Art History

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  • Barry Levinson's Film 'Wag The Dog'

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    The composer’s textual implication to instigate meaning from the various representations of people and politics is to essentially educe a desired response. Barry Levinson’s film ‘Wag The Dog’ (WTD) explores the extent of public information and its legitimacy, which is fabricated by media-political complex and Michael Moore’s documentary ‘Bowling For Columbine’ (BFC) reflects on the values and attitudes about human frailty and depravity, whilst questioning American politics. Thus, composers create

  • The Devil And Tom Walker

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    American Romanticism period began in England around the turn of the nineteenth century. A distrust for the city and civilization, love for the beauties of the natural landscape and, concern for individual freedom were a few views towards American Romantic literature. Romantic way of thinking was the imagination, spontaneity, individual freedoms, and nature are of greater value than reason, logic, planning, and cultivation. An outlook on American Romanticism is that God is found in nature and

  • Wes Anderson

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    Wes Anderson’s mise en scène and style is most recognizable in the filming industry due to his identifiable colour palettes, constant overhead shots, and trademark camera moves. Anderson is unique from other film directors since what he puts in front of the camera is just as important as what he does with the camera. This has led Anderson to become an auteur in his own right. However there is a great deal to discuss about the visual aspects of his movies. Visual detail is one of the most important

  • Aztec Culture Research Paper

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    The art of the Aztec Indian culture was inspired from their religious beliefs and the importance that they placed on the animals in their environment. It was influenced by many different tribes in their area of the world. Art was a way of communication and an avenue for the people to express themselves. Art was reserved for the upper class of society and commoners did not own works of art. Today, works of the Aztec Indians are highly valued and is appreciated for the beauty and craftsmanship that

  • Daytripper By Moon Essay

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    Much of life is told initially by what we see, while communication gives us clarification. When examining a work such as Daytripper, it is important to not only comprehend the material, but also to understand the goal of the authors. In the closing, written by co-author Fábio Moon, Moon states that he and his brother (Gabriel Bá) were not “trying to create a world that would look real,” but rather, “creating a world that would feel real,” (Moon 254). Examining the comic book on its own, and without

  • Water Pitcher

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    Throughout his artistic career Johannes Vermeer has presented his audience with seemingly mundane subject matter. However, upon further inspection these genre paintings have sparked intrigue throughout the centuries. Working slowly and with great passion, Vermeer adopted specific elements and techniques that can be seen throughout his other pieces of work. Young Woman with a Water Pitcher, completed in 1662 by the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer delves into an intimate interior. Measuring out at

  • Political Torture In Bruce Nauman's South American Triangle

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    yet very plainly. In the United States, Nauman created the sculpture in the year 1981 using just two mediums: steel and iron. He was influenced and inspired by Jacob Timmerman’s book, Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number, to make the fine art. The book was about Timmerman’s “account of how the Argentine military imprisoned and tortured” him (Green). In this way, Nauman created South American Triangle as a sort of “monument to the victims of torture in Argentina” (Sandqvist). Nauman created

  • A Wagner Matinee By Willa Cather

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    During the Modernist Era, Willa Cather is widely-known for her astounding work. The Modernist Era was a period that lasted from shortly after the beginning of the twentieth century until 1965. This era is frequently noted for the way authors suddenly broke away from tradition in the ways the world was viewed and interacted with (Modernism). This period was also molded by two vast wars: World War I and World War II. People couldn’t imagine what the world was barreling towards. Modernists purposely

  • The Parent Trap Essay

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    The Parent Trap Movie Analysis The movie that was chosen to evaluate is The Parent Trap. Throughout this essay, I will evaluate the movie using film terms. I will interpret them by referring to the movie and using certain scenes. To begin with, Parent Trap was first made in 1961 and remade in 1998. It is about twin sisters who didn’t know each other existed and somehow ended up at the same camp site. With them finding out that they are identical sisters, they decided to swap identities to see what

  • Bond Film: Sean Connery's Public Identity

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    All films are made to be watched. Whether made for artistic or entertainment purposes, cinema’s success relies on audience interest. However, money is necessary to create these films; this money can be made through attracting as large an audience as possible. The concept of drawing such large audiences and profits for a film is known as high concept. Not all of cinema fits the bill of being high concept; usually, only those with straightforward enough plotlines to be explained in 25 words or less