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  • Irony, Symbolism, and Foreshadowing S Literary Elements

    Irony, Symbolism, and Foreshadowing S Literary Elements

    Irony, Symbolism, and Foreshadowing s Literary Elements. Among Kate Chopin's most impressive works is the short story entitled "The Story of an Hour". This work best displays the importance of literary elements on the overall unified affect. Through the use of irony, symbolism, foreshadowing and paradox, the reader can grasp a better understanding of the main focus of the story. These literary elements are essential in the artistic style of the story. The story opens

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    Submitted: December 8, 2008 By: Monika
  • Art Galley

    Art Galley

    Art Galley Last Friday, when I finished my sociology class I went to see the art exhibition by an artist named Mary Beth Heffernan. Her theme of this art is "The Soldier's Skin: An endless Edition". Since I never entered to the art galley, I was so excited and noticed that some people were making some discussion and materials. I thought I was in the wrong way, but later one of them explained to us

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    Essay Length: 290 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 17, 2008 By: Max
  • Commercial Art

    Commercial Art

    The contemporary commercial art and design of today has no doubt been created through the heavy influences of 20th century art. Most corporations who advertise on a large scale look back to the most influential art of the past century when creating their ads. It's almost impossible to walk the city streets without being bombarded by billboards with crafty designs and catchy phrases. With a little research though, it's fairly easy to find that the

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    Submitted: March 4, 2009 By: David
  • The Lottery: Symbolism

    The Lottery: Symbolism

    The Lottery: Symbolism Essay submitted by Kerri Gun In "The Lottery," Shirley Jackson uses symbolism to make us aware of the pointless nature of humanity regarding tradition and violence. The story starts off on a beautiful summer day in a small town. The author describes the day as very euphoric but strikes a contrast between the atmosphere of the town and the atmosphere of the people gathered in the square. The atmosphere is subdued, where

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    Submitted: March 19, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Symbolism in 1984

    Symbolism in 1984

    George Orwell, in his dystopian novel 1984, includes many symbolic objects, themes, and characters. These symbols are important to a deeper understanding of the book and its purpose. The language in 1984 is symbolic of the Party’s manipulation of its members. The development of Newspeak, although seeming to improve the civilization, depletes thought, creativity, and individualism in its speakers. This represents the Party’s main goal of brainwashing and taking complete control. The terms used for

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    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Art Theories and Influence on Artists - How Theories About Art Influence the Practice of Artists And/or Art Critics or Historians

    Art Theories and Influence on Artists - How Theories About Art Influence the Practice of Artists And/or Art Critics or Historians

    Art Theories and Influence on Artists Essay Question: Discuss how theories about art influence the practice of artists and/or art critics or historians Practice in art refers to the decisions and actions that affect choices, perceptions, ways of working and views of an artist or art historian. Tim Storrier sums up the practice of an artist by saying that “A painting is really a graphic illustration of where a particular artist is at that point

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    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • Art Research

    Art Research

    I can't believe it! I was just assigned the worst possible research paper topic ever by my history and language arts teacher! We have to be an art detective and discover the meaning of a piece of art. I had absolutely no interest in art so I knew writing this report would be nearly impossible. I began my search for a piece of art that was of some interest to me but I found absolutely

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    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Jon
  • Symbols in the Truman Show

    Symbols in the Truman Show

    Symbols for Truman In the movie The Truman Show, the director, Peter Weir, uses many symbols to help convey ideas throughout the film. By the use of these symbols, Weir can create representative concepts and ideas that show us more than what we, as viewers, literally see. In The Truman Show, there are many of these representative symbols. Near the beginning of the movie, a light falls from the top of the dome. This

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    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Max
  • Hills like White Elephants - Symbolism

    Hills like White Elephants - Symbolism

    Ernest Hemingway's short story "Hills Like White Elephants" relies on symbolism to carry the theme of either choosing to live selfishly and dealing with the results, or choosing a more difficult and selfless path and reveling in the rewards. The symbolic materials and the symbolic characters aid the reader's understanding of the subtle theme of this story. The hills symbolize two different decisions that the pregnant girl in our story is faced with. Both hills

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    Submitted: November 9, 2009 By: Janna
  • Art Image Essay

    Art Image Essay

    Image Essay The image is by Ronnie White, the titled Vuarnet. The image appears to be from the point of view of a prisoner in a jail cell. It includes a view of his legs and the whole perspective, the occupant's, implied eye level. From this view you see the basis of a prisoner's life, his bed, his urinal, bare necessities of life. The whole picture looks very enclosed because there is very little color

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    Submitted: November 9, 2009 By: Anna
  • Symbolism in Jackson’s the Lottery

    Symbolism in Jackson’s the Lottery

    Symbolism in Jackson’s “The Lottery” Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery”, raises many questions in the back of a reader’s mind towards the destructive yet blind rituals of mankind. “The Lottery” clearly expresses Jackson’s feelings concerning mankind’s evil nature hiding behind traditions and rituals. She shows how coldness and lack of compassion in people can exhibit in situations regarding tradition and values. Jackson presents the theme of the short story with the use of symbols and setting.

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    Submitted: November 9, 2009 By: Jon
  • Symbolism in Bless the Beast and Children

    Symbolism in Bless the Beast and Children

    Throughout the novel Bless the Beasts and Children, by Glendon Swarthout, symbolism is used frequently to show a weakness in a character or to fulfill a purpose in the novel. The most apparent weaknesses in the bedwetters was their need for radios to help them sleep. The hats portrayed each characters personality and background in some cases. Also, The Box Canyon Boys Camp is in itself a symbol representing American society in general. The radios

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    Submitted: November 9, 2009 By: Top
  • African Art History

    African Art History

    AFRICAN ART HISTORY Artefact Review f African art we had the opportunity to study at the Manitoba Museum the ones with the most impact are the ceramic pieces from West Africa. One white ceramic pot with unblended coil neck, and two brown pots; one with a large shoulder and the other with a small shoulder leading to a rounded lip. The small white pot is a simply crafted coiled vessel, built to fit in the

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    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: Edward
  • Symbols in a Christian Wedding

    Symbols in a Christian Wedding

    Symbols in a Christian wedding The Rings The rings symbolize God’s unending love, as the shape of a ring has no beginning and no end. These symbols stand as the model of love for the husband and the wife who have both pledged their commitment to each other; and as they wear the rings, they are reminded of each other’s love. The circle of a ring represents undying love and the continually renewed vows of

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    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: Mike
  • Art Museum Visit

    Art Museum Visit

    I went to the San Diego Museum of Art. They had all kinds of art from different time periods from different parts of the world. They had a special exhibition on Indian art and a gallery of photos about the history of America. At first I went to Asian art section, which had some stuff from Japan and a sculptures related to Buddhism. There was this collection of swords that I found kind of interesting.

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Stenly
  • What Is Performance Art? How Does It Differ from Theater?

    What Is Performance Art? How Does It Differ from Theater?

    What is Performance Art? How does it differ from Theater? The term "Performance Art" started in the United States in the 60's. It was originally used to describe any live artistic event, which included poets, filmmakers, musicians, dancers, etc. Even though the descriptive word came about in the 1960's, there were earlier precedents for performance art. The live performances of the Dadaist meshed poetry and visual arts. The German Bauhaus, founded in 1919, included theater

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Jack
  • Symbolism Plays an Important Part in ’the Glass Menagerie’

    Symbolism Plays an Important Part in ’the Glass Menagerie’

    Symbolism plays an important part in 'The Glass Menagerie'. In his play The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee Williams uses a multitude of symbols. From these symbols, there comes a deeper understanding of the relationships between the play's four characters. The most obvious symbol in this play is Laura's glass menagerie, representing the world she lives in. Another recurring symbol is that of the fire escape. Each symbol is a concrete substitution used to express a particular

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Jack
  • Symbolism in What Rose?

    Symbolism in What Rose?

    What Rose? A symbol is something that represents or reflects a deeper meaning or concept. We see symbols every singe day. A flag, a peace sign, or even someone showing you there symbolic finger during rush hour traffic are all examples or symbolism. In William Faulkner's "A Rose For Emily", the symbolism he uses is somewhat subtle, however, it is very consistent. Throughout Faulkner's story he symbolizes a house, a painting, and even the story

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Pop Art

    Pop Art

    Pop Art Pop Art is a style of art, which explores the everyday imagery that is so much a part of contemporary consumer culture. Common sources of imagery include advertisements, consumer product packaging, celebrity photographs, and comic strips. The Pop Art movement originated in England in the 1950s and traveled overseas to the United States during the 1960s. Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi, both members of the Independent Group, pioneered the movement in London in

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Tasha
  • O Brother Where Art Thou?

    O Brother Where Art Thou?

    Jessica Torres-Zuniga Sapps ENGLE 2332 MWF 11:45-12:40 O Brother Where Art Thou? O Brother Where Art Thou?, begins with Ulysses, Pete and Delmar escaping from prison that was located in the middle of nowhere. Ulysses told his companions that he has hidden a treasure from back in the day, but they must get it in 4 days or it will be lost forever due to a flood. Soon Everett, Pete, and Delmar meet a blind

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: July
  • An Element of Art and Science

    An Element of Art and Science

    An Element of arts and science Astrology provides a very debatable kind of knowledge that is generally assessed by the intelligent as a useless kind of knowledge, which only makes sense for the ignorant. At the same time astrology is usually associated with gypsies and hucksters, who are known for their deceptive and fake knowledge, as they try to deceive people for their own financial interest. On the other hand, we find people with high

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: David
  • The Effectiveness of Art Therapy and Guided Imagery in Reducing the Stress of 3rd Year and 4th Year Bs Psychology Students Sy 2006-2007

    The Effectiveness of Art Therapy and Guided Imagery in Reducing the Stress of 3rd Year and 4th Year Bs Psychology Students Sy 2006-2007

    Chapter I The Problem and Its Background Introduction Stress is considered as one of the main reasons for the majority of school problems nowadays. The most frequent cause of stress in school is concern about academic performance and everything that goes with it, such as studying for exams, meeting the deadlines, maintaining average or excellent class standing, and getting high grades. In accomplishing all these, the student must exert a lot of effort. He must

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Mike
  • Symbolism in the Great Gatsby

    Symbolism in the Great Gatsby

    Symbolism in The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby, uses symbolism throughout the novel to create the characters and events of the post World War I period. Colors are one way symbolism was used to develop the characters’ personalities and set up events. This is shown by colors like the green at the end of Daisy Buchannan’s dock, the color of Jay Gatsby’s car and how Myrtle and Jordan surrounded themselves

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Bred
  • Parallels Between Photography and New Media in Relation to Contemporary Art Forms

    Parallels Between Photography and New Media in Relation to Contemporary Art Forms

    The main purpose of this chapter is to identify similarities between early developments in the history of Photography and later parallel developments in New Media art. There are certain distinctive features common to the development of Photography and New Media as art forms. Both media were initially enthusiastically embraced by the general population as a medium for popular use and enjoyment. But within the field of Fine Arts, Photography (and, more recently, of New Media)

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: regina
  • Vermeer - Seventeenth-Century Art Writing Assignment

    Vermeer - Seventeenth-Century Art Writing Assignment

    Seventeenth-Century Art Writing Assignment Jan Vermeer’s career spread over a century of great change- in art, technology, and social customs. In art, subject matter ceased to be the most important component of great paintings. This allowed artists to discover how to appreciate and portray the sheer beauty of the world. One of the greatest of these masters was Jan Vermeer, born a generation after Rembrandt. Vermeer did not paint many pictures in his life, and

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Max

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