Essay about 8 1/2 Federico Fellini

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart baptized as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart lived from January 27, 1756 to December 5, 1791. Mozart was a very influential and prolific composer of more than 600 works, including symphonies, concertante, chamber, piano, opera, and choral music. Regarded as a child prodigy, Mozart composed and performed in the European courts from the age of five, and was engaged at the Salzburg court at 17. Mozart’s musical style can be classified as Classical, although he learned from many of his contemporaries throughout his musical career. In order to better understand Mozart’s genius it is best to begin looking at his earliest contributions to the musical world as a child. From there, an exploration of his

If ever there was an incubator for crime it was the Italian Harlem tenements of the South Bronx. In one of those crowded dirty apartments, a young John Gotti seeked an impoverished existence with his parents and eleven sisters and brothers. His father rarely worked and then, only at menial jobs, risking the money that the family did have on gambling.

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici was elected in 2012 to represent Oregon’s first district, which is located Northwest of the state. Bonamici is currently on two committees which are Education and Workforce and Science, Space and Technology. Her main priority as Congresswoman is to advocate for federal policies that can benefit working families a chance to succeed in the economy. Bonamici has been a big advocate in not only helping workers to become financially secure but also saving up for their retirement. Congresswoman Suzanne has been a strong supporter of raising the federal minimum wage, giving workers the opportunity to voice their opinion in their jobs, paid family leave and giving women the opportunity to have access to family

     No other New York gangster in the twentieth century matched the capabilities of the sinister, crafty, powerful, and secretive Charles “Lucky” Luciano. Who with the help of his closest friends and allies, even enemies, established the National Crime Syndicate in the early 1930s, which still remains today (Nash 251). Lucky Luciano, the “true” American gangster, rewrote the rules of the Italian Mafia, under control of old-line Sicilian rule, and created an organization open to all ethnic backgrounds (Dewey). He worked his way from being a struggling messenger for a small gang, to eventually becoming the “Capo di Tutti Capi”(the Boss of All Bosses), the highest ranking in the Mafia (Dewey). During his reign,

According to Levy, David Benjamin, the premiere of Symphony No. 9 involved the largest orchestra ever assembled by Beethoven. The classical orchestra was quite small and it was about 40 members. But Beethoven’s ninth requested up to 70 members. Its orchestra was unusually massive, and it was extraordinary.

Reactions to the Changes Proposed by the Counterculture During the 1960’s in the films Blowup, Wild in the Streets, and Easy Rider Throughout the films we have seen, many challenges were illustrated such as social, cultural and political issues. Several films developed in the early/mid-sixties challenged society’s cultural propositions and strived to be an agent for social change. During the end of the 1960s, many films displayed reactions to these changes proposed by the counterculture. In the films, Blowup (1966), Wild in the Streets, and Easy Rider, the tensions existing between youth and adults are illustrated.

Ludwig van Beethoven was, and remains today, an influential figure in the history of classical music. Perhaps no other composer in history wrote music of such inspiring power and expressiveness. His influence on the last 150 years of music is unequalled.

The well-known Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven whose lifetime was 1770-1827 is known around the world. Beethoven was a widely known German composer and pianist of the classical and Romantic era. Along with a strong family history of relatives involved with the arts and his own personal health issues, he remains the most substantial composers of all time. By Beethoven's late 20s his hearing began to diminish, and by the end of his life, he was nearly entirely deaf. He wrote this famous piece between 1804–1808. This piece is one of the greatest known conglomerations in classical music, and one of the most commonly performed symphonies. The consonance and the four-note opening concept, in particular, are recognized universally.

Michelangelo’s “David” is a sculpture carved from a single block of white marble between the years of 1501 to 1504 in Florence Italy. Measuring 16 feet 11.5 inches, and weighing 12,478 pounds, the giant statue was to be placed in the Cathedral of Florence roughly 260 feet above the ground. Once the completed work was unveiled however, the City Council of Florence, with advice from artists such as Da Vinci, Botticelli, and others decided the statue would stand in the Piazza della Signoria in the center of Florence. In 1873, “David” was moved into the Galleria dell’Accademia to protect it from the elements and other potential damage. Completed when Michelangelo was only thirty years old, the sculpture was praised by artists and the public

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was probably the greatest genius in Western musical history. He was born in Salzberg, Austria on January 27, 1756. The son of Leopold Mozart and his wife Anna Maria Pertl. Leopold was a successful composer and violinist and assistant concertmaster at the Salzberg court.

Michelangelo Antonioni made the film, Blow-Up, in 1967. Thomas as the protagonist of the movie is an independent and gifted young fashion photographer in London. One day, he wanders into a park and witnesses a private moment between a woman and a middle-aged man. When he takes the pictures secretly as a voyeur, the woman notices him and desperately demands him to return the film. Her panic and anxiety drives Thomas to examine the rolls of films. Then he blows up some of the picture to poster size in his studio. For a while, Thomas believes that he interrupts a plot and sees the gunman hidden among the trees. When he returns the park to confirm his speculation at night, the corpse is posed perfectly straight on the ground. However, when he returns

The cinematographer Gianni Di Venanzo did a fabulous job in capturing the essence of the film. The camerawork in 8½ is memorable because there is a wide array of style. From the hotel to the beach, the camera work shows how Mastroianni sees the world in the film. It is constantly shifting the perspective and allowing us to see how Guido reacts in his world. The wide pans help to set the stage and the tone for that scene. This helps the spectators understand what is going on in the film and where they are at. The way each scene is shot guides the viewers into Guido’s memories, fantasy and reality. Capturing certain sequences, Venanzo leads us into Guido’s past by showing us triggers that elicit the memory. For example the memory of Saraghina,

In playing Scarlatti's K. 159 sonata I have made several conscious and historically informed choices regarding choice of instrument, tempo, dynamics, ornamentation, and touch. While I am not seeking to play the piece exactly as Scarlatti might have played it, I am aware of its historical context, and have to some extent recreated the effect the piece would have had were it played in the 18th century.

When Ida and Urbano Fellini bore their first son, Federico, they must have known that he would be far from a calm easygoing person. On the evening of January 20, 1940, the weather at the seaside resort of Rimini on the Adriatic coast of Italy, was not pleasant. There was thunder, lightning, high seas, winds, and heavy rains; quite a setting for the entrance of one who was to be regarded as one of the greatest film directors in history.

Michelangelo Buonarroti was one of the greatest artists of all time. Many people all over the world throughout history have admired his work and he is possibly the most renowned artist of all time. Michelangelo completed many artistic pieces during his lifetime, and he did them very beautifully and in a very inspiring way.