The Elements of Style

believe in their superiority over classic films. But, in the last two weeks, I have had the opportunity to watch a few classic movies that challenged my vision about this topic. During the last week, I choose to watch two movies as a Hollywood Classic Style like His Girl Friday and The Rear Window. From my personal experience with these movies, it has just been amazing, the first film captivated me by its realism, clear narrative; how the filmmaker mastered to tell the story, and the link…

characteristics are consistently applied throughout his oeuvre, being widely recognised by audiences on a global scale. Thus, when looking at Burton’s 2010 adaption of Lewis Carroll’s novel Alice in Wonderland, his distinct style and directorial choices, particularly his artistic control over visual style and mise en scene, can be clearly identified and exemplified by audiences. This essay will discuss Burton’s characteristics as an auteur, how the biographical details of his background and…

comparing and differentiating the style and function of the Pantheon and the Parthenon. As an introduction, in general, I wanted to gain an understanding go how architectural styles and the manner in which buildings’ characteristics and features are planned, designed, and constructed. Additionally, as I worked on this assignment I gained an understanding of role other elements of architectural style include play, such as the building materials, forming elements, methodology of construction, and…

The foundations of their design begun in 1902. Peter Rodger originated the pairs design in 1905 and in 1908 work was taken over by the Railways Department. The Edwardian decorative style of the station mirrors its importance to the city as well as its history, as it crosses one-and-a-half city blocks, making it the largest building façade in Australia. As a large and striking public building located at a main entry into Melbourne…

of Villa-Lobos. Many of these European critics believed Villa-Lobos’ music was futuristic, and did not represent the music of Brazil well. Until about the 1940s, Brazilian music was heavily influenced by European elements. Villa-Lobos was the first composer to use true Brazilian elements in his music, making his music the first true Brazilian nationalist compositions free from European influence that were performed internationally. Therefore, Villa-Lobos’ music was not exotic or stylistically…

The Fall of the House of Usher is a short story made by the famous author, Edgar Allan Poe. It's a horror story with romantic elements. Not romantic as in love and emotions, it's an example of Romanticism. Although is worth mentioning that Poe indeed was able to write romantic stories with love and all, though he's more popular for making horror and terrified the reader getting inside their head. What is Romanticism? At its core Romanticism was an artistic, literary, musical and intellectual…

theatrical and musical point of view. It will also seek to discuss how its textual, dramatic and musical elements best represented the life perspectives of HIV-positive people at the time of the musicals publication. Now, twenty years from the productions initial release, Rent is still seen as one of the most ground breaking musicals of its time, largely due to the shows taboo textual elements which conjured from the brilliant mind of the shows late creator, Jonathon Larson. The story revolves…

In relation to consciousness of context I knew I struggled. Even before the EIL Inventory, I knew this area would be a weak spot. After I finished the inventory this assumption was confirmed. The ability to assess a situation is not a trait I possess. Going through this class I realized this area that needed improvement has grown into one of my strengths. Context, when broken down, is less daunting and more easily determined. Context is made up of a setting and situation. Setting is the…

shows an advantageous use of abundant materials. The wood structural elements like the floor and the beams are exposed and uncovered. Without the invention or a more effective stove, 17th century houses such as the Brown-Pearl home featured an enormous central fireplace and typically lacked windows as a strategy of retaining heat. With the exception of the cupboard, chest, and dressing box, which have some decorative elements like mixed types of carved wood, there is nothing overtly ornate in…

for the daughter of King Creon, Glauce, leaving Medea to fend for herself with their two children. The Australian Zen Zen Zo Contemporary take on this classic piece of theatre explores ancient Greek culture with the use of dramatic languages, like elements of drama and skills of drama, and Greek Theatre techniques to challenge the audience. Dramatic Languages: Throughout…