Engraving

William Blake Can a single person’s view on a war change the way we view the conflict all together? William Blake believed he could change the way his colleagues viewed the American and French Revolutions through his Romantic style of poetry. Therefore, his messages about innocence and philosophy prove why Blake is one of the most influential, English Romantic poets in history. At the turn of the eighteenth century, why did the classical style of poetry shift into an unconventional form?…

The 13 colonies in America began early on to develop democratic features. Distance from the mother country, the democracy became of itself. Therefore, was formed. Democratic and undemocratic features work in progress in Colonial America for the democracy. For the democracy, they listed democratic and undemocratic features, but also included a work in progress. Citizen participation is only one democratic feature. It is to take any forms in participating in any event or more including becoming…

The Renaissance was a time period where many things were invented. Some things that were invented are the first mechanical clock, the trigger for a gun, oil painting, bell chimes, golf ball, wood engravings, bottled alcohol, and many more. The main invention I am going to talk about is the golf ball. Back in the 1300’s the golf ball was first created. The golf ball is very different now than when it was first invented during the Renaissance. When it was first produced it was obviously made out…

concepts in eighteenth century Spain where he lived. The etchings are considered a voice through which the artist cleverly questions clerical, social and political norms. Visually, the element of aquatint marked a major landmark in the history of engraving, using his unique techniques he added drama to each individual piece. Goya aptly describes the series as portraying "the innumerable foibles and follies to be found…

The Shuriken was one of the most influential and psychological handheld weapons at its time. Before the Shuriken was invented, there was no other weapon known to mankind that could be as capable, and accomplish as many things, as the shuriken. As many don’t know yet, but the Shuriken has influenced many of the present day actions. This handheld weapon was unique and important at its time. In the past, samurais and ninjas had weapons that could be used in close combat only, such as swords.…

In the year 1932, on the 4th of July, Frida had a miscarriage at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Frida painted herself after the miscarriage, lying back on the bed in the hospital, which turned into this terrifying self-portrait. The woman in the portrait is naked, the sheets under her stained with her blood, and a huge tear drops from her left eye. The bed drifts in an intangible space, encircled by six different images, which act as metaphors relating to the miscarriage. These are secured…

beliefs about the British government. They wanted to push for freedom and strengthen the nation. Sons of Liberty member Paul Revere did an engraving of the Boston Massacre (gilderlehrman.org). From this engraving, we can see that Paul Revere is trying the show the cruel reality of the Boston Massacre and ‘what actually happened’. The idea behind the engraving is ultimately attempting to demonstrate that it was the British soldiers fault shooting the innocent and unarmed colonists. This sort of…

I woke up to (what should be) a normal day. My brothers (Joe Collar(second oldest child), Jim Collar(Third oldest child), Bill Collar( fourth oldest child). I heard the snoring of each of my brothers as I made my bed. I checked outside like I did every day to check if the mysterious man in black who had shown up the day my dad disappeared. He wasn’t there, I checked more as a habit, at this point than anything else. I slowly woke up since he is quite good in the kitchen. I decided to cut the…

Art, is an element which has existed for centuries, dating back to prehistoric times. It allows one to express their feelings, beliefs, and talents onto various forms of mediums. Ranging from sculptures, to paintings, and even writing, art is a powerful tool to showcase one’s thoughts. At the metropolitan museum one of the most noticeable pieces of art work was The Metternich Stela. Dating back to Dynasty 30, 360-342 B.C, this stela belongs to the ancient empire of Egypt. The Metternich Stela…

through the ages, and has been deemed both a major port and an original thinker. Born in 1757 in London, England, William Blake began writing at an early age and claimed to have had his first vision, of a tree full of angels, at age 10. He studied engraving and grew to love gothic art, which he incorporated into his own unique works. A misunderstood poet, artist and visionary throughout much of his life, Blake found admirers late in life and has been vastly influential since his death in 1827.…