variety of ways nowadays, due to the advancement of technology in the century that we currently live in. By viewing the Tours de Revolution, both digitally in class, as well as through first person point of view at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, I have obtained new visual perspectives and experiences. This has allowed to me understand that sometimes our eyes can be fooled by what we see from different points of views, whether it is through first person or through technology. Although technology
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At the Norton Simon Museum of Art, in Pasadena California, I was able to see Diego Rivera’s “The Flower Girl (Girl with Lilies)” on display. This painting was located in the “20th Century Galleries” section of the museum. All of the works in that are located in this section of the museum are considered modern art. The wall text gives a brief history of Diego Rivera’s life and describes what is being depicted in the painting, “Rivera entered art school at a very young age and moved to Europe in 1907
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As long I can remember, I’ve had this need to draw. As a little girl, I processed my world through drawing. This was also how I expressed myself. I soon realized that I wasn’t like the other children in my class. My Christmas ornament was not a perfect star or tree. Instead, I created a candy cane patterned snake that my teacher banished to the back of the tree, until my mother promptly moved it to where all could see. I dreaded coloring books, and would put one or two streaks of color on the page
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John Singer Sargent was known as a portrait painter. This American-born artist charmed the hearts of many in Europe as well as America. Painting for the Salon in Europe ad he also painted two American presidents. I believe his use of many different medias allows him to paint the exact picture that comes to mind. There are many different textures, lights, and other details that not all medias can express. He quickly became a star with his painting Madame X which was painted in 1884. This painting
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Museum of Art was better than I expected for the overall visit. First I like the say the security was very nice to welcome me into the museum. The security guard explains the exhibits and I can take pics, but it couldn’t be with a flash. I was very impressed during my visit by so many paintings and sculptures that I would never have even thought I could find stimulating and actually enjoying the amazing collection of oil canvas paintings that had the ability to bring you different styles of art just a
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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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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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