Iconography

Tibet’s Buddhist art has developed into in to its own distinct style because of the initial influences and interactions with other countries and regions like Nepal, China and Central Asia. Between these different exchanges of thought and techniques Tibet has established its own form of Buddhist art that is separate from other forms of Buddhist art. From the early development of Tibetan Buddhist art to contemporary art, the Tibetans have managed to maintain their unique style. This paper will…

Sirk uses the set of the film to its maximum potential with his experience with mise-en-scène. With mise-en-scène Sirk can place any visual object in order gain emotion from his audience and in the film All That Heaven Allows he uses color, prison iconography, and facial expressions to express the tone of the situations. Sirk’s use of mise-en-scène throughout the film tells more of the story than the actual actors because when watched without prior knowledge looks like a normal love story of an…

As one rakes through the admittedly small timeline of the human existance, they will find that humans have always insisted that they are the most important lifeforms on this planet in one shape or another. Even religious movements that preach the idea that we are nothing in the grand scheme of things push humans towards the notion that they need to make an impact on the world within their immediate community by living their lives as the best versions of themselves. Through both Self, Society &…

The author of; Where Olive, Lemon and Laurel Trees Grow (2010), Slobodan Dan Paich, discusses the Mediterranean, giving evidence that there are other views to be looked at other than the nationalistic view as is normally presented. Paich lets the reader know at the very beginning of the article that there is no specific hypothesis which he is attempting to prove or disprove. Instead he would like to bring forth evidence of many cultural similarities and the diversity of culture throughout…

Going toe-to-toe with Jurassic Park Slots, this game is looking set to capitalise on the popularity of the Jurassic World film release. Featuring classic iconography of the time in Camarasaurus, Cryptovolans, Titanosaurus, Abrosaurus, Cetiosaurus, volcanoes and various other dinosaur species, Dinasour Adventure does a fantastic job of transporting you back in time. The games design is sleek and smooth, but it…

Born in 1929, New York City, Milton Glaser has become a recognised designer in putting your mind in a state of readiness. He brings a complexity of understanding and conceptual thinking, which is combined with a varied richness of visual language, to his highly creative and individualistic work (Miltonglaser.com). At the age of thirteen, Glaser started taking life-drawing classes that subsequently led him onto studying at the high School of music and Art. Glaser went on to study painting,…

Warlike and ambitious, he expanded the limits of Cambodia” (Britannica). Another perspective of politics and Suryavarman is introduced, is through Hong’s article on Hinduism, power, and prestige. He basically argues that “Suryavarman used religious iconography to support and enhance his political position” (Hong 1). He explains how, because architecture has been associated with kingship for so long, figures such as pharaohs and Caesars, “use architecture as a successful means of propaganda to…

Different styles meant mixing media, these styles “evoked explicit associations and romantic allusions to the past to convey literary, ecclesiastical, national, or programmatic symbolism” . Modernism abandoned the tradition of iconography and instead concentrated on logical answers to specific problems. Therefore new technical processes and materials would pave the way forward for the new aesthetic of function. Natural materials had imposed their own constructional limits onto buildings…

Caleb Richey 11-23-15 Ancient Art 101 Professor Sandra Johnson Jade Cong: Bowers Museum The Jade Cong is a detailed piece of art that is composed of two different colors—a grey and a green sort of color (jade). The green section of this piece is circular with a square area on the sides of the “Cong”. In addition, this circular section of the piece represents the heavens while the square part represents the planet Earth. This is a solid piece of art that is about an inch thick and fully designed…

Jump scares are useful tool designed to provoke fear based on our instinctive reflexes to respond to surprise sudden movements. Sound and musical changes are often accompanied with jump scares to create a spooky mood and atmosphere. Below are ten of the most effective jump scares used in some of the scariest horror movies of all time! 1. Psycho (1960) - The old classics are often the scariest, absent of CGI and modern technology that leaves the filmmaker to rely on other devices, such as…