Category: Art 2722
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The Engraving “The Great Wave” by Hokusai
The selected object for this podcast analysis was Hokusai’s The Great Wave, a famous print of art from 19th century Japan. I chose this object as I have seen the art in various media forms numerous times, and although I was aware that it originated in Japan, I had little knowledge on why it has…
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Crash’ by Paul Haggis: Character Analysis
Crash Plot Overview Paul Haggis’s drama Crash was released in 2004 and received mixed reviews from critics around the world. The theme of “crashing” runs through the whole story, connecting completely different and strange people. No matter how or where it happens, it is safe to say with absolute certainty that the events when a…
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The Art of Dancing: Public Education
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Jacques d’ Amboise is an American dancer known for his widely successful program aimed at teaching young school children the art of dancing. He began by teaching just 30 kids, but the course was so popular that it quickly expanded to have over a thousand students…
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Themes in Maus by Art Spiegelman: Memory, Guilt, & More
Table of Contents Introduction The Concept of “Survivor” in the Book Art’s Relationships with His Father Memories of the Mother and Her Importance to Art The Portrayal of Anja Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Art Spiegelman’s Maus makes a powerful impression on the reader, not only through the book’s theme but also through its representation. Written…
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Review of Diana Kroll’s 2002 concert
Quite melodic jazz combined with Diana’s gentle vocals makes the performance incredible, the quality of it surpasses all expectations. The music concert was performed in 2002 by the following musicians: Diana Krall – vocals, piano, Dan Faehnle – guitar, Ben Wolfe – contrabass, and Rodney Green – drums (Diana Krall – Live in Concert, 2002).…
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The Research Devoted to the Dada Art Movement
Artland (n.d.). What is Dadaism, Dada Art, or a Dadaist? The article “What is Dadaism, Dada Art, or a Dadaist?” published on the platform for contemporary art in a detailed way explains what Dadaism is, its origins, and critical ideas. The major advantage of this article is that it not only discusses the Data art…
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Olafur Eliasson’s Exhibition: Aesthetic Strategies and Interpretive Approach
Table of Contents Olafur Eliasson’s Exhibition Aesthetic Strategies of the Exhibition (Light as Leitmotif) Light – Vibrations “Yes-Engagement Sequence” – Olafur’s Interpretive Approach Parallax Planet Algae window References Olafur Eliasson’s Exhibition The unique relationship between an artist and an artwork is largely defined by the idea lying at the foundation of an art piece, as…
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The “Saint Mark” and “David” Sculptures by Donatello
Saint Mark and David inspired humanism, an intellectual movement of the Renaissance. During the Renaissance, artists gave up on middle-age traditions in architecture, painting, and sculptures, mainly for church decoration, and adopted humanist beliefs. They shifted their focus from religious arts to capturing detailed human bodies; this was an art revolution centered on human rather…
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Proposal on Christina’s World by Andrew Wyeth
Christina’s World by Andrew Wyeth. I chose the painting Christina’s World because of the strong emotional appeal I think it has. It impressed me very much when I saw it for the first time. The painting was printed in an art book that I was reading, and the moment I opened to the page where…
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Guy Debord’s “The Naked City” Analysis
The Second World War brought devastation to the world and change the thought, affecting all spheres of life. Carefully optimistic philosophic movements could no longer provide people with answers they sought, and it gradually shifted to skepticism, sarcasm, and deconstruction of everything. New philosophical and art movements began appearing, varying from new iterations of the…