Zwischen 1989 und 2009 zeichneten, malten, dichteten und druckten die beiden Künstler Andreas Dress (geb. 1943 in Sebnitz) und Claus Weidensdorfer (geb. 1931 in Coswig) einen „Deutschen Hausschatz“, ein Künstlerbuch mit 19 Radierungen in 16 Exemplaren. Mit ungebremster Phantasie und künstlerischer Leidenschaft verwandelten sie im kreativen Hick-Hack Märchenmotive der Gebrüder Grimm und Hans Christian Andersens in eigenständige Kunstwerke. Fast jedes der Blätter aus den 16 Exemplaren wurde übermalt, und wenn der Platz für neue Bilder und Texte nicht ausreichte, dann wurde er gesucht und gefunden, um die Ecke weitergedichtet.

Thesis (MTh)--Stellenbosch University, 2011. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigates the “clothe-” metaphor in the Pauline literature in terms of its contribution toward a Pauline baptismal theology. The relevant “clothe-” terms are identified via an analysis of the semantic domain of cloting, which are then grammatically analysed for specific tendencies. This poses certain constraints to the meaning of the metaphors on the way to exegesis. An exegetical study of nine Scripture portions that are identified via the semantical study follows: Gal 3:19-29; Col 2:11-15; 3:8-17; Eph 4:22-25; 1 Cor 15:49,53-54; 2 Cor 5:2-4; Rm 13:12-14; 1 Thes 5:8 and Eph 6:11-15. These texts are analysed exegetically with a specific focus on the theological meaning of the “clothe-” metaphors in Pauline theology. The usage of the “clothe-” metaphor is also considered in the non-Pauline and non-biblical texts, and the social and cultural context in which the metaphors are employed. The main meanings of the “clothe-” metaphor that emerges from the semantic, exegetical and contextual study, can be summarised as follows: 1) it is mostly used in close connection with baptism, 2) it mainly has a reciprocal function as a result of the middle voice in which it is typically used, and functions within a theologically imperative context where the subject of the action is personally and consciously involved, 3) it is used as a metaphor to resist evil, 4) it is used in an eschatological context, 5) it is closely related to the actualisation of the new identity in Christ, and 6) the socially participating character of the baptismal candidate at baptism is constituted by the “clothe-” metaphor. The meaning of the “clothe-” texts does not only contribute to a better understanding of Paul’s baptismal theology, but also to a better understanding of baptism from the perspective of the believer’s baptismal tradition. The suggestions towards the discussion about baptism focus on the deeper theological meaning of baptism, a better understanding of the points of departure in the respective baptismal traditions, and the contribution that the study of the Pauline “clothe-” metaphors make to the debate. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie studie ondersoek die “beklee-” metafoor in die Pauliniese literatuur met die oog op die bydrae wat dit lewer tot ’n Pauliniese doopteologie. Die relevante “beklee-” terme word geïdentifiseer deur ’n analise van die semantiese domein van kleding, waarna dit grammatikaal ontleed word en sekere tendense uitgewys word. Dit stel bepaalde grense aan die betekenis van die metafore op weg na eksegese. Hierná volg ’n eksegetiese studie van nege skrifgedeeltes wat aan die hand van die semantiese ondersoek geïdentifiseer is: Gl 3:19-29; Kol 2:11-15; 3:8-17; Ef 4:22-25; 1 Kor 15:49,53-54; 2 Kor 5:2-4; Rm 13:12-14; 1 Ts 5:8 en Ef 6:11-15. Hierdie teksgedeeltes word eksegeties ontleed met ’n spesifieke fokus op die teologiese betekenis wat die “beklee-” metafore het in Paulus se teologie. Die gebruik van die “beklee-” metafoor word ook oorweeg in buite-Pauliniese en buite-Bybelse tekste, asook die sosiale en kulturele konteks waarin die metafore gebruik word. Die vernaamste betekenisse van die “beklee-” metafoor wat vanuit die semantiese, eksegetiese en kontekstuele studies na vore kom, kan soos volg saamgevat word: 1) dit staan meestal in ’n noue verband met die doop, 2) dit het meestal ’n wederkerige funksie as gevolg van die mediumvorm waarin dit hoofsaaklik gebruik word, en figureer binne ’n teologiese imperatiewe konteks waarby die subjek van die handeling persoonlik en bewustelik betrokke is, 3) dit word gebruik as metafoor om weerstand teen die bose te bied, 4) dit word in ’n eskatologiese konteks gebruik, 5) dit staan in ’n noue verband met die aktualisering van die nuwe identiteit in Christus, en 6) die sosiaal deelnemende karakter van die doopkandidaat tydens die doop word deur die “beklee-” metafoor gekonstitueer. Die betekenis van die “beklee-” tekste lewer nie net ’n bydrae om die doop by Paulus beter te verstaan nie, maar ook om die verstaan van die doop vanuit die perspektief van die belydenisdoop-tradisie sterker toe te lig. Die voorstelle wat gemaak word ten opsigte van die gesprek oor die doop fokus op die dieper teologiese betekenis van die doop, ’n beter begrip vir die vertrekpunte in die onderskeie dooptradisies, en die bydrae wat die studie van die “beklee-” metafoor by Paulus tot die debat maak.

Thesis (DSc (Consumer Science)--University of Stellenbosch, 2006. / 326 leaves on CD format, preliminary i-xix pages and numbered pages 1-210. Includes bibliography, list of tables, figures and appendixes. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research focused on the need of the children’s wear industry in South Africa for sizing systems based on accurate and current body measurement tables developed from the actual measurements of children. The broad objective of this study was to develop standardised measuring methodologies and techniques which would be relevant to the subsequent development of reliable, accurate and comprehensive body measurement tables. These tables could then be implemented as a basis for the development of new sizing systems, as well as new, improved and authentic fit dummy ranges. The literature study served as a point of departure for the planning and execution of the empirical study, focusing on sizing and size designation systems. The study population comprised children representative of three categories, namely age (2 to 14 years), gender (boys and girls) and sector (Black and Non-Black) categories. A convenience sample was selected, representing children from two geographical areas (Western Cape and Gauteng). The empirical study has a three phase structure. The first pilot study aimed at developing standardised measuring equipment, as well as the methodologies and properly recorded guidelines for their implementation. The specific standards according to which subjects were measured and the strict quality control measures implemented to ensure the validity, reliability and accuracy of recorded data, were confirmed during the second pilot study. Based on this, the final study was executed following the guidelines as recorded in the Field Worker Manual. The statistical analysis was done after data capturing during which the data sets were first cleaned up. Secondly, the key measurements for use as a basis for the development of the sizing systems were identified. Based on these, body measurement tables were compiled and age of gender split and growth patterns were analysed for fit dummy prototype development. The new size designation system developed for children’s clothing was successfully implemented as a multi-indicator system, linking height ranges with both age ranges and numerical size indicators. The development of the subsequent new and improved fit dummy prototypes was based on measurements within minimum and maximum values of the body measurements, in order to facilitate the construction of these three-dimensional bodies. It was also possible to develop complete body measurement tables with accurate, and notably irregular, increments between sizes as well as to determine specific growth patterns and separate growth spurts for both boys and girls. This study made new and original as well as more detailed and correct information available concerning the size and shape of the typical South African children’s wear consumer. Using the information contained in the new height based sizing system, retailers have been able to develop a proper set of grade rules for application in product development. The identification and demarcation of important body landmarks facilitated pattern drafting, garment development and fit assessments, resulting in an improved product offering for the typical South African children’s wear consumer. Recommendations regarding further research were formulated, such as comparing the study population categories, namely gender, age and sector. Implications for retailers, inter alia that each retail company could choose how to implement the new height based sizing system and the specific size designation system most suitably for their own consumers and internal systems. The standards set and methodologies implemented in this survey were an improvement on the sizing and fit of children’s wear in the context of South African manufacturers, retailers and consumers. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie navorsing fokus op die behoefte van die Suid-Afrikaanse kinderklerekleinhandelbedryf aan ‘n sisteem van kleregroottes, gebaseer op akkurate en huidige liggaamsmate-tabelle wat ontwikkel is van die werklike mates van kinders. Die oorkoepelende doelstelling van hierdie studie was om gestandaardiseerde meetmetodologieë en -tegnieke te ontwikkel wat relevant is vir die daarstelling van betroubare, akkurate en omvattende liggaamsmate-tabelle, wat dan gebruik kan word as basis vir die nuwe kleregroottesisteem, sowel as om nuwe, verbeterde en oorspronklike figuurmodelreekse te ontwikkel. Die literatuurstudie het gedien as vertrekpunt vir die beplanning en uitvoering van die empiriese studie met die fokus op kleregroottesisteme en kleregrootteaanwysingsisteme. Die kinders in die studiepopulasie het drie kategorieë verteenwoordig: ouderdom (2 tot 14 jaar), geslag (seuns en meisies) en sektor (Swart en Nie-Swart). ‘n Gerieflikheidsteekproef is uit twee geografiese areas (Wes-Kaap en Gauteng) gekies. Die empiriese studie het ‘n drie-fase-struktuur. Die eerste loodsstudie het ten doel gehad om gestandaardiseerde meettoerusting, meetmetodologieë en behoorlik aangetekende implementeringsriglyne daar te stel. Die spesifieke standaarde waarvolgens die proefpersone gemeet is en die implementering van streng kwaliteitbeheermaatreëls wat geldige, betroubare en akkuraat vasgelegde data verseker, is tydens die tweede loodsstudie bevestig. Die finale studie is gebaseer op en uitgevoer volgens die riglyne soos uiteengesit in die Field Worker Manual. Die statistiese analise is gedoen nadat die data vasgelê en skoongemaak is. Vervolgens is sleutelmates geïdentifiseer wat as basis vir die ontwikkeling van kleregroottesisteme kan dien. Volledige liggaamsmate-tabelle is daarna ontwikkel. Die identifisering van die geslagverdelingsouderdom, sowel as die analisering van groeipatrone vir die ontwikkeling van figuurmodelle, is hierop gebaseer. Die nuwe klere-aanwysingsisteme wat ontwikkel is vir kinderklere is suksesvol geïmplementeer as ‘n veelvoudige aanwysingsisteem wat liggaamslengtereekse met ouderdomsreekse en numeriese grootte-aanwysers koppel. Die nuwe en verbeterde figuurmodel-prototipes wat vervolgens ontwikkel is, is gebaseer op minimum en maksimum waardes van die liggaamsmates ten einde die konstruksie van die driedimensionele figure te vergemaklik. Daarbenewens was dit moontlik om volledige liggaamsmate-tabelle met akkurate en opmerklik ongelyke inkremente tussen groottes daar te stel, sowel as om die spesifieke groeipatrone en afsonderlike groeitoenames vir beide seuns en meises te bepaal. Die studie het nuwe en oorspronklike, sowel as meer gedetailleerde en korrekte inligting ten opsigte van die grootte en vorm van die tipiese Suid-Afrikaanse kinderklereverbruiker beskikbaar gestel. Met hierdie nuwe kennis van die liggaamslengte-gebaseerde kleregroottesisteem, is dit nou vir kleinhandelaars moontlik om ‘n volledige stel graderingsreëls daar te stel en in produkontwikkeling toe te pas. Die identifikasie en afbakening van belangrike liggaamsbakens vergemaklik patroon- en klereontwikkeling sowel as die evaluering van die mate waarin dit pas; dit waarborg ‘n verbeterde produk vir die tipiese Suid-Afrikaanse kinderklereverbruiker. Aanbevelings vir verdere navorsing is gemaak, soos ‘n vergelyking van die studiepopulasiekategorieë, naamlik geslag, ouderdom en sektor. Die implikasies vir kleinhandelaars is onder meer dat elke kleinhandelaar kan kies hoe om hierdie nuwe liggaamslengte-gebaseerde kleregroottesisteem te implementer en watter die mees geskikte kleregrootte-aanwysingsisteem vir hul verbruikers en interne sisteme sal wees. Die standaarde wat vir hierdie studie gestel is, sowel as die metodologieë wat geïmplementeer is, is ‘n aansienlike verbetering op die groottes en pas van kinderklere binne die konteks van die Suid-Afrikaanse vervaardigers, kleinhandelaars en verbruikers.

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Abstract When I, at the age of 20, started working in home care service, I had an idea of what it means to age, a view witch I quickly realized was not true at all. The essay begins with a search for the images of aging you come in contact with, when you do not have a deeper interest in the matter.I take a closer look at how aging is described and how the concepts of aging and dignity are often interconnected, and debate about which images of aging that is outdated and where from they originated.I also show that that image is in for a change, much is happening right now, and there are many like me, who want to change and broaden the view of what aging can mean.Finally I describe my sculptures “Beatrice” and “Rosmari”, and reflect on how they relate to the image of what old age looks like.As a sculptor, I want to create an alternative to a widespread image of old people as a problem or idealization of the olf lady as a kind, cute and cookiebaking creature, as well as an alternative to the traditional sculpture tradition, that often show men in positions of power, and sweet passive women/girls.I tell of the strong, stubborn, eccentric and absolutely ordinary lady / När jag som 20åring började arbeta i hemtjänsten hade jag en uppfattning om hur åldrandet ser ut, en uppfattning som jag snabbt insåg inte stämde alls. Uppsatsen inleds med ett sökande efter den bild av åldrande man kommer i kontakt med när man inte har något djupare intresse i frågan.Jag tittar närmare på hur åldrande beskrivs och hur begreppen åldrande och värdighet ofta sammankopplas, resonerar kring vilka bilder av åldrandet som är förlegede och var de har sitt ursprung.Jag visar också på att bilden är under för ändring, mycket händer just nu och det finns många som liksom jag vill förändra och bredda bilden av vad åldrande kan inebära. Avslutningsvis beskriver jag mina skulpturer “Beatrice” och “Rosmari” och reflekterar över hur de förhåller sig till bilden av hur ålderdomen ser ut.Som skulptör vill jag skapa ett alternativ till en allmänt spridd bild av gamla människor som ett problem eller idealiseringen av tanten som en snäll, vän och bullbakande varelse, såväl som ett alternativ till den traditionella skulpturtraditionen som ofta visat män i maktposition eller ljuva passiva kvinnor/flickor.Jag berättar om den starka, envisa, excentriska och alldeles, alldeles vanliga tanten.

The purpose of this research was to examine how the intervening variable of comparative well-being (which is how persons view their age, financial resources, and health compared to others of their own age) will enhance the significance of the relationship between selected demographic and psychographic variables and perceived risk. Specifically, the research investigated the structural relationship between comparative well-being in four different statistical models: (1) as an independent predictor of perceived risk; (2) as an intensifier of the psychographic and demographic predictors of perceived risk; (3) as a covariate of perceived risk; and (4) finally, as a jointly dependent variable with perceived risk. This approach was pursued in an effort to enhance the traditional marketing use of demographic and psychographic variables in predictingconsumer buying behavior. The data for this study were gathered as part of a national consumer-panel mail survey utilizing approximately 3,000 households. The research instrument was a self-administered questionnaire which collected demographic, psychographic, and perceived risk information from purchasers of apparel wear. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Pearson product moment correlation analysis, factor analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). The findings have identified the importance of how consumers position themselves in society, based on their locus of external involvement (community and social activity) and how satisfactory their position is in their social structure as measured by comparative well-being (perceived age, income, and health). The research results challenge the value of using only age and income as predictor variables for perceived risk, in that no significant relationships were found between age, income, and perceived risk. However, comparative well-being was found to intensify these relationships, in addition to functioning as an independent variable and a covariate in the perceived risk relationship. Also, it was found that respondents with higher degrees of comparative well-being perceived less risk, whereas, more socially active respondents were high-risk perceivers.

Master of Science / Department of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design / Kim Hiller Connell / Acculturation can be a difficult process for many immigrants, and because there is a large number of Iranian immigrants living in the United States (over one million), the focus of this study is to understand how women cope with moving from a country with conservative standards to a more liberal country and the role dress plays in their acculturation process. Specifically, the purpose of this study is to: 1) explore Iranian dress standards and the effect these standards have on Iranian-American women’s lives; 2) gain understanding of the role of dress in women’s transition from Iranians to Iranian-Americans; 3) apply Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs motivational model to the women's acculturation process; and 4) compare two distinct generations of women—women born before the 1979 Islamic Revolution and women born after the Revolution. This study utilized a qualitative approach and collected data through semi-structured interviews with 11 women. The women did not express any traumatic psychological effects caused by the conservative dress standards in Iran. The main impact of the dress standards was the physical discomfort caused by wearing the hijab in hot weather. Dress played a significant role in the women's transitions process. More freedom in dress in the United States has allowed the women to express themselves much more than when they lived in Iran, leading to higher self-esteem and confidence levels. The women expressed a desire to sustain their Iranian heritage, and both generations shared similar perceptions of American dress standards prior to immigrating to the United States. Differences included higher consumption levels by the younger generation and their higher knowledge about the fashion industry and trends. The findings can be useful for Iranian women as they transition to an Iranian-American lifestyle. Additionally, it can also be beneficial to women from other countries who share similar experiences. Furthermore, the results may assist in aiding different organizations which help Iranian women integrate into the U.S. culture. Finally, retailers with target markets similar to the women of this study can use the findings to better understand the habits, needs, motives, and overall consumer behaviors of their clientele.

Suiting the Modern Woman documented the evolution of women's power dressing in the 20th century by featuring four major components: thirteen period suit silhouettes, the power suits of twenty-eight influential and successful high profile Texas women, a look at the career and creations of Dallas designer, Richard Brooks, who created the professional wardrobe for former Texas Governor Ann Richards, and a media room which showcased images of working women in television and movie clips, advertisements, cartoons, and fashion guidebooks. The exhibition served as an application for contemporary museum education theory. Acting as both the exhibition coordinator and educator provided an opportunity to develop interpretative strategies and create a meaningful visitor experience.

by Cheung Lam Hung, Vincent. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1992. / Includes bibliographical references. / ABSTRACT / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / TABLE OF CONTENTS / LIST OF TABLES / CHAPTER / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Background --- p.1 / Objectives --- p.2 / METHOD --- p.4 / Literature Review --- p.4 / Interview --- p.4 / Survey --- p.5 / Chapter II. --- VERTICALLY-INTEGRATED SYSTEMS - A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK --- p.6 / Channel System --- p.6 / Theoretical Perspective --- p.7 / Economic Perspective --- p.8 / Transaction Cost Analysis --- p.10 / Chapter III. --- THE LOCAL GARMENT MARKET --- p.12 / Market Trend --- p.12 / Market Size --- p.20 / Summary of Findings --- p.22 / Channel Strategy --- p.25 / Chapter IV. --- CASE STUDY - GIORDANO LTD --- p.29 / Background --- p.29 / History & Development --- p.29 / Analysis on Channel Strategy --- p.31 / Chapter V. --- CONCLUSION --- p.35 / APPENDIXES / Chapter 1) --- Channel Alternatives for a Manufacturer of Industrial and Consumer Goods / Chapter 2) --- Hong Kong's Imports of Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories (SITC84 ) / Chapter 3) --- Hong Kong's Re-exports of Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories (SITC84 ) / Chapter 4) --- Giordano's Retailing and Distribution Operation Chart / Chapter 5) --- Giordano's Taiwan Outlet Location Map / Chapter 6) --- Giordano's Singapore Outlet Location Map / Chapter 7) --- Giordano's Hong Kong Outlet Location Map / Chapter 8) --- Customer Survey / Chapter 9) --- Seller Survey / BIBLIOGRAPHY