"The goal I proposed myself in making cubism? To paint and nothing more... with a method linked only to my thought... Neither the good nor the true; neither the useful nor the useless." (Pablo Picasso) What is cubism? Cubism is essentially the art of creating abstract shapes of three dimensional objects on a two dimensional surface. In cubist artwork‚ objects are analyzed‚ broken up and reassembled in an abstracted form rather than portraying objects from one point of view‚ the artist portrays the
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Popular Modern Styles of Painting Modern art was a reaction to the rigid style set by traditional French institutions. Modern styles emerged starting in the 1860s and continued through the 1970s. This type of art refers to styles of painting that eschewed realism and past traditions. Instead‚ its focus is on experimentation with various materials and styles. The following are some of the popular styles that reflect the spirit of the modern art movement. 1. Abstract Art Abstract art refers to a
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the 20th century. Tarsila do Amaral (1886-1973) was a Brazilian painter‚ daughter of farmers that became one of the most important modernists in Brazil. Her artwork A Negra was painted while Tarsila was studying in Paris with the cubist artist Fernand Léger (1881-1955). This painting became important‚ and it was considered the first effective incarnation of the Brazilian culture in a painting. The main subject of the painting is an African woman that could be associated with the Africans that lived
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Le Corbusier (born October 6‚ 1887‚ La Chaux-de-Fonds‚ Switzerland—died August 27‚ 1965‚ Cap Martin‚ France) internationally influential Swiss architect and city planner‚ whose designs combine the functionalism of the modern movement with a bold‚ sculptural expressionism. He belonged to the first generation of the so-called International school of architecture and was their most able propagandist in his numerous writings. In his architecture he joined the functionalist aspirations of his generation
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There are generally two types of paintings- representational and abstract. While representational painting portrays recognizable objects‚ abstract painting does not look like a particular object. Instead‚ abstract art is made up of designs‚ shapes and colors. (http://www.harley.com/art/abstract-art/ ) The meaning of abstract art is‚ in its most simplified form‚ art that relies on the emotions of the artist and the elements of design rather than exact representation. This broad definition allows
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1. John Dos Passos: A Committed Writer The American way of life is an expression that refers to the "life style" of people living in the United States of America. It is an example of a behavioral modality‚ developed from the 17th century until today. It refers to a nationalist ethos that purports to adhere to principles of "life‚ liberty and the pursuit of happiness." It has some connection to the concept of American exceptionalism and the American Dream. It was the American day dream that especially
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The Count of Monte Cristo Edmond is sailing in French waters along with his best friend Fernand‚ when their captain falls ill. They stop for help at a nearby island‚ which happens to be where Napolean Bonaparte is in hiding. Bonaparte pulls aside Edmond and asks him to deliver an innocent letter to an old friend in Marseille‚ France.Edmond agrees‚ as that is the price for the use of Napolean’s physician. The captain unfortunately dies‚ so the crew returns home to Marseille. Edmond is made captain
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Morcerf secret is a horrifying reality for him and son‚ as the facade falls. Once the Morcerf facade crumbles the family is done‚ status is loss‚ and are once regular again. This lowers Fernand back to his original state and Mercedes realizes she made a mistake and regrets marrying him. The biggest thing for Fernand was to have everyone treat him exceptionally for his title and name‚ but when it is taken from him‚ Mondego realizes that his fear has caught up with him and he has nowhere to hide from
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The cinema of attraction. ‘A matter of making images seen.’ This is what Fernand Léger was writing in 1902 about the new art‚ trying to describe the possible changes in cinema‚ by emphasizing the fact that imitating the movements of nature is not necessarily the best way of defining cinema’s essence. This is only one of the writings concerning this topic which influenced Tom Gunning in characterizing the cinematic period before 1906 as that of the ‘cinema of attractions’. In this essay I am
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It was 1932‚ in the middle of December when disaster struck Fernand‚ you see Fernand grew up with no parents. The only comfort he could get was from his dog‚ Pablo. By the time Fernand was 24‚ World War 2 began and millions of jewish families were sent to a death camp. “ I wonder what is going on over there?” As he decides to go look his dog whimpers in a attempt to trick him into not going‚ “Pablito! Shh.”. “I ‘ll be back. Said Fernand. He heads out the front door and heads down the road in search
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