...The Performing Arts and Inspiration Laura Rubio Arts/100 December 21, 2015 Kristin Hunt The Performing Arts and Inspiration There are many ways that someone can express their thoughts and feelings. There are different ways that this can be done like through theater, painting, dance and music. With these types of art history can be recorded, to make statements, or be done for simple enjoyment. I will discuss two styles of dance. Ballet origins trace back to the Italian Renaissance when it was developed as a court entertainment. It was then developed during the 15th and 16th centuries when it became formalized (Encyclopedia Britannica, 2015). Ballet is an art of body movement, and it is what could be called a “Classical” or formal dance. The tradition for ballet is rested upon a set of prescribed movements and actions. Ballet is “the reduction of human gestures to bare essentials, which is heightened and developed into meaningful patterns” according to Anatole Chujoy in the dance encyclopedia. It then became a fluid succession of images; it has specialized codes of movement. Ballet also expresses the basic human desires and their experiences (Sporre, 2012). Ballet requires good posture, due to the different form moves that they use in ballet their lines have to be perfect. Their form also has to be perfect or otherwise they could injure themselves. Repetition is important in ballet because they do a lot of movements over and over in the dance. The inspiration for the work...
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...HOW ART ENHANCES LEARNING According to Webster’s dictionary, art can be defined as a range of human activities in creating visual, auditory or performing arts which expresses the author’s imaginative or technical skill. This imaginative or technical skill is intended to be appreciated for its beauty or emotional power. Art is an example of a hobby which in its own way enhances learning and in this paper, we will discuss the different types of art which include visual art, fine art, music, dance and theatre. According to Tyler and Likova (2012), visual arts which is the oldest form of art, can be defined as art forms such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, photography, video, filmmaking and architecture. Architecture is often included as one of the visual arts however, like the decorative arts, it involves the creation of objects where the practical considerations of use are essential in a way that they usually are not in painting. Visual art learning is reliant on a complex system of perceptual, higher cognitive, and motor functions, thus suggesting a shared neural substrate and strong potential for cross-cognitive transfer in learning and creativity (Tyler and Likova, 2012). The ability to tolerate ambiguity and uncertainty during the creative process is an important mental trait. The tolerance for ambiguity is also an important attribute in the...
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...first met Tala during her freshman year of high school in my level nine Language Arts class. She was a new student at Westminster High School and immediately became an inspiration to her fellow classmates with her dedication to her studies. She excelled in writing and although she was a few weeks behind in the class, she caught up to the rest of the class by working hard, spending her free periods in my room or the library, and reading or writing at home in the evenings. This alone demonstrates that Tala is an exceptional candidate for acceptance to your university. On top of Tala’s incredible work ethic she is also involved in various performing arts activities. She is involved in the Center Stage Theater Company and the Westminster High School marching band. Last year she performed in the spring musical High School Musical and this year she is performing in Avenue Q. Tala is able to participate and dedicate her time to these events, which are incredibly time consuming while still maintaining a 3.51 grade point average. Tala is an excellent candidate for admission to your university. She is involved in the arts and is a fabulous student. She will enhance the culture of your university with her kindred spirit and insatiable appetite for knowledge. If you have any questions about Michelle; please email me at mmessmer@adams50.org or call me at 303.487.2526. Sincerely, Mark Messmer Language Arts Teacher Westminster High...
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...with others, while being happy with myself. Recently, I have been looking to my passion of performing for inspiration. Performing to me, is portraying relatable emotions to audiences. My goal is empathy, not sympathy. What makes...
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...the leaders to strive together towards the organizational goals. One of the most important aspects to a successful leader is having the appropriate traits. As the saying goes, ‘The clothes make the man’ where having the right traits will than make a capable leader whom employees can get inspiration from and in turn performing efficiently in the organization. The common leader traits as exhibited by good leader is having a high drive, desire to lead, honesty and integrity, self-confidence, able to analyze and make subtle decisions and having substantial amount of knowledge for business (Linstead et al. 2009). From these, we can develop and practice the correct traits in trying to achieve success as an effective leader. As a leader, we can apply the right theories to an organization so as to better manage it and to accomplish tasks efficiently. McGregor’s Theory X and Y where people under the theory X can be rewarded or punish in accordance to promoting performance whereas under theory Y is where employees exercise self-control and motivation towards tasks (Kopelman 2008). This way as a leader, we can apply rewards systems to motivate employees or to motivate employees through inspirations as a role model by apply Theory X and Y accordingly to lead the organization efficiently. Leadership and change are linked where by changing to the appropriate leadership style we can then make the organization perform effectively. (Burnes 2012). In this way, a leader must be adaptable to...
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...in India comprises the varied styles of dances in the country. As with other aspects of Indian culture, different forms of dances originated in different parts of India, developed according to the local traditions and also imbibed elements from other parts of the country. Sangeet Natak Akademi, the national academy for performing arts, recognizes eight distinctive traditional dances as Indian classical dances, which might have origin in religious activities of distant past. Folk dances are numerous in number and style, and vary according to the local tradition of the respective state, ethnic or geographic regions. Contemporary dances include refined and experimental fusions of classical, folk and Western forms. Dancing traditions of India has influence not only over the dances in the whole South Asia, but on the dancing forms of South East Asia as well. Dances in Indian films are often noted for their idiosyncrasies, and hold a significant presence in popular culture of the Indian subcontinent. In Hindu mythology, dance is believed to have been conceived by Brahma. Brahma inspired the sage Bharata Muni to write the Natya Shastra, a treatise on performing arts, from which a codified practice of dance and drama emerged. He used pathya (words) from the Rigveda, abhinaya (gestures) from the Yajurveda, geet (music) from the Samaveda and rasa (emotions) from the Atharvaveda to form the Natyaveda (body of knowledge about dance). The best-known of Hindu deities—Shiva, Kali and Krishna—are...
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...THE ART OF WAR By: Sun Tzu The Art of War is one of the oldest and most successful books on military strategy in the world. It has been the most famous and influential of China's Seven Military Classics: "for the last two thousand years it remained the most important military treatise in Asia, where even the common people knew it by name. It has had an influence on Eastern military thinking, business tactics, and beyond. The Art of War has been applied to many fields well outside of the military. Much of the text is about how to fight wars without actually having to do battle: it gives tips on how to outsmart one's opponent so that physical battle is not necessary. As such, it has found application as a training guide for many competitive endeavors that do not involve actual combat. There are business books applying its lessons to "office politics" and corporate strategy. Many Japanese companies make the book required reading for their key executives. The book is also popular among Western business management, who have turned to it for inspiration and advice on how to succeed in competitive business situations. It has also been applied to the field of education. The Art of War has been the subject of various law books and legal articles on the trial process, including negotiation tactics and trial strategy The book art of war by Sun Tzu is a very interesting subject matter for strategies. Although the book is written from a military perspective a lot of...
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...Dora couldn’t give her children fancy clothes or expensive toys, but she gave them the love of art” (O’Connor, 2001). This style of upbringing from her mother meant that Duncan was encouraged to be autonomous in her thinking, and once she had left school her mother home-schooled her and thus taught her own wisdom regarding women’s rights and independent thinking. At the beginning of the 20th century, women’s rights were only just being realised and fought for. Additionally, it was atypical for a woman to have her own career; they were perceived as property of men. Their perceived role was to exclusively be a wife. If women were unwed, only domestic jobs were socially acceptable, such as cooking or cleaning. Duncan did not have a typical upbringing with two parents being present in her life. Her mother, although a seamstress, was also a piano teacher, so she instilled an artistic influence on Duncan from an early...
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...Danny Dormevil Art History October, 2014 Neoclassical Art vs. Romantic Art The contrast between Neoclassical and Romantic art displays a stark change in artistic movements beginning at the end of the 18th century. Changes in artistic movements often are the result of massive social and political shifts in a region, and Neoclassicism and Romanticism are no exception. This refocusing on new perspectives and inspirations that forged these movements, both separate and in tandem with one another, applied not just to visual art, but to every art form, from music to play-writing, as well as philosophy and science. Romanticisms preoccupation with themes such as man’s relationship with God, nature, and emotions came in direct and deliberate opposition to Neoclassicism’s preoccupation with logic and traditional views on artistic technique. Neoclassical art emerged out of the Enlightenment, primarily in Western Europe. Art, of all kinds, during in this period were informed by Enlightenment ideals, which were largely reactionary against the Renaissance period before it. The Renaissance was defined by its tremendous scientific and artistic progressions. However, toward the end of the Renaissance, resentment was mounting against the scientific and philosophical figures at the head of the movement. Science had deevolved into a show, with alleged scientists performing experiments in a manor that felt more like parlor tricks through repetition instead of making real scientific developments...
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...Max Kiefer Mrs. Lisk AP U.S. History 22 May 2024 The Harlem Renaissance: A Flourishing of African American Culture The Harlem Renaissance was a pivotal period in American history that spanned the 1920s, marked by an extraordinary outpouring of African American art, literature, music, and thought. This cultural movement not only redefined African American identity but also had a profound impact on the broader American cultural landscape. The movement was characterized by a newfound sense of racial pride and a desire for social and economic equality. This book explores the contributions of key figures in the Harlem Renaissance, the impact of their work, and the lasting legacy of this significant cultural awakening. ORIGINS OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE The Great Migration, which saw millions of African Americans move from the rural South to urban centers in the North, set the stage for the Harlem Renaissance. Harlem, a neighborhood in New York City, became the epicenter of this cultural explosion. The migration brought a concentration of talented individuals who sought to escape the oppressive conditions of the South and to find new opportunities in the North. The vibrancy and diversity of Harlem provided the perfect environment for a cultural renaissance....
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...Whilst in practice of the method, he also continuously improved and updated it through inter-disciplinary studies. In 1910, Stanislavski travelled to Italy where he explored the performances of Eleanora Duse and Tomasso Salvini. He thought their style of performance was free and naturalistic and they greatly inspired him on his theories of acting. During Konstatin Stanislavski’s life, he was a serious theatrical practitioner, therefore he not only created performances, but also produced dramatic texts for theatrical shows. He later proceeded to write texts on the art of performance such as, My Life in Art, An Actor Prepares, Building a Character and Creating a role. Stanislavski’s approach to theatre was highly based around experimentation. He committed to realism in his work and also tried to stand out against the idea of naturalism. At some point, Konstatin Stanislavski also explored the idea of symbolism, whereby symbolic images or specific movements would be used to create theatre. Stanislavski once said “Our demands are simple, normal, and therefore they are difficult to satisfy. All we ask is that an actor on the stage live in accordance with natural laws.”. This quote links to Stanislavski’s acting method as he is essentially saying that actors need to link their performance to natural life, that way they will...
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...Contemporary art- art that is relative to our current society. Art of the present. Artist is usually alive and making art right now. Being a flux: constantly changing. There is no unified, crystallized interpretation or theory of it. Diverse nature of issues, styles, and forms. Part of our culture and visual culture. * see a lot of mediums and diverse. * no dominate style or medium * what is considered painting is becoming blurred * New art forms appear besides traditionally recognized art forms. ex: installation art, process art, video art, digital and experimental forms *diverse and eclectic. No single medium or ideology dominates *Medium categories are broadening, boundaries are getting blurred and redefined. *referencing and sampling from contemporary popular/consumer culture. * Art becomes interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary (artist as scientists, cultural anthropologists, journalists, reports, etc.) continuation *Technologies -> new way of producing and conceptualizing art (digital culture, Internet, virtual reality) *New media potentials: video, robotics, transgenic art, etc. * new technologies create new paradigms *up until the late 1800s, what was the way to send a picture? <- painting. *what changed that? <- photography Art world goes global ( global production, reproduction, art market: global economy, dissemination) - Paris and NY ** *”About-ness” artist as social and cultural observer, critic *Artwork functions...
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... Rationalism is the belief or theory that states that opinions and actions should surround reason and knowledge rather than emotion or religion. Romanticism is based on art and literature that originated in the late 18th century emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the individual. There have been many questions about whether or not our society is based on Romanticism or Rationalism, but both play a key role in the balance of our society. Both of these perspectives are prevalent worldwide, but the three main areas where these views are the most important are in careers in the 20th century, the role of women, and religion. The primary subject that revolves around Romanticism and Rationalism are careers in modern society. Careers usually are more Rationalistic, but some represent the Romantic view as well. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2010 there were 139,415,000 different Romantic or Rationalistic careers to choose from. These careers included different activities such as working with children, painting, or performing an intricate surgery. Rationalism is based primarily on the science industry and education, which includes mechanics, the medical field, and school. Romanticism is found more commonly in the arts such as dancing, painting, or writing a novel. Performing a surgery and performing a dance routine both are important to our society, because our society craves, needs, and should acknowledge both education and freedom of expression...
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...is currently part of a lecture circuit, an ordained minister and has earned five honorary doctorate degrees. Ben Vereen opened doors and paved the way for African Americans through his career, family, awards and tragedies. I. Introduction 1) Background Information 2) Purpose II. History 1) Career 2) Family III. Pros and Cons 1) Awards 2) Trademark 3) Drug use 4) Tragedies IV. Conclusion Abstract Ben Vereen is an African American who emerged from early childhood singing in churches and choirs to a well-renown entertainer. Dealing with the ups and downs of life and the feeling of not belonging, he attended New York’s High School of the Performing Arts at the age of 14. While still trying to find himself and enhance his natural talent abilities at the age of 18, he made his New York stage debut in “The Prodigal Son” and continued to expand his horizons by playing Judas in “Jesus Christ Superstar.” His career continued to move forward as he was cast in “Sweet Charity” directed by Bob Fosse as one of the frug dancers. Bob Fosse was amazed at the talent and style of Ben Vereen that has made him a leading player in the 1973 stage play, “Pippin” which won him a Tony Award. (Ben Vereen: Biography from Answers, n.d., para 1). While applying for a passport at the age of 21, he learned he was adopted and Benjamin Augustus Middleton is his birth name. He...
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...VCS265 Contemporary Arts and Design In Malaysia Anthony Lau PREPARED FOR: MDM. MARIAM BINTI MARIAM LECTURER DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL STUDY PREPARED BY: MUHAMMAD ASHFAN MAZLAN 2014209874 MUHAMAD IHSAN BIN ZULKIFLI 2014292284 MOHAMAD TAUFIQ BIN AHMAD RODZI 2014644326 DATE OF SUBMISSION: 26 AUGUST 2015 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In performing our assignment, we had to take the help and guideline of some respected persons, who deserve our greatest gratitude. The completion of this assignment gives us much pleasure. We would like to show our gratitude to Madam Mariam Binti Idris, VCS128, Universiti Teknologi MARA, for giving us a good guideline for assignment throughout numerous consultations. We would also like to expand our deepest gratitude to all those who have directly and indirectly guided us in writing this assignment. Many people, especially our coursemates and team members itself, have made valuable comment suggestions on this proposal which gave us an inspiration to improve our assignment. We thank all the people for their help, directly and indirectly, to complete our assignment. ABSTRACT The purpose of this research is to figure about the Malaysian Contemporary Art. The main idea of this research is to know more about Contemporary Art in Malaysia by researching a Malaysian artist. Contemporary art in Malaysia is diversed and also beautiful. There are things that is useful to search and learn for. The artist that we researched on is Anthony Lau...
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