" Unity of Multitude"
Ordinary of today is extraordinary of tomorrow; realization does not descend until we lose things which seemed frivolous before. Two illustrations which beautifully craft a relationship between oneness of multiple are "The Nose" by Gogol and "Here and the Great Elsewhere" by Michèle Lemieux. Painting similar images; both illustrations emphasis on the importance of assembled human being. Nevertheless, conflict remains between the focal points. Gogol gnaws on social significance, whereas Michele manifests amalgamation of universe. Have we ever consider assembling a human body? I am afraid not. Clockwork of a clock is alike organs of human; if a piece goes missing both become malfunctioned. Similarly, in "The Nose" when a
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It does not only affect the way a person look, in fact it also changes the perception of others about him. This story revolves around the unwillingness of Major to become a victim of critique. Nose for him was pride and an appealing attachment for ladies he admired. Michele's illustration, which contains more depth, describes us as atoms that build universe, therefore, beyond the bindings of status quo. Even though both stories share similar ideas, they still have a different outlook. Deforming a human, as shown in Michele's illustration, simplifies the idea of "Here and the Great Elsewhere". It reveals how everything in this universe comes down to a single pin. Even the pin will scurry back to nothingness. According to Michele, it's not merely organs of human which builds him it is the entire universe which connects with him. Boundaries define human beings, for some it is socialistic and for others it is everyday life. Major was confiscated in social noose, as per expectation he seemed comfortable. Likewise, a slave of routine, in Michele's illustration, enjoyed his negligence to the great elsewhere. Mundane tasks did not bother him, though he was confined in its curvature. Appalling it may sound but we
Kehinde Wiley is a New York based artist whose paintings focus on the themes of empowering black men and combining classical and contemporary styles.
The figure 1.120 on page 123 of Gateways to Art depicts a 3 dimensional piece of art called Monogram. Inside the work includes mixed media with taxidermy goat, rubber tire, and a tennis ball. The work was done by Robert Rauschenberg from Sweden. There is strong emphasis on the goat, making it the focal point of the mass. The installation of the tire is wrapped around the goat’s torso, while the goat is mounted onto the center of the wood frame. The size of the work is monumental compared to other works of art. The subordination of the painted half of the work prevents the viewer from looking at the plain pieces of wood. The span of the mount stretches diagonally across the frame. The addition of red paint brings a sense of luminosity to the work. There are illuminated letters printed of the wood pieces that draws attention to the left half of the piece. The text says Rauschenberg created the work “as a symbol of himself as a rebel and outcast.” The goat relates to a religious perspective as goats used to be offered as a sacrifice by Christians to God. This work was so odd at the time because it was not a sculpture or painting, making it unique in its own way.
Looks can be a very determining factor, and sometimes people's appearances can affect what she or he can or can not do in society and what they do to fit into it. The play Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand, is a good example of how this idea is put into play. The main character, Cyrano de Bergerac, is portrayed as a hideous person, because of the size of his nose. As someone who does not fit with in society, yet he changes his morals, attitude, and personality to make up for his grotesque appearance. As the play progresses from act to act we the readers realize that Cyrano is this magnificent character. We begin to understand how his ugliness has shaped his life, how the deformity on his face has forced him to learn new skills and to
Everyone looks different from each other . Some are considered more attractive than others . This has caused many problems in our human race . This is because of the judgment of people based on their outward appearance . This actions caused many problems and are shown by the characters in the stories read this semester . Those characters were victims of been judged because of their outward appearance . This result in different types of effects such as being Stereotyped as a criminal , Also not been accepted because of who they want to be . Another effect is that some have lost their self-confidence .
The name of this painting is The Gleaners. Gleaners are a group of poor lower class people who found work from landowners after the French revolution. Created by Jean-Francois Millet in 1857, the painting depicts the harsh life of the extremely poor. There is realism in this painting because it tells history as it is and doesn't try to passively project an image. In the painting there are three peasant women harvesting grains in the field, fully clothed, carrying the heavy weight of the grains across their body. Bent over for hours throughout the day with the weight of the grains on backs, there is no cart to lessen the agony of their aching backs. Jean illuminates and helps us sympathize with the hardships of the lower income lifestyle, and
It is impossible because of how intricate the human body is and how complex its system works. It is said that Frankenstein used dead organs to assemble a human; however, it is impossible to understand the human body so intricately. Furthermore, it is impossible to be able to connect the arteries, capillaries, and veins to the exact position they should be. Also, once a human is dead, there is no possible way to revive him or her, unless God gives us the will to restart him or her. Maybe in the far future a scientist will be smart enough to connect all the dots and create a ‘human’. However, that scientist wouldn’t be able to create a soul; and without a soul, a human can’t be
The Merode Altarpiece, a piece by artist Robert Campin, is a representation of the Annunciation of Christ. The piece was originally painted in Flanders during the Early Renaissance period in 1425. It is a considerably small altarpiece, commissioned for a private residence, created with oil on wood panel. The piece is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The scene depicted in this particular altarpiece is very popular among artists during the Renaissance and the detailed representation captured by Robert Campin made it one of his most famous works of art.
The first two art pieces shown for this course were very interesting, The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu and the Statue of Gudea. They are very interesting to observe at the very least, because they have such a rich history from a time period that not many artifacts survived from. Looking at the dates of the objects they are actually about 500 years in difference, but the common person probably wouldn't have guessed that just by looking at them.
In the contemplation of art, or rather the conceptually intangible definition it currently possess, it is imperative to be mindful that “art” has been utilized as a promotional device, ceremonial item, aesthetically purposed article or perhaps none of these or all. It is because of this vague term that Carolyn Dean, in her text, “The Trouble with (The Term) Art”, makes a case for the consequences of applying the term “art” in societies that lacked such a notion which also accounts for the Western-centric lens the field intrinsically utilizes when viewing non-Western art. The claim is deftly supported by the utilization of expert accounts in the subject, alternative perspectives for what is considered the current norm, and self-examining questions,
Shepard Fairey’s piece titled Pay Up or Shut Up is a representation of the role that money or your role in society dictate the power of your speech. This piece of art by Fairey was released in May of 2015. It is a screen print on cream speckletone paper.
I searched on Google and searched for an art piece. The piece that peaked my interest was the piece named Whistlejacket.
Ingelfinger describes medicine as an art, it is the ability of a physician to show their patients compassion and understanding and be able to explain situations that allow the patients to understand. On the other hand, Physician that lack the art of medicine may be well informed, passed exams to practice medicine or even a certified specialist but their effectiveness will be severely limited, Ingelfinger believes people who lack human relations should not be physicians despite their intelligence. He also discusses medical art disappearing due to technological advancements, political issues, and government regulation. Although there are many definitions of medical art it can be assumed physicians who are motivated, observant, able to understand
The two works of art that I have chosen to analyze are 1) Jordan Casteel. Miles and JoJo. 2014. Oil on canvas, 54” x 72” and 2) Aaron Fowler. He Was. 2015. Mixed media, 134” x 165” x 108”. The themes that these works of art represent in regards to the exhibit are love, family, and pain. However, they also fall into other thematic categories. The main theme that seems to apply to both “Miles and JoJo” and “He Was” is Human Experience. Additionally, these arts differ in some ways.
Different fashions will come in and out of style but people want to be able to stand out in their own manner showing the world how they express themselves. A common form of self-expression is by getting a piercing or tattoo, something that can set a person apart from the majority. Body piercings and tattoos on women at one time were unacceptable and distasteful in the United States. However over time women having assorted types of body art has become more acceptable in society. Today young women at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, use piercings and tattoos as a form of self-expression that is vastly encouraged by peers and social media. Each woman has a different reason for why they personally want a piercing or a tattoo but are there some factors that have influenced the college community of women as a whole?
Established as a military fort, Dura Europos fended off Persian invaders from the Roman Empire. The Persians eventually defeated Dura, however when the city was rediscovered many monuments were found (Tronzo). The most common form of surviving art consisted of paintings found on the interior walls of buildings in Dura. In particular, two buildings were found that had been used as religious meeting places. The first is a “domus ecclesiae” which is Greek for “house” “church” that belonged to the Christian community (Tronzo). The second is a Jewish synagogue that was built in Dura specifically for use by the Jews. Both of these establishments contain paintings that were used for ritual and symbolism, but they differ in a couple key ways: their narrative, their style, and their focus. In particular, this paper seeks to compare the use of art and the focal points (or niche) in the domus ecclesiae and the synagogue.