Category: Art 2722

  • The Passenger Opera Analysis

    The Passenger by the composer Mieczysław Weinberg is the opera based on the autobiographical book of the same name by the Polish writer Zofia Posmysz. The libretto was written by the Russian music critic Alexander Medvedev. The opera has been praised by critics for its stunning music, and at the same time criticized for the…

  • Art and its Impact on Religion

    Artists inspired to formulate religious arts have proven their crafts to be essential as they increase knowledge of historical and biblical occurrences. The artist uses various textures, colors, and styles to bring history to life, expanding one’s visualization of past circumstances. One of the popular arts in religious paintings is that of the crucifixion of…

  • Darabont’s “The Shawshank Redemption” and “American Graffiti” by Lucas

    The two movies “The Shawshank Redemption” by Frank Darabont and “American Graffiti” by George Lucas are a great portrayal of the time they were set in. “American Graffiti” represents the culture of young people, who felt free and liberated. “The Shawshank Redemption” is a glimpse into prison life, limiting freedom but not the optimistic goodness…

  • “Meditating Female Shaman Effigy”: Formal Analysis

    One of the characteristics of Native Americans is the intention to live in harmony with nature. As a result, many artworks of the Ancient Americans before the 1500s were devoted to the theme of spiritual connection between humans and nature, and the role of shamans was underlined. In this paper, a formal analysis of «Meditating…

  • Colour Contribution to the Mood of the Painting of Burial at Ornans

    In terms of color, the artwork has minimal unconventional features. A robust white underlay and vivid amber yellow, vermilion, and olive green provide a welcome contrast to the dark tones that prevail in the crowd-focused horizontal strip. The colors used are given a wide range of intonations, with vibrant pops of color interspersed throughout. In…

  • King Mycerinus and His Queen: Proposal

    The sculpture King Mycerinus and His Queen is one of the oldest artworks of Egyptian culture, which dates back to around 2490-2472 B.C., about the same age as Giza’s pyramids. This artwork depicts two figures of King Mycerinus and his Queen, who froze in the move. I chose the sculpture King Mycerinus and His Queen…

  • Benin Bronzes Returning Back to Nigeria

    The Benin Bronzes are a contentious issue because they form a significant appreciation in the general culture of the African culture both to the Nigerians and the African continent as a whole. According to Dan (37), another controversy results from who is dignified to retain ownership after they are deaccessioned to Nigeria, where they belong.…

  • David Hockney: Art Medium Technologies Usage

    Table of Contents Introduction Background Information First David Hockney Medium: Conventional Painting Second David Hockney Medium: Camera Third David Hockney Medium: iPad David Hockney Medium Use: Analysis Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Hockney used different forms of technologies to explore and hone his craft. He was adept at using different technological innovations from a pencil to…

  • Japanese Painting Styles and Their Development

    Japanese art can be acclaimed as having its unique style and special spirit inspiring by its sophistication and fineness which can be hardly confused with anything else in the world. Japan is especially known for its three styles of painting which are yamato-e, sumi-e, and ukiyo-e. These styles developed as a result of a special…

  • Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches by Creswell

    The quality of the introduction is of great importance for any piece of academic writing just as for any piece of writing in general. In his book Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, Creswell offers a variety of practical information on how to achieve great results in the art of composing effective introductions.…