Category: Art 2722

The attempts to capture life and death were ascribed to various artists throughout history. However, these subjects still attract the attention of contemporary creators who present their views on it. One of them is Damien Hirst, and his peculiarity is in not only in the emphasis of his installations on this theme but also in…

The RAIDERS installation by Stephanie Syjuco is an example of how the art of the past can today be transformed into the art of the present, using modern technologies. She created two-dimensional replicas of the ancient Asian vases, utilizing the images that she found on the Internet. I believe she used materials such as wood…

Since the time immemorial, the art has served as one of the primary methods of world exploration, a way of spiritual expression and a sanctuary of beautiful. The arts connection with the religion is especially significant. While some of the worlds greatest minds perceive the art as the way to cognize and glorify the God,…

The understanding of a well defined cultural or ethnic style was a significant reason for the study of African art. Through the exploration of the various ethnic styles, it becomes easier to recognize the standards of value and beauty that the African artists try to achieve and by which their artworks are evaluated by others…

The Network is a famous American movie that was released in 1976 and gradually joined the ranks of the most culturally significant films ever produced in the United States. The plot is centered on Howard Beale  a prominent TV presenter who works for the Union Broadcasting System network. The problem is that Howard gradually…

The new generation is infatuated with innovative visual imagery and aesthetically pleasing portrayal of violence. It sounds disturbing but is arguably quite logical. People may not be ready for films like Passion of the Christ, or I Spit on Your Grave, but they have evolved to the point of enjoying Quentin Tarantinos films and sympathizing…

The film is primarily a documentary as it depicts the real story of a young eagle huntress from Mongolia. Moreover, the director showed many details from modern Mongolian nomadic inhabitants lives and their traditional occupations. Watching the documentary, the viewer can learn about the living of Altais people and the place which the eagle hunting…

The Journey into Darkness  Who is in charge? The Do Lung Bridge scene is particularly archetypal in the context of the movie Apocalypse Now and cinematography in general. The scene begins with the boat approaching the bridge, as it is the last military post on the Nung River. Meanwhile, Lance admits that he dropped…

Table of Contents About the Play Summary of the Play Main Themes Justice Prejudice Father and Son Relations It is hard to disagree that all people are trying to achieve justice, equality, and freedom, and drawing the publics attention to the fundamental problems is one way to do that. Since writing and words themselves are…

Fig. 1. The Slave Ship Joseph Turner, a prominent Romanticist, expressed strong opinions on the anti-slavery agenda, and The Slave Ship is a part of his activist statements. The background portrays a lost ship caught in the storm (Turner). Foreground displays sea creatures and chained black slaves pushed into the water. I find it fascinating…