Bella, an art lover believes in that “First discover what you love, then learn how to make a living from it” and this lead to her greatest accomplishment, learning the craft of photography. Emmeline thanks her parents for being her role models and giving her the push to accomplish her greatest achievement of completing her MBA. Dells an inspiring woman like her role model, her mother and favorite cartoon heroine, She-Ra quotes “Whatever you do, do with your might things done by halves are never
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Introduction This week’s discussion forum topic is to identify a favorite work of art. While I’m not sure I have one absolute favorite, I can easily identify one of my favorites and will be happy to introduce you to this piece. Of course, if you are already familiar with the artist then I hope you enjoy refreshing your memory. Discussion Several years ago, at an estate sale in a neighboring town, I found a large wooden art piece that had always been one of my favorites. While it isn’t an original by
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In response to the Modernist Era, America culture witnessed a transition from rational views to the promotion of one’s image, desire for entertainment and increased leisure time, and equal treatment of women and men. Some individuals criticized and glorified this new American culture. “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” by T.S. Eliot criticizes American culture by suggesting that Americans are too myopic and self-absorbed in their appearances. George Bellows’ “Both Members of This Club” also criticizes
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The Smithsonian Museum that I will develop an exhibit in the Cooper Hewitt, Design Museum. I chose this particular museum because the other exhibits represent realism and exotic way towards their art. I can tell that Wes Anderson’s distinctive visual and narrative styles will fit in perfectly, as its symmetrical and unusual shots in his film. You can tell, I chose the American film director, film producer, screenwriter, and actor Wesley Wales Anderson. What will be included in the exhibit are his
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Let’s imagine a world that has been rid of art. Everything would be bland, color and pattern seemingly stripped from our daily lives. Music and dance would not exist, there would be no museums. Advertising would be plain and boring, television would be strictly reality shows, and movies would only be documentaries because the field of theatre wouldn’t exist. Who would want to live in world like that? Art is beautiful and expressive. Every piece of art from paintings to movies each have meaning behind
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As defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, “therapy” is formally known as the therapeutic treatment of bodily, mental, or behavioral disorders. Whether it is short term or long term, therapy is something that can be quite beneficial. There are many different types of therapy, for a wide variety of health issues, but I am going to be talking about psychotherapy specifically. Throughout history, the mental health system has been through many changes and different approaches to therapy have been
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sculpted by Bertel Thorvaldsen in Danish, active Rome in 1770 to 1844. This sculpture was modeled in 1814 and was carved about 1821. It is displayed in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts in gallery 548. Eleven-Headed Kannon was sculpted in Japan during Nanbokuchō period in 1336-1392. It is situated in the Arts of Japan in gallery 224. These two sculptures have different forms since they were sculpted with distinct mediums and techniques. Nessus Abducting Deianira is a 39.5 in x 49.5 in x 5.75
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Art from the past can depict and influence culture in a variety of ways, and can still be seen in our own culture today. At times, we might often wonder how a tradition or ritual had originally started, but never actually retrieve many answers. Fortunately, art from centuries ago could help us trace the clues to how things began. The things that we see and use nowadays could have easily be connected to the past as a sacred relic or a powerful symbol. Though we may not know it, we could very well
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This paper is being written to identify the importance of representation in media by examining the effects of it on the world we live in today. It will not only discuss one group of people (such as just people of color but many groups such as women and people of a certain age range. Studies will be shown to convey the possible connection between how long children are involved in some form of media and the way certain demographics are depicted in the media children watch. Considering the fact that
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Ever since film critic Roger Ebert stated that video games were not art, there has been much debate regarding the issue. According to Ebert, art provides instruction about “life, love, disease and death, principles and morality, humor and tragedy” (Reese). Therefore, I believe that games can be art because they can apply to someone personally and emotionally. For example, a very simple game called Passage could make people cry. It uses the freedom of choice and the interpretation of life to make
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