Works of Yoko Ono Vs Feminist art Feminist art is a specific art form that has been dedicated to explore and examine the explicit forms of physical violence‚ pain and anguish experienced by women in a world dominated by the patriarchal system. Awakened to the consciousness of misogyny‚ women renounced their passive acceptance to social pressures and intended to show their intolerance toward the cultural frame work in which their fruit of labor denied; their expressions through art never considered
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Walter Benjamin covers several topics in his essay "The Work of Art in the Age of its Technological Reproduction"‚ but the two that resonated the most with me were his discussion on the loss of aura in modern art and of the politicization of art. Benjamin believes that art that is produced and/or replicated by mechanical means has lost its aura‚ the originality and authenticity of the work of art. I agree that the mass production of art causes it to lose is originality but I don’t believe it affects
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Baroque Era and Rock Music To understand the correlation between Rock music and the Baroque Era‚ one must look more in-depth towards each culture’s history and social norms. The Baroque Era’s musical style was prevalent during 1600 - 1750. It can be described as a time when the music went hand in hand with the architecture‚ paintings‚ and literature of its time. It was a time when musicians brought out more intense emotions within their Rock music‚ which was created during the 1950’s in the United
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INTRODUCTION Art allows us to look at the world from a different and unique perspective; all of us interpret artwork differently. It is a great way for people to express feelings‚ ideas‚ concepts and ideologies‚ and for some‚ it helps us express whatever cannot simply be defined by words. Art gives you freedom to explore things in a different way‚ and preserve your thoughts on the canvas for everyone else to see. When we look at artwork that portrays a universal idea‚ we feel a sense of unity with
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The term ‘Baroque’ is used to describe the period of artistic style that began around 1600 in Rome and spread to most of Europe by the 1750s. It uses exaggerated motion‚ vivid‚ simple and easily interpreted detail to produce drama‚ exuberance‚ tension‚ and grandeur. It is evident in sculpture‚ painting‚ architecture‚ literature‚ dance‚ theatre and music (Wikipedia 2017). There are many great examples of sculptures from the Baroque period. When I first saw the sculpture‚ Truth Unveiled by Time
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The Baroque Era During the Baroque Era‚ a new form of music was created called opera. Opera is defined as “an extended dramatic composition‚ in which all parts are sung to instrumental accompaniment‚ that usually includes arias‚ choruses‚ and recitatives‚ and that sometimes includes ballet.” Around the same time that opera became popular began oratorio. Oratorio is very similar to opera except the theme of an opera normally dealt with history and mythology‚ including age-old devices of romance
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Michelangelo Michelangelo was very talented in many fields of art. One is able to see a relationship between his art and his poetry due to its realistic aspects. People who are acquainted with his art and poetry are able to understand his emotions and ideas. Michelangelo was the greatest living artist of his time. Michelangelo focuses on topics of life. In his poems he discusses categories pertaining to love‚ death‚ evil and good‚ beauty‚ and women. The first is the fault the artist finds in his
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Introduction This essay consists of the research done on works of art: Ara Pacis‚ which is located in Rome and Panthenon‚ which is located in Athens. The purpose of the essay was to do research on both and compare and contrast them. Both works of art have been constructed in a fascinating way‚ and have been significant since the time they were built until now. They both are visited by hundreds of tourists every day because of their importance in culture‚ beauty and purpose. Ara Pacis In 13 BCE
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Baroque Period through the Romantic Age Introduction When we look at Baroque Art we are looking at the art of the 17th century. There seem to be a strong influence on the spiritual activity; this art creates a form of energy‚ movement and passion. Artist were able to capture the essence in soul of what they were feeling and expressing themselves through their work. The Following three works of art focus on a religious content and are from the Baroque period. Image #1 “ The Raising of the Cross”
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Baroque and the Counter-Reformation On October 31‚ 1517‚ Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the doors of Wittenberg Cathedral. Exposing the corruption of the Church and its abuse of power‚ Martin Luther sent a shock wave through all of Europe. Threatened with the growing rise of Protestantism‚ and the crises it revealed‚ the Catholic Church launched the Counter-Reformation. The Council of Trent (1545 - 1563)‚ was a central feature of the Counter-Reformation. Aimed at addressing the abuses of
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