Category: Art

  • Paintings by Rembrandt and Holbein the Younger Compared

    To begin with, I should say that portraits are artistic representations of people in which their faces and expressions are predominant. When artists paint portraits they usually intend to show both appearance of the person portrayed and the mood of this person. The current paper is devoted to comparison of the two portraits of the…

  • “The Third Man” and “The Silence of the Lambs”: The Noir Elements

    Table of Contents Introduction Defining Film Noir and Noir Elements Comparison of The Third Man and The Silence of the Lambs Conclusion References Introduction Film noir is one of the filmmaking styles which is characterized by cynical heroes, the use of flashbacks, and stark lighting. The genre was mostly used in American crime dramas after…

  • Jaws – the shark cage scene

    STORY: Three men alone on a sinking boat in the middle of the ocean attempt to neutralize the monster shark that has been terrorizing them for hours by using a submersible cage. Their goal is to get close enough to inject the shark with poison. The failure of their plan and its disastrous consequences underscore…

  • Value of Films Brokeback Mountain and Happy Together

    Table of Contents Introduction Happy Together Brokeback Mountain Comparison and Contrast Conclusion Reference Comparing Wang Kai-wai’s “Happy Together”(1997) and Ang Lee’s “Brokeback Mountain”(2006) clearly state the social, political,cultural or cinematic relevance of the chosen place and period or value. it should also include and overview of other films representing this choice and give reasons why…

  • Bruegel’s “Children’s Games”

    Table of Contents Introduction Pieter Bruegel The Children’s Games Games Portrayed in ‘The Children’s Games’ Winter Landscape with Skaters and a Bird Trap Children’s Life during the Renaissance Period Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Parenting is one of the major challenges that face people in society. Parenting affects the childhood of an individual. Parents strive to ensure…

  • Heroes and Anti-Heroes in the Haggis’ Crash (2004)

    Living in a multi-ethnic society does not come in as easy. Often, we have heard or maybe encountered ourselves some prejudice with regards to people that has not the same color of our skin. In television and in movies, there are clashes in cultures. Unknown prejudice caused mainly by people’s refusal to accept reality as…

  • Art: Standard of Ur, Nefertiti Bust and Nok Head

    Table of Contents The Standard of Ur The Nefertiti Bust The Nok Head References The Standard of Ur Standard of Ur is a Sumerian artifact, which is a part of Mesopotamian culture. The approximate date of the artifact is estimated around the 3rd millennium B.C.; more specifically, it is from the First Dynasty of Ur…

  • The Black-eyed Peas Band

    The Black-eyed peas were voted as the most corporate band in America in 2010. This music band has been a spokesperson for many products. Reason for being chosen to endorse various products is because they have a global fan base. In this case, most people in the world get to view promos and adverts. The…

  • Analysis of the Characters From “Joe the King”

    To understand the cognitive factors and their correlation with the social environment, I would like to analyze the Henry family from Joe the King. Joe possesses an addictive personality, as he is shown smoking, he is prone to criminal activities, violent behavior, and has very low self-esteem and mental health issues (O’Hara & Whaley, 1999).…

  • Tutankhamun Statue and “Portrait of A Man” Comparison

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Portrait of a Man, 2nd century A.D. Comparison and contrast Conclusion Reference Introduction Egyptian art evolved since 5000 BC with highly stylized painting, sculpture, crafts, and architecture. The civilization in the lower Nile Valley was believed to have developed it. Their art as expressed in painting and sculpture aside from…