Subject matter

Mockumentaries ultimately exist to parody serious subject matters that are addressed in documentaries. Conventions and techniques are utilised by the composers and directors of mockumentaries in order to do this. In particular, the mockumentaries 'Babakuieria' (1986) directed by Don Featherstone and 'The Majestic Plastic Bag' (2010) directed by Jeremy Konner both attempt to mock prominent issues that exist in society. Despite the different purpose of both mockumentaries, many similarities also…

Mundt’s work transcends the specialized limitations subject to contemporary painters, extending in both materiality and environment through the integration of everyday objects as the primary foundation. While the subject matters of the paintings vary from paradisiacal landscapes to female figures, the constant interaction between verticality and horizontality, portrait and landscape, subject and object is coherently recognized throughout. Her work is not only visually idyllic, but also…

The existence of “wicked problems” suggests that designers cannot simply analyze a problem and purpose a solution directly from that because the creation of “wicked problems” does not lie under any subject matter, it is a special subject matter of its own. Although graphic design involves several branches of science, design problems are not linear to direct scientific or mathematical calculations or theories. Thus, a design process is recognized as indeterminacy which implies that there is no…

is not a single form but two forms. The subject matter of both is a woman and man kissing. In Munch’s painting the woman and man are also coming together to make it look like one subject matter when in fact its two. The viewer can tell there are two subject matters due to the use of shading and color placement. The man and woman are composed of the same colors however Munch uses different tones of these colors to show the human forms of the subject matters. Munch then uses a light color on the…

of view on a subject is the correct one, and to persuade the audience to agree with the author’s viewpoint. The author must provide evidence and appeal to his or her readers. “Parents Should Be Allowed to Control What Kids Watch”, an article by Leland Y. Yee is an argumentative essay explaining why parents should monitor the games their kids play and the TV shows they watch, and the consequences of not doing so. He provides examples of research he and others have done on the subject and…

helps the courts determine the relevancy of an expert opinion (Dyas v. United States, YEAR). The requirements of Dyas test include (1) the subject matter needs to be related and beyond the ken of average person who does not have specialized knowledge of the subject, (2) the expert must have sufficient skill, knowledge and experience in that particular subject, and (3) if the pertinent art or scientific knowledge does not allow an assertion of a reasonable opinion, then the expert testimony will…

painting best represents the traditions of our history and culture through its style and subject matter, while still being reminiscent to classical art from periods such as the Renaissance. The painting, belonging to the Impressionist movement, defines the beginning of modern art by depicting a subject matter unlike the one people were accustomed to in centuries prior to the 19th century. The subject matter being one of daily life and the middle-class. The painting, which was done in 1877, was…

Introduction What is the Joy of life? If you are to take the question literally you would begin to delve into human happiness and what that means to you in particular. Indulge me for a minute if you will what is the joy of life? Is it the birth of a new child, the love that brought the child into this earth, maybe it is a good meal or a warm fire? The question could go on and on but simply put the answer is that joy is a subjective term that depends entirely on the person who the Question is…

career I discovered that each one display many of the exemplary teacher characteristics. During my reflection all three of my teachers I realized had very similar teaching styles and personalities. Each of these teachers were knowledgeable about the subject…

that. Experimental films can also be recognized by their subject matter (which is generally non-mainstream), they do not conform to conventional expectations of film, are usually made by independent filmmakers, they draw attention to their artifice, and they offer a critique of culture and/or media (Barsam and Manahan, p. 78 and p. 496). Exit Through the Gift Shop attempts to be a documentary, but the lack of a clear non-fiction subject matter prevents that categorization, as…