Older works in the canon can be interpreted in such a way which also avoids this tradition. Mozart’s Don Giovanni is traditionally interpreted as a conquistador; one who forces women into intimacy. This is an example of female victimization and portrays the women as powerless. Some recent productions of Don Giovanni have been adjusted to correct this sexism and give power back to the women. Ruth Berghaus’s 1984 Welsh production gives power to the women in the
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his long life was prodigious; when the sheer volume of correspondence‚ sketches‚ and reminiscences that survive is also taken into account‚ he is the best-documented artist of the 16th century. Gian Lorenzo Bernini (also spelled Gianlorenzo or Giovanni Lorenzo) (Naples‚ 7 December 1598 – Rome‚ 28 November 1680) was an Italian artist and a prominent architect who worked principally in Rome. He was the leading sculptor of his age‚ credited with creating the Baroque style of sculpture.[2] In addition
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“Reading” Art: Practicing Iconography ART 101 “Reading” Art: Practicing Iconography The two works of art that I chose are: Prayer for Rain (1938) by James E. Allen and Battle between Hercules and Centaurs (1526-27) by Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio. In our text iconography is the practice of understanding symbolism in art and is one aspect of visual literacy. When one can understand visual literacy and the roles of the artist‚ then this will deepen their appreciation of art. Artists usually
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example‚ she wrote‚ “The world is not a pleasant place to be without someone to hold and be held by‚” (Giovanni 1). This quote means that we all need community to support us and share our experiences. Additionally‚ she wrote about how society helps us get through the difficult times and be happy. For instance‚ she wrote‚ “An ocean would never laugh if clouds weren’t there to kiss her tears‚” (Giovanni 3). That means people would always be focused on the dissatisfactory and never on the joyful‚ if someone
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realistic or true to life but they are detailed and it is obvious that the artist paid attention to them. The small bits of ivy in the background of Reuben’s piece are definitely true to life yet they are not major elements within the piece. Unlike Giovanni‚ the mood that Reuben is trying to achieve with his piece does not include using the elements of nature in a certain way to get across a specific feeling throughout the entire piece. Reuben’s background scenery is neutral and calm in contrast with
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important note is the marble pulpit‚ made by Giovanni Pisano‚ an exquisite example of Italian Gothic sculpture. So grand did the cathedral’s architect Buscheto believe his masterpiece to be‚ that he did not hesitate to inscribe in Latin in the far left arch‚ "This marble church has no equal." The Baptistery The Baptistery‚ a lovely circular building‚ contains the most important work of art in Pisa--a hexagonal marble pulpit built by Nicola Pisano‚ father of Giovanni. The pulpit represents the transition
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because she has been "nourished with [the poisonous purple flower’s] breath" and will poison anyone who kisses her. While Beatrice is a poison; she does not intend harm to anyone. In fact‚ she prefers death over harming Giovanni‚ telling her father that she is going. She asks Giovanni‚ "Oh was there not‚ from the first‚ more poison in thy nature than in mine?" On the other hand‚ Emily "would not be denied‚" and has acted selfishlessly‚ unlike Beatrice‚ to preserve her lover. So‚ while the two daughters
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Ernest Hemingway’s famously wrote in a style likened to an iceberg. Like an iceberg that is 1/8 above water and 7/8 below the surface‚ Hemingway embedded the deeper meanings in his works through the silent or unaddressed issues. He stated that “the dignity of an iceberg is due to 1/8 of it being above water” and that the most dangerous and important 7/8‚ the part that sinks ships‚ lies below the surface. (“Art of Fiction”) (Onderdonk 75). In using Hemingway’s iceberg theory to examine his work The
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The Louvre In the heart of one of the biggest city of the world Paris‚ lies the biggest museum of the world LOUVRE. With a surface of 210‚000 m2 ‚66‚600 of them are devoted to exhibitions. This museum holds 35‚000 masterpieces and eight different collections. To be able to visit the entire museum I had to go several times and take over from where I left. What really fascinated me and grab my attention is the Egyptian antiquity section. I was charmed about this because it had all the details
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Ever since I met Giovanni back in Middle School‚ we have had our differences. Two incredibly intelligent young men‚ it was no surprise that we became such good friends. He’s like a brother to me. I guess one of the reasons we are so close is the simple fact that we have such different views on life‚ and yet share the same basic core values. He takes a more violent approach to getting what he wants‚ but is able to use sheer cunning if he believes it’ll help him more‚ while I prefer to use my intelligence
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