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    British Arts

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    tishTOPIC 14: BRITISH ARTS Outline: I. Introduction II. Content 1. Overview of the arts in Britain 1.1. What are “the arts”? 1.2. The arts in society 1.3. The characteristics of British arts and letters 1. Types of arts 2.4. Theatre and cinema 2.5. Music 2.6. Literature 2.7. The fine arts III. Conclusion 1. Overview of the arts in Britain 2.1. What are “The arts”? The art is the term which is used

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    flurry of motion its’ inhabitants scurrying for shelter from the powerful gusts of wind. UNITY & VARIETY In The Oxbow the implied lines and shapes seemingly going in all different directions give the work the illusion of mass‚ likewise the light and dark areas fade into each other unifying the work and creating a unique landscape. The varying changes from dark to light shifts the focal point from the ravaged tress and dark clouds to the bright blossoming of a new day bringing everything together

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    Art Critique

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    Journal 1‚ Humanities‚ Museum/Fine Art Gallery Visit The Saint Louis Art Museum’s architecture is beautiful. There are many roman influences to the outside of the building including round arches‚ tall stone columns and roman statues of persons in robes and sandals. The building itself is very inviting and enjoyable to view just from the outside. When entering inside‚ one will notice the gorgeous marble floors‚ the lofty ceilings and the roman style pillars‚ wall trim‚ steps and hallways. The dominant

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    Philosophy of Art

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    word Art is derived from an Ndo-European root AR‚ which means ‘to join’‚ ‘fit’ or ‘put together’. The preliminary definition; art is the application of practical skill [techne] to the production of works of creative imagination‚ which expresses‚ or rather embody an interpretation or view of life. In a wider sense‚ any human activity could be considered as an art. However there are fine arts as well as useful arts. Useful arts are engaged for the sake an ulterior purpose. For example: the art of building

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    Art Renaissance

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    do Japanese prints influence the works of Degas?  - Degas was influenced by Japanese prints in composition and line. He did not paint women in kimonos in his art. Rather than painting Japanese subjects like his fellow artists he took on Japanese techniques and qualities. 3. What are the impressionists concerned with depicting? Include an example to support this.  - Impressionists are concerned with capturing a sense of immediacy in their artwork. Their works are assymetrically balanced. The

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    The Necessity of Art

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    Introduction What is art? There are many definitions that can be given to art depending on the person talking about it and by these definitions; the following questions can be answered. Why is art necessary? What does it benefit us if art is applied in our lives? What can it do for us? What is its importance? These are the questions some people think of when they hear the word art. I have learned some things in my GREATWK class especially the definition of art and how to answer these questions.

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    Martial Arts

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    Martial Arts Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practices. They are practiced for a variety of reasons‚ including self-defense‚ competition‚ physical health and fitness‚ as well as mental‚ physical‚ and spiritual development. Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practices. They are practiced for a variety of reasons‚ including self-defense‚ competition‚ physical health and fitness‚ as well as mental‚ physical‚ and spiritual development. Top 10 Martial

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    Art History

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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 of benin

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    The ongoing dispute about the ownership and location of Benin art remains a controversy over whether it should be returned to its place of origin. It is vital to observe the “encounter” between (Woods‚ 2008‚ ‘THE ART OF BENIN’‚ p.7) Europe and the kingdom of Benin‚ when the Benin artefacts were initially plundered and confiscated in the “‘punitive expedition’” (Mackie‚ 2008‚ ‘1897: the ‘punitive expedition’‚ p.23). The British opinion of the Benin people as a “savage and brutal” (Loftus‚ 2008‚ The

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    art assignment

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    of the technological breakthroughs or discoveries that changed art during the Modern Era‚ 1800-1945. Indicate specific ways in which these changed the form and/or content‚ themes‚ purposes/functions of art‚ and the lives of artists. Photography Light bulbs Use of metal in construction There have been many inventions since the 19th century that has been incorporated in the artistic realm. Photography has created a new genre of art available to people. This invention allows people to see an image

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