Charles Le Brun

This image represented the most typical portraits of the grand siccle in the French court. In his period, Charles le brun created a new genre of painting as an artist which he named the state portrait. This image is an example of a state portrait which showed how the artist was endowned with artistic skills. The artists of this period painted without using any particular setting or apparatus but this image brought the beauty which was highly desirable for a great artist of this age. Largilliere depicts how le brun was surrounded by objects which symbolized his achievement as a great painter at that age. Although the painting shows actual appurtenances which are found in a normal studio, there was more in to the image than the apparatus which were used to bring the bigger picture. It showed the classical casts which were based on his style as a painter. The sketches in the painting also shows that he was experienced in creating artistic work as shown by the portrait of a king showing attributes of a monarch system. In this drawing, he brings the classical…

The Queen and her entourage must have sensed that such portraiture could help to repair her badly damaged image as scandalously promiscuous and profligate” (May, 3). This would gain and secure Vigée-LeBrun a prominent position in Paris’s Royal Academy as only 1 of 4 women. During a time when women artists were not praised or given critical acclaim, admiration, nor prominence by critics and art historians until recently. Which is why Vigée Le Brun was denied any accolade, and “…only grudging…

statements. The queen and her entourage must have sensed that such portraiture could help to repair her badly damaged image as scandalously promiscuous and profligate.” (May, 3) This would gain and secure Vigée-LeBrun a prominent position in Paris’s Royal Academy as only 1 of 4 women. During a time when women artists were not afforded critical acclaim, admiration, nor prominence by critics and art historians until recently. Which is why Vigée Le Brun was denied any accolade, and “…only grudging…

respected, and a role model to many people around the world. Princess Diana was born on July 1st 1961, in Sandringham, Norfolk, England. She was born into an aristocratic English family who were very close to the royal family. Her parents got divorced when she was eight years old and she continued to live with her father who took custody of her. Diana had been hard working since youth. As a teenager she had several jobs such as kindergarten teacher at a school in London, a dance instructor,…

Throughout history, princesses have been known to be perfect and have no obstacles or problems to overcome. They are kept away from the real world and they live sheltered lives. When Diana Spencer married into the royal household, that stereotype was broken. Diana, Princess of Wales was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales and she challenged the typical stereotype of a princess by talking about mental illness, making physical contact with AIDS and leprosy patients, and by exposing her…

DAMAYANTI Introduction The story of Nala-Damayanti has been narrated in Vana-Parva in Mahabharata by Rishi Vrihadswa. Damayanti was the daughter King Bhima who ruled Vidharbha Kingdom. Damayanti had earned a reputation of being the most beautiful Princess of Universe at that time. She was described as lovely-waisted Damayanti. As per Nala-Damayanti Katha, Damayanti was famous for 'for her incandescent beauty, grace, virtue and excellence' she was faultless-featured; 'with her ornaments she…

At the Golden Globes award ceremony Oprah Winfrey was presented the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement.Given recent events like the Me too and Time’s up movements Oprah dedicated her speech to speaking up about sexual harassment and emphasizing the need for change.Throughout the speech she talks about many different things from personal stories to the plights of everyday women to show that this abuse affects everyone. She uses many important rhetorical devices, namely pathos,…

got criticized in different ways and also a love hate relationship towards this project. 20th century architect did not accept the concept and futurist ideas that he created however in 21st century Farnsworth House have been declared as a masterpiece of modern architecture. Architecture create different ranges of forms purely by using his spirit as well as prioritising human’s ability to connect with the look, feel and shape of the form where the focus point is on the building each masterpiece…

writes or, as I apply it in this paper, the architect builds, is an aesthetic and ethical choice based on their formal approach in treating the material. Material The material is an embodied evidence of culture. Its investigation helps to trace the early stage of development and proliferation of certain ideas. Soviet new architecture is known for its material: reinforced concrete. Concrete had its long history, but it was long forgotten after the Roman Empire fall. It was rediscovered by…

My arms were killing me. In an effort to distract myself from the pain, I began to mentally go through my favorite scenes from Harry potter, but even the thought of my favorite book couldn’t keep my mind off my discomfort for long. Huffing, I lugged the water-filler bucket uphill, careful not to spill too much of its precious contents. That would mean another trek downhill and I’ve had enough of that for one day. I brightened up when I neared my destination- a simple hut made of mud and clay,…