Textual Analysis: Perseus

There are many ways a government can be run, and within a government how the society is and what concept the people believe in and follow also have many different views. All four theorists, Pericles, Socrates, Protagoras, and Machiavelli have very good points on authority and obligation, democracy, and freedom. Though the same concept, each has their own view on how society and government should approach it.

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Many people associate colorful pages full of images with childishness, and therefore to be taken less seriously as a work of literature or with no lasting literary merit. However, the way that it portrays what the Jews endured during the Holocaust enlightens the readers. The drawings, which depicted gruesome and inhumane scenes like being beaten and starvation, created a different experience as opposed to novels because the images are much more expressive than words. In addition, You can see what the author himself is trying to show through the illustrations. For example, some readers have troubles visualizing a scene or place, but the pictures make up for it. This pulls even the reluctant or disabled readers since it helps them understand the text better. In Maus I, Spiegelman shows a sketch of how Vladek and his friends hid from the Nazis. In order to avoid being caught, they “made a brick wall filled high with coal. Behind this wall we could be a little safe” (110). Some people wouldn’t be able to understand what Vladek meant, so the drawing assists them along the story. This makes them comprehend what’s happening because the pictures expresses the text. Graphic novels bring in various audience since art is

When writing a novel, an author may run into some difficulties when they are trying to convey a specific emotion or idea through the use of words alone. For some writers, it is essential that they get the reader to arrive at a certain conclusion from reading their work in order for them to understand what the author’s message was. In Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis the author’s use of a graphic novel to portray her life while living during the Iranian Revolution, allowed her to convey the impacts of the oppressive rule on her life and on those around her. Satropi opts to only use black and white in her illustrations and chooses to rely on different artistic techniques to get her point across. Some of the techniques that she uses to emulate her childhood are contrast and negative space.

The first part of Persepolis adventures into the life of Marjane Satrapi during pre and post-revolutionary Iran alongside the Iran/Iraq war, as well as the political and social changes that accompanied the war. Due to the intense content of the book it was surprising that Satrapi wrote in such a blunt and direct manner. Satrapi shows her direct and to-the-point style when she draws and talks about the torture of those people taken to prison during the revolution (54). The drawing is showing how graphic and brutal the tortures were, and that alone creates an emotional response for the reader without any additional sympathetic words. Regarding what the book includes about the revolution; many aspects were enlightening, but also gloomy. Most of

Ancient Greek mythology has fascinated people for thousands of years. The stories that were once a part of daily culture now entertain people as a form of fun fiction. When the word myth comes to mind, people automatically think of the words “fake,” “false,” or “untrue.” However, not many people stop to consider that myths are so much deeper than that. These stories were not “fake” to the people of Greece; they were a way of life and an important part of their culture. According to Walter Burkert, author of Structure and History in Greek Mythology and Ritual, a myth is really “a traditional tale with secondary, partial reference to something of collective importance” (Burkert 23). This is certainly true with the old myths, but it may

Their were multiple different art works that caught my attention at the museum although through the semester it was the Roman chapter that captivated my attention the most hence forth I chose this artwork. Each piece of art present in the museum deserved their own acknowledgment respectively from the gold and marble jewelry present to the large sculptures rich in detail non stood out more to myself than The Indian Triumph of Dionysus.I found this piece of art to be appealing because there are many different people and beings within this piece of work that are well known in ancient Greek and Roman mythology. The entire piece is centered on Dionysus, yet everyone plays an important role in the overall story of the piece. Also, I found it very interesting that someone took a great interest in building a monumental sarcophagus for a man who was known for introducing wine.
As Dionysus and his followers journeyed to the East to introduce wine and culture they were sometimes

Perseus is from Greek mythology, and the Greeks put morals throughout their stories to teach the upcoming generation. The morals of these stories can still be learned from today. Although Perseus was known for slaying Medusa, he is also known for his acts of heroism and the influence of the morals taken from his story on the modern day world.

NAME UNIVERSITY OF AFFILIATION DATE Introduction Greek mythology refers to the myths and teachings that were owned by the ancient Greeks. The myths mainly concerned their way of life, their gods, and the custom practices. The myths were the guiding principles in their code of conduct within the ancient Greek community. The myths were the reference point and they guided in the political and religious institution within the ancient Greek. The art representations and the collection of the narratives represented the Greek methodology (Powell, 2014).

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.

One work that stuck out to me was the first one I saw when I walked in. It spanned the entire length of the wall and was brightly lit. It is called Trioroum and is made entirely out of stoneware clay. What got my attention wasn’t the size, but the color and shapes. It is an earthy light blue color like the sky and a smooth appearance like

I have attended the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of Arts for my cultural event essay, on Wednesday November 18, 2015. Attending this museum is considered a cultural event since it provides you with the opportunity to learn about the different styles of artworks of different time periods. This museum contained many works that are influenced by classicism which is a style of “historical tradition or aesthetic attitudes based on the art of Greece and Rome” (“Classicism and Neoclassicism”). One particular piece of art that drew upon my attention was the leaded glass window of the Aurora, the Roman goddess of dawn created by Louis Comfort Tiffany, an American artist and designer of the 19th century (“The Charles Hosmer”). The window was created based upon the original painting of the Aurora by Will H. Low, a muralist designer for Tiffany (“Biography”). The Aurora is influenced by the roots of western civilization by visual characteristics such as her contrapposto stance. I believe that this art is trying to communicate how Aurora is preparing to renew herself in the water to carry out her duties as a goddess.

The ancient Greek civilization had many sources of influence. Mythology played its part in the society, affecting the citizens and their art. As time progressed, the detailing of the myths did as well, allowing for what was once a primitive accompaniment to grow over time into widely regarded works of art. Each of these pieces that are now displayed in the museums of the world are representations of the society and their culture. As an audience, it is made clear to us through these art works that the Greek civilization was heavily interested in their connection to the world and their gods. An example of this interest can be seen in the Laconic Kylix with Prometheus and Atlas. The titans Prometheus and Atlas were used by the ancient Greeks to reason the state of the world as it was, thus the artist made sure to stay true to the myths surrounding these figures. This object is considered a work of art because it

The main character and also narrator of Persepolis was raised in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, the second Iran war as well as the Iraq war. The Islamic Revolution had a strong impact in regards to women’s rights, specifically the legislation which was meant to improve conditions for women, but unfortunately resulted in a setback. Marjane Satrapi chose to illustrate her story and enlightening experiences in a way I’ve never encountered before. Satrapi’s comic book style approach about this intense time period within history displayed a bit of foreshadowing. Throughout this essay, I will discuss how her unique style enhances the readers understanding as well as provide examples regarding the feminist approach within anthropology.

Taking place in the late 1970’s, Marjane Satrapi’s “Persepolis” exemplifies a profound illustration of the county of Iran, including aspects of its people and political structure. Unlike a conventional composed novel, the story of Persepolis is expressed through both textual and visual representation; otherwise known as a graphic novel. Through the experiences of the ten-year old character Marjane, the reader is exposed to historical events, movements, crises, and motives that occurred within Iran. Furthermore, the novel has gained much praise in its portrayal of emotions that occurred through the people of Iran. Although there has been tremendous support of the account of Marjane, there have been a few critics of the novel, attacking its overall literary value. For instance, New York’s Ithaca College student paper called The Ithacan, slammed the role Persepolis had on the literary society. In fact, they went as far to say that the novel “...is worth broaching but its literary value, in terms of building vocabulary and furthering comprehension, falls short.” An absurd statement, to say the least. Not only is Persepolis of literary value, it is a glimpse into the past. It allows the reader to understand the various conflicts that the people of Iran were facing. Through the account of Marjane, the audience is exposed to elements of Iranian history, gender roles, religion, and political fluctuation.