Introduction: Jazz, blues, and ragtime are three distinct genres of music that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, deeply rooted in African American culture and experiences. These genres have not only had a profound impact on American music but have also influenced musical traditions around the world. In this informative essay, we will explore the origins, characteristics, and significance of jazz, blues, and ragtime, highlighting their contributions to the rich tapestry of American musical heritage. Jazz: Jazz,...
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My philosophy of music education is a guide on music and the value it has on life and education. Using music and its power to provide a phenomenon, we can take a look at its value to enhance our perception of beauty, our need for in-the-moment, lived bodily experiences the role it plays in social interactions, and our need for a higher quality of life. As we journey through my discovery of music philosophy, we will look at music as...
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The instrumental theory of art claims that art serves an external purpose of some sort. According to Professor Goodyear’s class handout, “a typical function of instrumental theory includes expanding and shaping our perceptions, offering new models for interacting with the world, stimulating nationalism, pushing some ideologies, generating a catharsis for psychological health, generating certain feelings appropriate for a certain ritual or event and obtaining profound religious insight.” The physical functions of art are often the easiest to understand. A physical...
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Introduction American art before World War II reflects the dynamic and diverse cultural landscape of the United States during the early 20th century. This period witnessed significant artistic developments, with artists exploring various styles and themes that defined American identity and captured the spirit of the times. In this informative essay, we will delve into the major movements, artists, and themes that shaped American art before World War II. Early 20th Century Art Movements The early 20th century in American...
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In the tranquil stillness of a moonlit night, I found my world awash in the subtle interplay of shadows and light, a canvas that whispered the first notes of my artistic journey. It wasn't just the beauty of the night that captivated me; it was the realization that I could capture and reinterpret this beauty through my art. This moment was more than an epiphany; it was a calling. My aspiration to become an artist stems from a deep-seated desire...
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For early civilizations from Egypt, the Middle and Near East, and Crete, an architectural statement was their system of tombs, temples, or palaces, which varied over time due to changes in architectural styles. From the exterior, they appear strongly built, however, on the inside they had a layout of many open spaces that ranged in size. A larger number of concealed closed room-like spaces appeared claustrophobic. Moreover, in Egypt, the cult of the dead believed the more rooms you had...
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Architecture’s output is a delicious recipe served on a plate that has different materials, colors, textures, purposes, and content. You simply can't separate any of these ingredients. The purpose of architecture is not to create a monument to help elect someone or to get them on a front cover page. It is about imagining a space, visualizing form, blending it with nature, inculcating light and shadows, using new techniques, and bringing it into existence. Architecture is called the mother of...
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Nature can be seen emerging in architecture right from the beginning in ancient Egypt. Natural elements inspired forms, seen in tombs carved into mountains, and use of local materials; mud brick made of the clay from the river Nile. These are examples of the ancient concept of vernacular architecture. Ancient Egyptian and Greek civilizations developed their thoughts on natural forms and human bodies and interpreted them into geometry. They proportioned their structures, such as temples and shrines, using basic shapes....
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Like humans, art too has evolved over the centuries. To what it used to be, to what it is. Often, artists who are in the vanguard of their culture, when express new ideas or what appears to be a new idea, a large number of people do not accept them. Only a small number of people accept them. They want to experience their work, feel it, understand it, or even simply enjoy it. And this has been seen throughout history....
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When it comes to comparing and contrasting the Greek and Christian views of the artist, it is understood that they are on different sides of the spectrum. Although there are some similarities between the two, Greek art holds a humanistic view while art from a Christian standpoint showcases man’s expression of God’s beauty. Biblical scripture clearly states the responsibility of artists in creation and how art should and should not be used. Understanding both the Greek and Christian views of...
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Art education can also benefit mental health. While schools mainly focus on academics, the mental health of students is often left to the wayside. School can be a stressful environment for many students. It's a critical time in human development. Human brains generally aren't fully developed until we’re around 25, the rational part of the brain coming last. That’s why teens are so overwhelmingly emotional. They're not thinking as much as they are feeling. Coupled with the stress of school,...
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Gustave Caillebotte, Parisian-born and raised impressionist painter created the work Paris Street, Rainy Day in 1877. He was enrolled in the École des Beaux-Arts (Academy of Fine Arts), which was a very traditional art school, alongside other significant impressionist painters such as Monet, later whom he featured the work of alongside Paris Street, Rainy Day in one of his organized impressionist showcases in 1877. His studies mainly focussed on classical ideas, rather than his personal interest in modernism which lead...
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How do we separate the artist from the art? Is the art more important than that of the moral values of the artist? The classic case of whether to choose the artist or the art they make. Unfortunately, there are countless examples of artists performing wrongful acts. One such example is Casey Affleck who won an Oscar for the best actor despite the allegations of sexual harassment directed at him. His win was due to his role in Manchester By...
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In modern societies, artists or manufacturers use elements of cuteness that are pleasing to create mass consumption. Merchandise that is worth millions and is sold across the world is partly due to its appeal of being ‘cute’. In this case, a recognizable animated character, Hello Kitty, is famous for representing what is known to be cute. Cuteness is an aesthetic category that uses its elements to create mass consumer culture and attract consumers. The cute aesthetic of Hello Kitty has...
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Graffiti is something that is not taken into account from the positive point of view of society caused by people who could not identify their classification of art and whether it can be categorized as an art form. However, it has the power and value in a form of communication although it is an act that is not fully accepted by public authorities. Graffiti means a form of images painted in the building and often done without permission as a...
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Have you ever been passionate or dedicated about anything? The renowned photographer Gordon Parks got a chance to cover the boxing champion, Muhammad Ali for the Life magazine in 1966. The photographer Gordon Parks had taken close-ups of Muhammad Ali, revealing his courtesy and charm. Gordon Parks' photograph titled 'Muhammad Ali Trains in Hyde Park, London, England, 1966', three trees through which sun’s rays pass with a foggy background with bushes. It is a black-and-white photograph. Muhammad Ali was in...
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The play “Art” written by Yasmina Reza has been reviewed by many journalists. On the surface, the writers appear to just be sharing their opinion of the play, but it is much more complex than that, and the writers are using specific techniques to make their review as interesting as possible and to make you want to read further. In my opinion, the form of ”Blank Canvas”, a review written by Michael Billington has a superior form and flow to...
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To what extent are artists driven by monetary gain when they produce their art? This essay will explore the motivations of artists when they produce their work. It will try to answer questions such as: do artists merely produce work for financial reasons? Do artists know the value of their artworks before doing them and how does this influence them? Is the cost of some modern artworks justified or are artists over-inflating their prices? However, before tackling these questions it...
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Description: My artwork is a replica of the moon scene from “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. In my artwork, the background is a night blue sky with a few white dots as stars. In the background, there is also a full white moon that is slightly blue in color. On the moon, there are 2 eyes, a nose, and a mouth that is done in blue crayon. Beside it, there is a brown tree trunk that is around...
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Exploration of spaces through expanded sculpture and painting This essay will examine different spaces, how they function, what spaces are they, and how their purpose is changing over time. It will define how the expanded sculpture and painting function within their specific spaces. The surroundings that the artwork or the objects are being placed within, change their purpose and the way we look at them within the new concept. ‘’Sculpture and painting have been kneaded and stretched and twisted in...
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Understanding Art in a New Light Europe had been the center of art for all of art history with many influential artists. After World War II, Americans wanted their own movement to call their own. The Armory Show held in New York in 1913 featured the best European artist and only had a small section of American artwork. Threatened by the ratio, American artists were influenced to explore a new form of art. They wanted to create the impossible, which...
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In the novel ‘The Portrait of Artist as a Young Man’ Stephen Dedalus introduces his theory of aesthetics. He gives his ideas about art and beauty. He gives his arguments about his perception of art and beauty. He defines some of terms which were not discussed before by Aristotle or by Thomas Aquinas. But if we look at the origin of his theory, we come to know that this theory of aesthetics is influenced, to some extent, by Thomas Aquinas....
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In the present society, individuals appear to have a general comprehension of what can be named art and what that arrangement implies. A great number of people would state that any piece has esteem inconsequential to the physical and fiscal estimation of the item itself. There is generally representative significance in the work that consolidates with the material to convey a message or have a reason. At the point when individuals today make workmanship, one would make something that spotlights...
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The movie ‘A Clockwork Orange’ by Stanley Kubrick, based on the novel by Anthony Burgess, is one of the most significant in the filmography of the director. His innovation lies in the fact that Kubrick was able to aestheticize violence at the audiovisual level. Using the technique of using classical music in ultra-violent scenes, the director creates something truly great. Music seems to 'conduct' the film, perfectly complementing every frame that you need to draw the attention of the viewer....
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Argumentative Essay “May Photography Be Considered an Art?” “The ultimate role of photography as a contemporary language of visual communication consists of its capacity to slow down our fast and chaotic way of reading images.” Photography is the art and practice of generating durable images by recording light, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive substance and material such as photographic film. It is employed in many fields of science, business, and...
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What is perseverance? Perseverance means to never give up and always keep trying your very best. The theme of perseverance is showcased in the following pieces; the short story “To Build A Fire” by Jack London, Miley Cyrus’ song, “The Climb” and the painting, “Washington Crossing the Delaware,” by Emanuel Leutze. “To Build A Fire” by Jack London is about a newcomer from the Yukon territory who senselessly goes out into the cold despite warnings not to. He plans to...
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