Minimalism

McCandless follows this to heart. He refuses any kind of materialistic opportunity or luxury. McCandless practices the idea of minimalism when Jan Burres, a friend McCandless has met during his trip, urges him to take some warm clothing before he leaves: “'He eventually took...but the day after he left, most of it was in the van. He pulled it out of his pack when we weren't looking…

While there are many fascinating aspects of Claudia Rankine’s book, the one that struck me the most throughout this class was the unique way in which the reader interacts with Citizen. Rankine redefines the concept of being able to put yourself in the shoes of the characters and live out the story yourself from the couch. However, in the scenarios created by Claudia, it is a different kind of drama the reader is immersed in: rather than a story of romantic tension or action-filled suspense,…

nations. If the citizens value ecological conservation, buying products produced locally and sustainably, the Ecological Footprint of the nation is likely to be smaller than that of a nation which doesn’t hold these values. Also, a social value of minimalism will decrease the Footprint as the citizens rely on less, ergo requiring less land to fulfill their needs. Lastly, politics also factors into the Ecological Footprint. Policies can be created within a country that assist in lowering the…

With only two Shakers left alive, this American religion group is likely to vanish. Yet there are designers who strive to keep their legacy alive through projects inspired by Shaker's wood furniture - an example of craftsmanship in its purest form. Mjölk, a lifestyle shop and gallery based in Toronto, holds an exhibition merging examples of Shaker's original furniture, 20th century European replicas and works of three commissioned designers. "This weird cult movement from America... what is…

eye-popping paintings, bursting with complexity, movement, and three-dimensionality. More than attractive ruses for the eye, Vasarely contended, “pure form and pure color can signify the world.” Although eventually obscured by the new reserved style of Minimalism, Op Art was an enormously popular form of abstraction, and Mr. Vasarely, who experimented with visual arrays since the 1930 's, was largely acknowledged as its ' 'grandfather. ' ' Artists have been captivated…

To: Professor Timke Date: March 9, 2018 From: Hannah Der Subject: DDB Worldwide DDB Worldwide is one of the largest and top ranking agencies in the world. Since its inception, DDB Worldwide has influenced advertising in America. By looking at the agency’s history, general profile, areas of specialty, and key advertising campaigns, we can advocate how and why DDB Worldwide continues to be cited as the most highly regarded agencies across the globe. Furthermore, by specifically looking…

techniques, styles, and changes Kiarostami has tested and implemented. His movies all have a certain distinctive quality to them, but starting with his 1987 film “Where Is the Friend's Home?”, he settled into a style that is now uniquely his own. Using minimalism, Kiarostami somehow blurred the line between what is real and what is fictional in his films. Visually and audibly, his films looked real as if they were documentaries simply documenting Iranian life. A documentary style that showcased…

and just paint. Farber and Dumontier’s work has caught my attention because of the simple layout and unique placement of their work. Small 5x5 panels were used to create their paintings in the series called Library (2014). First impression was the minimalism I see in Farber and Dumontier’s painting, no extra brushwork or detail was shown, and the object was put in the centre to create the focus. A lot of the work in the series of Library (2014) reminded me of Andy Warhol’s style, the use of flat…

At one point in an individual’s life, they have likely fallen prey to the standards and expectations set upon them by society. In a world where being exposed to the opinions of others on a daily basis has become a commonality between most, it is seemingly impossible to escape this fate of conformity; however, certain individuals may have the capability of breaking free from this strong grip of societal influence through a nonconformist movement known as transcendentalism. While the rest of…

the cooking processes can be length, the pierogi itself is unassuming. In recent years, however, many people (Polish and non-Polish) have attempted to reconfigure the typical recipe to make it more exciting and even more delicious. Due to the minimalism of the ingredients (if not of the cooking process itself) the Pierogi has become an excellent dish for experimenting with flavor, taste, texture, and style based upon personal preference. Thus, a new era of Pierogi diversity was born.…