Born in Marseille, France, on September 4, 1896, Antonin Artaud worked as an actor onstage and in film with works like La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc. He was involved in the surrealist movement as a writer and came up with the idea known as "The Theater of Cruelty," which argued that drama must abandon its emphasis on text and rely on more mysterious, primal expressions of sound, movement and light. Considered among the most influential figures in the evolution of modern drama theory, Antonin Artaud
Fear engulfed France as the revolution unfolded at home and spread abroad. The moderate phase of the National Assembly turned France into a constitutional monarchy. A radical phase of escalation violence led to the end of the monarchy and a Reign of Terror. Then followed a period of reaction against extremism, known as the Directory. At last, the Age of Napoleon consolidated many revolutionary changes. The political crisis of 1789 coincided with the worst of famine known to man. Starving peasants
Causes of the French Revolution The French Revolution was caused by a tragic economic crisis, inequality between the estates, unreasonable taxes for the third estate, and a political order called the Old Regime. The third estate of France spoke but was never heard, so they made people listen. They were treated differently than other estates. They were not allowed to voice any sort of opinion, when they tried others just simply turned their heads. And the money they earned would be mostly spent
King Louis XVI was born in the castle of Versailles on August 23, 1754. His Real name was Louis Auguste de France. He was the third son of Louis his Father. His mother was the daughter of the king of Poland Frederick Augustus II. Louis Grew up strong, and healthy. With him being a healthy young man, he enjoyed physical activities like hunting and wrestling. He was also tutored by French noblemen. It is said that Louis took courses in astronomy, geography, Latin, and history. As a young man locksmithing
The Importance of Women in the Colonial World Women's importance in the colonial world was an ever-changing process. They were seen as equals in early Native society but over the years women's roles have changed drastically. The books one has studied have great influence on how people view women in the past but others have little. Women have played a role from the earliest times even before written language, among the Natives, in their stories and legends
French as the Siècle des Lumières, the Century of Enlightenment, and in German as the Aufklärung – was a philosophical movement which dominated the world of ideas in Europe in the 18th century. The Enlightenment included a range of ideas centered on reason as the primary source of authority and legitimacy, and came to advance ideals such as liberty, progress, tolerance, fraternity, constitutional government and ending the perceived abuses of the church and state. In France, the central doctrines
Marie Sophie Germain was born in Rue Saint-Denis, Paris, France, on April 1, 1776, in a wealthy Persian family. Ambroise-Francois, her father, was a rich man who was assumed to be a wealthy silk merchant, or a goldsmith. Ambroise was elected as the representative of the bourgeoisie to Etats-Généraux en 1789, which had involved his daughter to witness many discussions with her father and his peers. When she was 13, The French Revolution broke out. Enforcing her to remain indoors,as she turned to her
Dior Christan Dior: The great stylist and fashion designer Christian Dior was born in northern France in 1905. Dior blasted onto the Paris style scene in 1947 with outlines that went against wartime confinements and reintroduced a femininity and spotlight on extravagance to ladies' fashion. His subsequent achievement, taking into account the development of both his plans and his business rehearses, made him the best mold fashioner on the planet. His outlines have been worn by celebrities and members
Interview one: Mozart Dana: When and where were you born? Mozart: I was born on 27th January 1756 in the city-state of Salzburg which is today Austria. Dana: What musical instruments did you play and which was your favorite? Mozart: I played anything I could get my hands on. My main instruments were the organ, clavichord, harpsichord, fortepiano, viola, and violin. Dana: Which of your parents were you closer to? Mozart: “Next to God comes papa.” Dana: Did you have any pets? Mozart: Yes, on 27th
experience at Zayed University. 2) An academic paragraph about Palace of Versailles Palace of Versailles, also known as Château de Versailles is one of the most tremendous castles in the world. It is located in the city of Versailles in France, and it was built in 1682. The castle became famous because King Louis XIV lived there with his wife Marie Antoinette. They both ruled France together until they were executed. Furthermore, the castle is