According to Dictionary.com, literature is defined as writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography and essays. Often times, many of these literary works share common themes, plots, settings and character personalities, even if they are written in different time periods. Although plays, dramas and screenplays are not in the literary works category, they are…
Introduction Mercedes-Benz is a multinational brand of the German maker Daimler AG, the brand is utilized for extravagance vehicles, transports, mentors, and trucks. Mercedes-Benz is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. The name initially showed up in 1926 under Daimler-Benz which is generally viewed as the main vehicles. Mercedes-Benz is a piece of the "German Big 3" extravagance automakers, alongside Audi and BMW, which are the three top of the line extravagance automakers on the planet…
Shepard,” by Sir Walter Raleigh, both poets focus on the central idea of love. These poems were written in Pastoral Tradition, which celebrates the beauty of nature, and almost has a perfect setting. The details given in the first poem describe a shepherd who thinks idealistically and romantically. Whereas in the other poem, the Nymph believes realistically and disproves the belief of the perfect world the narrator had suggested to her earlier; the rejection was written by Sir Walter Raleigh in…
Introduction Jamestown, a name that is synonymous with the first British settlement in the Americas, is regarded by many American historians as the birthplace of the United States. We tend to think of Jamestown as a glorious fortress constructed by English journeymen who were driven by fame, fortune, and opportunities the Americas will provide for them. However, according to the historical records, Jamestown only existed from 1607 CE to the settlement’s abandonment in 1699 CE. Multiple…
The first and second women 's movement created the society we have today. The American society is a more conducive environment for women to run for office. Women were not able to break the highest glass ceiling because of women. Kellyanne Elizabeth Conway and Phyllis Schlafly are notorious for maintaining the status quo. Kellan Conway is a villain because she ruined the closest chance in American history to elect a female president. At the start of Hillary Clinton 's election, most people felt…
Art and Craft of the Machine- Frank Lloyd Wright The key aspect discussed by Frank Lloyd Wright in ‘The Art and Craft of the Machine' is 'the machine' in which he stresses that ‘in the machine lies the only future of Arts and Crafts’. During the time, 1901, Wright wrote the visionary article, expressing his philosophy on 'the machine', how it can be used, studying the misuse of ‘the machine' in architecture and art; supporting his points with historical events and art movements. Wright's report…
The 20th century expanded the definition of art could be, among the new possibilities was that art could be an experience. The following artists created multi-sensory experiences for their audiences that subverted traditional notions of space and time. German artist Joseph Beuys “sought to rehumanize both art and life by drastically narrowing the gap between the two”(455). Being that Beuys was a Fluxus artist, it was not long until his art turned into performance. Beuys believed that there was…
I think that an obvious point of both comparison and contrast between these two works is "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" is an invitation "The Nymph's Rely to the Shepherd" is an answer to the proposal. By their very nature, then, they are both connected and nothing alike. While they both clearly reference some of the same images, both poems have different functions: one poses a question and one answers it. Another point of contrast for these poems is the speaker's tone. One is a young…
A Finnish architect, became a Phenomenologist in 1957 when he was inspired by one of his mentor, Professor Aulis Blomstedt. A quote from the man, Juhani Pallasmaa, Buildings are not abstract, meaningless construction, or aesthetic compositions, they are extensions and shelters of our bodies, memories, identities and minds. Consequently, architecture arises from existentially true confrontations, experiences, recollections and aspirations (The Thinking Hand. Existential and embodied wisdom in…
“So how are you going to fix the problem?” The question hung in the air, catching me off guard as I struggled for something plausible to say. But try as I might, I could not find the right words. It almost sounded like a statement, part accusation and part question, or perhaps it was just my imagination borne out of guilt. Of all the things a physician has to do, none requires as much gut wrenching honesty and courage as facing the loved one of a patient who has just died and trying to explain…