Art has been enriching the lives of men for ages and ages. From paintings on cave walls, to the Mona Lisa and her suspicious smile, to Andy Warhol and his intrinsic and thought provoking printed cans, art has impacted the lives of every man, woman, and child on Earth. These pieces of art all have strong social or philosophical messages, and have been studied by interpreters everywhere. What people do not usually take a second look at, yet still impacts their lives greatly, is art that exists purely as a form of entertainment. Art that is used as purely entertainment is not completely different from symbolic art or art that has inspired millions of people. This is apparent in the musical Xanadu, where the cultures of Ancient Greece and …show more content…
Art that exists solely as a form of entertainment carries the same intrinsic value than any other art in that it has the power to change a persons’ life in a small yet powerful way. In the musical Xanadu, there are many elements of both Greek culture and the culture that was popular during 1980s America. These elements are both represented in the plot of the story, as well as in the setting of the musical. For instance, the stages for the musical had columns that resembled Greek architecture, and yet at the same time the actors often had roller skates on and were rolling around the stage while singing/acting. This juxtaposition of cultures had a peculiar effect on the audience, as it was made to be satirical and often was used as a comedic gesture.
One instance of this is when the actors make their way to Mount Olympus, where there are paintings of the gods and goddesses hanging and there is a heavy Greek atmosphere. Suddenly, Zeus comes out in a wheelchair, which on the back has a Nike symbol. This caused the audience to laugh because of the merging of the two different cultures. Another time is when Kira is flying through the air on Pegasus on her way to Mount Olympus. During this time, the audience sees numerous objects fly by behind Kira, one of which is ET. This juxtaposition of the Greek woman and mythological creature, as well as an old American movie, caused the audience to laugh and was used
Many might be familiar with the theatre that was introduced in the period of sixth to fifth centuries BCE in Ancient Greece. Religion had always played an important role in contributing to the ancient Greek theatre. With its origins from religious rituals and ceremonies, theatre has developed significantly throughout the centuries both sacredly and secularly. In the modern theatre today, theatre has been used for both religious purposes as well as in the entertainment industries. In this paper, the influences and impact of religion in Greek theatre will be covered, as well as how theatre was developed religiously over the centuries.
Theatre became important to Greek cultures when it became a part of the festival honoring the god Dionysus (The god of wine and fertility).”( Greek Mythology in Theater by Bruce Tucker October 27, 2016) The theater festival was founded to bring unity among the Attican tribes.( Greek Mythology in Theater by Bruce Tucker October 27, 2016) Athens was the main center of these traditions. Everyone came to sing and dance in hope for a good harvest. At one point, a Greek named Thespis began to sing praises to the god, with others responding, which led to the actor and chorus. During the festival everyone would dance and sing in a circle, in the middle of which was the altar to Dionysus. Over time the festivals started giving thanks to other themes, and eventually had nothing to do with Dionysus or any god, but began to turn into classical Greek plays. (First Ancient History, Oxford University Press 2000 pg.166)
Art, in each and every form that it comes in, shows us who we are. Our
The mythology of Ancient Greece and Rome appears in the characterization, imagery, allusion, and theme of this play. The references to the classical period are both bold and subtle as Shakespeare weaves them into the work.
Art can be defined as expression of human creative imagination. An artist creates artwork either for their own enjoyment or for the enjoyment of others. The value of the artwork can vary from the artist themselves to the audiences embracing it. This creates the value of art to be different for everyone. One may feel a deeper value for an art piece then someone else might. The value of art comes from different perspectives.
At the back of the ancient Greek theatre stood the ‘skene’. The word ‘skene’ means stage building. The ‘skene’ was a wooden building where the actors could change and this building could also be used for as a house or temple or any other part of scenery (Gill). At the front of the
The play Cyclops, written by Euripides is an ancient greek satyr that represents a parody of an episode in Homer's Odissey. It tells the story of the voyage back home from Trojan War where the warrior Odysseus and his crew have lost their way and made a stop in an uninhabited place. It can definitely work for a modern audience despite the difficult language, because of its thoughtful story. Modern times can easily be related to the play because of the similar conflicts in ancient times. Another reason that makes it work for a modern audience is the humorous story, which is considered a satyr drama, similar to the burlesque style,supposed to be funny. It based on Greek mythology which can call the audience's attention, because of the interest
Greek tragedies were first performed at religious festivals. Plays with music, dancing, and masks were the plays that honored the god Dionysus. People were captivated in the twists presented on familiar tales from Greek mythology. No-win situations for the heroic but doomed characters. The cast might have been limited but the musical chorus made it better. When comedy came along, there was fun in seeing the play and laughing really hard. We owe a great debt to the ancient Greeks.
Ancient Greeks found much entertainment in theatre. Drama and theatre started in ancient Greece. A man named Thespis of Attica was the first Greek actor and the originator of Tragedy. Tragedies were associated with religious celebrations. They were
The arts aren’t just about putting on a show for the people of this city, it is much more than that. The arts appease the gods as an offering. We use songs and plays to honor the gods so that they may show us favor in our endeavors and put us before our enemies. If we upset the gods by not performing these simple tasks than our great city will be doomed.
Crudely, the possibility that the glamour of Hollywood evolved from an ugly goat creature comes across as not being very prestigious; however, this actuality may not be too preposterous. Various commentators have puzzled over the intertwining of the theater originating from both “tragedy” and “comedy.” Perpetually, its first phase becomes appropriately formulated from the Greek Tragedy Plays; which follows after the shadows generated by Pan.
Ever since the world was created, humans have tried to express themselves trough art. Painting, sculpting, music, and, above everything, theatre. Even before they could speak properly , primitives use dance and small rituals as a way of enterteinment. However, now, in the higly technology developed world we live, every day there are more various and modern options to do in our free time but, at the same time all changes and becomes dull too fast.This puts theatre in a really fragile position and makes us wonder if it will become out-of-style or if, on the contrary, as this essay will proof, it will still be relevant and up to date for the next generations.
Just as other works that reflect art, pieces in the category of fine arts serve the important message of passing certain messages or portraying a special feeling towards a particular person, function or activity. At times due to the nature of a particular work, it can become so valuable that its viewers cannot place a price on it. It is not the nature or texture of an art that qualifies it, but the appreciation by those who look at it (Lewis & Lewis, 2008).
Firstly, to what extent does the social function of the arts make them valuable? Art is a creative medium for powerful and emotional human expression and its main social function is to elicit a reaction from its viewer. A classic
A lot of people think that art can only go as far as a class in school, but in reality there is art around everyone. Art can be a way of life for some people, and for others it is simply just something they pass every single day. What they do not realize is that art can have benefits in different aspects in their life, in children's lives, and even the world around them.