Beasts of the Southern Wild My first reaction to this film was, what does this film have to do with Louisiana History? As I watched it in class, and again at home three times, I tried to find symbolism relating to the conditions of our state and our world. Wading through disturbing images I saw poverty, neglect and decay. I tried to relate my own experiences to this film. I saw first-hand the effects of salt water intrusion on the trees, parks and other green spaces of New Orleans after Hurricane
Without sound films would not be near as impactful as they are with the technology we have that can incorporate dialogue and background music as efficiently as it does. In Pixar’s film Up sound plays an unbelievable role in developing character, grabbing the audiences’ attention, provides rhythm through continuity, and presenting the theme of the film. The filmmaker is able to achieve these effects through the use of music, vocal sounds, and environmental sounds. The film Up portrays many characters
During the 14th through the 16th century art was a big part of the society. People patronized arts in order to show off their power and supremacy. Bishops envisioned something greater, and began to exert their influence of their supremacy and wealth over church architecture. Moreover through patronizing the arts they wanted to see the glory of God, the beauty of his existence, and in some cases even to glorify their city states. The two major arts created during that time was the Maesta and the Sistine
Music can freeze time, trigger emotions, and bring people back to a particular place or event. The power of music is unlimited, as the walls that encompass the lyrics cease to exist. Extrinsically, music is simply organized tones and chords, yet the lyrical values of songs create a deeper meaning within the harmonies. Some people may interpret lyrics differently, but whatever the interpretation is there is still meaning behind them. An exemplary piece that shows depth to the choice of lyrics is John
artistic freedom, the value of art and morality. In this brutal, yet sensational "story", a key question is being imposed on the reader about the meaning and purpose of art, and more specifically whether art reflects or influences real-life situations. The horrific stories of Katurian with their explicitly violent subject matter helped to push the boundaries of what is acceptable in society and what isn't. Throughout the play the importance of storytelling and art is reinforced, especially by
The camera obscura and the stereoscope serve not only as devices that capture imagery but also as manifestations of larger trends in visual and media culture. Both tools serve as ontological structures. Otherwise stated, they can be studied as a theory of what is. The metaphors surrounding the stereoscope directly challenge the metaphors surrounding the camera obscura, but themes surrounding both are relevant in the film Avatar. Perhaps the most important correlation between the camera obscura and
Through self-expression, one’s true self may be conveyed through ideas and forms of art. Fully expressing one’s self may be difficult due to the backlash that is typically seen from society when one behaves out of the norm. Edna Pontellier, a 28-year-old woman, suddenly finds herself dissatisfied with the conservative lifestyle that she has to live. Edna discovers ways to express herself, the main way being through art, which leads to the surprising surface of her long-repressed emotions. In the Awakening
The concept of the remake becomes the core of Jorgen Leth’s and Lars von Trier’s film The Five Obstruction’s (2003). Jorgen Leth’s short film The Perfect Human (1967) is recreated five times, each time with a new set of obstructions set by fellow filmmaker Lars Von Trier. One must explore what new meanings are created with every re-make of The Perfect Human and whether it is those meanings that are the definitive purpose of film or if it is the way in which the creative process is challenged as the
Dina Moroz Professor Al Filreis English 88 30 October 2014 Painting and Poetry: A Comparison Although Frank O’Hara was not a painter, his interest and immersion in the art world likely inspired his free verse poem, “Why I am Not a Painter” (1956). O’Hara discusses two works — Mike Goldberg’s painting, SARDINES and his own poem, “ORANGES” — to compare the creative processes of painting and writing poetry. The first stanza serves as an introduction, while the second and third stanzas discuss the
Throughout time, people have tried to be like one another. People have competed with each other to see who will win the fair maiden’s hand. In the case of an artist, their reputation is the most important thing they can achieve. An artist’s reputation determines what commissions they will receive and the payment they will get. Every artist strives to be or surpass the best. A good example of this is the competition between Tintoretto and Titian. For a short time, Tintoretto was once a student of