16091. Introduction (29:29)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Outlines the content of the thirteen motion pictures of THE QUILL series, and examines reasons why one should want to write better. Stresses style that is pleasant and simple; sentences that are ...

16092. Introduction : part I (29:12)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Explains why opera is not popular in America and what changes are necessary before opera will be accepted by the public. Points out that modern operatic performances are in two areas--grand opera a...

16093. Introduction : part II (29:29)

Date:
1955
Summary:
There are many reasons why Americans are inclined to shy away from opera, and some of those reasons are good ones, says Dr. Jan Popper as he introduces opera to the layman. But, he points out, ther...

16094. Is economic aid America's best means to avoid war? (29:37)

Date:
1955
Main contributors:
National Educational Television
Summary:
A panel of high school students representing Germany, the Philippines, Israel, Ceylon and Iran are divided in opinion as to whether or not US aid acts as a war curb. The panel agrees that aid is ne...

16095. Islam I : the straight path (28:37)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Presents filmed lecture of Dr. Huston Smith describing the religion founded by Mohammed as one of precision and orderliness in which the believers must submit themselves to God. Points out differe...

16096. Islam II : the five pillars (29:53)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Presents filmed lecture of Dr. Huston Smith outlining the five great religious practices of Islam--a creed, praying, charity, observance of the holy month, and the pilgrimage to Mecca. Highlights t...

16097. Italian realism (29:28)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Discusses and explains Italian realistic opera and its major composers and their works. Gives a broad overview of the works of Puccini, illustrating with piano and voice, portions of La Boheme and...

16098. John Piper (30:58)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Describes John Piper as a Romantic painter of landscape, architecture, and the sea, and shows him making sketches which he later transfers to canvas in his studio. Compares actual scenes of differ...

16099. Judaism I : the chosen people (29:12)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Surveys Jewish history as it relates to the Jewish religion. Points out the conviction of the Jewish people that every man has the right of justice, purity, and truth, which even the power of kings...

16100. Judaism II : the law (30:14)

Date:
1955
Summary:
The law of Judaism is divisible into two groups: ethical and ritualistic law, according to Dr. Smith. He discusses each and explains the Torah and the Ten Commandments of the Jewish faith.