The moment I saw Vincent Van Gogh’s painting, Irises, I knew this was the perfect piece to learn more about its distinguishable design. By looking at his artwork the first thing that came to my mind was Paul Cezanne’s The Basket of the Apples. Cezanne’s painting simply depicts a veneer-made container holding apples on a table with other items, while Van Gogh’s work displays an outdoor image of blue flowers called irises. Even though the artworks do not present the same material, both the fruits and blossoms were completely removed from its natural configurations. These masterpieces, led me to the notion that there lies a connection between them, but after doing research I found a number of differences that splits Van Gogh’s and Cezanne’s artistic…
The hardest concept for me was simplifying quadratic equations. I was unsure when to use certain steps and simplifying odd square roots was difficult for me. I could have done more studying on the study plan and even online. I also should have attended the math tutoring available at our local University of Phoenix. I am not one to just guess answers without trying my hardest. I can not stand to have a problem and not find the solution. I also noticed one…
In this essay I will be discussing French artist Jules Cheret’s art work: La Loie Fuller (1893, figure 2.3) and American artist Will H. Bradley’s art work: The Chap Book, Thanksgiving no. (1895, figure 2.24) in a compare and contrast exercise, looking at both the similarities but also what makes these two works very different. The art works are both dated by the end of the nineteenth century. Around the same time, the Industrial Revolution brought a huge boost productivity, but also changed the social structure in Europe. Some artists start interest in finding a new artistic vocabulary that could best express the industrial world in which they lived. Therefore, an artistic movement called Art Nouveau has started in around 1890 to1910. It turned Western Classicism into Modernism. Jules Cheret and Will H. Bradley’s art…
It seems that the Renaissance (1300-1700), methods of presenting the surrounding world in a flat pictorial plane using linear perspective, has dictated the way artists have worked for countless centuries. Linear perspective is a technique used by artists that uses line to create the illusion of depth and space within their work. However this approach is only a representation created using a singular eye. This method of working is suggested to have originated from Leon Battista Alberti’s (1404-1472) metaphor of painting, he proposes that a work of art can be comparable to ‘… an open window through which the subject to be painted is seen’ (1435-6). Alberti’s statement seems to be the explanation to why flat works of art, are repeatedly presented in a rectangle or square shape. Nevertheless something interesting started happening in the twentieth century, a sparse number of individual artists started challenging this manner of working. Since the birth of photography there was no need for art to serve a documentation purpose anymore or to be representational, traditional ways of…
Behaviors or actions such as walking, eating, dancing, yelling, texting, helping others and so on…
A text is essentially a product of its context, as its prevailing values are inherently derived by the author from society. However, the emergence of post-modern theories allows for audience interpretation, thus it must be recognised that meaning in texts can be shaped and reshaped. Significantly, this may occur as connections between texts are explored. These notions are reflected in the compostion of Edson’s W;t and Donne’s poetry as their relationship is established through intertextual references, corresponding values and ideas and the use of language features. Edson particularly portrays key values surrounding the notions of the importance of loved based relationships, and death and resurrection: central themes of Donne’s Holy Sonnets and Divine Poems. The purpose of these authors distinctly correlate as each has attempted to provide fresh insight into the human condition by challenging prevalent ideals. Thus, Edson incorporates Donne’s work to illuminate both explicit and implicit themes, creating an undeniable condition.…
Every day, millions of high school and college students have to struggle through algebra in order to graduate. Having the ability to do mathematical equations will always be an important skill to have, but honestly, if you can’t solve ([3x - 3x^2 +1] ^744) x ([- 3x + 3x^2 +1] ^745) it doesn’t mean you won’t be successful in life. All it means is that you probably weren’t the best algebra 2 student in high school. “…One in four ninth graders fails to finish high school.” (Hacker, 2) Andrew Hacker, a professor of political science at Queens College in New York and co-author of “Higher Education? How Colleges Are Wasting Our Money and Failing Our Kids - and What We Can Do About It.”, states the reason may be the algebra 2 courses we are forced to take.…
Academic knowledge, while highly valued in society, should not be seen as the only measure of intelligence and success. Practical skills and specialized knowledge are equally important in many industries and can lead to successful careers. For instance, if someone chooses to pursue a career in car mechanics, their primary focus would be on acquiring the relevant technical skills and knowledge related to repairing vehicles, rather than memorizing mathematical equations or historical dates. This does not diminish the value of academic education, but simply highlights the diversity of knowledge needed in various fields. So while knowing how to find the area of a square may have its benefits, it is not necessary for everyone and should not be considered a measure of intelligence or capability.…
The above listed is what I chose for my comparative art analysis essay. I decided to pick this theme because the realm of sleep and/or dream has always been fascinating and the works that depict this theme are most often very interesting to view. I'm hoping to relay to the readers that dreams and their dreamscape differ from person to person. The only thing that is common is the originality and creativity of each dream. One person can interpret a dream painting one way while another can interpret it a totally different way.…
I never came kindly to the subject of Math. Math was always about constant rote memorization, full of extensive redundant notes that always found their way stuffed into the folds of my notebook never to be seen again. I held onto this impression the entire duration of ninth grade. However, upon a simple happenstance of acquiring the right math teacher with a different approach to math, I became increasingly aware of my previous errors in thinking. Everything was not as unyielding and tedious as I thought it was. Experiencing a teacher with a powerful new perspective altered my rigid frame of thinking, allowing me to excel in math.…
For many people, math is a dreaded subject due to it being difficult to understand. Through Geoffrey Colvin and his article, “What It Takes to Be Great”, it has been explained that anyone can become great at anything through the concept of deliberate practice. Deliberate practice is doing activities which help improve a person’s performance and has specific goals meant to improve the person’s abilities. It also is an “…activity that’s explicitly intended to improve performance, that reaches for objectives just beyond one’s level of competence, provides feedback on results and involves high levels of repetition…” (Colvin, 10). In math, it takes understanding the concepts to do well; you can memorize, but eventually memorization won’t help. Anyone can improve in this subject and become a straight-A student through studying and understanding material. You can become a straight-A student using this method by learning the content and making sure you get it, understanding the reasoning behind ideas, using connections to deepen understanding, and…
To start with, I appreciate your accounts you have provided, regarding your experience you have encountered while attending Liberty University, as a psychology undergraduate. Also, your illustration of Harris, provides powerful confirmation, regarding exercising the mind. However, I diligently read your thoughts about comprehending the theories of Algebra and not being able to clench the information. My reply would be, give it all to God and allow Him to use you. And, by talking to Him, you are developing a personal relationship with Him. What is more, Jesus desires your attention. For that reason, applying these techniques will assist with your fears of Algebra and enable you to understand the course. Do you agree? Lastly,…
Studying new vocabulary, historical art, artists, view art are my challenges that will impact my successful completion of this…
applying the skill or using the skill in a different way at a later time, this is true mastery.…
Algebra was one of the most difficult classes for me, and I wish that I would have gotten help on the subject and attended…
