The Elements of Style

the similarities between the two styles of dance are self-evident when observing the costuming, technicality, and entertainment of each style. Dance has always played an important role in any culture, from the Mayans to today’s modern society; individuals are continuing to express themselves through movement. Different styles of dance have derived from other forms of traditional dances such as ballet. Every style of dance performed in a studio has some element of ballet in its movements; even…

technology, for instance sound recordings, computers, humans walking on the moon and the internet. The beginning of the twentieth century called for a time for revolt and fundamental changes in the music world since the baroque period. A variety of styles, music styles evolved during this time and majority of the time it also represented the diversity of life at that time. It was at this time that the U.S was a potent force in the music world. People of color and women began to play roles in the…

International film is a wide and encompassing category. These films not only come from another country but are often a completely different style than a typical Hollywood film. Ivan’s Childhood (1962) is a Russian art cinema film. The episodic structure and artistically focused filming add to its distinct atmosphere. Through its unique style, this movie shows how innocence never survives war. Particularly the episodic nature of the film reveals much about Ivan. Flashbacks to the past are placed…

Jazz Style Globalization is strongly impacting the connections for social and cultural levels. There are distinctive differences among the global, national and local communities. For example, the economic migration has led to rapid social changes at local and national level that also impact globally. The music changes are also linked to the ambiguity regarding the sense and identity of a place. The most directly affected by the commercial music trends are the young people. They experience global…

died long ago his short stories and poems still have a lasting effect on modern readers and continue to be apart of great American Literature and the face of the American Gothic style with one of his most moving poems “Annabel Lee”. In the poem “Annabel Lee”, Edgar Allan Poe showcases elements of the American Gothic style through the use of mood, tone, and setting in order to express his fixation and love for beautiful women who died early in their youth and his admiration of child-like…

entire entity is often molded by the technique in which they primarily train. Therefore, it can be challenging to adapt and learn different styles of dance depending on the isms developed from training in a certain technique. However, the Horton technique is intended to produce dancers with well-rounded dancers with strong basic facilities that can aid them in any style or technique they pursue. Lester Horton once said that, “I am sincerely trying now to create a dance technique…

discuss number ten. This illustration is titled “Officer Buckle and Gloria.” This illustration is by Peggy Rathmann in 1995. From the choices that were shown, each image has its own different style, visual elements, and elements of fiction complemented by illustrations. This paper will discuss those elements along with the meaning of the actual image itself that Peggy Rathmann was trying to explain. When first viewing this image, the first thing that catches your eye is the dog in the air. You…

Compromising Style In compromising, this style involves moderate concern for self as well as the other party involved in the conflict. It is associated with give-and-take or sharing whereby both parties give up something to make a mutually acceptable decision (Rahim & Magner, 1995). The compromising style also refers to splitting the difference, exchanging concessions or seeking a quick middle-ground position (Thomas & Kilmann, 1974). 2.2.4.4 Dominating Style Dominating style involves high…

The cinematic style of a director is his or her fingerprint. It is wholly unique to that specific director, and even the best attempts to mimic another director’s style are not entirely successful. The esteemed director Tim Burton uses his own unique style to enrich his films with meaning and complexity. However, his use of styles is not equal and balanced, for he draws heavily upon grayscale and dark imagery. He uses these colors as a polarizing agent to enhance the movement of the plot without…

user’s experience has also changed. During the High Renaissance period, regular forms with straight and circular lines were used to achieve harmony and calmness with the buildings. It was a response to the Renaissance Humanism movement. The idealistic style of this period was reflected in Maderno’s facade and the dome. As St Peter’s evolved, Baroque qualities came more prominent. More complex forms involving curves and ovals were introduced into the architectural forms and sculptures. This…