National Medal of Arts

“You can't stop the future. You can't rewind the past. The only way to learn the secret...is to press the button to play.” Yet, here we are in the present thinking about how small the world seems, but due to the ripple effects of little things, it makes everything extraordinary. Ever since, the mind existed, we human beings have always imagined living in a society where technology would be exceptional. Some have gone as far as recording these predictions through the works of fiction, which is…

Eudora Welty, a Mississippian writer, wrote stories of life and passion, focusing on human emotions rather than their actions. Originating from a life of literature and photography, Welty exhibited an understanding of existence far beyond others. She had a way with words that was generally applauded, yet she spoke little about her own life. Despite her sense of independence, Welty kept a sense of humbleness and invited many to her house for a conversation. While she is known for her deep sense…

“Blindness separates people from things;deafness separates people from people.”Helen Keller was an American author, political activist, and lecturer. She was the first deafblind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree. Helen was born on June 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia, AL to Arthur H. Keller and Kate Adams Keller. Her family lived on a homestead that her grandfather had built. Helen is the sister of Mildred Campbell and Phillip Brooks Keller, and half sister to James and William Simpson Keller who…

He imitated John Muir when Muir discovered Yosemite National Park by camping at the Sea Ranch, and it was the best way to observe space. Halprin took a long time to draw many sketches about the Sea Ranch and noted everything he saw. Thus, he understood clearly how physical, ecological, and cultural elements…

include Barak Obama, George Bush, and the Prime Minister of India. He travels to other countries teaching children and adults. Many people ask him if he is a god and his answer always is some wording of “no.” Lhamo also wrote many books including “The Art of Hapiness”, “How To See Yourself As You Really Are”, and “An Open Heart”.The Dalai Lama has faced many obstacles including the Chinese Government not liking him. China had invaded Tibet and Lhamo mission is to set Tibet free and that is not…

seventeen-day event that athletes from all around the world spend years training for in order to take home the prized gold medal. With many diverse nations participating, decisions must incorporate a variety of ideas. As a result, the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) were created, “to develop, promote and protect the Olympic Movement in their respective countries,” (“National Olympic Committees”) as a way to allow each country have a say in all aspects to the games. These committees ensure…

and was also a producer and editor. Moreover, she was even the first black woman to become a director. Maya was heavily decorated with awards and many more nominations. For example, Angelou was nominated for two Tony awards and received the National Medal of Arts. Along with the Pulitzer prize, an Emmy, North Carolina…

and the fall of the German Empire in 1918, a new Federal Republic was established, allowing an upsurge of experimentation in all the arts that was previously suppressed by the old regime. During this period, Germany was in an economic crisis and tried to recover by the way of social spending. It is highlighted by Honour and Fleming in their book, “A World History of Art”, that many believed the artists could help to bring about a new social condition during this period to battle the increasing…

Hellenistic period of time. Both Neoclassical and Hellenistic share the interest in classical art derived from Greece, but it is certain that the Neoclassical is trademarked for the Grand Tour and students with Greco-Roman ideals. Johann Joachim Wincklemann, the father of the discipline of Art History, inspired the birth of Neoclassicism. He did this by paving the way for a true foundation and structure in art throughout a well-structured system of classification. In addition another artist…

community in the world, but the first concentration in history of so many diverse elements of Negro life.” Harlem (1920s) was richly populated with a growing number of growing African Americans who were genuine and had cultural uniqueness through their arts and literature. in fact, it was through them the movement came into existence. Most of their literature fixated on the lives of the blacks and what they had hoped to live for(ushistory 46e). The Harlem Renaissance was the…