Minimalism‚ Maya Lin and Vietnam Memorial Discussion “Minimal art is characterized by its simplicity in both form and content‚ where personal expression is removed in order to achieve this. The intention of minimalist artists is to allow the audience to view a composition more intensely because the distractions of theme etc. have been removed”. Minimalism can be detected as early as the 18th century where the artist Goethe constructed an Alatar of Good Fortune that consisted of a stone sphere and
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Sings‚ by Maya Angelou‚ she shows rather than tells. She allows the reader to develop a mental picture of everything she explains. The descriptions of the characters are vivid and captivate the reader’s imagination. Certain situations are explained perfectly by Maya Angelou‚ such as Momma’s discussion with Mrs. Flowers. Because of such articulate descriptions‚ the reader is pulled into the story as if they were actually there. This makes reading Caged Bird more interesting. Maya Angelou describes
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childhood and also had the most positive influences on her. Bailey had a very unique relationship with Maya; they grew up together and shared everything. They were inseparable and experienced everything side by side. Whenever they got into trouble‚ they experienced it together and‚ if they didn’t do it together‚ they were punished equally anyway. When Maya said "by the way‚"� Momma not only whipped Maya for cursing‚ but she whipped Bailey and their friend Junior as well without a reason. She whipped all
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In “Sister Flowers” by Maya Angelon‚ I can connect with the main character in the text‚ because she was a teenage girl who received support from a person when in a time of depression. To me‚ I can understand this reading and also agree with most of what it had to say regarding the views of the world; I can connect this to what I consider is important‚ and I can explain why I enjoyed reading it. Although‚ I did not have the same experience as Marguerite‚ I understand that having someone there next
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hug part of this world‚ whether it be from a friend losing someone or watching a loved one get older. Poetry and writing in general can give people a new perspective on life. Have you ever felt alone and like nobody could relate to your problems in life? If you read‚ that feeling might just vanish. In the two poems by Maya Angelou‚ they both state something about being scared by life. Life Doesn’t Frighten Me by Angelou talks about how nothing can scare them. On Aging by Angelou talks about pitying
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Maya Asulin Autobiography On November 18‚ 1995 in Santa Monica California‚ I was born into my loving mother’s arms. My parents soon separated‚ and I grew up with my mother‚ stepfather‚ and little brother. From a very young age I was already beginning to take an interest in the written word. I can remember attempting over and over again to write my “bs” and “ds” the correct way until my small hand grew tired. My love of reading‚ which began at the age of four‚ continued all through my childhood
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What makes a complex society? A complex society is one that has made innovations to adapt to its environment and become a powerful civilization. A complex society has a division of labor‚ and not everyone is treated equally. They often have a governmental system and a belief that they revolve the civilization around. Complex societies create new technologies to account for the lives of their people. They also have a lot of people and have to create cities and structures to inhabit these people. Some
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Maya Deren’s film “Meshes of the Afternoon” shows a women’s struggles with her relationship through her dreams. In her dreams there are three different options that she’s debating and a hooded figure that keeps reappearing. In this film the same woman is seen in four different roles. First she’s walks into the house and falling asleep in a chair‚ and then in her dream there are three other versions of herself. The first version gets pulled down the stairs by a force which makes me think she’s being
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women named Maya Ying Lin was given the privilege to build one of the most breathtaking memorials in America. The Vietnam War took about 60‚000 American soldiers. Many American citizens on the return of the soldiers mistreated them and insulted those who fought for our country. Why would American citizens mistreated their soldiers‚ then build a memorial to honor them? “Always to Remember : The Vision of Maya Ying Lin.” remembers the most devastating war in America‚ and the vision of Maya Ying Lin
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American born‚ American raised‚ and of Chinese decent‚ Maya Lin had an unique journey in relation to her cultural ancestry‚ describing how “didn’t even realize” she was Chinese until she was older. Although some of her works there are traces of Chinese influence‚ it is safe to say that Lin is guided more by nature and simplicity‚ over cultural memory. Lin’s work may not be conspicuously Chinese inspired but her own preferences are much align with Eastern philosophies. As a self-proclaimed “designer”
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