Buddhism is one of the largest religions in the world‚ and it is continually expanding throughout the world. Buddhism comes from "budhi"‚ which means "to awaken"‚ the goal of Buddhism. Buddhism is a very open and adaptive religion. Because of this‚ there are over 80‚000 different types of Buddhism. The two most widest beleived being Mahayanna and Theraveda. There are about 3-4 million Buddhists in America now. Buddhism is rich in history and it appeals to millions‚ as it spreads messages of peace
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Jessica McFarlane Irene Sfakianos Art History II 3/7/13 Western Europe Museum Paper While walking through the Philadelphia Museum of Art‚ trying to decide which piece I should do further research on and write a paper on‚ I discovered The Crucifixion‚ with the Mourning Virgin and Saint John the Evangelist”. This is oil on panel painting by Rogeier van der Weyden in the Netherlands (historical name‚15th-16th century)‚ Europe in 1460. The time period that this was made in was Early Italian
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ART Art is something which can be analyzed to give deeper insight as to the common values and beliefs shared by the members of a certain society. Regardless of the place of origin or the time period of a form of art‚ it will always be a reflection of the social structure in which it’s creator/s lived. However‚ the way the artist perceives the culture common to his time period is very relative. People pertaining to a higher social class had different values and ideologies than members of a lower
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Art Rosa Dargan-Powers December 8‚ 2013 In my own Words… Art to me is an expression. Society has a way of creating social norms‚ and through this influence people to become inspired to be different‚ to express themselves in many ways and to share with others this passion‚ in the form of art. Cultures have utilized art in the form of drawings‚ patterns‚ and techniques; for example the type of clothes they wear‚ and type of houses they live in. Art is everywhere. Albert Einstein once said
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Chicano Art Chicano Art and Indigenismo Artworks have played an indelible work to the lives of humanity. The creative nature in Artists is a complex matter to define. The uncertainties in the intrinsic nature in art lay difficult aspects that can only be answered by values‚ themes and skills depicted in an artist artwork. Apart from playing the intricate psychological effect on humans‚ the artworks have been used as a tool of expression that has been revered and uniquely preserved for future generation
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Art as a Political Statement: Political Art in the 19th and 20th Centuries Philip Simoneau Art 144: Modern Art History November 15‚ 2006 The visual artist plays a very unique role in society. Not only can an artist be inspired by his surrounding culture‚ but in fact‚ he can also inspire his surrounding culture. In this way‚ artwork can have a profound affect on society. Artists throughout history have been inspired by a variety of different circumstances. Whether it is personal
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Perception in the Arts The subjectivity of perception makes art what it is. Art is all about perception and individuality‚ since everyone has a different background‚ experience‚ taste‚ and opinion about any artwork. To determine the extent to which perception plays a role in the development‚ and the existence‚ of the arts‚ it is essential to identify the knowledge issues of perception in regards to the area of knowledge. First‚ is perception consistent and definite? Does previous knowledge (prejudice)
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Gemma Conine‚ Art 109 Modern Art‚ TTH One of the most influential artists of the Modern Period of art was James Whistler. Whistler was an accomplished printer and painter and a brief background of the painter allows us to understand Whistler‚ and why more than any artist of his time‚ he would be attracted to Japanese woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e. It is also essential to understand the essence of Ukiyo-e‚ Japanese aesthetics and its migration to the Western world. Additionally‚ a chronological
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may affect balance in a work of art. * Discuss the use of the principles of design when describing a work of art. 1.The principles of design are unity and variety‚ balance‚ emphasis and subordination‚ directional forces‚ contrast‚ repetition and rhythm‚ and scale and proportion. 2. Unity-is the appearance or condition of oneness. Variety-provides diversity and acts to counter unity. Balance-is the achievement of equilibrium‚ in which acting influences are held in check by opposing forces
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The Art of Sculpture Long before man could record history‚ people were sculpting free standing figures out of bones rocks and other objects. It is said that sculpting is the art of the people‚ and it is a more powerful art than literature and painting because it can be touched and felt. When a sculpture is in a gallery our attention is sustained by an intensified visual engagement. This is what makes its fixed shape come alive in the viewer’s eyes. Before the 20th century‚ sculpture was considered
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