Pretty Little Liars Research Paper

My analysis of how successful and how did this artwork affect the society and culture as its target

In a world that has become immune to accepting all types of art, Marya Mannes believes we have lost our standards and ability to identify something as “good” or “bad”. In her essay, “How Do You Know It’s Good”, she discusses society’s tendency to accept everything out of fear of wrongly labelling something as being good or bad. She touches on various criteria to judge art, such as the artist’s purpose, skill and craftsmanship, originality, timelessness, as well as unity within a piece rather than chaos. She says that an individual must decide if something is good “on the basis of instinct, experience, and association” (Mannes). I believe that by using standards and the process of association, we will be able to judge what makes an art piece good in comparison to others. However, Mannes forces me to consider the difference between what may be appealing versus what is actually good, and when deciding which art we should accept, which is truly more important. I believe that “good” and “bad” are two ends of a large, subjective spectrum of grey area. It is possible for a piece of art to be good in some areas and bad in others, and if something does not live up to all of our standards, it does not necessarily mean it should be dismissed. Thus, I believe my personal standards for judging art are based on which my standards are largely based on the personal reaction evoked from a piece of art. Though I agree with Mannes’ standards to an extent, I believe that certain standards, such as evoking a personal response, can be more telling of if a piece of art is good as opposed to its timelessness, or the level of experience of an artist in his/her craft.

Pop Art emerged in Britain in the late 50’s and the United States in the early 60’s.(Mamiya 1992) Pop Art is generally known today as a representation of celebrating popular culture and consumerism, however it’s background and origins are far more broad and extensive. There are many factors and influences that lead to the creation of the Pop Art movement such as adjusting to life after World War II, new technological advances that lead to mass cooperate growth, the evolution of Abstract Expressionism and also social issues in the media such as feminism. (Smith 2001; Mamiya 1992) Many of these factors overlap and act as a catalyst in the creation of Neodadaism and eventually Pop Art. (Livingstone 1992) Pop Art does not have a soul distinct style nor just one major influence and this can be proven by looking at key artists of the movement such as Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg and James Rosenquist as well as female Pop artists such as Martha Rosler. (Brauer, Edwards, Finch & Hopps 2001) Exploring these artists and the major influences of their work will break down Pop Art and establish the movement’s purpose as well as its evolution.

Popular culture is a fusion of interest and activities that groups of people share. merely, anything that has to do with entertainment is popular culture, such as Movies, TV shows, actors, singers, toys, games, sports, clothes and the list continues. In many ways, popular culture touches every aspect of our lives. It plays such a major role in how our society views the world and how we perceive everyday things. Pop culture has a way of effect our lives no matter what we do to thwart its’ influence.

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,

I saved the highlight of my life for last. October 11th 2015 was the best day of my entire existence. However before we get to that let us begin with a little bit of a backstory to why this day was amazing. Ninety nine point nine percent of the general public knows that I have an unhealthy obsession with Pretty Little Liars like I am crazy when it comes to this T.V. show. On my birthday my stepdad and mother had gotten Ciarra and I tickets to this event called PaleyFest, which was a live questions and answers panel with the cast. I screamed and cried so hard that even my mom was shocked. When the actual day came I could not stand still or shut up about my excitement. Ciarra and I arrived at the venue really early we were approximately the

Television is one of the newest, fastest growing forms of entertainment to come along in the last one-hundred years. While many argue that the rapid expansion of this genre has caused an increase in lower quality programs (or too much television), others believe that this event is part of the development to coincide with its new audience. Two such articles address different opinions on this issue. Linda Holmes, author of “Television 2015: Is There Really Too Much TV?”, published her article under the popular culture section on NPR’s website. Holmes’s opinion surrounds the premise that due to an immense growth in television programming, it has resulted in a multitude of lesser quality shows. While she agrees that this volume of shows is an undertaking for any individual to watch, Holmes argues it is impossible for a single genre to have too much content.

In recent years, there have been many shows that have attracted teenagers and people in their early 20s to watch. Storylines that involve some form of drama and romance always attract this target audience. One Tree Hill was this type of show, but it went deeper than just the typical drama you would see in a show like Pretty Little Liars. This show goes through the main characters high school and post-college lives, while teaching the audience many valuable lessons in the process. It focuses on the lives of five main characters and the struggles and triumphs they face daily. The use of different compositional elements is has been effective throughout the series. Compositional elements in television shows involve different camera angles, as well as how episodes are composed. Along with compositional elements, there are some cultural aspects that pertain to today’s society. The cultural perspective focuses on the years it was filmed, and where it was filmed. From the introductory credits through the end of each episode, the characters keep you hooked and wanting to see more.

Pretty Little Liars is finally coming to an end after seven seasons. There have been plenty of twists and turns and the final mystery is set to be revealed on the series finale tomorrow night. A.D. has been tormenting the liars for several years and now, everything is going to be put out in the open. Theories have been tossed around by avid Pretty Little Liars fans. Some wanted the big reveal to include Aria Montgomery (Lucy Hale), but that appears to have been blown when she decided to play for the A-team several episodes ago. The latest theory has fans talking and if it plays out this way, it could be one of the most epic finales among teenage dramas.

My favorite tv show is Grey's Anatomy. Growing up I have always known that I want to go into the medical field and Grey’s Anatomy allows me to see a glimpse into my future. I want to be an anesthesiologist and, although, the show focuses primarily on surgeons, the medical terminology you learn is pretty much the same. I believe Grey’s has pushed more people to pursue a degree in medicine, which benefits our society because people will never stop getting sick. The show is so addicting because the writer, Shonda Rhimes, knows how to get you attached to characters. The drama is never ending, but it is not repetitive and for the most part it isn’t predictable. A lot of people think that Grey’s Anatomy is not realistic because of how happy the show

Pretty Little Liars is a television show based on a set of novels that focuses on the lives of four teenage girls and the struggles that they face daily. After the murder of their cliques Queen Bee, Alison, each girl begins to get harassed and an anonymous bully threatens to expose all of their secrets. They are abused mentally after what seems like a never ending search to discover who the anonymous person that is harassing them is. The strong relationship that the girls maintain through their anxiety ridden high school career shows us that friendship can help to keep you strong. We will be looking specifically at Abnormal Behavior demonstrated throughout the girls high school days; Social identity theory demonstrated by

In my opinion, Pretty Little Liars is the best show. There are lots of shows to choose from, but Pretty Little Liars is the best. I love watching this show because the characters are relatable, it’s suspenseful, and it’s creepy.

The following evaluation is based on the premise that good art is defined through creativity, popularity and masterful technique. Creativity cannot be something plagiarized, it must be uniquely used in its own way, therefore it is important to allow the viewer to appreciate the thought that the artist puts into their work. An example of what is not creative, A student copying an essay from a website or article. The second criteria is popularity, popularity is something that catches people’s eyes, something they can relate to and wanting to share it with others but it is also something that many people know about. Something unpopular has the characteristics of boring,dull and bland and it does not get people’s attention.

In order to discuss pop art I have chosen to examine the work and to some extent lives of Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol who were two of the main forces behind the American movement. I intend to reflect the attitudes of the public and artists in America at this time, while examining the growing popularity of pop art from its rocky, abstract expressionist start in the 1950s through the height of consumer culture in the 60s and 70s to the present day.

Art is all around us. There are many different forms of art. It can be something created, captured, or it can be already existent. Not a single person is to say what makes something art because there is a different definition for everyone. However, there are a couple factors that come into mind whenever someone decides to declare something as art. In this essay I will be comparing and contrasting four different pieces of art. I will be discussing each art piece’s form, time period of creation, intention or purpose, and value. These four pieces of art are Michelangelo’s Pieta, Fountain by Marcel Duchamp, Mark Rothko’s No.61, and the “Oyster Dress” by Alexander McQueen. These works of art come in all different shapes and sizes but they are valued