Category: Art 2722
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Takashi Murakami and His Superflat Paintings
Table of Contents Introduction A Detailed Review of Murakamis Painting Style Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Throughout the past two decades, Japanese art has become increasingly dependent on unique self-expression opportunities and the mindful exploitation of Japanese cultural themes. Takashi Murakami is one of the best examples in this regard because of his skillful use of…
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Barriers to Understanding in Art
Introduction Although to indulge in an artistic experience, one may need to use not only vision but also other senses, possibly all five, how people see an art piece usually becomes the defining factor in their further evaluation and impression thereof. In his article Ways of Seeing, John Berger addresses the issue of restrictions that…
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Greek Pottery and Ancient Art Periods
Introduction Greek art has evolved for more than 2,000 years with most of its traces found in pottery. However, a large part of the history related to Greek pottery began emerging after the dark period. Some of the major periods, which are visible from the Greek art during the time, include geometry, archaic, classical, and…
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Louis Armstrong: The Famous Jazzman
Louis Armstrong is inarguably one of the brightest musicians of the twentieth century, and even people without significant expertise in genres correctly associate him with jazz. The jazzmans life was full of interesting and pivotal moments, and his striving to craft and perform better compositions made him an inspiring figure for younger artists, such as…
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The Image of London in My Beautiful Laundrette by Frears
My Beautiful Laundrette is a British movie filmed in London in 1985 and directed by Stephen Frears. The film combines comedy and drama genres and depicts the story of a young Pakistani man reuniting with his old friend and eventually engaging in a romantic relationship with him. However, the plot is not the only attractive…
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A Visit From the Old Mistress by Winslow Homer
The painting by Winslow Homer called A Visit from the Old Mistress was created about ten years later after the end of the American Civil War. The painting is one of the most famous works of art in the United States and the world in general. It depicted a scene relevant to the period when…
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The Reflecting Pool Video Art by Bill Viola
Table of Contents Content Composition, Focus, and Framing Lighting, Texture, and Angle References Throughout his career as a video artist, Bill Viola has created numerous single-channel videos and installations focused on exploring viewers inner spirituality and influencing deep levels of consciousness. His work has been deeply affected by the scholarly studies of Western and Eastern…
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Im On Fire by Bruce Springste
Table of Contents Music Lyrics Music Video Bibliography First recorded in February 1982 and later showcased in 1985, Im on Fire became the fourth single released on Bruce Springsteens legendary album Born in the USA. Springsteens workman brand to rock music has solidified The Boss as one of the greatest rock artists of all time,…
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Polychrome Glazed Tomb Figurine of a Troupe of Musicians on a Camel
Introduction. Polychrome Glazed Tomb Figurine of a Troupe of Musicians on a Camel The figure of five musicians on a tall camel. The Sogdian origin of the figure. Highest level of Sancai art. Polychrome pottery of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 908). A unique piece of art. History Placed in a tomb of Xianyu Tinghui,…
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The Hurt Locker by Catherine Bigelow Review
The Hurt Locker, a war drama directed by Catherine Bigelow, was released in 2008. Thus, the action develops slowly, gradually concentrating into a dense, almost physical tension that does not let go for a long time after the finale. In this film, Catherine Bigelow shows that war is an addiction, and a person who has…