Introduction The Duel After the Masquerade (oil on canvas, twenty by twenty-eight inches) is a Jean-Léon Gérôme’s painting. It was produced in 1857 and today is located in the Musée Condé in Chantilly, France. Gérôme was a famous painter and sculptor, known for his works in the traditional style of...
Designing Graphic Design History by Teal Triggs is an article that explored the history of graphic design due to the increased attention to graphic design as a field of study. The history of graphic design was examined through a prism of looking at a number of pamphlets and magazine covers...
Introduction Over the recent decade, sustainability has become a key concern in the construction industry. Currently, the concept of sustainability is viewed as a broad term that refers to several factors determining the impacts of both the construction process and the life cycle of the final product on the environment....
Introduction This essay discusses the success and/or failure of the Sydney Opera House construction project. The Sydney Opera House is one sufficiently recognized iconic constructions, known globally as a national symbol of Australia. Overview A multi-purpose performing arts center located in New South Wales, Australia, the Sydney Opera House is...
Every historical epoch has its peculiarities making it different from the others. Among the variety of objects singling out one period in the humans’ existence from another, clothes occupy a special place. Garments can say a lot about their owners and the period in which they lived. When one is...
Introduction Every ancient civilization has utilized the artistic medium of sculpture and stonework. It became a common form of expression and imagery which allows modern scholars to learn about ways of life and cultural values. As civilizations developed, the preferences or styles changed in accordance with influences, but often underlying...
Introduction India is a country of contrasts where European architecture is intricately intertwined with the local styles. It is especially interesting to explore the impact of the British Empire on Indian colonial architecture. The Indian architectural style has long been affected by it. They are combined with each other. In...
Portrait of Ginevra De’ Benci is one of four individual portraits undoubtedly painted by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting was finished around 1474-1476 in Florence, Italy. It is considered to be one of the earliest experiments of da Vinci with the new medium using oil paint. The woman depicted in...
The famous musical critic Sheila Whiteley in her book The Space between the Notes gives a detailed analysis of prominent musical bands of the twentieth century that have had a great impact on the development of the existing musical styles. The artists analyzed by the author may be considered as...
Postcolonialism in the Works of Basquiat and Gordon Bennett As humans, we are able to identify ourselves as persons. However, there is also the language, the culture, the mentality embedded in our consciousness, and thus we perceive the concept of “I” within the framework of a much more extensive and...
Biography Leonardo da Vinci was a great Italian sculptor, artist, painter, and mathematician. Many historians “consider Leonardo as one of the most talented and intelligent men who ever lived” (Tracy 43). Leonardo was born on April 15, 1452. He was born in Vinci, Italy. Leonardo’s father and his stepmother took...
Introduction The recent economic reforms and social changes experienced in China have encouraged more young people to embrace the power of hip hop culture. Modern technologies are encouraging many Chinese youths to share their ideas, skills, and concepts (Hernandez, 59). This development explains why such youths are embracing the power...
Thesis statement Despite the fact that the Korean music industry seems to have grown comparatively independent from the influence of the state policies and the economic coursed of the Korean government, its success still hinges on the political and economic choices of the state authorities, seeing how, for the most...
Introduction As compare to other forms of art, music is the most popular across the globe. The main elements of a musical composition are the form, rhythm, harmony, and melody. Besides, music is about balancing the dynamics and tempo to create a sonic resonance composition that can appeal to a...
Music is one of the most influential tools that have captured the attention of children, especially in the 21st century. Most of the past empirical research studies carried out among children below the age of eighteen years reveal that music plays an integral role in shaping their opinions daily. For...
Over the past five centuries, the dazzling works of artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci have continued to fascinate the masses, drawing the attention of both fans and critics. Born in 1452 in Italy, Leonardo managed to transcend his time and place, exemplifying the Italian renaissance and inventing things like...
Introduction Glory is a drama movie that was based on the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and is told from Colonel Gould Shaw’s perspective. Colonel Shaw was the commanding officer of this army division during the Civil War and this division was unique in that it wholly consisted of African American...
Prometheus bound is a Greek disaster that happened many centuries ago. Aeschylus directed a play about the disaster, giving us an understanding of the painting. Aeschylus spend most of his life in Athens and was therefore exposed to various revolutions that were happening during the time. Prometheus Bound (see appendix),...
I propose to do research, on tribal tattoos and their meaning today in western America as apposed Polynesian tattoos. The research will focus on how Western Americans use body art in comparison to how the Polynesians used body art and tattoos. The research will critically focus, on what the body...
The documentary, “Is Wal-Mart Good for America,” demonstrates the growth and strategy for the world’s largest company. The documentary is divided into five chapters, shows the growth and procurement strategy for Wal-Mart and how it helped the organization to flourish (Is Wal-Mart good for America?). The essay provides insight into...
Sicko is a documentary film produced in 2007 by Michael Moore, an American filmmaker. Moore main investigation revolved around the United States of America health care centering on pharmaceutical industry and health insurance. In Sicko, Moore relays a detailed comparison between profits oriented the United States of America healthcares and...
The modern world has brought about many changes in the way gender roles are viewed by society. The media has a lot of influence on people’s demand for types of music. Males are portrayed as powerful and resourceful owners of houses, cars, boats, and other luxuries. Women, on the other...
Influences from the beginning to the 18th century Ottoman Empire ruled over parts of Europe and Asia for more than seven hundred years (Petersen 23). During its peak, the Empire had an influential culture, arts, and architecture. Ottoman architecture can be traced back to two movements that developed during the...
The chosen painting is called ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring.’ It is one of the most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer, a Dutch painter. Vermeer painted this painting in the year 1665. He used oil as the medium and canvas as the base for the painting. The size of the...
Introduction Andy Warhol was one of the most eminent artists of the 20th century; he is renowned for screen prints, television shows, remarkable magazines, and classic films (Bockris, 2004). At the height of his career, Warhol produced superb works of art that remain icons today. Andrew Warhol was a self-motivated...
