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Tupac and Gender: Sexuality in His Music

He is the perfect Tupac who adores and supports women going through a crisis."Keep yah Head Up" is another inspirational song to black women, it is a call for black women to stand firm and [...]
  • Subjects: Musicians
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1097

The Art of Electronic Music: Live Performances

In the context of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, music and development in music production and creation have taken high strides with regard to music as both entertainment and as an industry.
  • Subjects: Musicians
  • Pages: 12
  • Words: 3271

Dada and Surrealism Movement

The events of the 20th century have created a platform for the rapid development of various artistic styles and approaches. One of the most notorious branches of art was the Dada movement and the spreading [...]
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 393

The Culture of Ancient Greece

The Archaic period and the Classical periods are separated by the Persian Wars and the reign of Alexander the Great is taken as separating the Classical from the Hellenistic periods.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1616

American Art History of 19th Century

The storm clouds are opposed to the landscape of civilization in order to show the absence of harmony between nature and people.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1163

“Mass” Painting by Franz Wilhelm Seiwert

I wondered whether there was information on the history of the painting, if the painter had a hidden message in mind when drawing, what was the public perception when the picture was first released, and [...]
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 353

The New Wave in France: Transformation of Films

What is most interesting about the New Wave in France is its quick transformation from the creation of low-budget films by young directors to the mainstream approach to filmmaking during the 1950s-1960s.
  • Subjects: Film Studies
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 275

“The Palmer House After the Fire” by P. B. Greene

This effect is specifically beneficial for the artwork that depicts the horrifying picture of the ruins of a building that used to be a magnificent sight and a symbol of wealth and power.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1425

Mid-Century Modern Design

However, the key focus of the style is the combination of function and a unique design that is appealing to the eye.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 293

“Gangs of New York” Historical Drama Film

The first act includes the exposition: the battle of the "Natives" and immigrants, the death of the protagonist's father; the setup: matured Amsterdam returns home; and the first event of opposition: Amsterdam joins the "Natives".
  • Subjects: Historical Drama
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2238

French Art Movement New Realism

Klein was particularly interested in what he called the vacuum the endless expanse of the sky above his head, the sea at his feet.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 331

Neoclassicism and Romanticism: Comparison

They were the two poles of architectural thinking on the side of Neoclassicism was a rational, objective, almost scientific method of thought, which put reason in the first place among human abilities.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 321

BTS and the Band’s Celebrity Role

The ability of an artist to meet the requirements of time, the expectations of fans, as well as the effective management, might lead to the top of worldwide popularity.
  • Subjects: Music
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 338

Susan Meiselas: From Galleries to Graffiti

The city's "rich manufacturing heritage" was the focal point in the decision of the theme for the photographs. The photographs were taken as a part of the project for the company that Meiselas works for, [...]
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 600

The Cinematography in the UAE

The given boom in the cinema industry can be used by companies operating in the industry to generate additional income and create the basis for the further rise.
  • Subjects: Cinema Art
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 569

Renaissance Movement in Europe

The book by Chrysoloras introduced the Renaissance audience to the key concepts of Greek art. The painting is characteristic of the Early Renaissance.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 852

The Value of Renaissance

The era of the Renaissance in art is characterized by the revival of sculpture, architecture, painting, and music. In social life, the period of the Renaissance is associated with exploration and discovery of the world.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 933

The Age of the Baroque

Peter Paul Rubens was one of the key figures of the Baroque and the Catholic Counter-Reformation. Jesus Christ is the central character of The Descent from the Cross and draws the viewer's attention from the [...]
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1230

Work of David Hockney

Paintings, photography, stage design, and digital works are just some of the sections that allow a more in-depth look at the work of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, and still [...]
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 570

Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum’s Attraction

Due to the combination of legal and ethical concerns, the problem of ownership will have to be resolved by consulting with the authors of the art pieces and lawyers.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 11
  • Words: 3029

Imogen Cunningham, an American Female Photographer

The high contrast and neutral tones of the image bring to the viewer's attention a variety of details, including the woman's hair, her wrinkles, and the unevenness of her skin.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 930

Gender Relations and Sexuality in Paintings

The contrast between the sensual artistic style of Rubens's Abduction of the Daughters of Leucippus and strict religious ideology of that time raises the question of gender relations and social attitudes towards women in society.
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 329

“Ivan the Terrible” Film by Sergei Eisenstein

His Ivan the Terrible was ordered and supported by Joseph Stalin who was interested in depicting the figure of Ivan the Terrible as the Tsar of all the Russias in the film.
  • Subjects: Historical Drama
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 554

Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby”

Jay Gatsby's tragic flaw is related to his na ve way of thinking that implies his belief in the ability to buy true feelings.
  • Subjects: Film Studies
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 331

Edward Weston’s Modernist Photographs

More attention should be paid to the analysis of Weston's photographs and the comparison of their style to my photographs. The object in my black-and-white photograph looks like a kind of tubes, which texture is [...]
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 597

Art in Europe and America of the 18th Century

History of Ancient Art by Johann Winckelmann was one of such works that contributed to the creation of the Pantheon in Paris and Chiswick House near London. Death of Marat by Jacques-Louis David is a [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 307

Film Music Evolution in the United States

It is evident that there is a significant difference between the scores used in modern cinema and the music composed during the early history of film music.
  • Subjects: Cinema Art
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1406

“The Big Short” Comedy Drama Film by Adam McKay

This doctrine focuses the attention of its research agenda on the study of how the mutual influence of political structures and market institutions occurs in a global economy.
  • Subjects: Historical Drama
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 347

“Cleopatra” Movie by Joseph L. Mankiewicz

The movie spans the last years of Egypt before it became a Roman province, with the political intrigue around it and the emotional intrigue that Cleopatra stirred with her wit, beauty, and ambition.
  • Subjects: Film Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 674

Photography & Folk Art: America in the 1930s Exhibition

The exhibition "Photography + Folk Art: Looking for America in the 1930s" is a remarkable venue where visitors can see and even feel the atmosphere of the years of the Great Depression in the United [...]
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 589

Mexican Muralists and African-American Modernists

Therefore, it requires the evaluation of the current situation in the country, the comparison of past and future experiences, and the necessity to reunify society, offering new goals and visions.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2204

Claudio Monteverdi in Bel Canto Culture Context

At present, when art is becoming the art of interpretation, for an adequate "reading" of the creations of the past, it is necessary to address the experience of those composers who determined the main traditions [...]
  • Subjects: Musicians
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1480

Impressionist Artworks for the Next Salon de Refuses

Another work that I would recommend including is Paul Gauguin's masterpiece under the title of Where Do We Come From? Overall, the elements of a puzzle in this painting are truly encaptivating and another reason [...]
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 354

Gilded Flask: Artwork from Ancient Islamic World

This flask is a magnificent work of art made from clay, gilded, and kilned to deliver harmony and contrast, portray the cultural and religious attributes of the people, and whose elements of art continue to [...]
  • Subjects: Pottery
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1403

Philosophy of Photography as an Art

In conclusion, it is necessary to stress that photography is a specific form of art that involves the use of technology.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 300

What Happens to the Voice as You Get Older?

Hormones and changes in the structure of the vocal folds and larynx are the major reasons why humans experience changes in the pitch, volume, tone, and coordination of their voice as they go through the [...]
  • Subjects: Music
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 2040

“Devdas” by Sanjay Leela Bhansali

It is worth noting that the film Devdas is not the first screen adaptation of the novel based on which the movie was shot. The loss of his lover led the protagonist to the edge [...]
  • Subjects: Film Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 601

Two Prolific Geniuses: Mozart and Haydn

In order to understand the might of the music of Haydn and Mozart, it is possible to draw the parallels between the development of the two prodigies' talents during their lives.
  • Subjects: Musicians
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 286

De Young Museum Virtual Guide

America and the US, in particular, have become one of the most influential investors in the world culture due to the rapid development of contemporary art and youth impact.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1548

Artists’ Legal Advice Services Definition

ALAS has shown to foster collaboration with artists through holding events during which artists share their experiences and ask for the advice of the organization's team.
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 554

Formal Analysis of the Artwork “The Looming”

The reason for such a conclusion is the fact that there are three significant elements, besides a person in the boat, such as the mountains, the sea, and a hill with plains.
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 679

Colburn String Ensemble and String Orchestra

The symphonic cycle of this composition emphasized the hilarity and drive of Mother Ginger's dance in The Nutcracker. The last part of the Concert was the collaboration of the string ensemble and the string orchestra.
  • Subjects: Music
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 833

The Christ as the Good Shepherd

The purpose of this essay is both a description and analysis of this work of art and its place in the culture of the ancient world.
  • Subjects: Sculpture
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 661

The Concept of Paracinema

It suggests an idea that thematically, dramatically, and stylistically, the evolution of the 1960s-cinema has shifted the attention of artists from a changed reality to the inner world of a person.
  • Subjects: Cinema Art
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 559

“Her” the Film by Spike Jonze

This paper will focus on the analysis of the mentioned film from the perspective of intercultural and interpersonal concepts of relationships.
  • Subjects: Film Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 603

“Big Fish” the Novel by Daniel Wallace

The fact that most of the narrative elements exist in an entirely different reality than the one in which the rest of the movie takes place makes the distinction between the narrative and narration in [...]
  • Subjects: Film Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 602

The History Museums in Nottingham

First of all, choosing history as the main focus of the proposed museum will ensure the success of the project and help to bring together the diverse populations living in Nottingham.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 660

“Amadeus” the Play by Peter Shaffer

This is one of the details that should be considered by readers and viewers. The main tragedy of Salieri is that in many cases, his envy prevents him from simply enjoying the music created by [...]
  • Subjects: Theater
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 654

“Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)” by Claude Monet

The impressionist series depicting the same stack of hay is notable for the ability of Monet to repeat the same them but to capture different atmospheres, times of day, and times of the year.
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 517

“Modern Times” the Movie by Charlie Chaplin

The presence of numerous details and themes elevates the genre and the film to a new level, thus wetting the standards that other movies would try to achieve and supersede in the future.
  • Subjects: Film Studies
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1275

Imperial Haydn: American Classical Orchestra

The origin of the symphony's nickname is not known, but there is an opinion that it was performed during the imperial court's state visit to the Esterhazy castle in Kittsee, Hungary.
  • Subjects: Music
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1102

Space in Dance Theatre

Employing space, a choreographer has an opportunity to establish a connection between the spectators and the performers, thus influencing the perception of the show and emphasizing the core ideas.
  • Subjects: Dance
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1686

A Permanent Exhibit: Nottingham

Given that the museum focuses on the history of the city, the key exhibit is to unite certain historical symbols and elements that point to its current ethnic composition.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 302

Photographs and Danto’s View on Art

This argument comes from the idea of the philosophic meaning of art and its ability to impact viewers by representing some objects of reality in unusual ways.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 287

Music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance Music

In the Middle Ages, music was the prerogative of the church, and most of the musical works were sacred and based on chants, which were part of the religion from the very beginning of Christianity.
  • Subjects: Music
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 229

Robinson, Emerson, and Photography as an Art

Both of them viewed the newly created form of image capture as a medium for the expression of art, but their views on the nature of the movement were radically different.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 290

“Adam’s Rib” the Film by George Cukor

The first scene that illustrates DiBattista's quote about fast-talking dames and patriarchal femininity is the court scene in which Amanda uses her final argument to defend Doris.
  • Subjects: Film Studies
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 346

Lighting in “Lust, Caution” Film by Ang Lee

The ending of the film is tragic because both the heroine and the members of the underground group are shot. For instance, in one of the stills, one can see side lighting that seems to [...]
  • Subjects: Film Studies
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 338

Baroque Composers: Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi

Baroque music is the vivid reflection of the transition from the Renaissance style to new trends, and today, the representatives of that period are known to the world for their works that are distinguished by [...]
  • Subjects: Musicians
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 570

Concert in MilkBoy ArtHouse

In order to give a clear idea of the event, the detailed description of the time, place, repertoire, and all the musical features will be given.
  • Subjects: Concerts
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 583

A Brief History of the Music Industry

The modern recording industry's success is the combined outcome of selling recordings and the rise of radio. However, the recording industry originated in 1877 with the invention of Edison's "talking machine".
  • Subjects: Music Industry
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 298

Aliens in “The Thing from Another World” Film

Thus, the movie The Thing from Another World can be applied to the category of marvelous films, as it shows the encounters of human beings with representatives of other planets and worlds.
  • Subjects: Film Studies
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2272

Photography Changes Who We Think We Might Be

This essay is interesting and was chosen because Bergen is famous for her acting and not for photography, yet she clearly has a passion for this trade.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 555

Mickalene Thomas Exhibition: Press Release

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Through the Mickalene Thomas exhibition, the museum will attempt to implement its mission in terms of acknowledging the contribution of women in the development of art. The exhibition is the mutual effort of the artist [...]
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 574

Frederic Chopin’s “Nocturne” Analysis

In addition, dynamics in Nocturne add color to the pattern of the work as they vary and change from being moderate and soft to loud and intense in some parts of the piece.
  • Subjects: Musical Compositions
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 247

Alfred Stieglitz’s Photo Analysis

The snapshot taken in 1893 is known to the whole world as the outcome of a long and painstaking wait, and due to the efforts made, the master managed to achieve the desired effect.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 276

Landscape Consciousness in Art

The landscape consciousness of the America of the 19th century was distinguished by the desire to contemplate nature in its totality. This approach changed over time, but for the 19th century, details were not typical.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 101

Russian Avant-Garde in History of Modern Art

The Russian avant-garde is a massive wave of non-traditional, experimental, and innovative art that covers the period from the end of the 19th century to the middle of the 20th century in Russia.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 259

Segregation in “The Help” Film by Tate Taylor

The film The Help was a story about the problem of segregation in American society of the 1950s and 1960s when the Civil Rights Movement of Blacks had just begun to appear.
  • Subjects: Film Studies
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 872

Cubism in History of Modern Art

Cubism has become one of the iconic art movements of the twentieth century that had a profound effect on the development of art.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 306

Fauvism: New Forms in the New Century

The art of the twentieth century is characterized by the exploration of self and experimentation with form. Another peculiarity of the art of the beginning of the twentieth century was its connection with African traditions [...]
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 251

Antonio Vivaldi: The Study of Music

Studying the life and work of Vivaldi can help to place this and other famous concertos in context and to learn more about the influences that affected Vivaldi's music throughout his life.
  • Subjects: Musicians
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 935

“Bull and Woman” Artwork by Faraj Daham

At the same time, when evaluating the object from the standpoint of conformity with Arab culture, it can be argued that the style and plot of the work largely convey the peculiarities of social organization.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1104

Russian Easter Overture by Rimsky-Korsakov

The next part of the overture starts with the theme Let God arise and the Allegro, which shows the alteration in moods of people who wait for the holiday and who consider it to be [...]
  • Subjects: Musical Compositions
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 593

The African Art and Origins Exhibit

After taking the time to explore both, I found that the human rights exhibition was the most striking as the displays were very abstract, symbolic, and had deeper meanings to represent the difficult and sometimes [...]
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 619

Jazz Music Development Since 1945

The history of jazz includes many outstanding performers who made a significant contribution to the development of this music style and influenced its promotion among the audience.
  • Subjects: Music Genre
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 285

Russian Music by Glazunov, Rimsky-Korsakov, Glière

The goal is to focus on each of the pieces, discuss the origins of composers, and investigate the major music elements and instrumental colors in the orchestra performance.
  • Subjects: Musical Compositions
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1390

Renaissance as an Inspirational Era in Europe

The development of crafts and trade, the rise of the role of cities, as well as political events in Western Europe in the XII and XIII centuries entailed significant changes in the whole way of [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1183

“Greta” (2018): A Thriller by Neil Jordan

This paper aims at reviewing the movie Greta and analyzing the director's principal claim, the moral of the movie, and the techniques which the director used to bring his ideas to the audience.
  • Subjects: Film Studies
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1038

“In This Corner of the World” Film by Katabuchi

Despite bringing World War II to an end, it took the lives of hundreds of thousands of innocent people and brought significant destruction both to the nature of Japan and the well-being of the population.
  • Subjects: Film Studies
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2281

Calvin Jones Big Band Jazz Festival

The most interesting feature of the show was the participation of bands from three different colleges the University of the District of Columbia Jazz Ensemble, the Howard University Jazz Ensemble, and the University of Maryland [...]
  • Subjects: Concerts
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 655

Chinese Art History: Fukang’s, Yanyi’s, Wolf’s Works

The article Raw materials for making porcelain and the characteristics of porcelain wares in north and south China in ancient times provides a cohesive assessment of the materials, more specifically porcelain, and its composition used [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 298

Moholy Nagy’s “Laci and Lucia” Photography

In order to make it fit the life in the 21st century, the famous quote by Laszlo Moholy Nagy can be rewritten in the following way: "The illiterate of the future will be the one [...]
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 585

Andreas Gursky’s “The Rhine II” Photography

In The Rhine II, the photographer attempts to deliver "an accurate image of a modern river" and invites viewers to see the river enclosed in the deep-colored stripes of grass, concrete, and the clouded sky.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 583

Violence and Its Role in Sketch Comedy

This discussion will focus on the role of overt violence in two of the examined videos, "Theodoric of York, Medieval Barber" and "Living Colour - Jim Carey-Karate Instructor," exploring the essence of their topicality for [...]
  • Subjects: Comedy
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 296

Cultural Encounter: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

As I learned from the description of the exhibition by the SFMOMA and the video called "Julie Mehretu: Politicized Landscapes," Mehretu painted with ink on the background of the blurred 19th-century paintings of the American [...]
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 593