The Day Of My Life

“As in heaven your will is punctually performed, so may it be done by all creatures, particularly in me and by me.” St. Elizabeth of Hungary is the patron saint of bakers, beggars, brides, charities, dying children, widows and the third order of Saint Francis. She lived a short but most meaningful life, that has been an inspiration to many including, myself. Giving up all one’s possessions, as Christ has asked to do; this humble princess gave up everything including her children and served the needy for the rest of her life.

All artists are influenced by the culture they are from. Our experiences and the environment in which we were raised shapes us, and thus the works we produce as artists. This essay will discuss, compare and contrast two artists from different cultures, and their ceramic artworks, with a focus on how their cultural background has influenced their art. The artists that will be discussed are Janet Fieldhouse, who is influenced by her Torres Strait Islander heritage and Aboriginal artist Dr. Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher.

This paper will employ close visual analysis of the The Vase that was created by skilled craftsmen [Tang dynasty (618–907)] describing how it’s minimalist design represents that it was a time when they focused on non-controversial themes when painting.

“I did at first, mama. Although throughout my voyage I got ill, and the captain provided me with tips to fight my illness. He recommended me to spend my days on deck and enjoy the view of the vast seas.” I found my families eyes staring into me as if they were dragging out my secrets. I casted down my eyes, yet held my posture. I knew I had to lie.

A journey means traveling to the unknown and benefiting from it. When obstacles are faced and conquered during the travel, both strength and wisdom will be gained. There are countless of voyages that follow this pattern, one in particular told by Kira Salak. The message conveyed through an excerpt from Salak’s book, The Cruelest Journey, is agreeable, as she explains how her journey had changed her and the role it plays in her life.

This book is dedicated to my two sisters, my mother, my dearest friend Brandi, and Pooka, the most loyal, most loving, and most unhygienic companion a man could ever have. Thank you for always being there for me and making countless sacrifices for my sake.

Over the years, we have restored some of the great masterpieces of this culture, and they are now displayed around the world in public locations. In addition to vases, we've worked on major projects, including large, architectural stucco sculpture, elaborate jade mosaic funerary masks, and monumental Maya stone sculpture. Other projects involved the restoration of carved shell and bones, as well as painted and decorative sculpted ceramic. Actually, the majority of mosaic masks have been restored through our firm, including those in private and public collections. This art serves as a reflection of the artists' culture and lifestyle and was used in trade. With our help, these items become works of beauty once

This trip is invaluable, it is unexchangeable and necessary for any serious aspiring artist. It explicates a worldwide perspective of the competition. It is not just the fibre of the country that encourages me to go, but that within this specific tour there are many experiences pertinent to my current designs. Within jewelry design paper cutting is similar to piercing and can be use in embossing metal, and calligraphy is used in engraving and etchings. The Terracotta Warriors will expose my jewelry design to ancient metal clasps from soldier’s armor, and the Longmen Grottos have statues with jewelry reliefs from 1500 years ago. I shall apply this trip to applying the high levels of Chinese craftsmanship to my own fabricated

Roosevelt once described his service in the Spanish-American War as “the great day of my life” (www.nps.com). Roosevelt’s incredible leadership ability was first put to the test and demonstrated during the Battle of Las Guasimas as he braved a hail of enemy fire from horseback and led his men to a flanking position that broke the back of the Spanish forces and sent them into retreat. Following this action, Col. Wood was promoted to General, and Roosevelt was promoted to Colonel, giving him command of the 1st Volunteer Cavalry Regiment. Las Guasimas was a defining moment in Roosevelt’s life; however the greatest of these moments was no doubt at the Battle of San Juan Heights. Pinned down by heavy enemy fire, Roosevelt mounted his horse and cried “Are you afraid to stand up, when I am on horseback,” (www.artofmanliness.com) as he charged headlong into the fire and up Kettle Hill. After taking the first hill, Roosevelt saw that the American effort on the adjacent San Juan Hill was faltering, and he once again rallied his men for one final assault on the Spanish position. The following description of Roosevelt’s action is from his Medal of Honor citation, which was awarded posthumously in 2001.

In the beginning of fifteenth century, trading pictures were more focused on the materials being made, but then it had changed to focus more on the artists’ skills at the end of the century.

The book includes a study over 500 pieces of blue and white Persian ceramics. The author demonstrates the importance of Persian on the route of trading, discovering the relationship between the historical background and trading facts. Further, the book detailed in how the diversity of the design relating to the markets. The author, Yolande Crowe, extensively wrote about the decoration of Islam, particularly discovered the relationship between Islamic arts and the Chinese Prototypes, “blue and white pottery” in Jingdezhen.

I lowered the phone into the cradle and stared at it for a long time (190). I had just got word that Rahim Khan is very ill. Although me and Rahim Khan were close, i don't know if i could go back to Afghanistan, back to the tourchers i had once witnessed, the features that have changed my life. I left Afghanistan with the intentions to leave forever and now, i'm needed back. If i went back i would feel reluctant to stay to speak what i left in a deeper knowledge when in reality i don't care or want to know the explicit events. If i took the journey back i'm afraid i wouldn't return, i'm afraid i wouldn't come back, literally and mentally the same.

Recently widowed after thirty-five years of marriage, Maude MacGinness steps aboard the Windjammer Cruise ship determined to make this Wedding Anniversary trip her last farewell to her husband’s memory. However, this time she travels alone. Her roommate would be a stranger instead of her life-time partner. Sharing her stateroom, a willowy Chinese gossipy teenager turns up with more luggage than royalty, its contents perpetually scattered about their shared quarters. In spite of this inconvenience, Maude is determined to make this trip, so struggles to be polite to this disruptive youngster. She concentrates on videographing the voyage for a proposed travel log that she plans to sell to the school system.

As seen in the nameless piece discussed previously, putting a spin on one cultures designs can appeal to another in different ways. The Chinese porcelain was highly sought after and seen as a luxurious item due to its beauty and because it was rare. Western pottery makers were not able to make the pure porcelain like the Chinese until the eighteenth century. The desire for porcelain played a huge impact in the way trade was conducted. It allowed different countries to experience different cultures within their homes through the multicultural designs and influences of Chinese

Throughout my life, there were many days that were significant; however there is only one day that stands from the rest. The most important day of my life is the day I graduated high school. Graduating high school was an emotional day because I felt prepared to exit one stage of my life and optimistic for the next step in my life.