Gertrude Stein

Pablo Picasso is probably the most important figure of 20th century, in terms of art, and art movements that occurred over this period. Before the age of 50, the Spanish born artist had become the most well known name in modern art, with the most distinct style and eye for artistic creation. There had been no other artists, prior to Picasso, who had such an impact on the art world, or had a mass following of fans and critics alike, as he did. Although his art career spanned over a 7 decade…

Pablo Picasso, one of the most well-know painters of the interwar period, immersed himself into the art world through his formal art training, religious beliefs, and foreign travels. Pablo Picasso, born in Málaga, Spain on October 25, 1881, experienced World War 1 and the interwar period at the prime of his art years. At 37 years old when the interwar period started, he and by then had developed many styles of his own. Following traditional beliefs of the 1880’s Picasso was baptized into the…

“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds”-Albert Einstein (BrainyQuote.com). This quote is important in the story of Gil Pender. The bad spirit is driven without much thought and is instinctual and pleasurable. While the good spirit usual can take more time to develop because it can be the hardest decision to make. People and experiences in life drive good and bad spirits to formulate our decisions. To discern which spirit is the right one, we need to take in…

The Group of Seven is recognized by their singular pieces of art work. The individuals of the Group of Seven are ultimately the most celebrated artists in Canadian History. The fine artwork of the Group of Seven went far further than showcasing their talent. This group began with a number seven members, hence the name, Group of Seven, but as they continued as a group they eventually grew to include ten artists (1). The Group of Seven launched with artists, Franklin Carmichael, Lawren Harris, A.Y…

Wassily Kandinsky was one of many influential artists during the Expressionist Movement. This movement lasted 20 years, from 1905 to 1925. This time period holds few historical significances, which influenced expressionism very much so. The end of World War I left Europe in ruins. Many people fluttered to America to escape the warfare. Artists began to express happy thoughts through painting to hopefully bring joy into one's lives. Kandinsky's contribution of paintings filled with shapes and…

This project discusses the African Mask. The earliest use of the African mask was for rituals and ceremonies and the oldest found mask is from 7000 BC. However, Masks were found older but because of the materials that were used from making the mask included leather and wood, they did not survive to be found. (2) The masks were important during the Paleolithic times. (3) The African masks are an important part of African ceremonies, rituals, initiations, celebration and secret communities. (1)…

I am saddened to admit that I have not had the opportunity to emerge myself in captivating piece of literature. The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway is notable for its strong language use, plot development, and the critical lessons readers take away. In the first few pages that I have embarked on exemplify all these qualities that intrigue the reader to continue on. Since the inception of the book, I have already taken away some very powerful meanings and life lessons. One of these lesson…

“You can’t get away from yourself by moving from one place to another,” (Page 11). The Sun Also Rises, written by Ernest Hemingway, was published in 1926. The book is a prime example of modernism that tells the story of people who are lost in themselves. The protagonist is Jake, who also acts as the narrator. He likes his life just fine, as opposed to his friend Robert (Cohn), who wants adventure. There’s also Brett, who tends to be a love interest to most men throughout the novel. All three…

Political Cleavages Background Political cleavage and the idea of conflicts as an integral element in the creation and sustenance of political systems was first formulated by Seymour Martin Lipset and Stein Rokkan in 1967. They stress on the idea of historical conflicts as the primary reason for the manner in which political parties emerge and create their voter base. This is relatively true, as seen in the political, social, economic and religious agenda which informs party organization and…

simplicity. Gertrude, Queen of Denmark, and Ophelia, daughter of the Lord Chamberlain, maintain exceedingly limited roles within the play, firmly accentuating an extreme absence of depth. In Janet Adelman’s Suffocating Mothers, Adelman proposes that Shakespeare’s women are depicted as “screens for male fantasy”, ultimately oppressing the independence of female characters (36). As a result, the inadequate development of women in Hamlet cajoles critics, much like Adelman, to characterize Gertrude…