Portrait of a Lady

that art really mirrors,” is a case in point of Dorian Gray’s portrait. Dorian’s image reflects his inner self, and mirrors his soul. The Picture of Dorian Gray highlights the idea of aestheticism and challenges influence of art over an individual instead of the realities of life. This essay will discuss the evidence in the novel that supports Oscar Wilde’s quote. It will consist of two parts: Dorian Gray’s perception of his own portrait as a beholder and the evolvement of Dorian Gray’s…

perspective offered by her. Since several well-known works of Gustav Klimt have been discussed widely in recent years, it might be a better choice to start from the series of painting of Maria Ria Munk. Historical Background Maria Ria Munk was a young lady who committed suicide for her lover at the age of twenty-four. Her death caused…

artist once said, “Artists with the lack of proper education and experience of working from life will copy whatever is visible on the photograph, without knowing what's underneath. As a result, instead of creating the in-depth and full of character portrait, they draw a mask with no soul.” Without question Leonardo Da Vinci captured souls. His 15th Century contributions remain supreme whether they be in art, science, mathematics, engineering, writing or music. Such was Leonardo’s ability he…

example of this. "Madonna with the Long Neck" is an oil painting by Parmigianino, dating from c. 1535-1540. It's a famous model of the secularization of the sacred theme painting of Parmigianino. The figure of the Virgin Mary looks like a glamorous lady, and the two angels are the youth with ideal beauty. Seems like her body proportion is unlike a normal human. Her neck, shoulders, and fingers are long and slender. Parmigianino wanted to make her appear more elegant and graceful. The color used…

Sheriff explains that when the paintings are paired together it highlights the gendered precedents enforced by society. She argues that in The Drawing Lesson, the young man’s work converges on several academic strategies of art and science in order to situate him as a productive and active member of society. The little girl’s education involving reading and memorization of biblical text highlights the repetitive indoctrination of morals and virtues to assimilate the idea of female perfection.…

Lady Ezekiel was walking home on a cool, windy afternoon. She was an older woman of small stature who looked as if she had worked her entire life. As she walked around the corner leading to her driveway she noticed her grandchildren noisily playing in her yard. Running throughout the yard, the house, and her flower garden. Though she was overjoyed at the sight of these beasts, she couldn’t help but feel a bit frustrated that her daughter had dropped them off without so much as a phone call. As…

Man, Lady Windermere’s Fan, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Picture of Dorian Gray. On May 29, 1884, Wilde married a wealthy Englishwoman named Constance Lloyd. They had two sons, Cyril and Vyvyan. Years later, he had an affair with a man named Lord Alfred…

of a woman. She is very plainly dressed. For a portrait, a woman would usually put on her best clothes and jewelry. The unusual thing about this picture is the smile. Mona is short for Madonna which means My Lady. The reason why the painting is so famous is that it seems to be full of mystery. Mona Lisa's eyes look out at the viewer. But no-one can guess what she is thinking. Her eyes and her mouth seem to be smiling. This is very unusual in a portrait painting. The soft shadows are also found…

“Sapokanikan” is the first single released from Joanna Newsom’s 2015 album Divers. Shorter than most of the songs on her last album Have One On Me, the song resembles a union of the styles she used on Have One On Me and her debut album The Milk-Eyed Mender. “Sapokanikan”, like much of Joanna’s music, relies heavily on obscure references to tell a greater tale. Newsom’s overall message is about death and being forgotten and her references, language, and imagery tie together to paint a picture of…

Name Course Institution Tutor Date Elizabeth Vige LeBruns Portrait of Marie-Antoinette en chemise or in a Muslin Dress, 1783, and her Portrait of Marie-Antoinette with her children, 1785-87 In 1783, Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun painted one of the most famous portraits of marie-antoinette. In the painting Marie wore a gown in a style which was famously known as Gaulle. This style encompassed a white muslin dress which was loosely tied over her body and it had a sash on the waist. Marie also in that…