Category: Art
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“Eve of Saint John” a Picture by Peter Hurd
Table of Contents Introduction Formal Analysis Research Analysis Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The Bible serves as the source of the creative inspiration for many generations of artists worldwide. Throughout centuries, the biblical scenes took visible shapes embodied in cloths and performed in various techniques. Each of these pictures in one way or another refracts the…
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“The Meaning of Newness in Korean Cinema” by Jae-cheol Moon
Moon (Moon, 2005) speaks of how Korean films have evolved with time and how they have represented the political and cultural scenarios of the times. The new trend of films has departed from the crude and vulgar films of the past and the new wave speaks of films with an approach that can be called…
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Myth and Magic in Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Table of Contents Introduction Mythological Elements in the Movie The Hero Archetype Divine Intervention Magical Weapons and Magical Creatures Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is a well-known movie directed by Chris Columbus, which is based on the book by Rick Riordan, and it was released in 2010. The…
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New York Philharmonic Concert
New York Philharmonic is one of the oldest symphony orchestras in the world; more than 180 concerts are performed there annually. The concert under current consideration is already past; it lasted for three days: September 30, October 1 and 3, 2009. The symphonic orchestra with the legendary pianist Emanuel Ax under the direction of Alan…
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Manfred Mann: Concert Experience Discussion
As a proverb goes, different strokes for different folks. The same could be said about music. The world tour of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band 2006 was just something amazing, and incomparable with anything else. First of all the uniqueness of the group can be observed in every aspect of their musical activity. First of all…
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Sonic Dominance and the Reggae Sound System Session
The article “Sonic dominance and the reggae sound system session” by Julian Henriques was chosen for this discussion. The article discusses the cultural significance of sound systems in the reggae music scene and how they influence the audience’s musical experience. This article’s primary keywords are #soundsystem, #reggae, and #culture. The author, Julian Henriques, begins by…
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“The Terminator”: Aspects of the Movie
Table of Contents Introduction Coding Other characters Angles and lighting Costuming Genre References Conclusion Introduction The Terminator is one of the tensest, sci-fi films ever created and an attraction in the genre. In the year 2029, fights rage between the super intellectual machines that reign the world and the last traces of humanity. In late-20th-century…
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The Painting “Portrait of Dr. Gachet” by Vincent van Gogh
Table of Contents Introduction Brief Description Analysis Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Dr. Gachet’s portrait, drawn by his patient, Vincent van Gogh, is one of the most revered paintings among the Dutch. Gogh is one the patients who passed through the hands of Dr. Gachet. He made this painting as a form of appreciation to Dr.…
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Purpose of Life in “Pan’s Labyrinth” and “Ghost Town”
The meaning of life is one of the greatest puzzles millions of people have asked themselves, and only a few could answer it. In many cases, people try to understand what the purpose of their life is, which can take their entire life. In psychology, this search can be related to the top of the…
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The Film “V for Vendetta” by James McTeigue
The film “V for Vendetta” is a dystopia that talks about the near future, when a totalitarian government comes to power in the UK, restricting the rights and freedoms of citizens. The symbols of protest of anarchist resistance are the explosions of two culturally significant buildings in London – the central criminal court, the Old…