Introduction “Girl Before a Mirror” is a celebrated artwork created by the iconic Spanish artist Pablo Picasso in 1932. This masterpiece, painted during Picasso’s surrealistic period, is a complex and evocative exploration of identity, self-perception, and the passage of time. In this essay, we will…
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Women’s writing struggling against the internalization of role models thrust on women has learnt to express the untold narrative of being a woman. Women’s writing focuses attention on both the manifestation of a female sensibility, a feminine reality and on its significance as a means…
To many the creation of a piece of art lies in the hands and ideas of the artist. Michelangelo’s David is a perfect example of a mesh between the mind of a genius artist and the ideals and theology of the time. Michelangelo contribution to the…
Introduction In the digital age, the phenomenon of “selfie culture” has taken center stage, reshaping the way individuals perceive themselves, interact with others, and engage with technology. The act of taking and sharing selfies has become a ubiquitous aspect of modern life, reflecting societal trends,…
The adage “necessity is the mother of invention” succinctly captures the essence of how human ingenuity and creativity are often sparked by the urgent need to address challenges and overcome obstacles. This essay delves into the significance of this age-old saying, exploring how necessity serves…
Introduction Punjab, a region in Northern India and Eastern Pakistan, boasts a rich and vibrant culture that is deeply rooted in history, tradition, and community values. Known for its lively folk dances, sumptuous cuisine, and profound religious practices, the culture of Punjab is a tapestry…
Graffiti, often viewed as a form of urban art, has sparked heated debates about its legitimacy and whether it should be protected as a form of artistic expression. While some argue that graffiti is a criminal act that defaces public property, others contend that it…
Introduction Japanese culture and tradition encapsulate a timeless essence that reverberates through the ages. Rooted in a rich history and imbued with values that transcend time, Japan’s cultural heritage is a testament to the endurance of its customs, rituals, and artistic expressions. This essay delves…
Introduction Japanese culture and tradition are a captivating tapestry woven with centuries of history, values, and practices that continue to influence modern society. From its vibrant festivals to its intricate art forms, Japan’s cultural heritage is a testament to the country’s deep-rooted traditions and dynamic…
Introduction Culture is the intricate web of traditions, values, beliefs, and practices that define a group of people. For many individuals, cultural identity forms an integral part of their sense of self. Embracing and being proud of one’s culture is not only a way to…
Introduction Edvard Munch, a visionary Norwegian artist, is celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to the Expressionist movement. His art transcends mere representation, delving into the realm of emotion and psychology. This essay delves into Munch’s role as a pioneer of Expressionism, his innovative use of…
Introduction Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist of international acclaim, is celebrated for his ability to capture the essence of human emotion through his masterful brushwork. His art transcends the canvas, inviting viewers to peer into the depths of their own feelings and experiences. This essay…
Introduction Edvard Munch, a Norwegian painter whose name is synonymous with emotional intensity and existential themes, stands as a central figure in the development of modern art. His journey as an artist is marked by a progression from personal introspection to the exploration of universal…
Introduction Edvard Munch, a renowned Norwegian painter and printmaker, is celebrated for his emotionally charged artworks that delve into the depths of human psyche. His distinctive style, characterized by bold colors, swirling brushstrokes, and haunting imagery, has left an indelible mark on the art world….
Introduction Edvard Munch, a Norwegian painter and printmaker, stands as one of the pioneers of modern art. His evocative and emotionally charged works have left an indelible mark on the art world, capturing the human experience in ways that resonate with audiences across generations. This…
When I was younger my parents took me to Italy, at the time I was only eight years old, therefore, I did not care much about art, or the museums we visited. To be fair I was very young. To this day I still remember…
Should graffiti be protected or banned completely. This is a hot topic a discussion today. Graffiti is artwork or writings displayed on public walls. Whether graffiti is a form of art or a crime is a debate that has been contested for a long time…
Most places in the world rely heavily on tourism as their main source of income and jobs. Sadly, tourism can also be a source of problems, particularly if it is a major source of income and employment. Tourism itself has become an increasingly complex phenomenon,…
“A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself within.” WILL DURANT, Caesar and Christ, Epilogue, p. 665 (1944). Our world faced many of different civilizations through its history. It started from Mesopotamia civilization which is the first civilization formed on…
So, what do we first think of when we hear the word ‘art’? Maybe some beautifully done portraits, colours splashing by and similar stuff. But does art really end there? At least I don’t think so. You see, we cannot really separate art from our…
On the first day of class, students could select which ethnic group that they would like to know more about. Only 4 to 5, students were able to sign up for the same group. When I was walking up to sign my name under a…
Introduction In the contemporary globalized world, there is an increasingly growing multicultural society that continues to present healthcare practitioners with challenges of providing suitable healthcare services for patients with different philosophy of healthcare, value systems, beliefs, life experiences, languages, and religions (Nalayeh, 2018). People’s health…
The people who make up today’s thriving photographic community are our eyes to the world. Whether established artists and journalists or passionate emerging voices, they inform us, they inspire us, they amaze us, they put our world in the broader context of history. My personal…
With Polynesian culture, there are many sacred stories of ancient myths and legends. For many elements like earth, wind, water, and fire, there is an origin or story of how each element came to be. One of the most well-known myths of Hawaiian or Polynesian…
There is no doubt that each piece of art is created differently making them unique in their own way. This is because not every artist is the same. In addition, everyone uses their creativity differently. These two pieces of art, Starry Night and Monogram, are…
Of all the tons of topics to be technical about, the history of dreadlocks arguably tops them all, as pinning down the origins of dreadlock to a particular culture or race, is one topic that has wrought a lot of confusion and issues, amongst a…
Post-Impressionism includes a huge change of particular innovative plans that every one offer the basic inspiration of reacting to the optimally of the Impressionist development. The development introduced partner period all through that sketch rose above its old job as a window onto the globe and rather…
The pre-modern Irish family was controlled mainly by the church and the ideologies circulating around the clergy, there has been a shift in roles, ideologies and morals to the now, modern Irish family, the one we see today. The Irish family is not so different…
Art Criticism (sometimes referred to as Art Critique) is the discussion or evaluation of a work of visual art. It is tied to theory; it is interpretive, involving the effort to understand a particular work of art using the Elements of Art and Principles of…
Abstract Fashion defines the social phenomenon of the way the people dress in a particular style depending upon various factors such as place, occasion, etc. It has always been considered to be a whim to a certain group of individual, stereotyping the body forms of…
Throughout history, cultures have been developing more and more into what they are today. America became a melting pot for all of these cultures where they continue to grow and change. Cultural heritage is different for everyone as we all come from a different family…
Whether weaving athletically between defenders on a NBA basketball court, weaving multiple scriptures into an explosive sermon, or rapping about the vicissitudes of urban poverty and violence, the Afro-American race and it’s unique gifting is not spared from mental health challenges. Resolve, perseverance, and faith…
Architecture in Latin is called “architectura” originally from Greek “arkhitekton”. Architectural drawing has never been taken for granted. All things we design and sketch are from our thinking to hands. Therefore, drawings are the main develop to architectural project. When designing, our drawings act as…
Instead of Impressionism, in which the accentuation was on the truth of the made paint surface itself, Symbolism was both an aesthetic and an artistic development that recommended thoughts through images and underscored the importance behind the structures, lines, shapes, and hues. Crafted by a…
“Growing up Hispanic has made me the person I am today, without a doubt. The biggest thing I’ve learned from my culture is the support of the ones that you love,” she said. Everybody has presumably experienced inconsiderateness or tormenting sooner or later in their…
Art, well what is art? Art is a form of expression and things that wouldn’t normally be considered art or expression are. From the close we were on our backs to how we style our hair and the houses we live in all in some…
‘The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it’s possible to achieve the American dream.’ All people can strive to achieve the American Dream. The American Dream is subject to change for all types of different people…
Photography is a word derived from the Greek words, photo meaning “light” and graph meaning “to draw”. The scientist Sir John F.W. Herschel first used the word in 1839. It is a technique of making pictures by using light or rays falling on a sensitive…
An enduring issue is one that many groups across time have attempted to solve with wildly varying degrees of success. There are several enduring issues, such as the impact of cultural diffusion, or that of imperialism, presented by the documents, however, arguably the most significant…
Art history essays contain plenty of topic examples to write about. However, for this paper the topic of women role in art history was chosen. Throughout centuries, women were systematically excluded from most social domains, among which is history of art. They were totally involved…
In a world filled with conflicts, it is important to have rules and laws – to maintain a balanced society and economy. We as society are the people that need rules to live together. Some essays state that while laws are enforced by the government,…
Art is a way of exploring underneath the ‘skin’ of life, and the body has always been the place to look at for me. Since I was diagnosed with scoliosis from a young age, I learned to live with this ‘disability’ and the pain that…
The Manchurians have a unique way of life. In the beginning, the Manchu people were into agriculture. They grew crops such as soybeans, apples, sorghum, and millet. They added tobacco and corn due to those ideas being popular. They were also hunters and had tremendous…
A curator’s primary responsibility generally includes the acquisition, care, presentation, and interpretation of works of art in a museum’s collection. But curators also play a vital and essential role in our understanding of the art and culture of both past and present times. They challenge…
Family tree is a Chinese traditional culture that carefully records the origin, rules, marriages, cultures, and members in a family, and it is usually recorded in a notebook and handed from generation to generation. Zhang Huan, the Chinese visual artist born in 1965, who created…
When photography was first brought into use, it was largely thought as an objective device of reproducing reality. This belief, however, has soon been challenged by the emerging realization of how powerful camera manipulation could be. In Benjamin’s article on mechanical reproduction, he discusses the…
To study American history is often an exercise in learning selected truths and proposed agendas. Curricula and texts throughout the country continue to center the suppressor vs oppresed experience, with Black people often confined to a short section about slavery and quotes by civil rights…
Pop culture is a part of our American culture. Social media and virtual media are big factors of how we perceive others and life. Jeffrey Fleishman wrote an article named “How an Angry National Mood Is Reflected in Pop Culture” he believes that social media…
Geographic Location China is located in Southeast Asia along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean, China is the world’s third largest country, after Russia and Canada. With an area of 9.6 million square kilometers and a coastline of 18,000 kilometers. Germany on the other hand…
Okeke sums up his categorization by pointing out the fact that man is at the lowest level of the hierarchical structure. As a result of that, for man to survive, he must do everything possible not to annoy any of spirits. In a situation whereby…
The African movement of individuals through childhood unlike the western societies is not marked by arbitrary fixed ages but by rites of passage that lack chronological specificity as African societies deem childhood as a period of training as evidenced by the persistent demands of adults…
Included in this chapter is a review of related literature. This comprises information regarding Obo Manuvu ethnic group including some of their cultural practices and geographic location. Further, beliefs and practices on death across some countries are accounted. Moreover, this chapter presents interrelated perspectives on…
Background of the Study: Located in Fredericton New Brunswick, St. Thomas University is a school that prides itself on being ‘the small university of big opportunity’ (St. Thomas University) and promises things such as a sense of community as well as the opportunity to develop…
Firstly, we have this beautiful piece by Edouard Manet. Olympia includes a bare lady leaning back upon a chaise relax, with a little dark cat at her feet, and a dark female worker behind her wielding a bunch of roses. It struck watchers—who rushed to…
Édouard Manet was a French impressionist painter in the 1800s who invoked the wrath of Parisian critics by not only breaking free of conventional methods, but also by creating some of the most scandalous works of art in his time. He painted emboldened, naked, sickly-looking…
When discussing artists in this class, one artist stood out above the rest, with the amount of influence and impact, he had on the world through his art. Thomas Nast influenced the world through his work by making issues that people were aware of accessible….
Starting from January 30, 1933 to May 8, 1945, around 17 million people were killed in Germany in what is known as the Holocaust. At that time, Adolf Hitler’s, Nazi Germany aimed to remove people who were not of German descent from Germany and especially…
Introduction African Americans have been treated unfairly in all outlets of the media. African Americans are always given the short end of the stick and portrayed as savages and inferior to whites. This paper discusses the ways in which the media aids in the destroying…
From birth, babies are creating learning about the world. This segment centers especially around how kids develop through taking part in tactile encounters in the zone of Visual Arts. The term ‘art’ inside this area alludes the different fine arts of visual expressions, for example,…
‘The Starry Night’ reveals insight into the idea of current in liquid elements, a standout amongst the foremost confusing plans to clarify numerically and among the toughest for the human personality to get a handle on. From why the cerebrum’s view of light and movement…
Art can be considered as anything that calms the soul and gives joy to the heart. There is no proper definition for art according to me. The beauty of art is that we can find it everywhere and in anything. The term “art for art’s…
Pictures depict meanings, communicate as symbols and signs and have the power of affecting human behavior and emotions. A picture is viewed as an expression of the desires of an artist or even as a mechanism that elicits the beholder’s desires. Pictures or images also…
The phrase “just pray on it” is a common saying in regards to mental health issues, disparities and emotions in the black community. Major mental disorders are often ignored due to lack of knowledge and understanding. There’s this stigma about psychological openness, and help-seeking, which…
Danny Vineyard opens American History X by proclaiming he does not care for anyone who is not White or Protestant. A powerful monologue for the opening of this particular film, a highly controversial and barbarous story of racism in a family and the seeds that…
The artworks Watson and the Shark and Saint George and the Dragon share a common theme of storytelling because they both present a story from history that is frozen in time. Both works are dramatic and show a human trying to fight off a ferocious…
Introduction As humans get older, they experience increased risks and rates of disease and disability. Above the age of 65, 80% of seniors experience at least one chronic condition, with common diseases being heart disease, hypertension, arthritis, and cancer (Flood, 2007). On top of these…
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York organized a variation or adaptation contest to celebrate the work and life of the artists whose art pieces displayed at its museum for a chance to win a fall scholarship to the School of Visual Arts…
This painting was painted by John Singleton Copley on 1778 in National Gallery of Art (Washington D.C., USA) and it has a three painted version. The two versions of Copley’s Watson and the Shark exist. One is in the National Gallery of Art and the…
Dorothea Lange is a photographer famous for her photographs to support change. These photos were especially crucial throughout the Great Depression. She was born in 1895 and died peacefully in 1965. The moment she gained fame was in March 1936, when she took photos of…
Has someone ever formed a stereotype of you rooted from a single story? The single-story mask and stops the ability to observe the difficulties, variety and similarities that assembles the world. The one-sided story keeps us from seeing people as people but for what they…
Many people from different countries have asked the same problem, “Is the caste system still exist nowadays?”. To answer this question, a journalist from Buzzorange asked five Indian friends in 2017. In terms of law, the caste system was abolished more than 60 years and…
The world of art has been prohibited of its practical means and instrumental values, and of its free presence in human lives. Autonomy has been used in aesthetics in many different ways and aspects of life. The genesis of the autonomy of art has always…
Art is very subjective, yet very objective. When the topic of art in Europe is brought up, one draws their mind to Michelangelo or St. Peter’s Basilica. Those classic, yet timeless pieces of art are something that will forever be part of our modern conscientious…
The Rite of Spring was first performed in 1913 at the Theatre des Champs-Elysees in Paris. Composed by Igor Stravinsky, choreographed by Vaslav Nijinsky, costume, props and scenery designed by Nicholas Roerich, commissioned by Sergei Diaghilev and danced by the Ballet Russes, The Rite of…
There are many ways that the things the Greeks did that we still use to this day. These things do include their art, culture, stories, and so much more. I think out of all of them the stories have been the biggest impact on the…
I have named this piece Lyrebird after the Australian bird which is known for its ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds incredibly well, plus the AI software also named after the Lyrebird (Lyrebird.ai, 2019), which I have used in this piece.This piece is specifically…
Since May of 2020 multiple protests have stirred up due to the killing of George Floyd. The latest victim is Jacob Blake; ‘’he was shot seven times in the back by a police officer’’. Even though Blake was able to survive the shooting, he himself…
Written by Martin Luther King, Jr., while detained in a Birmingham, Alabama jail cell for protesting segregation, this open letter to members of the clergy was published in newspapers throughout the United States. The letter critiqued the idea that civil rights demonstrators should wait until…
Children, being the leaders of future generations, have to fill in the gaps of those before them so it is fairly important that children are brought up with the right mindset.The environment of the youth has a great impact as to the way in which…
On April 12, 1963, Martin Luther King was arrested because of participating in demonstrations of non-violent civil rights in Birmingham, Alabama. On the same day, eight Birmingham clergymen published a letter to Birmingham News, which indirectly called out King and blamed the civil rights protesters,…