Sunflower

Anselm Kiefer- Ash flower Anselm Kiefer is a German painter born in 1945 and belongs to a group of artists who although did not personally experience World War 2, were profoundly affected by its aftermath. In his early work, the themes in Kiefer’s paintings revolved around myth and history, incorporating the Nazi ruling over Germany as his main historical theme (Tate, 2014). Kiefer’s debut piece largely referenced this. In this performance piece he is dressed in his father’s war uniform, making…

Saturated fats that are solids at room temperature are the most common dietary fats. Common sources of saturated fat include red meat, whole milk and dairy foods, cheese, coconut oil, palm oil, many other commercially prepared foods, most deep-fried fast foods and baked goods. The word “saturated” refers to the number of hydrogen atoms that surround each carbon atom. When the carbon atom chain holds as many hydrogen atoms as possible, we say it as saturated with hydrogen. A saturated fats rich…

individual's mood, memory and focus. In addition, tea has a type of antioxidant known as catechines that help to boost blood flow. When consumed in moderation, the caffeine in the tea can improve an individual's ability to focus and stay alert. Sunflower…

As he waited for the cashier to scan all of his items his eyes wandered to a little shop. Bright yellow caught his eye. It was displayed proudly behind the floral shop window. There were big bright sunflowers in the window, and Loren couldn't help but to think of Danny's favorite painting, "Sunflowers" by van Gogh. "That'll be $20. 73, sir," the man behind the counter spoke. Loren paid, grabbed the bags and headed out across the street. The little shop was drenched in the perfume of flowers.…

correct when he says this because after what Karl has put you through, you cannot forget. So many good people have died alone just because of Karl’s actions. When Karl dies, like every other SS soldier he will receive a sunflower, and I think that is why you cannot forgive him. A sunflower represents life and the light that shines on them. While he will receive light for all the pain he has caused, other hopeless Jews who have burned alive will not. According to Arthur Waskow, “There is no way…

near perfect mirror image of itself. This is prevalent since it has two major arms, Perseus and Scutum-Centaurus. In addition to mirror symmetry, the Milky Way Galaxy also contains logarithmic spirals similar in design to nautilus shells and sunflowers. These logarithmic spirals are present from the center of the galaxy and expand outward. (www.planetdolan.com/15-beautiful-examples-of-mathematics-in-nature/2/) Figure D- Example 1 of Milky Way and example 2 of Milky…

relationship. Van Gogh seems to have idealized a life in which he and Gauguin lived and created together at the home van Gogh spent months preparing for Gauguin, known as the Yellow House. In this time of optimism van Gogh was highly productive. His famous sunflower series was painted for the guest room at the Yellow House (Charles 90). Unfortunately, once Gauguin arrived another decline started. While van Gogh obviously wanted him around, Gauguin also seemed to be a constant reminder to van…

Character: Calpurnia from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird Factor: Education Evidence: Calpurnia is Atticus’s black house maid and is a mother figure to Scout and Jem. Atticus treats her with a lot of respect which was very rare in the 30s. A major factor in Calpurnia’s life is that she is very educated. Where she lives, most black people don’t know how to read, she and her son Zeebo are one of the only people who know how to read. When Scout and Jem went to Calpurnia’s church, Cal started…

Art is truly experienced in the senses of the beholder. The same painting, movie or piece of music can evoke a wide array of emotions in many different people, or even in one person alone. The desire to express ourselves thorough our creativity is a characteristic shared by most people. Letting our imaginations run free to create, manipulate, and incorporate our vision into something that lasts caries deep meaning. The word ‘Art’ itself encompasses so many mediums; paintings, drawings,…

Van Gogh's Sunflower series was intended to decorate the room that was set aside for his house guest, Gauguin, in his studio and apartment in Arles. Using lush brushstrokes to build up the texture of the sunflowers, Van Gogh employed a wide spectrum of yellows to describe the blossoms, due in part to recently invented pigments that made new colors and tonal nuances…