Tonality

The era of hostile racial prejudice, the periods of slavery and racial segregation is an era that has extensively found itself in reluctant conversations across cultures, the effects continuing to radiate from the 19th century, the epicentre of racism. An uncomfortable truth to confront, race as a socio-political concept is a topic we refuse to divulge in or if done so, is a conversation peppered with scientific evidence that is nothing but discriminatory. Significant public figures have…

A NUMBER OF SOCIOLOGISTS HAVE RECENTLY Stated THAT the High Renaissance was the culmination of the artistic developments of the Early Renaissance. The High Renaissance that flourished over 35 years from the late 1490 until the early 1530 (Encyclopædia Britannica ©2016). The Renaissance started at Florence. Florence called the middle age a “congruence of artistic genius” (Kleiner 2007:577), the beginning of Humanism and “economic prosperity” (Kleiner 2007:577) nourished the beginning of the…

lit. The first impression when I observed his painting in this period is dark and monochrome. There are light parts, which are concentrated, thin and shining out from the shadows. Van Gogh’s usage of a limited of colors and his play of dark-light tonality creates a dramatic effect. The Potato Eaters (1885) Following by the Paris period (1886- 1888) he met various Post-Impressionists at that time such as Gauguin, Georges Seurat, Paul Signac who have different innovatory ideas in brush…

This paper will describe and critique a listening reaction to Hildegard Von Bingen’s “O Successores” and describe the use of timbre, pitch, melody, and rhythm to name a few examples. In addition, the introduction will discuss the work of the creator, the historic era, and give a general description of the background of this Gregorian chant. Furthermore, the aesthetic value of the work will be evaluated and questions will be answered to what was attractive, meaningful, and inspiring and what my…

The line between hilarity and seriousness is tested when David O Russell approaches a new film. Known for his eccentric behaviors and powerful displays of ordinary people in film, Russell develops himself as a household name in correlation to the film industry. Having been nominated for both, Academy Awards and the Golden Globes, it’s no wonder that David O. Russell is a powerhouse for entertainment. His resume is filled with films that balance comedy and drama including, Joy, The Fighter,…

He also causes all to receive the Mark of the Beast on their bodies which will control all buying and selling (system). This mark is directly linked to the name and number of the Antichrist. The last clause in Daniel 11:38 says, “he will honor him with gold, silver, costly stones and treasures.” Not only will this god be strong, not only will it be something new, the creators of such a monstrosity will spare no expense in making it attractive. What did Donald Trump start his campaign on?…

1. I love the provocative question asked about the difference between force v. persuasion. And what a nicely formed question. One of the many things I find in my everyday life teaching the kids the difference between argumentation and debate. And just as there is a difference between those two, I believe that there is a stark difference between force and persuasion. Socrates certainly was pleading, but in that mind set, is that more of a persuasion? One might even debate that manipulation…

As the production of art songs among modernist composers faded, the young Samuel Barber was just getting his start as a composer, first gaining recognition in 1928 after winning the Bearns award for a violin sonata, and then again in 1931 with his Overture for The School for Scandal. 12 In the years that followed, Barber became a prolific song composer, anchoring his style in the Romantic traditions developed during the heyday of the European art song. Though judged by critics as “conservative,”…

Greco’s magnificent heads. As early as 1899 he had filled page after page of a sketchbook with caricatures of Greco-like portraits, often with flamboyant ruff collars, exaggerating their pointed chins, their schematic quality and their hyper-refined tonality. One of his heads even had the inscription: Yo El Greco, yo Greco! Shortly afterwards Picasso’s Blue Period followed and there his pictures were inhabited by distorted, emaciated beings inspired by El Greco. [5]. Boy Leading a Horse, is one…

Haydn, Joseph (1732 - 1809) Symphony No. 40 in F major, 3rd movement - ‘Menuet e Trio’ Haydn was a master at composing symphonies with about 107 symphonies under his name ; all of which have some value to the musical landscape during the 18th century. Haydn was the forerunner which laid the foundations of the symphonic form for composers who came after him. For example, according to Wenborn, N (1997: 31) the four note theme used by Haydn in his 13th symphony was the same theme which Mozart used…