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Coco Fusco and Guillermo G?mez-Pe?a’s Two Undiscovered Amerindians is a bold experiment of a performance whose successes and failures stem from the same aspect of the show: its tendency to blur the lines between the audience and the performers. When Two Undiscovered Amerindians succeeds, its presentation of an ethnographic display makes its audience question their … Read more
Crazy Rich Asians is a ground-breaking film which centres on highly elegant and extravagant Chinese and Singaporean lifestyles. Aside from showcasing close family ties, the film digs deeper into the core of these relationships. Primarily moved by the desire to secure a comfortable life for everyone in the family, all members of the clan wish … Read more
The film is very intense and dreamlike. We see multiple women, that are all the same woman but in different ways. They go through a set of events that slowly but surely get more and more bizarre. The movie ends with a shattered mirror, a man and the death of the main character, the woman. … Read more
The 17th century is known for its terrible events, one of them being the spreading of the black plague. Nevertheless, artists and painters were still inspired to create artworks which started the baroque period. The baroque era consisted of theatrical themes, music and operas which distracted people from the danger and the deaths happening every … Read more
Proportions are understood as a cooperation of different parts in a whole. It is a commonly known term called proportion. But trying to understand the proportion in architecture turns out to be more complex due to massive amount of hidden information and theories, but those things let us understand the true meaning of proportion and … Read more
The painting Starry Night is one of the most recognizable paintings. It is everywhere, it can be seen on towels, coffee mugs, shirts, etc. It is a sumptuous piece of work. Vincent van Gough painted Starry Night in 1889 while he was a patient at Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, in the prior year he was recognized for cutting … Read more
Carl Sagan writer of the article, “The Fine Art of Baloney Detection”, ponders on the idea of a supernatural reunion. Carl Sagan says that he can feel this connection he has with his deceased parents as if they are still with him and not dead. The one thing we say as the overpowering realization is … Read more
Leonardo Da Vinci Narendra Singh Miss Vick Stem Academy Abstract Leonardo Da Vinci was a pioneer of many things and shaped the way the world is today. Leonardo Da Vinci was born is Anchiano, Italy. He grew up Anchiano, near Vinci, Republic of Florence Italy. His parents was Caterina da Vinci and Caterina da Vinci. … Read more
One Body, Multiple Meanings Without a doubt, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo are two of the most influential artists in the history of modern civilizations. With their array of detailed and accurate works, both da Vinci and Michelangelo are both regarded as two of the best artists ever. But despite these apparent similarities and comparisons, … Read more
Black Swan: Analysis of Ballet in Modern Film The soul of an artist is the passion for the art. Black Swan, directed by Darren Aronofsky and screenplay by Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz and John McLaughlin, had opened the world of professional ballet to the silver screen. Modern society, while commonly holding ballet as the highest … Read more
Introduction The following research paper will critically engage with the architectural movement known as Modernism. This will be done by engaging in its formal, spatial, tectonic, philosophical and the broad contextual characteristics, to establish a theoretical framework. This frame work will then be applied in evaluating four architectural projects, to establish how successful the buildings … Read more
Jean Leymarie said that “Collioure was the birth of Fauvism”. How far do you agree with this statement? Fauvism, the first twentieth-century movement in modern art, was a very short lived movement between 1905-1907 that was the product of a rapidly and radically changing culture. Innovation and experimentation were becoming fundamentals in the art world … Read more
Both Ballet de la Nuit and La Sylphide are beautiful productions. Each graceful in their own right. However in comparison they show grace in separate ways. Le Ballet de la Nuit, choreographed in 1653 by Jean-Baptiste Lully was strong and grand. Where La Sylphide was powerful in its extreme delicacy, choreographed by Filippo Taglioni in … Read more
Art is a subject of the Elite—not in the sense that the artist necessarily belongs to or enjoys the privileges of those whom they serve—what makes art elitist is its, inevitable, destiny to suit and please the particular taste of the upper-class, and to obtain the approval and exclusivity of that elite and its institutions.American … Read more
A musical comedy, “Sweet Charity,” based on [,featured] book by Neil Simon, earned nine Tony awards since its premiere on Broadway over 50 years ago. Originally choreographed and directed by the world-famous Bob Fosse, the musical is centric in the experiences of Charity Hope Valentine—a hostess at a dance club stuck in the innards of … Read more
Art Deco (1920-1940) also known as style moderne, was a movement in the decorative arts and architecture that originated in the 1920s and developed into a major style in western Europe and the United States during the 1930s. Its name is short for Arts Decoratifs, where it was officially introduced for the first time in … Read more
Visual Analysis: Bansky2 Graffiti artwork has always been something people disregard. People pass it by on the walls of alleyways, on bridges, on train cars, and never pay much attention. The world looks at graffiti as something rebellious teens do to get an adrenaline rush, or break the rules. The artist Banksy, shows that graffiti … Read more
“There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.” – Milton Glaser Graphic Designing is just like visual design or you can say Visual Communication. Designing plays a very imperative role in our lives as it fulfills what a person dreams about. It … Read more
I am evaluating a famous piece by Vincent van Gogh titled, The Starry Night. In this piece, I see the wind in the air, I see the stars in the sky as well as, the light that expels off of them. I see the beautiful little village below all the wonder in the sky that … Read more
The graphic design logo of the Zoroastrian religion hails back to one of the most common symbols of the Persian Empire in which the religion was founded. It features a winged disc, with the wings representing closeness to God and the circle being a common symbol of unity and inclusiveness. The man featured in the … Read more
Representational artist draw what they see. Representational Abstract art is the more basic out of the three; nonrepresentational, representational and abstract. It’s also the most essential point of styles, perhaps, is type or category, whether a work. Google states that “representational art references objects or events in the real world.” Romanticism, impressionism, and expressionism contributed … Read more
The story of Rip Van Winkle is set years before and after the American Revolution. In Irvin’s story, Rip Van Winkle, a man who wandered into the mountains after listening to the ongoing nagging of his wife, experiences strange encounters. He comes upon men, said to be the spirits of Hudson’s crew, who are playing … Read more
The major foundation of all civilizations, cultures and religions is the concept of community. A family, a town, a nation, a world, united in the search for a utopian society, has been the dreams of philosophers since the dawning of civilization. A united based people can create a sense of bliss, compassion, and love; concepts … Read more
“The Arnolfini Portrait” by Jan van Eyck is a 1434 oil painting on oak panel. It a full length dual portrait, of the Italian merchant Giovanni di Nicolao Arnolfini and his wife, in their home in the Flemish city of Bruges. It is one of the most original and intricate paintings in Western art, because … Read more
Author Philip K. Dick once said, “It is sometimes an appropriate response to reality to go insane.” The theme of the source of madness is explored in all three stories that form Paul Auster’s novel The New York Trilogy. The three relatively short detective stories all explore similar themes and similar ideas, one of them … Read more
This essay will examine the influence of Japanese woodblock prints on the work of Western artists. More specifically, this paper will focus on the influence that ukiyo-e woodblock prints had on 3 artists, Belgian cartoonist Herge, Canadian aboriginal Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas and Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Van Gogh. These artists were chosen because they … Read more
One of the a lot of commonly asked queries from beginners in oil painting is: however do i buy Started? to urge started in oil painting is comparatively straightforward. There square measure some basic provides that you simply can would like and a few basic pointers to follow. this text can discuss however beginners will … Read more
Benefits of Origami Instructions to the Learner You should not get worried when the term origami is mentioned since it is simply the Japanese art of folding paper to come up with different shapes. Origami is one of the arts that has been introduced in schools in the western countries due to the educational benefits … Read more
World Civilization I Northern vs. Italian Renaissance Art The Renaissance is the time period in Europe immediately following the Middle Ages. It was witness to the discovery and exploration of new continents, the founding of new ideas, and innovations to powerful tools, such as paper, the compass, and gunpowder. It is a time when classical … Read more
I’ve always had a big imagination as a child, with ideas raging in my head, but they were usually just random things mostly cartoons I saw on television. Drawing provided me a great outlet where I can release those ideas onto a piece of paper. I didn’t really have a clear motivation to draw, but … Read more
Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake is a story that is parallel to Nikolai Gogol’s short story The Overcoat. Gogol’s work is commended and mentioned countless times by Lahiri in her writing. The Overcoat is about a man named Akaky Akakievich, who, at first, is content with his life then begins to question his identity. In an … Read more
Martha Graham was one of the most influential figures in American modern dance, and her techniques and styles are still practiced today. She became widely known throughout all ages and decades. Her first debut was in the 1920’s. As time went on, she became more experienced and wiser in the modern dance field. Martha Graham, … Read more
Daniel Guzman is an artist working primarily in drawing, painting, sculpture, and installation. His drawings have various influences, including popular culture, serial killers, sexualized women, literature, and music. Guzman began drawing at the age of eight during a time in which his family was frequently moved house; he credits his art practice with easing the … Read more
In November 2010, 1964 Lichtenstein painting “Ohhh Alright” was sold for $42.6 million dollars, at christies New York. Lichtenstein would himself have found this chocking as he used to say who pays so much for what he called “used Canvas”. “Ohhh…Alright…” is derived from the June 1963 edition of Secret Hearts #88 by Arleigh Publishing … Read more
Frida Kahlo, the most famous female artist to date. Frida was a confident and brave woman, especially for her time. She didn’t let anyone tell her what she could and could not accomplish. Even through her personal troubles, she was able to live an inspirational life and create beautiful art pieces that are still treasured … Read more
Andy Warhol Popularly known as Andy Warhol, Andrew Warhola was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Andy was the youngest of three children. Both of his parents were immigrants from Czechoslovakia. As a child, Andy was very artistic and creative which was encouraged greatly by his mother (TheArtStory.org). He had social issues which kept Andy at home … Read more
Every dance season has a fresh start, with that come new opportunities to set new goals, push yourself, but most importantly to be inspired by others. Recently I moved studios, and have been pushed places I never knew I could reach. This year I have been surrounded with new faces and new limits. New challenges … Read more
This paper is about the postmodern IR theory with the ideas of Michael Foucault and the movie The Matrix (1999). In first place postmodernism explained as a critical IR theory and its assumptions discussed. Secondly The Matrix (1999) will be summarized. After that the movie will be analyzed with a postmodern perspective. And finally there … Read more
History is written by the victorious, the dominating nation, the ruling class, and subaltern voices are overpowered and unheard. Jean-Francois Lyotard, in his The Postmodern Condition, critiques the historical master-narrative, the vision of history as a totalizing narrative schema that reflects a singular perspective: “I define postmodern as incredulity toward metanarratives… The narrative function is … Read more
Degas’s The Dance Class depicts movement through the use of brushwork and the “cut-off” composition of the painting, creating a realistic snapshot of dancers in motion. During the Impressionist movement, the goal for Impressionists was to create the impression of a single moment, not caught in time but passing through time. There are ways to … Read more
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon evoke a romantic picture of lush greenery and colorful flowers cascading from the sky. The grandeur of their sight must have been awe-inspiring, the magnificence, what a sight to behold. Oh! If only it lived down to our time. Little wonder the ancient World would have considered them one of … Read more
Rosa Bonheur, whose original name was Marie-Rosalie Bonheur, was born on March 16, 1822 in Bordeaux, France and died on May 25, 1899, in Chateau de By, near Fontainebleau. Rosa was a French painter and a sculptor. She was well known for her painting accuracy and the detail she gave to her pictures promoting animals. … Read more
The transition movement that took place between the 14th and 17th century in Italy is known as the Renaissance time or by definition “rebirth”. The philosophy that took place in the period is one of the humanism or the focus on the human being. One of the master artists of this time is Leonardo Da … Read more
Emily Dickinson wrote many poems throughout her life; however, very few were published. Emily wrote her poems to be encrypted and enigmatic for the reader. She valued her abilities to create a deeper meaning in her poems; she also loved to make not only small part of her poems, but the whole poem symbolic. Emily … Read more
To draw a person of a full growth we can use different ways. Now let’s find out the basic steps to drawing a human figure. The most common mistake in drawing a human being is to distort the proportions, as in make the hands short relative to the rest of the body, make the head … Read more
The competition by the Monument Committee that Maya Lin had won with her Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial design had consisted of 1,400 anonymous entries. After Maya Lin’s 21-year old Asian identity had been revealed, her design had received a lot of backlash and discrimination. Nevertheless, Maya Lin was able to win the heart of the judges … Read more
Virginia Woolf, 20th century English novelist, successfully wrote and developed her stories with some of the most unique writing styles of the time. Through one of her most famous novels, Mrs. Dalloway, Woolf takes the use of symbolism beyond the usual. Frequently, symbolism is used to enhance or add to a story where as Woolf, … Read more
Paintings, sculptures, and other forms of art can be sorted into three main categories which are recreational, non-representational, and abstract art to better define each piece of work. Representational art is artwork that can be seen to have been derived for the visible, natural world therefore representing them. These can be found in things like … Read more
Judo had its origin in the ancient Japanese art of jujutsu, a system of hand-to-hand combat. The bushi of feudal Japan (samurai) are usually credited for developing jujutsu (at their time the art was known as Yoroi kumi-uchi, a grappling method for fighters fully clad in Japanese armor). However, the Nihon Shoki (the Chronicle of … Read more
Chiaroscuro, a valuing technique that employs the bold use of lightness and darkness of tones and colors, is a powerful modus operandi to convey a sense of drama and intrigue in a work of art. When utilized in an effective manner, the disparity between the highlights and shadows in any piece of art is one … Read more
