Essays on Artist

The Persistence of Memory (La persistencia de la memoria, 1931) by Salvador Dali is one of the most well-known artworks of the twentieth century, which has turned into a symbol of surrealism. The Three Surrealist Manifestos by Andre Breton, who is known as a principal…

All of Dali’s life he was troubled by numerous issues and complications however, he connected with these problems, and his paintings allowed him a way to express himself in ways, that when looked at carefully, many of us can relate to his childhood and his…

By many, Salvador Dalí is considered one of the most influential and revolutionary artists of the early 20th century. Throughout his life, Dalí was influenced by many things: his childhood, his travels across Europe, the Dada philosophy, and the many artistic movements of the 1900s….

Pop art was a movement which emerged mainly in the United Kingdom and the Untied States in the 1950s. This particular movement centered around art which took inspiration from mass culture, celebrities, and other popular movements. Three artists who dominated the movement were Andy Warhol,…

Looking at the Piece of Art This article written by John Berger focuses on the ways in which we view art as well as how women are perceived. He starts by stating that “the way we see things is affected by what we know or…

John Berger What We See and What We Know In the book Ways Of Seeing by John Berger, he indicates the connection between what we see and what we know is never appointed. We are surrounded by this thing called the world, however, in order…

Introduction I went to Cineplex movie theatre to watch John Berger’s Ways of Seeing. I arrived at the theatre half past noon and the people who were mostly attending the theatre were young kids, adults and couples. The theatre was not that full and I…

I strongly believe that the appropriateness of the Vietnam War memorial is completely acceptable in Washington D.C. because the heart is what counts, it does not matter of the size or the position in which the buildings are placed. It lists the names of all…

The Most Visited Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is the most visited memorial in Washington D.C. The memorial doesn’t focus on the war fought but on the fighters. It is more than just a wall; it’s a border that generates a variety…

A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt well demonstrated the motif of personal growth versus moral standards. The play insinuates that most men allow their lust for personal growth affect their integrity towards others. The general idea of personal growth contradicting moral standards is…