Term papers, Essays and Summaries in Arts

Study of the Appalachian music

Document abstract : «Appalachian music. Usually paired with the image of hicks on a dilapidated porch in West Virginia. To some Americans, Appalachian music could seem to be a genre of simple minded folk songs from a poor town in the southern mountains of North America....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. History. How music was used within Appalachian culture. Characteristics of Appalachian music. Instruments. Notables of the genre - past and mordern day contributors. How Appalachian music is relevant to our American culture then and...»

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Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg and the question of anti-semitism

Document abstract : «The eighth of Wagner's operas and his only comedy, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg) tells the story of a knight who wins a wife by challenging the musical establishment. It was the first of Wagner's operas to not be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Wagner's suspicion of all things Jewish. . Wagner's highly charged article, 'Judaism in Music'.. Wagner's explicit descriptions of Jewish artists and fear of their eventual artistic domination.. Die Meistersinger.. Beckmesser as an...»

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Critique of Jackson Pollock's convergence

Document abstract : «Convergence, the painting chosen for this review was a work of legendary American painter, Jackson Pollock, (1912-1956) pioneer and central figure of the Abstract Expressionism movement. Convergence, oil on canvas, completed in 1952, is nearly 8...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The only colors used . Pollock: A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism. The choice and use of color. Pollock's success and acceptance in the art world. References....»

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San Vitale's Beauty as Seen Through the Eyes of Plotinus

Document abstract : «Architectural beauty is a concept that is continually changing and entirely subjective. It is dependent upon who is doing the evaluating and the criteria with which they are basing their evaluation. Usually, the structure's ultimate function...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. God as the divine source of all things. Plotinus and the ideal of beauty as a problem of metaphysics. The metaphysical connection and entering into the sanctuary of San Vitale. . The mosaic is beautiful because its...»

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Staging in plays

Document abstract : «The staging of plays varies greatly in complexity, beauty and visual effect from one play to another. Writers sometimes focus their ideas rather on the characters' speech and acting than on creating a unique and refined staging technique. Both...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The first opening of the curtain on stage.. Strong staging implement of the Chirstmas tree.. Ibsen's subtle use of lighting.. The opening stage in Death of A Salesman.. The use of melody music.. Conc...»

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Eric Clapton: Legend among Legends

Document abstract : «In the late 1960s, one of the most well known cases of graffiti observed around the musical Meccas of London and New York was "Clapton is God". Three decades later, the sensational guitarist and singer continues to keep his fans captivated by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Eric Patrick Clapton.. His upbringing.. The explosion of Rock and Roll.. The Yardbirds.. Clapton's joining John Mayell's Bluesbreakers.. Clapton's three years of heroin addiction.. The loss of all close friends.....»

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Gender Inversion and Spectator Identity in Silence of the Lambs

Document abstract : «Jonathan Demme's 1991 film The Silence of the Lambs centers on a young FBI trainee's attempts to catch a deranged serial killer before he kills again. Clarice Starling is a young woman determined to rise through the ranks of the male FBI. Already at...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The eyes of the elusive Buffalo Bill killer . A typical slasher film. Jame Gumb as a character . The opening credits of the film . The recurring device used in the Silence of the Lambs . Clarice Starling's sexual i...»

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Christ in Majesty

Document abstract : «While monumental figure erecting was hindered during the Middle Ages, illuminated manuscripts and mural paintings were given momentum as a result. Both media allowed for mass productions, many of which have lasted to this day. A fine example of a...»

Synopsis abstract : «The three registers of Christ in Majesty. Style. The upper section of Christ in Majesty. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Egyptian versus Greek Sculpture

Document abstract : «The Egyptian culture consistently maintained a powerful belief in the afterlife. As a result, tombs were lavished with clothing, furniture, and paintings to nourish the Ka or soul. Most importantly, statues were erected should anything happen to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «The granite statue of the goddess Sekhmet. Using the method of subtracting or chipping away of rock. The Sekhmet goddess ....»

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Neoclassicism, Benjamin West, and Cupid

Document abstract : «The Neoclassical art movement began in Europe in the late 1700s and lasted into the early 1800s. The movement was inspired in part by the public interest in ancient artifacts found in the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum - a sensational discovery...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Neoclassical influence in the paintings era. The work of Benjamin West . Other leading painters of the Neoclassical period . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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The relationship between skill and art

Document abstract : «The author Dave Beech writes in his article "Skill in Art" that skill is being devalued by society through several means. Once explaining the extent to which skill has ideological value, the author explains several reasons for this to take place. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The use of amateurish art . Societal movement to devalue skills in art. Ideas from the book Labor and Monopoly Capitalism. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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The treatment of women in English folk ballads

Document abstract : «One of the distinguishing characteristics of folk ballads is the impersonal attitude shown by their makers towards the story's events: "The story is told for the story's own sake, while the prepossessions and judgments of the author or authors are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The innocent bystanders in Babylon. The belief that a maiden's virginity is more important than her life : A hidden moral message. The robber's question. The impact of sexual License on the Scots. The emphasis on the role of the...»

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Noel Gallagher: God or Oasis

Document abstract : «British rocker Noel Gallagher is one of the greatest singer songwriter from England in the last twenty years. Gallagher has been the lead guitarist and primary songwriter for the band Oasis since it was founded in 1992. During the seventeen years...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Interpretation of music. The significance of a group . The musical accomplishments . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Comparison between Edgar Degas and Edward Hopper's approach to nudes

Document abstract : «American art of the 20th century is richer than one can think. The Ash can school, cubism, precisionism , biomorphism etc One of the big movements was regionalism, of which Edward Hopper was a leader. But people often forget that Hopper not only...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Two different people. Degas: (1834-1917). Hopper: (1882-1967). An influence hidden behind big differences. Big differences. Undeniable influence of Degas in Hopper's work. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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What do you hear or perceive as the expressive narrative of the third movement of Beethoven's Sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 #2 and how does the music create that narrative?

Document abstract : «Composed in 1800-1801, called Moonlight by the poet Ludwig Rellstab, the sonata Op. 27 #2 became one of the most famous of Beethoven's pieces almost immediately after its publication. It continues to fascinate the audience by the lyrical and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Why the sonata became popular. Analyzing the contrasts . Introduction of the coda . Conclusion....»

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Futurism's musical eccentric: The instruments of Luigi Russolo and sound as art

Document abstract : «This paper will discuss the sound art works of Luigi Russolo, who was a member of the Italian Futurist art movement. The Futurists were a group of artists, some of whom like Marinetti, a founding member of the group, is associated with the Fascist...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Michael Kirby and Russolo's futurist music manifesto. The instruments destroyed during WWII. Russolo's importance to the possibilities of sound art as art,. The fascinating points about the piece by Russolo . The Gracidatore. The...»

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A discussion of two controversial works of art : Edouard Manet's Déjeuner sure l'herbe and Olympia

Document abstract : «A name associated with controversy in the art world, French-born artist, Edouard Manet, has come to be viewed as one of the founders of modern art. (Cole & Gealt, 1989). Born on January 23, 1832, his mother the goddaughter of Charles Bernadotte,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The works. Image one. Dejeuner sur l'herbe. (Luncheon on the Grass), by Edouard Manet. Image two. Olympia, by Edouard Manet. Conclusion. References....»

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Picasso's Demoiselles d`Avignon - The beginnings of Cubism and Picasso's radical vision

Document abstract : «This paper will present an examination of Picasso`s painting `Les Demoiselles d`Avignon` (1907). It is considered by many critics to be the first real Cubist, or part-Cubist work in Picasso`s huge body of art works. The paper will examine different...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Description of Picasso's painting Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907). The image. A critical view. Conclusion. References....»

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Impressionism in Western art: An evaluation and discussion of the lives, times and works of Manet, Monet and Renoir

Document abstract : «This essay provides comprehensive information on works by three artists known for their influence in the period known as Impressionism. Highlights of the following topics will be discussed: Overview of Impressionism; The Salon; Outdoor; Color;...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Overview of impressionism. The salon. Outdoor painting. Color. Patrons. Women. Japan. Crisis. Inventions. Biographies of three artists of chosen works. Edouard Manet (1832-1883) . Claude Oscar Monet (1840 ? 1926). Pierre-Auguste Renoir...»

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The Hunger Artists

Document abstract : «As many authors have spent novels analyzing, we are not alone in constructing ourselves. In his essay "Postscripts on Societal Control," Deleuze aptly states "control is not a closed system." In this world of ever-growing commodities and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Frederic Jameson's critique: Linkage of art to commerce.. The government and the creation of a hierarchy within the art world.. How does one control one's art?. Franz Kafka: The Hunger Artist.. The mechanic production and funding of...»

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The legends of music

Document abstract : «Music is a form of entertainment that has existed for millions of years. Music even predates written word. The harmonious or discordant sounds of music are a reflection of human emotions. Songs have the ability to make one feel sad, happy or angry....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Reasons why music seems to have an irrefutable effect on us.. Variation in the popular styles of music.. Bob Marley.. Early life.. His passive nature.. The beginning of his career.. Problems faced during his career.. The Exodus...»

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Matthew Barney or the Gesamtkunstwerk of the 21st century

Document abstract : «When talking or writing about the American artist Matthew Barney, critics and historians of art always start with the traditional biographic descriptions which in the case of Barney are quite pleasant and are justified by the fact that the artist...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The first European stop of Matthew Barney's last exhibition.. The creative process of each drawing.. The exhibition's description made by the Serpentine Gallery's.. A far more complex relation to the Gesamtkunstwerk conception....»

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William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Document abstract : «The exhibition about William Hogarth at the Louvre museum is an essential one for many reasons. First of all, it is the first time that such a retrospect is held in France to honor the British painter. Besides, it is the occasion to discover or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introducing the exhibition.. Biographic details.. Self-portraits.. The conversation piece.. The social satire.. The aesthetic of progress.. The art of portrait.. The Line of Beauty.. The masterpiece: Marriage A-la-Mode.. The Election...»

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Music and politics (2004)

Document abstract : «Art is often seen as a way to escape from reality, to enter a new universe, and indeed it is. Art has to create emotions, to make people understand how irrational their life can be or sometimes just to make the beauty hidden from their eyes appears....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The use of music in politics.. Music as a means to gather.. Music as a means to exist.. Music as a way to control ideas.. Subversive music.. Different kind of subversive music.. Rock music.. Jazz.. Hip Hop music.. Means for musicians...»

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Gustave Courbet & revolutionary Art after 1848

Document abstract : «The idea of a revolutionary art could easily be related to famous artists, such as Malevich and his attempt to transform art into a collection of universal forms, Rimbaud and his will to crush down the language in order to crush down the world,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The myth of Gustave Courbet.. Art without theorization.. The influence of the commune.. Courbet's technique.. Social realism.. The ugliness.. The equality of popular and academic arts.. Controversial subjects.. Contesting the...»

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The influence of Socrealism in Poland

Document abstract : «Socrealism is an attempt to translate Marxism into the sphere of art" . This term appeared first in 1932 in the soviet press. It is, more formally, an artistic current; it was indeed the official art trend imposed by the Communist regimes. It...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. An attempt to translate Marxism into the sphere of art.. Victory of the socialist realism trend.. General principles of socrealism.. Inspiring itself from a deeply monolithic theory.. The general principles of socrealism, officially...»

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The Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood

Document abstract : «A considerable number of women were active in every phase of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Some, as was the case for Elizabeth Siddal and Lucy Madox Brown, incorporated the ideas of their husbands and fathers into their own art. Others were deeply...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Sophie Anderson and Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale: Of children and virgins.. Waterfalls.. The composition of the painting.. A painting of a miniature woman.. The Wise and Foolish Virgins by Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale.. Strongly...»

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Was the assumption of German musical supremacy merely a constituent part of an emergent German nationalism between 1870 and 1918?

Document abstract : «What the German nation is and what its boundaries are have always puzzled historians of the early construction of the German nation-state. Indeed the further back into history one searches, the more elusive the very notion of a German national...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The German nation-state at the beginning of Wilhelmine Empire.. The communication: Not in Esperanto. . Successful musical pride.. The non-nationalistic nature of German musical pride.. Conclusion.....»

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Orientalist painting

Document abstract : «Today, we are going to talk about Orientalist painting. In this way, I'm going to present you the general aspects of that kind of painting: its historical context, its specificities, its recurrent themes, its criticisms and finally its decline....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. When and why this Orientalist movement emerge?. What are the specificities of Orientalist painting? . Orientalist painting is not a genre. . The travel.. Improvements in the technique of painting.. Recurrent themes.. Late Orientalism...»

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History of Jazz: Jazz and Modern Painting

Document abstract : «Ideas in the worlds of music and art have probably cross-pollinated from the beginning. The lush and passionate colors, rhythms, and themes of the Romantic painters like Eugene Delacroix mirror the lush and passionate melodies, movements, and moods...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Armstrong and O'Keefe.. Matisse and swing.. Mondrian and boogie woogie.. Pollock and bebop.. Warhol and hard bop.. Pollock and free Jazz.. Conclusion.....»

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More than what meets the eye: Frida Kahlo and surrealism

Document abstract : «Frida Kahlo never thought of herself as a surrealist as many people did. In fact, given the context of the historical background of her works, she was regarded as more of a feminist cult figure than anything else. Not even Kahlo herself recognized...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The historical sequence of the time period.. Surrealism.. The idea of perception over the obvious recognition of certain objects being portrayed.. The analysis of Kahlo's art.. Effect on the modern viewer's analysis.. Andre Breton's...»

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Landscape painting in 19th and 20th centuries

Document abstract : «Landscape painting in the American context emerged in the 19th century along with the philosophical works of Emerson and Thoreau. The literary arts also began to turn toward an examination of the natural world at about this time. American...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A typical Luminism work according to Matthew Baigell.. Thomas Cole.. Nineteenth Century themes.. Winslow Homer.. The Twentieth Century.. John Marin.. Georgia O'Keeffe.. The Quality of Georgia O'Keeffe's Landscapes.. What does...»

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Paul Cezanne: Legend of Provence

Document abstract : «Paul Cezanne was described as "the father of us all" by Pablo Picasso, as he was greatly influenced by Cezanne, and Picasso doesn't stand alone. Cezanne, the French artist from Aix-en-Provence, was depicted as a "visionary ahead of his time,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Cezanne's return to Paris in 1862.. Cezanne's paintings of landscapes of Bibemus Quarry and Mont Sainte-Victoire.. Cezanne in the 1890s.. Cezanne's final series of images of Mont Sainte-Victoire during 1902 to 1906.. The Bathers -...»

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Magnificent "Madrigals" (and bombastic ballets) of the exciting "English" variety

Document abstract : «Speaking strictly in musical terms, the English madrigal is the result of assimilation. The genre generally referred to as the English madrigal was borne of the Italian madrigal form. However, just as historians no longer refer to America as the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Liner Notes.. What Is Life? by William Byrd.. Sing We And Chant It, by Morley.. Clorinda Flase, Adieu!. The Silver Swan by Orlando Gibbons.. Conclusion.....»

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Interconnections: Chaos, Art, and Life

Document abstract : «"Nature is seen as an interconnected dynamic network of relationships that include the human observer as an integral component." If we were to replace the word "nature" with "art" in this quote, it still functions as a good definition. Through...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The parts and the whole.. Focus not on structure but on process.. Epistemic science.. No fundamentals.. No absolute 'Truth' but approximate descriptions.. No more dominance over nature.. Conclusion.....»

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The history of the Islamic tile

Document abstract : «Islamic art is "the art produced for rulers or population of Islamic culture" (Brend, 10). The Islamic world is so large and varied that it should come as no surprise that each region has its own style. However because they share the same Islamic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Tile production.. Decorative techniques.. Underglaze and overglaze painting.. Abbasid potteries.. Ceramics industry of Iraq in the 10th century.. The Seljuqs and Il-khanid era.....»

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Decadence and Modernity

Document abstract : «The Decadent movement, located in France and in England during the late 19th century, can most basically be described as a stylistic transition in literature between the pervasive Romanticism of the 1800s, the Naturalism that followed it, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Decadence and anarchism.. The movement of Naturalism.. Romanticism and how it links the spiritual and the natural.. The connection between decadence, subculture, and politics.. Themes of death and decay in Baudelaire.. Mortality and degeneration in...»

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Japanese manga international influence on comics and animation

Document abstract : «"Manga" is the Japanese word for "comics" and is written the same in plural and singular forms. Manga does not represent comics in general but comics originating from Japan. Manga has substantially influenced the international market of comics and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Eastern folklore mixed with Western visual art.. Hong Kong - weekly magazine called Family Comics.. Manga - attractive in primarily Spain, Italy, and France.. Japanese language is traditionally written right-to-left in works of fiction.. The Matrix...»

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Rodin and Otterness: Revealing Form through closed sculpture

Document abstract : «If one were to elongate the neck, legs and arms of August Rodin's "Thinker," the result would look something like Tom Otterness's "The Crying Giant." But it is precisely this aspect of the sculpture that makes the "Crying Giant" a less effective...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Giant in Otterness's sculpture.. At the bottom the Thinker's feet are dug firmly into his stoop.. Examination of the sides completes an inspection of ?The Thinker.? . An examination of ?The Thinker? from every side will reveal new and exciting...»

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Critics' response to three artists: Elizabeth Murray, Richard Tuttle and Oscar Bluemner

Document abstract : «Although an artist's work represents the culmination of an intensive effort to communicate a message, how the message is interpreted by others is often how the artist's work is remembered. Thus, even though a particular artist may believe that he or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Elizabeth Murray. Westfall is not the only author to appreciate Murray's unique style of painting. . According to Horsley (2005) ?Despite her evolving artistic path, Murray's work consistently demonstrates fine painterliness, strong...»

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Through Black and White Eyes

Document abstract : «Photography becomes more than art, more than paintings, or sculptures. It exposes the truth to life that a brush can barely compare to. If there is a passion, a real love for the art, photography becomes consuming, sinking into the skin forever....»

Synopsis abstract : «Photography becomes more than art, more than paintings, or sculptures. It exposes the truth to life that a brush can barely compare to. . Adams' created the Zone System using all the different values of gray, and here is what he came up with....»

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The development of art and architecture and how it reflects the social and cultural attitudes underlying social discourse.

Document abstract : «Research on the development of art and architecture demonstrates that works created during different time periods clearly reflect the social and cultural attitudes underlying social discourse. With this in mind, it is not surprising to find that the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Nineteenth Century Middle Class?An Overview. Art During the Nineteenth Century. Interiors of the Nineteenth Century Middle Class. Interiors in Europe. Interiors in the United States. Conclusion....»

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History of Ballet

Document abstract : «Ballet, like many other art forms, has a long and rich history of evolution and development. In fact, researchers examining the history of ballet have noted that the earliest precursors to ballet can be found as far back as the Renaissance in Italy...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The History of Ballet-an Overview.. Ballet was first introduced to the United States in 1916. Foulkes argues that oppression that had been placed on society as a result of the further mechanization in the wake of World War I promoted...»

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The Circular Nature of the Primavera

Document abstract : «Botticelli's Primavera begs for meaning. It is a complex, large-scale masterpiece with apparent contradictions in mood, movement, theme and context. The direct gaze of its central figure instructs the viewer to look carefully, as does Botticelli's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Mirella Levi d'Arcona's Botticelli's Primavera - A Botanical Interpretation Including Astrology, Alchemy and the Medici.. The context chosen by the interpreter . D'Ancona's begining of the wedding of Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de Medici to Semiramide...»

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Transparency, Opacity, and the Artistic Response to the Revolution

Document abstract : «Much of the art produced in Russia during and after the Revolution served as a response to the sudden and widespread changes in society. Andrei Platonov's short story The River Potudan is no exception. Largely allegorical and interpretive, this tale...»

Synopsis abstract : «Transparency in The River Potudan takes the form of emptiness, translucency, and clarity.. But Nikita's trouble extends further than a trouble getting to know Lyuba more intimately.. When he returns to Lyuba, his surroundings are predictably more...»

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The Effects of Politics and Culture on Medieval Christian Art

Document abstract : «While Christianity could be argued to have started somewhere between the years 1 and 33 AD, it was not the official religion of the Roman Empire until the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, though by then it had extended throughout the empire and its social...»

Synopsis abstract : «Christian Art.. Early Christian art was already emerging by the second century AD and could be found in cemeteries and catacombs.. The stylistic differences between classical forms and the new Christian style continued into portraiture.. With the...»

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The development of modern art

Document abstract : «Throughout the course of the twentieth century, society, and more specifically, the art community, underwent a rebirth called modernism. Modernism served as the basis for artists and society as a whole to seeks an expansion away from Victorian...»

Synopsis abstract : «What is perhaps most interesting about the changes that occurred in the context of postmodernism is the debate over the quality of art being produced overall. . When examined in this perspective, it becomes evident those ascribing to the postmodern...»

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Magic Realism in Photography

Document abstract : «Present-day, the meaning of the term magic realism varies depending on the art form being described. Its meaning has altered over the past century and yet maintains aspects of its original use. The term was first in a title role with visual arts...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The medium's ability to render reality so precisely. Wyeth's painting of his neighbor afflicted with polio. Changing the situational reality in a studio setting. The non-technical element to control the photograph. Critics of Wyeth's...»

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An Outlet For The Internal: Photographs Reflecting The Desires of Clementina Hawarden and Julia Margaret Cameron

Document abstract : «Two Victorian women in the isolation of their own homes created portraits and tableaux. From 1857- 1864, Clementina Viscountess Hawarden made so-called "Studies from Life," which have far more significance than their general title would imply. A...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Cameron's portraits of women and Hawarden's photographs of her daughters. Hawarden's photographic studies . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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The Dance of Death

Document abstract : «The robed, skeletal figure of Death interacting with the living has become an iconic image in contemporary culture, adorning Tarot cards, album covers and T-shirts; appearing in film, books and artistic prints. Our fascination with and fear of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Science to explain plagues as natural occurrence. The medieval danse macabre. Representations of the macabre. The two most common forms of the danse macabre. The Dance of Death theme . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Michelangelo's Last Judgement

Document abstract : «Michelangelo Buonarroti was born on March 6, 1475, to the wife of a podesta in the diocese of Arezzo. As podesta, his father held an executive and judicial office of the Republican city-states. When his term in office ended, Michelangelo's father...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Determination and unwavering loyalty to patrons. The critics of the paintings . Examples of psychomachia . Michelangelo's Last Judgement . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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The Beatles and the Creative Process

Document abstract : «From the moment the news of their overnight stardom dawned on John and Paul, both boys were acutely intent on broadening and sharpening their already clever writing styles. Rising from this foundation the two erected a model of working, formed by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Paul's songwriting. The obvious dominant of the pair. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Scientific, Political, Artistic, and Controversial Aspects of the Statue of Liberty

Document abstract : «The Statue of Liberty holds great significance in the United States because of its symbolic and patriotic nature. It also represents hope; the statue bears the words "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The fund raising committee called the Franco American Union . The Statue of Liberty . A bridge from the past to the future . Political applications as a piece of artwork. Roosevelt's speech on the day of Liberty's birthday . The...»

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The story of how Greek Nationalism followed the Greek Immigrants to the United States

Document abstract : «By the eve of the Greco-Turkish War of 1922, every Greek in the world understood and felt what the 'Megali Idea' meant. Under the leadership of Eleftherios Venizelos, Greece was on the verge of fulfilling Megali Idea in recreating a modern Byzantine...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Rise of the 'Megali Idea'. The ideology of Megali Idea . The new Greek identity . The first opportunities for Greece to expand . The policy of Megali Idea . Greek immigration to USA. The heart of the Greek community . Balkan war:...»

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The Art of Graffiti

Document abstract : «A young boy is standing in a dark, subway tunnel with a can of spray paint in his hand. His intentions are clear. Instead of being traditional and painting at home, he is using the world as his canvas. Vandal or not, he is still an artist. Even...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The many forms of graffiti that exist. Fitting the criteria of a form of art. Displaying feelings such as hate, happiness and joy . The beginner artists. The problem with graffiti being exhibited in galleries. Conclusion. Works ...»

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Making music with music: Kool Herc and the evolution of sampling

Document abstract : «Kool DJ Herc is a Jamaican American musician and producer, who is credited as a pioneer of hip-hop during the 1970s as a result of his trendsetting musical technique and influence on hip-hop culture as a whole. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. 1960's: Holding out-door block parties. Kool Herc and his technical advancement.. the musical choices of Herc and Bambaataa. Using drum machines. Conclusion....»

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The Taste of Peace and Practice of Love in North Indian Drumming

Document abstract : «The knowledge gained by practicing the North Indian tabla drums situates the musician within two spiritual modes of the Hindu tradition: the tantric, via rasa, and the yogic, via bhakti. Is there a limit to the spiritual efficacy of such musical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Siva's damaru as the source of knowledge for the Vedic Rshis. Abhinavagupta's tantric philosophy . This union of tension and tranquility . The practice of music . Conclusion....»

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Acoustic Mythologies of The Natyasastra: Text of Celestial Music

Document abstract : «Concerning the use of musical rhythm as a sadhana, a path to liberation, one preliminary distinction to make is between the tantric means of rasa and the yogic means of bhakti; The mythological tradition inherited by Hindustani music distinguishes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Indian Aesthetic tradition . The Hindustani genealogy of celestial music. The musical traditions of India . Gandharva Sangeet . The laws of aesthetics in the Natyasastra . The music of the tabla . The musical range of the tabla...»

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Once More with Talent

Document abstract : «The room is silent, black, yet complete in its created emptiness. You cannot see the person sitting next to you, the face that looks back in the darkness. Suddenly, from nowhere, a few shaky piano notes fill the air. A melody so simple yet so...»

Synopsis abstract : «The room is silent, black, yet complete in its created emptiness. . It is said that theatre is best appreciated for the first time as the first time. . This is where earlier contact with the production proves very helpful.. Beyond the music, the few...»

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Not All is Cold in Iceland

Document abstract : «Humanity is nostalgic. There is no other way in which to explain the strips of antique malls in the Midwest or the string of collector shows on the shop-at-home networks. Like the sightseers searching for the Grand Canyon pictured on the poster in a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The essence of music . The integrity of music . Establishing authenticity in a foreign country . The Sapir Whorf Hypothesis. Sonata Arctica's choice of language. Progressive metal. The exercise in character development and the...»

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IS: Music

Document abstract : «If only Beethoven and Tchaikovsky could have conceived of the technological advantages the musicians of today take for granted. Innovative strides in music technology development have revolutionized the way music is recorded, composed, stored,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ground breaking advancements in synthesizer modeling. The use of this technology . Providing customization . Innovations in the live performances. Conclusion....»

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New Deal Art: The WPA Murals of Norwalk, CT

Document abstract : «The Great Depression that struck the United States in the late 1920s came as a shock to millions of Americans. Almost overnight people saw their entire life savings vanish before their eyes and many were laid off by their employers. By the time...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The main subset of the WPA . The cultural sources of New Deal art . The paintings by George Avison. The town of Norwalk . Conclusion....»

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The Influence of Popular World Music on Modern Western Music

Document abstract : «The nebulous category of World Music has been defined as "simply not our music, it is their music (Rahkonen, 1)." World Music is thus a distinction based on otherness and not any singularly defining characteristic. It is a term that developed from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Raga Mala by Pandit Ravi Shankar and the path of his life in music. The evolution of Reggae music in Jamaica . The jerky ska rhythm . The reggae chapter of world music . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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American Idol

Document abstract : «In its first season, American Idol garnered the attention of 22.77 million viewers on the finale night. The last season-the show's fifth-36.38 million people tuned in to witness Taylor Hicks take home the ultimate title of American Idol...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introuction. Giving the people what they want. Hicks: Forfeiting all authenticity by singing nothing but cover songs. Emphasizing a notion by describing aspects of Hollywood and Broadway. The modern theatre and judgeding its success in satisfying...»

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Smells Like Lautréamont's Spirit

Document abstract : «In 1790, Immanuel Kant published an essay that read as complicated as the art he sought to promote. "Critique of Judgment" serves as the ultimate philosophy of aesthetics, proclaiming "Genius is the talent (or natural gift) which gives rule to art"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Understanding the drastic change in art perception. Poetry and other forms of art as vehicles for pure rationality . Women's infiltration of male dominated rock 'n' roll . The language used by Riot Grrrls . Lautréamont's...»

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Breakaway (A continuation of "AmericanIdle")

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Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The standards of pop music. Establishing the central meaning of genre through the eyes of production. A movement back to singularity: An intimate note for Kelly Clarkson herself. The lyrics of 'Since You've Been Gone' demonstrate the...»

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Ragtime

Document abstract : «Ragtime is an American musical genre that was most popular during the first twenty years of the 20th century. It is a dance form that is written in 2/4 or 4/4 time, where there is a walking bass that plays legato on beats 1-3 and staccato chords...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ragtime and early jazz . Ragtime's most striking characteristic . The improvisational genre and Joplin. Ragtime's influence on early jazz . Subdividion of Ragtime. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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The Recovery of Music

Document abstract : «To experience music as it is exactly is a great thing, but a difficult thing. Being an audience to a piece of music does not ensure such experience, and in fact the performers of music themselves can experience music. Bystanders and composers also...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The experience of a musician preparing to give his work to the public. The lack of a need for sophistication. The advantages of the recovery of the composer. Conclusion....»

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Doctor Faustus and Renaissance Humanism

Document abstract : «The introduction to Christopher Marlowe's The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus in The Norton Anthology of English Literature describes the play's protagonist as "an overreacher, striving to get beyond the conventional boundaries established to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most extreme possible act of humanism. Faustus' signing away his afterlife in exchange for access to superhuman powers. His graduation to the necromantic arts. Mocking the false sense of self importance . The most effective vehicle...»

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Bach vs Sousa

Document abstract : «Throughout history there have been an infinite number of composers. These composers range in time period from the 1600s to present day and their styles of music range from classical to rock 'n' roll. Two of the most influential composers of all...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Other jobs held by Bach and Sousa. Sousa's music and excellence. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Schnittke

Document abstract : «Schnittke was born in the Soviet Union in 1934 into a Russian Jewish family. The father was a German Jew from the Baltic area, and the mother was a Catholic from Germany. Given this, his first language was German. In 1945 for three years, he lived...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Technical aspects of A La Albeniz. How the public received him?. Contemporaries....»

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Sample Music Review

Document abstract : «The Legendary Pink Dots, featuring members of Skinny Puppy, played the Howlin' Wolf on Saturday, June 12th. Upon scanning the stage and seeing the medley of performers, I knew it would be an interesting show. The saxophone player, dressed in a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Imagine if Ozzy Ozbourne and David Bowie had a child and it was adopted and raised by Brian Eno and later formed a band.. One song in the set, ?Modern Man,? I think is particularly worthy of mention because it was different in both musical style...»

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Alfred Schnittke in Retrospect

Document abstract : «"For almost thirty years I repeatedly saw one and the same dream: I would arrive in Vienna at long last. I would feel really happy, for I was returning to the most serene time of my life." In this quote, Alfred Schnittke, in the final years before...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Schnittke's music: An extreme Russian sound. Elements of serialism in Schnittke's compositions. Musical characteristics are demonstrated in Schnittke's compositions . Problem that arises when discussing public reaction to Schnittke's...»

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The Rise of Choral Polyphony in Burgundy

Document abstract : «In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, there was a flourishing of culture in the Netherlands with the rise of humanism and the patronage of the Dukes of Burgundy. With the advances in trade and commerce, there was also a general prosperity which...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Roots of polyphony. Effects of the new style. The main representatives. Guillaume Dufay. Gilles Binchois. Johannes Ockeghem. Antoine Busnois. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Critical Theory: theatre and post-structuralism

Document abstract : «Post-structuralism derives from philosophy , ' a discipline which has always tended to emphasise the difficulty of achieving secure knowledge about things' (Barry;1995:63) .Philosophical writing, although following the structure thesis, anti-thesis...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The title Blue Heart . The ingredient which makes all plays. The necessity of reducing the unique. From 'How do you do?' to 'Blue do you Blue'. A universally felt anxiety . Knowledge taken from language . Repetition in Heart's...»

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Live technologies in theatrical performance in a post modern perspective

Document abstract : «How does the use of live technologies in theatrical performance comment on our own positioning in a post-industrial technologically based society? How does this in turn exemplify some of the concerns of the postmodernists? Postmodern cinema is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The work of Robert Lepage and Laurie Anderson . The temporal element of video art . The use of sound in The Passing and Hotel Methuselah . The multidisciplinary quality of multi media performances. The characters in Hotel Methuselah...»

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Theater and audience perception in a postmodern perspective

Document abstract : «« The genuinely postmodern work forces us to recognise that reality is something other than our formulations of it, and that those formulations are therefore constructs » (Jean-François Lyotard). Investigate and interrogate the urge in performance...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The work of The Wooster Group. Developing new forms of understanding and perceptions . Questioning the existence of objective truth and authentic reality. Deconstructing and fragmenting different texts considered as 'classics' . What...»

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Xu Beihong: pioneer of Chinese Realistic Painting?

Document abstract : «Xu Beihong (1895-1953) was a native of Yixing in Jiangsu Province. His father, from whom he learned painting in his childhood, was also a painter. At the age of 20, Xu went to Shanghai to sell his paintings. In 1918, at the invitation of Cai...»

Synopsis abstract : «introduction. Xu Beihong: A reform of Chinese painting towards more realism. The political and social context of the Republican period. The influence of Western art . The emergence of a new doctrine of radical modernisation. The revolutionary...»

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Edward Munch (Norwegian, 1863-1944) : Madonna (1895-1902)

Document abstract : «Madonna is one of Munch's most popular images. It is a mix between a controversial image linked to a controversial artist, and a transcendent representation of women through different aspects. These are reflected in the different titles that had the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Edward Munch in a historical context. Characteristics of Norwegian art before Munch . Munch's experiments with multiple techniques. A painting suggesting that Madonna is injured. The importance of the frame. Death and the Maiden: A...»

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The Representation of the Struggle for Rights in Contemporary Aboriginal Painting

Document abstract : «Art is vital for history, as monuments, sculptures, paintings and literary works of art are often the only remaining testimony about ancient times. When dealing with modern or contemporary events, a greater amount of non-artistic material is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The theme of 'Deaths in Custody'. The problem with too many deaths . The painter Trevor Nickoll's . Conclusion. Appendices. Bibliography ....»

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