Dionysian

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond at a glance is a modern metropolitan building that displays a vibrant exhibition of Byzantine art found in the Medieval and Byzantine wing. They are grouped together because they share a progression of time occurring in the heart of Europe roughly from the 1300s until the fall of Constantinople in 1453. The exhibit begins with displays of medieval art of Western Europe. It further progresses to Byzantine art arranged in broad categories ranging from pre-Christian

common goal of both artistic drives, whose secret marriage partnership, after a long antecedent struggle, celebrated itself with such a child, simultaneously Antigone and Cassandra.” (Friedrich Nietzsche on the relationship between the Apollnian and Dionysian) How do both reason and imagination shape poetry? Reason and Imagination are two concepts that seem opposed to one another. Reason is the ability of humans to make sense of things, and is grounded in reality while Imagination is a more abstract

common goal of both artistic drives, whose secret marriage partnership, after a long antecedent struggle, celebrated itself with such a child, simultaneously Antigone and Cassandra.” (Friedrich Nietzsche on the relationship between the Apollnian and Dionysian) How do both reason and imagination shape poetry? Reason and Imagination are two concepts that seem opposed to one another. Reason is the ability of humans to make sense of things, and is grounded in reality while Imagination is a more abstract

groups” (Miriam Webster). The “Greek Dichotomy,” therefore, relates to the division between mythology and philosophy, two seemingly opposing ideas both captures in the concept of art. These two sides are sometimes considered the Dionysians and the Apollonians of art. Dionysians represent the mythological and “free” side. They seem more creative and imaginative in comparison to the Apollonians who strive to accommodate perfect structure and accuracy to their art. In the Bible, God’s enormous vaults of

In our philosophy of art class we have looked at many different classical views on art and beauty. Such ideals as Plato’s criticisms on art, Aristotle’s idea of exemplary beauty and Plotinus’ splendor were discussed in class, and now we look at different philosophers and their attempt to create a theory that holds true for all previous philosophies and more modern ideals; modern ideals such as taste, aesthetics, and imagination. The philosopher that I think did this very well incorporating not only

started opening, when it was latched it would make a thudding noise. Odysseus, along with myself, have had a fair share of this ‘Divine Intervention.’ Someone who is Apollonian follows their work, duty, and responsibilities while someone who is Dionysian enjoys their freedom, play, and relaxation. Odysseus

Rodgers-Hammerstein-Lindsay-Crouse 1959 stage hit… one of the top musicals to reach the screen” (variety). It gets many highly rated reviews on IMBD. I would say this movie is Dionysian because it is about feelings. The songs help delivers up beat moods and happiness. They also try to escape limits and be free is the main message at the end of the movie which is a quality of Dionysian. I would highly recommend this movie. All the songs are great, and the viewers would know some of them before even seeing the movie. They will stick

as well as the sensations that hunters experience in the field. Of these sensations, Pollan describes, ¨Some sort of Dionysian intoxication, the ‘bloodlust’ that Ortega says will sometimes overtake the successful hunter.¨ This alludes to both Greek mythology and the works of José Ortega. The word “Dionysian,” exists in reference to the Greek god Dionysus. By describing a Dionysian sensation, Pollan characterizes the sensation of bloodlust not as a worldly pleasure but as an almost divine revelry

The son of Semele and Zeus, Dionysus is the last god to be given a throne on Mt. Olympus. His dynamic and ever-changing personality and characteristics give way to a significant ancient cult known as the Bacchic mysteries. His evolution as the Greek God of wine, pleasure, festivity, and vegetation are hinted at in his origin story and become a foundation of his overall personality after he encounters Pentheus in an intense tale. The evolution of his representation and characteristics can also be

The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is home to a variety of interesting paintings, sculptures, and other types of mixed-media artwork. One of the current exhibits featured at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is a collection of mixed media by Margaret Ross Tolbert. The artwork is part of a collection called AQUIFERious: Florida’s Springs, and depicts many photographs and paintings of the state’s natural aquifers and springs. One of these paintings in particular, Well of the Aquifer, stood out among the