Category: Art

  • Phenomenon of the Successful Singers

    With an increased influence of music industry on the availability of certain genres, bands and performers, the quality of the singer’s voice or the band’s performance seems to be only a part of what defines their popularity among the 21st-century audience. For a singer or a band to be popular, it is essential to engage…

  • Lions in St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice

    Table of Contents Lion as a Symbol Lions near the Basilica Other Representations of Lions Works Cited Fig. 1. St. Mark’s Lion Lion is a symbol of Venice that is used to represent St. Mark, the evangelist and patron of the city (Dover 315). According to the Christian symbolism, a winged lion with a book…

  • A Classical Concert Analysis

    The performance under discussion took place in 2013, London, Royal Albert Hall (“BBC Proms 2013”). To emphasize the importance of the event, its meaningfulness, and create a holiday atmosphere, the organizers used specific decorations. The backstage was colored by using various lights, while the orchestra was sitting in the middle of the hall surrounded by…

  • Urban Landscape and Surveillance on The Naked City

    Like any other kind of art, cinema never existed in a vacuum – on the contrary, it always displayed a clear and evident connection to social and economic issues of its time. The portrayal of urban landscapes in film noir is a notable example of this interrelation, as it reflects in the issues of control,…

  • The Christ as the Good Shepherd

    The Christ as the Good Shepherd is a marble statue nearly one meter (3 ¼ ft) high dating back to 300-350 AD. It is not often seen outside the Vatican Museums; however, even photographs of this statue are enough to amaze the observer’s imagination. However, the value of this statue lies not only in its…

  • “Eve’s Bayou” by Kasi Lemmons

    Table of Contents Introduction Character study Analysis of the film Quotes from the film Use of color and irony Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Eve’s Bayou is a drama film that was produced in 1997. Its director was Kasi Lemmons. Samuel Jackson acted as both the producer of the film and a star along with other…

  • Paintings Comparison: Paris Street, Rainy Day and The Card Players

    Table of Contents Painting 1 Painting 2 Comparison Works cited For this paper, I have selected the following two paintings: Painting 1 Name of the painting: Paris Street, Rainy Day Artist: Gustav Caillebotte Year: 1877 Type: Oil on canvas Size: 212.2 – 276.2 cm The painting, “Paris Street, Rainy Day,” was painted by the French…

  • Colburn String Ensemble and String Orchestra

    On Saturday, January 18th, 2020, at the Community School of Performing Arts’ (CSPA) Zipper Hall, Winter String Concert took place, featuring the Colburn String Ensemble and String Orchestra. The conductors of this musical masterpiece were Margaret Shimizu and Rebecca Frazier. It was an annual winter performance of the School’s members. It was an exciting and,…

  • Comedy Series ‘Two and a half Men’

    Table of Contents Introduction Features of the Room in Which Much of the Comedy Takes Place Differences between Rooms in a Comedy and Drama Series Use of Language References Introduction The current paper is based on the American comedy series, ‘Two and a Half Men,’ its characters and the environment set-up, within which the comedy…

  • Exhibition in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

    Table of Contents Introduction The Purpose And Theme Of The Exhibition The Description Of The Collection Conclusion Introduction First of all, one should state that art represents the source of knowledge about the country and the culture of its nation. The cultural artifacts serve as the study means of the art history as well as…