The Role Of Communism And Aesthetic Reforms In The 18th Century

“The Transformation of European Society” by Gary B. Nash talks about the economic, social, and religious changes that took place in the British colonies in the eighteenth century in North America. The author discussed that the people of a once strict hierarchical society of Europe now had a more democratic and individualistic American view. The vast land, which distinguished America from Europe, allowed people to get rich fast and climb the social ladder. Unlike America, in Europe there was a large disparity between the rich and the poor. If you were born a blacksmith's son, you would die a blacksmith. However, the vast amount of land in America offered great opportunities for growth. Poor farmers could become rich businessmen in no time in the northern colonies, which helped to develop an

Making mistakes is an inevitable part of life. A misguided choice or a lapse in judgment may haunt a poor soul for his or her entire life. Whether punished by one’s conscience or by society at large, people do not often forget their mistakes or the mistakes of others. In The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the character Hester Prynne embodies confidence, kindness, loyalty, and strength, and she maintains a free spirit despite her severe punishment and ostracism from society. Hester Prynne is described as being “beautiful from regularity of feature and richness of complexion” (Hawthorne 55).

F. He espoused the restoration of hereditary monarchy, which he regarded as a divinely sanctioned institution. Only absolute monarchy could guarantee “order in society” and avoid the chaos generated by movements like the French Revolution.

Art has changed significantly over the years, but three major events have enriched our society during the 18th and 19th century. The three major events are the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and the Industrial Revolution; However, only one out of the three events have made the most impact. The French Revolution has made the most impact because the French Revolution is the straw that broke the camel ’s back, which in lead to the Enlightenment movement, and the Industrial revolution. During French Revolution, French Art begins to dominates the art world, and art goes from being just paintings and sculptures to an enhancing style.

During the period 1750-1900, people made many changes in their societies and countries but there were some things that did not change since 1750. The relations between the human and the environment changed the living environments of people, for example, patterns of settlement, where people moved from the suburbs to urban areas in Europe; however, not all of them experienced this, for example, Africans did not. After the Industrial Revolution, there were many developments of different cultures with technological advancements and new belief systems, but no new ‘major’ cultures, such as religions, were created. The social structures within many countries changed as economic ‘gaps’ among countries were widened following the Industrial Revolution,

The French Revolution was a very essential fact in art history and it affected a lot the art in the world, but it was affected too by other arts. The French Revolution can also be called Revolution of 1789, because it was firstly noticed in that year. Except of the art, this revolution affect the very day life of the people in almost all the fields. From these facts, we can realize how much important it was for world history and for art history too.

Throughout the 16-18th centuries, many socioeconomic changes occurred due to the shift from an agriculturally centered society to a more industrialized, mechanized, and invention-creating world. One such change can be found in the transition from the cottage to the factory system.

In Belgium, the Art Nouveau provided works of Victor Horta. The beauty of these artist works often overshadows the historic context that funded, supplied, inspired this art and design movement. The transformation art and design in Brussels during this time was a product of imperialism and genocide sanctioned by King Leopold II of Belgium, through the exploitation and appropriation Congolese culture and raw materials.

Have you ever noticed how fashion is constantly repeating itself? There are several trends that have come, gone, and come again. A few examples are bell bottoms, skinny jeans, leg warmers, and flannel shirts. But how far back do the repeating trends go? Styles from the 20th century repeat but some trends and styles you see today go back much further than that. Although 18th century clothing was a lot more elaborate then todays you can see its influence in fashion today. Although there are several examples of this two that will be discussed are the corset and the mens suit.

The industrial revolution produced a parallel revolution in political thought. Urbanization and capitalism greatly reshaped society. During this same period, the socialist movement began to form. In the mid-19th century, Marxism was developed, and socialism in general gained increasing popular support, mostly from the urban working class. By the late 19th century, socialism and trade unions were established members of the political landscape. In addition, the various branches of anarchism and syndicalism also gained some prominence. In the Anglo-American world, anti-imperialism and pluralism began gaining currency at the turn of the

“The French Revolution was period of far-reaching social and political upheaval in France and its colonies that lasted from 1789 until 1799. It was partially carried forward by Napoleon during the later expansion of the French Empire. The Revolution overthrew the monarchy, established a republic, catalyzed violent periods of political turmoil, and finally culminated in a dictatorship under Napoleon who brought many of its principles to areas he conquered in Western Europe and beyond.” (French Revolution,n.d.).

To understand most period and movements in modern art, one must first understand the context in which they occurred. When one looks at the various artistic styles, one will realize how artists react to historical and cultural changes and how artists perceive their relation to society.

According to a 2012 Monitoring the Future study, marijuana is the illicit drug most likely to be used by teens (Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey). Marijuana comes from the plant Cannabis Sativa and appears as a green/brown mix of flowers, stems, and leaves (Teens Health 1). Marijuana is also known as pot, weed, MJ, Mary Jane, reefer, dope, ganja, herb, and grass. Marijuana is most often smoked in cigarettes, hollowed-out cigars, pipes, or water pipes, but is sometimes mixed into food or tea (1). Why are there concerns about teen use of marijuana? During adolescence, many developmental changes are occurring and poor choices could affect a teen’s future

What makes music great? Is this not the question that everyone asks themselves? What makes that one song so special, what makes that band so amazing? It is questions like this that I ask myself every time I listen to music; which in my case, quite a bit. There is just something about the music that speaks to you. I believe that the lyrics are a main part of what makes music great. The lyrics are what draw people in, it is what connects the listener to the performer.

Ireland’s political history has always been tumultuous and vivid. Especially the 18th century can be said to feature several key events of the nationalist conflict, which united Ireland and Scotland against the English Crown. Irish ballads and poetry, in general, constitute an account of various events that have happened in the 18th century. In the following essay, I want to give a brief overview of salient characteristics of this time, focusing especially on the “Jacobite” ballad ‘Mo Ghile Mear’ written by Seán “Clárach” Mac Domhnaill.