Western Wall

In Mark Rothko’s 1961 Orange, Red, Yellow abstract expressionist colour field artwork, displays the colours yellow, orange and red. The disembodied colours are piled up together creating this feeling of the colours hovering on the canvas. Orange, Red, Yellow by Mark Rothko evidently describes the abstract expressionist style. The media use of acrylic paint affected the style of the painting. The lack of form in Rothko’s painting can be evidently seen as Rothko painted three rectangular shapes…

The ethical traditions of the east vary vastly from those in the west. The main difference is that Western ethics are centered around finding truth, whereas Eastern ethics is relative to the portrayal of respect. It can be inferred that ethics cannot be given in the human mind, however, rather that they take place in the teachings of the parents. In the West, the focus is placed on law and justice, while within the Eastern culture, the focus is placed on the universe. However, it is that both…

Reflection Essay Progress is, by definition, an onward or forward movement to a destination, goal, or outcome. Progress takes time. Progress is not a simple task that can always be done overnight especially when talking about human civilization. The western world has taken life times to reach the point that is has become in this century. For those of my generation, this progress is slow and is not noticeable to the naked eye, but even going as far back as a few decades we can see that many…

followers. There are several factors that have contributed to the spread of this religion (Buddhists Studies). Some of the main factors that have facilitated the spread of this religion to the West include writers and artists, the work of philosophers, Western scholars, and the arrival of Asian immigrants who came with different forms of Buddhism to Australia,…

Roberto Matta was a surrealist artist that was born in Santiago, Chile in 1911. He grew up in Chile and attended a Jesuit university there. He studied architecture and interior design. After graduating from the program in 1935 he began travelling the world. He first stayed only in Central and Southern America, but he then decided to join the Merchant Marines. This enabled him to travel around the world. Although architecture was his passion and what he was taught in school he also loved to…

The article, Triple-Self Portrait, illustrated by Charles Rosen and Henri Zerner is a descriptive process of a self-painting constructed by Norman Rockwell. The portrait is claimed to be a clever and witty comment on the artist’s own art. The artist has three pictures into one. The three pictures that are tacked on the top left on the canvas, the black-and-white drawing of Rockwell’s face, and the picture that represents him working from the back. Is it realism or something that can be called a…

Persian imperialistic ambitions were identified as the crux of the long-term causes, whist the immediate catalyst was individual action. The relevance behind the study of this topic is brought about by the impacts and consequences upon the Western world both culturally and geographically. This topic affords students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of key historical developments as well nurturing their skills into historical inquiry. The Syllabus outcomes that were…

He studied at Merton College, Oxford. In this essay, Gildea offers evidence that shows Napoleon’s continued influence on western media and culture. Gildea demonstrates that Napoleon’s influence stretches far beyond his death, into 20th century film, literature and popular culture. However, his legacy has not ceased to be controversial, as historians, authors and filmmakers…

Ever since 1788, when Australia was colonized as a British nation, Indigenous Australians have been represented in a problematic and untruthful manner by many non-indigenous and westernized institutions. In the nation’s healthcare system, Indigenous Australians are presented as being more unhealthy in terms of developed diseases, life expectancy and weigh related illnesses (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2011). The national education system, and the media, paint the indigenous…

Why is it important to Learn about ancient Greece? A quote by writer Vadim Kotelnikov once said, “If you stop learning, you stop creating history and become history.” Ancient Greece is a huge part of history. The legacies they left behind have helped us develop into the society that we are today- advanced, modern and knowledgeable. We no longer rely on myths, gods or goddesses to blame or thank for our everyday lives. On the other hand, they certainly left incredible and valuable knowledge that…