Category: Art
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Roy Lichtenstein: The Art and Influence
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion The Works of Lichtenstein The Life of Lichtenstein Conclusion References Introduction While Andy Warhol was the pop in pop art, it is still undeniable that other visual artists of another time or calibre be as equally popular. Roy Lichtenstein is one such artist that even modern duplicators of pop art…
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The Importance of Analysis of an Artwork’s Context
Art historians ask numerous questions when analyzing artworks. For example, they are interested in who, when, and why created an item, what is the materials, price, and an authors purpose. However, in the academic community, there are debates whether all of the questions mentioned above are equally important. The present essay discusses the question of…
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“The Hunger Games” Directed by Gary Ross: Katniss Everdeen
Many readers of all ages, including me, as a seventeen-year-old high school student, can relate to Katniss Everdeen, the main character of The Hunger Games series. The heroine’s external and internal battles are depicted throughout the book, which shows how suffering and pressure may shatter anybody. The character is relatable because she radiates inner power…
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Scarface and The Godfather I and II – Violence Personfied
Table of Contents Cosa Nostra Scarface The Godfather and The Godfather II Bibliography Cosa Nostra Cosa Nostra, also known as Mafia in English, is a Sicilian secret criminal society that originated in Sicily in the 1860’s. The North American mafia derived from this secret criminal society which initiated with the Sicilian/Southern Italian emigration wave –…
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Museum of Ancient Greece: Architecture and Urban Planning
Table of Contents Ancient Greek Artifacts and Architecture Museum Layout and Sections Conclusion Bibliography The ancient Greeks are widely recognized as one of the most influential civilizations in human history, with a legacy that continues to shape the modern world in countless ways. The proposed Museum of Ancient Greece is dedicated to exploring and showcasing…
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Visual Screenwriting of Quentin Tarantino
Screenwriting has a long history preceding the invention of cinema. It is quite intuitive to say that it has its roots in theatrical screenplays – however, retaining most of the dramatist’ tools and techniques, the industry that now utilizes the craft of a screenwriter demands a higher standard. The elements of the archetypal story never…
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Julio Alpuy and Paul Manes Paintings Comparison
Table of Contents Paintings Examination of “Constructivist View of Montevideo” Examination of “120-MM” Why I do not like a particular Piece Why I like a Particular Piece Works Cited Paintings The painting “Constructivist View of Montevideo” was painted by Julio Alpuy in 1957 utilizing oil paint on a canvas that is roughly 5 feet in…
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Creative Response to Reservation Dogs
Reservation Dogs When the sun sets on the reservation, We are left alone with our sorrows. Our pockets are empty, our hearts are heavy As we struggle to make sense of it all. The wind howls through the canyons, A mournful cry that echoes our pain. We are birds with broken wings, Trapped in this…
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Joe Pass: A Guitarist Who Could Do the Impossible
Table of Contents Biography Style of Music Pass’ Equipment Personal Opinion on Joe Pass References Though people connect jazz with such instruments like a saxophone or trumpet, the role of guitars remains to be crucial for this style of music. In fact, the guitar is the instrument that discloses jazz in a new way, and…
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Shakespeare’s Macbeth Play vs. The Godfather Film
Movies and plays may resemble each other due to similar plot twists, characters, or themes. Such coincidences occur regularly due to familiar storylines and heroes’ prototypes. For instance, William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth is often linked to Francis Ford Coppola’s film The Godfather. Primarily, they are associated due to the similarity of the characters. Even though…