first I will begin with a historical background of the artist as well as the context of the artwork. The intentional aspect shall be the last thing to be discussed then the conclusion of the essay. I have decided to analyse Riefenstahl’s documentary Olympia for this essay‚ but the opening sequence is what shall be focused on. My analysis is going to be based on my own opinion but will be encouraged by Thompson. Leni Riefenstahl‚ born 1902‚ was a German film director. She was widely recognised for her
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The site of Olympia was located at the intersection of two rivers‚ the Alpheus and the Kladeos‚ this would have enabled people from Greek colonies to easily reach Olympia from the Mediterranean (see source 1) to participate or watch the games. As the ancient games were always held here the athletes had the chance to become accustomed to the site and train here. The site consisted of temples‚ altars‚ athletic facilities and civic buildings (see source 2). The religious buildings were at the center
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Olympia movie review Olympia an award winning documentary made by leni Riefenstahl is beautifully captured‚ capturing the true life of the berlin Olympics. Riefenstahl uses techniques in which we still use nowadays and creates art in her films Riefenstahl and her staff didn’t uses very professional camera angles ‚ only to improvise with telephoto lenses; though the results are often more dramatically impressive than the up-close-and-personal approach taken by contemporary TV cameramen. Riefenstahl
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Ronnie Coleman is infamous in the world of bodybuilding. He is matched by only one other for his eight-time Mr.Olympia title reign. In October‚ 2005 Ronnie Coleman tied Lee Haney with the most Mr. Olympia titles held by an individual. The Mr. Olympia competition is the most coveted title that a bodybuilder can achieve. Big Ron was able to achieve this title for eight consecutive years. Ronnie Coleman was born into the world on May 13‚ 1964‚ in Monroe‚ Louisiana. He was raised by his single
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Ancient Olympia Horse riding Horse racing was one of the many sporting events in the ancient olympics. Horse racing is the most prestigious sport. Owners of the horses were very wealthy‚ as the horses could take the riders to the arena. The horse races took place in the hippodrome. The course length were about 6 laps around the track. When the owners of the horse wins the race they receive an olive wreath. Discus Throwing a discus was an event in the pentathlon. At first the discus was stone
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What are the main similarities and differences between the sanctuaries of Olympia and Delphi? Reflecting upon Olympia and Delphi‚ it is possible to highlight both similarities and differences between the two sanctuaries. In examining the location and the main attributes of each sanctuary‚ it is clear how they differ and how they are comparable in various ways. Whilst they clearly differ in their geographical situation‚ they are similar in that they both host their own games. However it is what occurs
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idealistic‚ Academic art was the epitome of true‚ talented artwork. Edouard Manet challenged this notion with the way he painted‚ despite the ridicule he received by society and other artists of the time. In regards to his highly controversial painting‚ Olympia‚ Manet used unconventional
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The subject for my abstract is the statue of Zeus in Olympia. The statue was fashioned by Phidias and occupied half the width of the aisle of the large temple built to house it. "It seems that if Zeus were to stand up‚" the geographer Strabo said in the 1st century BC‚ "he would sunroof the temple.” The statue was a chryselephantine sculpture‚ made with ivory and gold panels on a wooden substructure. No copy in marble or bronze has lasted this long‚ though that can be recognized by only certain kinds
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Olympias began Alexander’s education with Leonidas of Epirus‚ whom presided over other instructors of Alexander‚ and with guidance from Olympias‚ planted the seeds of his great potential and passed on the beginnings of what would be the necessary skills to be a successful ruler. It was with Aristotle however‚ that Alexander
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achievements. During his childhood he spent most of the time with his mother and had some difficulties trying to get on well with his father. Although his family had a huge impact on his life‚ his own personality contributed him most of his triumphs. Olympias‚ Alexander´s mother was present for him during his childhood; she was Alexander´s support and guider. Encouraging him to believe that he had the destiny of be the conqueror of the Persian Empire‚ she gave him ambitiousness and transmitted him her
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