Category: Art
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Stereotyping Caribbean People in “The Island of Dr. Moreau” Film
Table of Contents Introduction Dystopia as an Example of Bias in the Film Literary Criticism Conclusion References Introduction With the release of “The Island of Dr. Moreau,” there are several insights into the hidden biases in Hollywood and television shows. It tells the story of a scientist who attempts to create a hybrid animal that…
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Can Film Be Non-Narrative: Discussion
A film represents a unique combination of different techniques (video, sound and plot structure) which has a visual and emotional impact on a viewer. In guiding the appraisal the plot makes use of all conceivable cinematic means. The elements of the primary appraisal are provided directly by the film; those of the secondary appraisal are…
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Kagana Mask’s History, Origin, and Function
Table of Contents Introduction The History, Origin, and Function of Kanaga Mask Use of the Theory of Uncanny How Masks are Universal How Kanaga Mask Fit into a Cultural Context Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Figure 1: The Kanaga Mask Many masks are mostly related to ceremonies and rituals that have social and religious importance or…
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The American West Photography: The Great Surveys
Table of Contents Works Cited The American West and photography, a new location and a new medium, both came of age in the 19th century. Granted, when photography first emerged, most of the land known as the American West today was not a part of the United States. However, in the following decades, as the…
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Political Implications of Commedia Dell’Arte
Table of Contents The Impact of Commedia Dell’Arte Scenarios of CDA and Their Implications Archetypal Characters in CDA and Their Implications The Use of Lazzi in CDA Conclusion Reference List The Impact of Commedia Dell’Arte Commedia Dell’Arte (CDA) is one of the brightest spots in the history of performing art. It is rather difficult to…
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Cultural Works and the Contribution to Modernism
Art plays a key role in the expression of human activities and behavioral code, boosting growth and development. Sustainability is the exploitation of resources without compromising aesthetic value. Incorporating sustainability practices within architectural designs improves coexistence between the natural environment and people mainly because of strategic development initiatives (Jia et al., 2019). Architectural patterns and…
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The Painter Van Loo’s Rococo Revolution
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction Rococo artist Charles-Andre van Loo is known primarily for his magnificent portraits of the European elite and fashionable society in the middle of the 18th century. Despite having many stylistic preferences and simple technical skills, he was regarded as a significant painter of historical and religious…
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Vivian Dorothy Maier: Biography and Works
Vivian Dorothy Maier was an American street artist whose work went unnoticed during her lifetime. Like many artists and photographers, Maier’s work was exceptional and it motivated upcoming photographers. Although her work spoke volumes about her passion for raw images, photography was not her main career. For approximately 40 years, she worked as a nanny…
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Laura Melvey’s Male Gaze
The development of the film industry took an interesting turn after the 1950 especially regarding the development of the female character due to the changes in life style and the way women viewed themselves. The empowered feminine character started appearing in film noir, genre of crime thriller films heavily laden with seduction and erotic undertones…
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Decolonizing Museums: Perspectives and Progress
Table of Contents Abstract Annotated Bibliography References Abstract The topic I chose for the final paper is the decolonization of museums. The paper will focus on explaining the need for modern museums’ decolonization. The paper will also define how Mining the Museum installation, created by Fred Wilson, presents an exemplary case of perspective that goes…