit It is important to note that cultural and linguistic factors play a significant role in shaping expressions of gratitude worldwide.[17][18][19] Much research into gratitude focuses on individual differences in gratitude and the consequences of being a more or less grateful person.[16][20] Three scales have been developed to measure individual differences in gratitude, each of which assesses somewhat different conceptions.[21] The GQ6[22] measures individual differences in how frequently and intensely people feel gratitude. The Appreciation Scale[23] measures eight different aspects of gratitude: appreciation of people, possessions, the present moment, rituals, feelings of awe, social comparisons, existential concerns, and behavior which expresses gratitude. The GRAT[24] assesses gratitude towards other people, gratitude towards the world in general, and a lack of resentment for what you lack. A study showed that these scales all measure the same way of approaching life; this suggests that individual differences in gratitude include all of these components.[21]

Empirical findings edit Association with well-being edit

Happiness and gratitude Gratitude not only contributes to positive emotions, but it also leads to a reduction in negative emotions.[25] People who are more grateful have higher levels of subjective well-being. Grateful people are happier, less depressed, less stressed,[26] and more satisfied with their lives and social relationships.[22][27][28] Gratitude may shield against depression by enhancing the encoding and recall of positive experiences.[29] Grateful people tend to exercise greater levels of control over their environments, experience personal growth, find purpose in life, and accept themselves. They also tend to employ more constructive coping strategies when faced with life's challenges. They are more likely to seek support from other people and to reinterpret and grow from experiences, and they spend more time planning how to deal with problems.[30][31] Grateful people rely less on negative coping mechanisms, such as avoidance, self-blame, or substance use.[31] Grateful people also sleep better, because they think more positive thoughts just before going to sleep.[32] They tend to have better relationships, as a person's gratitude can positively impact their partner's satisfaction in the relationship.[33] Grateful people are more likely to have higher levels of happiness and lower levels of stress and depression.[16][34][35][36]

Although many emotions and personality traits are important to well-being and mental health, gratitude may be especially important. A longitudinal study showed that people who were more grateful coped better with a life transition. Specifically, people who were more grateful before the transition were less stressed, less depressed, and more satisfied with their relationships three months later.[37] Two other studies suggested that gratitude may have a unique relationship with well-being and can explain aspects of well-being that other personality traits cannot. Both studies showed that gratitude was able to explain more well-being than the Big Five and 30 of the most commonly studied personality traits.[27][30]

Gratitude also has a positive impact on physical well-being.[38] For example, in one study, teens who wrote letters expressing gratitude to other people over the course of a month were more inclined to eat healthier food.[38] This phenomenon might be explained by the notion that when people experience gratitude, they are more motivated to reciprocate the kindness shown by others. Therefore, rather than engaging in behaviors that may undermine their own health, they feel driven to adopt healthier lifestyles as a way of acknowledging the support they have received from others. Moreover, gratitude is known to trigger positive emotions, which in turn direct individuals' attention towards optimistic possibilities in the future. As a result, people are more likely to embrace behaviors that are conducive to a better future, such as healthy eating.[38]

People who express gratitude also demonstrate improved overall health by way of greater physical activity, better sleep, fewer health care visits, and better nutrition.[39] Practicing gratitude may be correlated with small improvements in cardiovascular health.[40]

Relationship to altruism edit Gratitude makes people more altruistic. One study found that gratitude correlates with economic generosity.[41] The study used an economic game, and showed increased gratitude to directly mediate increased monetary giving, and that grateful people are more likely to sacrifice individual gains for communal profit. Another study found similar correlations between gratitude and empathy, generosity, and helpfulness towards the creation of social reciprocity, even with strangers, that is beneficial to the individuals in the short and in the middle terms.[8]

As a motivator of behavior edit See also: Ben Franklin effect Gratitude may reinforce future prosocial behavior in benefactors. For example, one experiment found that customers of a jewelry store who were called and thanked showed a subsequent 70% increase in purchases. In comparison, customers who were called and told about a sale showed only a 30% increase in purchases, while customers who were not called at all showed no increase in purchases.[42] In another study, a restaurant's regular patrons gave bigger tips when servers wrote "Thank you" on their checks.[43]

Some[who?] starkly distinguish between gratitude and indebtedness. While both emotions may occur in response to help or favors, indebtedness is said to occur when an individual subjectively perceives that they are under an obligation to provide repayment or compensation for the aid.[44] The two emotions then lead to different actions: Indebtedness may motivate the recipient to avoid the person who helped them, whereas gratitude may motivate a recipient to seek out their benefactor and to improve their relationship with them.[45] A study of the feelings of migrant adolescents towards their parents noted that "gratitude serves and indebtedness challenges intergenerational relations after migration". The study also noted that, "when the expectations of return from the benefactor increase, indebtedness of the beneficiary increases but gratitude decreases".[46] Unlike compassion or sadness, gratitude decreases cigarette craving suggesting a potential role in public health reductions of appetitive risk behaviors.[47]

Psychological interventions edit

A gratitude journal is a means of learning to focus on things that make one grateful, which can enhance happiness. Several psychological interventions have been developed to increase gratitude.[16][34][48]

For example, Watkins and colleagues[49] had participants test a number of different gratitude exercises, such as thinking about a living person for whom they are grateful, writing about someone for whom they are grateful, and writing a letter to deliver to someone for whom they are grateful. Participants in the control group were asked to describe their living room. Participants who engaged in a gratitude exercise showed increases in their experiences of positive emotion immediately after the exercise, and this effect was strongest for participants who were asked to think about a person for whom they are grateful. Participants who had grateful personalities to begin with showed the greatest benefit from these gratitude exercises.

In another study, participants were randomly assigned to one of six therapeutic intervention conditions designed to improve the participants' overall quality of life.[50] Of these, the biggest short-term effects came from a "gratitude visit" in which participants wrote and delivered a letter of gratitude to someone in their life. This condition showed a rise in happiness scores by 10 percent and a significant fall in depression scores, results that lasted up to one month after the visit. Of the six conditions, the longest-lasting effects were associated with writing "gratitude journals" of three things they were grateful for every day. These participants' happiness scores also increased and continued to increase each time they were tested periodically after the experiment. The greatest benefits were usually found to occur around six months after treatment began. This exercise was so successful that although participants were only asked to continue the journal for a week, many participants continued to keep the journal long after the study was over.[51]

Similar results have been found in studies conducted by Emmons and McCullough (2003)[7] and Lyubomirsky et al. (2005).[citation needed]

The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, offered awards for dissertation-level research projects with the greatest potential to advance the science and practice of gratitude.[52]

Relationship to mental health edit A study on the benefits of mental health counseling[53] divided approximately 300 college students into three groups prior to their first counseling session. The first group was instructed to write one letter of gratitude a week for three weeks, the second group was asked to write about their negative experiences, and the third group received only counseling. When compared, the first group reported better mental health after completing their writing exercises. The study suggests that practicing gratitude may help the brain react more sensitively to the experience of gratitude in the future, and therefore, may improve mental health.[54]

Conclusions edit Benevolence gladdens constantly the grateful; the ungrateful, however, but once.

— Seneca[55] Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.

— Cicero Multiple studies have shown the correlation between gratitude and increased well being for the grateful person and for all people involved.[35][41] The positive psychology movement embraced these studies and, in an effort to increase overall well-being, has begun to incorporate exercises to increase gratitude.[56]

Further reading edit Library resources about Gratitude Resources in your library Resources in other libraries DeSteno, David (2018). Emotional Success: The Power of Gratitude, Compassion, and Pride. Eamon Dolan/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN 978-0-544-70310-0. Description & contents, summarizing scientific studies. Emmons, Robert A. (2016). The Little Book of Gratitude: Create a Life of Happiness and Well-Being By Giving Thanks. London: Gaia. ISBN 978-1-85675-365-4. Emmons, Robert A. (2013). Gratitude Works! A Twenty-One-Day Program for Creating Emotional Prosperity. San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-118-13129-9. Emmons, Robert A. (2007). Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier. Boston, Mass.: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN 978-0-618-62019-7. Emmons, R.A.; Hill, J. (2001). Words of gratitude for mind, body, and soul. Radnor, Penn.: Templeton Foundation Press. Emmons, Robert A. (1999). The Psychology of Ultimate Concerns: Motivation and spirituality in personality. New York: Guilford Press. ISBN 978-1-57230-456-7. Kenner, Ellen (2020). "How to Savor Gratitude and Disarm 'Gratitude Traps'". The Objective Standard. 15 (2). Glen Allen Press: 13–22. Nelson, Kristi (2020). Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted. Storey Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-63586-244-7. Grateful Living, founded by Br. David Steindl-Rast. See also edit Gratitude journal – subclass of journal Gratitude trap – Type of cognitive distortion Praise – Expression of positive recognition, reassurance or admiration Universal value – Value that has the same worth for all people References edit

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Understanding Gratitude

Gratitude is more than just saying “thank you.” It’s a positive emotion that involves acknowledging and appreciating the goodness in your life, no matter how big or small. Gratitude directs your attention away from scarcity and toward abundance, fostering a sense of fulfillment.

The Science of Gratitude

Research in positive psychology has uncovered numerous benefits of practicing gratitude. Here are some compelling reasons why cultivating gratitude can lead to a happier life:

Improved Mental Health: Gratitude is linked to reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety. It helps shift focus away from negative thoughts and promotes a positive mindset. Enhanced Relationships: Expressing gratitude strengthens social bonds. When you appreciate others and express it, it fosters connection and trust. Physical Well-being: Grateful individuals often report better physical health. They engage in healthier habits, such as exercise and proper nutrition, and experience lower stress levels. Increased Resilience: Gratitude can help you cope with life’s challenges. It encourages a more optimistic outlook, making it easier to bounce back from setbacks. Greater Life Satisfaction: Regularly practicing gratitude is associated with higher life satisfaction and overall well-being. Now that we understand why gratitude matters, let’s explore practical ways to incorporate it into your daily life.

Keep a Gratitude Journal One of the most popular ways to practice gratitude is by keeping a gratitude journal. Each day, write down three to five things you are thankful for. These can be simple pleasures, like a beautiful sunset, a delicious meal, or a kind gesture from a friend. Reflecting on these moments helps shift your focus to the positive aspects of your life.

Express Gratitude to Others Don’t hesitate to express your appreciation to the people in your life. Tell your loved ones how much they mean to you, send thank-you notes, or simply offer a sincere “thank you” for their support and kindness. Expressing gratitude not only benefits you but also strengthens your relationships.

Practice Mindfulness and Presence Mindfulness involves being fully present in the moment, paying attention to your surroundings, and appreciating the beauty and wonder of the world. Engaging in mindfulness practices like meditation and deep breathing can help you become more attuned to the present and cultivate gratitude for the here and now.

Focus on the Silver Linings Even in challenging situations, there are often silver linings or lessons to be learned. When facing adversity, try to identify what you can be grateful for, whether it’s newfound resilience, personal growth, or the support of others.

Volunteer and Give Back Giving back to others is a powerful way to practice gratitude. Volunteering your time or resources to help those in need can provide a sense of purpose and reinforce your appreciation for the privileges in your life.

Create a Gratitude Jar Start a gratitude jar in your home. Encourage family members or roommates to write down moments of gratitude on slips of paper and place them in the jar. At the end of the month or year, read these notes together to relive moments of joy and thankfulness.

Limit Materialistic Pursuits Consumerism and the pursuit of material possessions can often distract us from what truly matters. Reevaluate your priorities and consider simplifying your life by focusing on experiences and relationships over material wealth.

Practice Self-Compassion Extend gratitude to yourself. Appreciate your strengths, accomplishments, and the effort you put into your personal growth journey. Practicing self-compassion reinforces self-worth and self-esteem.

Practicing gratitude is a simple yet powerful tool for creating a happier life. By cultivating an attitude of appreciation, you shift your focus from scarcity to abundance, from negativity to positivity. Incorporate gratitude into your daily life, and watch as it transforms your perspective and brings greater happiness and contentment into your life. Remember, the more you express gratitude, the richer and more fulfilling your life becomes.

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