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Painting is one of the forms of self-expression. Artists often use this media to show their opinion on social and cultural issues. In all Mark Ryden`s work there is a hint at something dark beneath the surface of mass culture. He creates dark paintings in which he combines images of cute children, cultural symbols and incomprehensible and alarming images. Ryden chooses themes that carry cultural connotations. He is interested in what different people and cultures consider sacred. His paintings…

Rich use of symbolism is an essential component in many conceptual artworks, facilitating the audience’s connection with the artist’s intent. In some works, artist incorporate juxtaposition symbols to create visual statements about their culture in order to educate or inform their audience of their perspectives in their culture, enabling conceptual connections with and meaning made from the work. Yukinori Yanagi and Brendan Tang, artist from vastly diverse cultures, both employ the visual…

1) Discuss the gaze represented by these two paintings. Whose gaze is privileged? How does the imagery tell us that? What is significant about the gaze portrayed or suggested by these two paintings? Patricia Simons explained that women were the object of the male gaze. Women were portrayed to show off and express their virtue to men and display that they are worthy of marriage. In the painting of Bernardino Campi Painting Sofonisba Anguissola by Anguissola, the gaze of the male is dominating…

has received criticism for the blatant nudity it displays and has been seen as blasphemous by many. Renee Cox though, reasons that her purpose in producing this piece was to symbolize a black female God and help other African-Americans and females feel included in a predominantly…

There 's a connection between art and fashion design just like the connection between colors and fabrics . The same connection that drove Oscar de la Renta to pursue fashion design first as an illustrator coming from a fine arts background. The beauty about fashion design is the fact that every season the designer creates another story to add to the woman of today. And then again What 's more beautiful than dressing a woman? In the same way an artist adds another layer to their painting, Fashion…

I believe every movement should have a song or artistic remembrance. And Josh white's music was the song for the ending of segregation movement. The music has its way of voicing what is happening around the world and impacting people's emotions and views. I mentioned that artwork doesn't have to over the top to be famous and historic because sometimes the simplest work can have a stronger meaning, On the website wie geht kunst, they have posted an interview with Mladen Dolar. Mladen Dolar, a…

throughout literature, history, and even my own childhood - people should embrace the remix. First of all, the quote of Kirby Ferguson can be connected to your life by having a handshake. Even as a child, I recognized the importance and fun in putting my personal spin on someone else’s work. When I was younger,…

Have you ever though about the music in the background while you’re watching a movie? How it gives the movie so much more life. I believe that music should be a part of the film industry only because it helps the film feel more interesting while watching it! The two industries will clash like anything else in life, but eventually will work its way through the bumps on the road. There are three important issues such as, flow, plagiarism, and inspiration. In my opinion, flow is the most…

‘The Privates’ Will Literally Melt Your Face Off Adam New Featuring some killer rock tracks, ‘The Privates’ mixes music, comedy, and science fiction in a delightful blend. Films about musicians have potential for being very enjoyable. The plights of struggling artists, paired with some catchy tunes, can make for great cinematic experiences. They can be hilarious like ‘This is Spinal Tap’ or Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, or thoughtful like Crazy Heart or Inside Llewyn Davis. Either way,…

If I had to describe film, I’d call it a nonverbal medium that is used to tell a story and provoke emotion within us. Though the story of a movie isn't just exclusive to it’s plot; movies reflects the time when it was made and the social norms and gender roles that were normal at the time. Rather than being offended by the gender roles or political incorrectness of movies in a different era we should use is it as perspective. Hollywood isn't as it’s portrayed even the legends of the industry…