of The Concert painting that Vermeer is painting of his patron van Ruijven and his daughter and sister. I think that the author had Griet focusing on this painting to remind her who she was. In other words‚ it encouraged her to remain decent‚ and humble. On page 186 van Leeuwenhoek said to Griet‚ “Take care to remain yourself.” When Griet srated to work for the family she was exposed to a different environment. While working there she was also reminded a maid who was in a painting a long with van
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This painting is called "The Transfiguration" by an artist named Raphael. It is considered to be Raphael’s last painting. The artist left it uncompleted and it is said that his student‚ Giulio Romano finished it in the 1510’s. The original painting is now held in the Pinacoteca Vaticana of Vatican City. The painting is divided into two parts. The top section of the painting shows the actual Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. He is floating amongst the people with Moses and Elijah. The bottom
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Athens vs. Sparta The Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta were similar in that they both denied women basic rights‚ but they are more different because of their culture and political structures. In both city-states‚ their social structures featured women as minorities. However‚ their customs and concepts differ tremendously. Generally‚ Sparta had a very strict military-based state‚ while Athens focused on the fine arts. Politically‚ the two city states differed in that Athens had a democracy
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catharsis of such emotions. So we discuss the major traits which erect “Oedipus Rex”head and shoulder above other plays. Aristotle singled out the plot of “Oedipus Rex” for the highest praise and since his time the greatest superlatives have been used for the plot of this tragedy. Coleridge considers that the plot of “Oedipus Rex” is one of the best constructive plots in the world. The most noteworthy feature of the plot of “Oedipus Rex” is its sheer inevitability; such incident arises quite logically
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Within my life time‚ I have met very few people that know what it means to believe in Jesus. With some‚ I see potential to be great followers in Christ‚ and others confuse me because of the things they choose to believe or not believe in. I know that my faith is not perfect. I do know that it is strong. I am fully aware of why I am alive and how my faith effects my life. The reason why I am living is to serve others and trust and believe in Jesus Christ. I have learned that since God has control
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Module 1 NOTES 12-bar blues is a chord progression that is common in many popular forms of music. A metronome‚ or a device that produces regular ticks or beats according to the beats per minute‚ is one way that musicians and composers can help maintain a consistent pace in the music. A concerto is a musical piece in which one solo instrument (such as a piano or violin) is accompanied by an orchestra. A scale is a group of notes in ascending and descending pitch. A sonata is a musical composition
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with her legal name. The painting is untitled as well‚ its subject matter the participants in a ceremonial Pueblo dance. Line was used more conservatively in this painting than in Tonita’s other works. The skin of each dancer is not so boldly defined in its outline‚ different colors and shapes gently shifting from one to the other. In that respect‚ contrast is very subtly; however‚ the black in the painting stands out more boldly against the rest of the dancers. Color was used sparingly‚ and only the
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800 and 323BCE‚ experienced two significant territories – Athens and Sparta. Sparta would become known as a significant warrior state. Athens would become known as the birthplace of democracy. This paper will detail the political differences and the political similarities of these two territories. This paper will address these differences and similarities using the following prescribed guidelines: 1-How did the people in Athens and Sparta obtain the right to participate in public life and
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As a German after World War I‚ George Grosz created “A Victim of Society.” This Dada painting acts as a reaction to the Great War through the representation of the destruction of man. The man in the painting is deformed and his humanity is being questioned‚ as the machination and development of war leads to a loss of humanity. This is shown in the replacement of the man’s nose and mouth with an electrical device of some sort‚ which could also suggest that his real face was lost in the war‚ due
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Similarly‚ the 100 year difference between the end of the Medieval Era and beginning of the Renaissance Era showed amazing changes in the form of art. The painting “Madonna the Goldfinch” by Raphael Sanzio was created in c. 1505-1506. This was the very beginning of the Renaissance Era‚ and the painting strived for perfection unlike any of the paintings created before it. Madonna the Goldfinch portrays a sense intrigued curiosity‚ but to those who analyze it will find a guiding informative response with
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