During the course of this class, I have gained insight into the history of art, different styles of art, and different ways that art is used. Throughout this semester, we have learned about many different types of art: abstract art, sculpture art, and musical art, to name a few. Before taking this class, I did …
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Module 14 Assignment: Ekphrasis
An ekphrastic poem is a clear description of a work of art. When I began to read the description for the assignment, I started looking for photos in chapter fourteen, none of them spoke to me except for figure 14-5. This painting is titled “Freedom from Want” by Norman Rockwell in. The painting shows a …
Not Seen on TV
The video that I chose to discuss is titled “Francis Alys and Rafael Ortega, Re-Enactment.” It is based on a true story that occurred in Mexico in the year 2000. Two videos are being displayed side by side, one is real filmed footage, and the second is a re-enactment of the original footage. The man being followed …
Tragedy Scripted and Staged
Hamlet is a beloved play that was written by William Shakespeare. Analyzing this piece is a quite tricky task that leads to a deeper understanding of the art of theatre. It is a tragedy that was written in five acts. Shakespeare is telling a story about the Prince of Denmark, Prince Hamlet, who is mourning …
Anatomy of a Scene
The documentary “Gimme Shelter” recalled the events that led to a free concert at the Altamount Speedway by the Rolling Stones in 1969. Instead of it being presented as a regular documentary, Gimme Shelter’s portrayal of events was mostly very raw and real. It has shots of the Rolling Stones, and it subsequently goes through the process …
The Godfather and La Jetée
The Godfather is an exceptional film that has been around for a long time. It is an American crime film made in 1972. This movie helped to show the transition from good to bad in people. The Godfather accomplishes its artistic goal by displaying the good characters with a bright light and the evil characters with …
A Photographers Eye
Have you ever heard the saying, ” A picture is worth a hundred words”? Photos can sometimes say more than we could ever express in words. The collection of photos I am doing for this assignment is scenic beauty. That means I will be posting pictures of the beautiful scenery that I have seen. I …
Poetic License : The Road Not Taken
Poetry means a lot of things to a lot of people. It is words that are written in a form that has pattern, rhythm, and rhyme. They use it as a way to express their feelings. It is very important to remember that every poem has a meaning and the poet intends for you to understand …
Musical Themes
Music is present in every aspect of our life. It has a significant influence on people. It influences how we feel, think, and act. When we listen to sad songs, we tend to get in a depressed mood. When we listen to energetic, upbeat songs, we feel happier and more pumped up. Since music has …
Architectural Interiors
Interior Architecture is the design of a building inside and out. Architecture could be said to begin with geometry. Interior Architecture is the design of a building inside and out. A piece of domestic architecture that I chose was my church. It is a two-story building that has quite a bit of space. Upstairs there …
The Sweet Life of Kiyah Coco 