Cuban National Ballet
The Cuban National Ballet Introduction This case study will examine the historical, cultural and artistic contexts of The Cuban National Ballet, from its origins in 1948 through to the present day. An in depth exploration will be given on the political influence Batista's dictatorship had on the potential establishment and growth of ballet until 1959. Subsequently, an analysis of the political changes Castro's revolutionised Cuba had on the development of the Cuban National Ballet between 1959 to 2008 will be investigated. Research will be taken from a range of resources, both National to Cuba and Internationally. Correspondence with the department of Science and Culture at the Cuban Embassy in London has provided historical data and links to other literature. Before the Cuban Revolution (1959) the type of formal dance class most widely available was Spanish, which had to be paid for, afforded only by those in higher social classes Wray 2006 Implanted into Cuban life is music and dance, originating from both African religious dances and localised social practices. Over centuries dance developed into an important aspect of the Cuban way of life (Wray 2006), and regardless of restrictions and state imposed limitations, dance in Cuba has remained an inherent part of its national culture. The Creation of The Cuban National Ballet - Alicia Alonso In 1937 Alicia and
Compare and contrast contemporary fashion with two past periods of fashion.
Compare and contrast contemporary fashion with two past periods of fashion. Show how they were influenced by social events of their time. Alfiya Akhmetova BA (Hons) Fashion Business Year 1 PS100 CONTENTS Introduction.................................................3 Analysis & Evaluation...................................5 > Modern day's fashion.............................5 > Twenties fashion ...................................7 > Sixties fashion.......................................14 Summary......................................................23 Bibliography .................................................24 INTRODUCTION Fashion is a unique social phenomenon of humanity. Enveloping not only our material culture, but also many other sorts of our activities, including music, architecture, theatre, medication, etc. The meaning of fashion is very important for understanding a particular historical era. Fashion has its own theory, and not only theory of art. There is much more to this. Fashion is something we deal with every day. Even people who say they don't care what they wear choose clothes every morning that say a lot about them and how they feel that day. Fashion is always changing, as well as music, videos, books, TV, etc. There are lots of cultural icons that dedicate fashion, such as musicians, celebrities, actors, and also political figures and
Was Modern Art Greater Influenced by the Invention of the Camera or Kindergarten?
Ross Was Modern Art Greater Influenced by the Invention of the Camera or Kindergarten? Shelley Ross Mentor: Mr. Gamache Visual Arts 000193-094 Word count: 2420 Abstract Does the amount of exposure to conforming pressures of society affect one self’s artistic expression? Environment heavily influences style of art. Without realizing, we start to imitate certain qualities of people and things around us. Art Brut represents the work of people who are the least conformed to and influenced by society. Is there a correlation between the amount one is conformed to society and style of artwork produced? While the movements between the times of cave art and modern art varied greatly in use of colors, techniques, and mediums, they are heavily influenced by the environment the people are in, and by other pre-existing art. Inventions of cameras and optics tools greatly changed the ways in which artists painted and created. In more recent years, the original ideas of very structured kindergarten have led to children growing up to be artists that created pieces in the style of cubism. Modern and abstract art movements grew rapidly across the world during the late nineteenth, early twentieth centuries. Ideas spread and influence others, so what if someone is uninfluenced by current styles? Today, these types of works have been categorized as outsider art. What
Write a critical review of Andre Breton's 'Nadja' (1928) and how it sheds light on his vision of surrealism, woman and the city of Paris.
Write a critical review of Andre Breton's 'Nadja' (1928) and how it sheds light on his vision of surrealism, woman and the city of Paris. Effective literary criticism usually requires an understanding of the particular genre under consideration. Immediately Breton's Nadja confronts and confuses: 'The first thing is, this is not a novel. The second: it's not strictly factual either.'1 Lacking the literary 'automatism' of Champs des magnétiques, the prose poetry of Baudelaire, or the narrative description of Emile Zola, Nadja defies categorization. Faced with such uncertainty the critical reviewer is already on his guard. Surrealist followers add little to his confidence, asserting 'the reticence of critics and professors regarding this work, their palpable helplessness as they try, without success, to handle it with their usual methods of explication and analysis.'2 At the risk of further ridicule this critical review will advance a few tentative observations. Breton appears to have created his own rubric, substituting traditional narrative and description, with his own surrealist techniques for creating structure, imagery and myth. Understanding how Breton evokes his vision of surrealism, through the pages of Nadja, is the first step in analyzing this technique. Discussing this maelstrom of ideas, the inevitable focus is on the fulcrum around which the book turns,
Essay with Tutor's comments. I will compare two artists plates, outlining the key differences between them Plate 1.3.24 Cezannes Jug and Fruit (1885-87) and Plate 1.3.30 Zubarans Still Life with Lemons, Orange and a Rose (1663).
Assignment 2 - Learning from Feedback Original assignment - TMA01 part b with tutor comments CEZANNE Within this Essay, I will compare two artist's plates, outlining the key differences between them - Plate 1.3.24 Cezannes Jug and Fruit (1885-87) and Plate 1.3.30 Zubarans Still Life with Lemons, Orange and a Rose (1663). [J1] Although both pictures are of still life objects, they way in which they have been painted are quite different and therefore give the viewer quite different experiences. Composition [J2] The composition of both plates are Cézanne's Jug and Fruit (Plate 1.3.24), and Zurbarán's Still Life with Lemons, Oranges and a Rose (Plate 1.3.30) [J3]is important in establishing a sense of perspective in each painting key in giving a different perspectives of the plate. [J4]Cezanne has achieved a sense of depth by the use of scaling the fruit - the pieces of fruit are different sizes giving a 3 dimensional perspective to the picture. It almost looks like the pears to the front of the picture are rolling off the table and that one could grab one. Cezanne has also achieved a real sense of depth in this picture by his use of atmospheric perspective in the use of the blue colouring at the rear of the picture against the darker table. This contrasts with the composition of Zurbarans plate painting[J5]. He as he has used a different type of composition in that
Natural and synthetic materials and dyes for clothing.
Materials essay Foundation Degree in International Fashion Marketing L1 (2509 words) 08.11.2011 Textiles are made up from natural or man-made fibres or a combination of both. “Fibres are thin, hair-like structures” (Blair, n.d: online) that are categorized into two types: long filament fibres and short staple fibres. Natural fibres are usually staple, whilst man-made fibres are filament, with the exception of silk that comes from a natural source. These raw fibres are spun to produce a long, continuous thread referred to as yarn, which is then used in a series of methods that include, stitching, knitting and weaving in order to produce a fabric. The content, construction and finish of a fabric can determine it’s aesthetic and functional qualities. This essay will explore the classifications and characteristics of fibres, yarns and fabrics, expanding on colouration and finishing techniques. (Udale, 2008)(Hallet & Johnston, 2010)(BBC Bitesize, 2011) Natural fibres are produced and obtained from plants and animals; they are 100% biodegradable and contribute towards a greener planet. Cotton and linen are two of the most popular plant fibres recognized in the textile industry. Cotton is a soft fibre extracted from the seeds of the cotton plant; it is used to produce 40% of the world’s textiles from clothing apparel to home furnishings. It is durable, absorbent and
It was whilst in New York visiting the Metropolitan museum that I first saw David Hockney's picture of Mount Fuji and Flowers. It struck me as a work of great beauty and
Understanding Hockney Introduction It was whilst in New York visiting the Metropolitan museum that I first saw David Hockney's picture of Mount Fuji and Flowers. It struck me as a work of great beauty and made me want to look at and find out more about the artist that painted it. It was from that initial viewing that I have researched and looked in depth at the life of David Hockney. Hockney has experimented and pioneered movements and phases in the art world with notable contributions to pop art and photography. He has had such a major influence in so many areas of art in the 20th century that it is important to understand how this impact came about and what influences affected his development. In this dissertation I will follow roughly Hockney's timeline. By the end of this essay I want people to know what makes this man so extraordinary. Mount Fuji with flowers 1972 Hockney up to the Royal College From Bradford would come one of the finest talents of his era. By the age of 11 Hockney would be awarded a scholarship to Bradford grammar school. By the age of 15 he would make his first sale and soon go on to the Royal College of Art. The Royal College would inspire and contribute to his style of expressionism helping him form the pop art movement. Bradford. Born on the 9th July 1937 to Laura and Kenneth Hockney, David Hockney was the fourth of their five
Discuss in response of either the Irish Artist or the Irish composer to European trends in one of the 18th, 19th or 20th century. Include reference to the life and works of at least an Irish Artist or one Irish composer in your answer.
Discuss in response of either the Irish Artist or the Irish composer to European trends in one of the 18th, 19th or 20th century. Include reference to the life and works of at least an Irish Artist or one Irish composer in your answer. Art is the creation of beautiful or significant things and throughout Ireland in the early 19th century, they were many artists that emerged and produced such art. Roderic O'Conor was a significant, famous individual who emerged out of Ireland as the most important Irish artist of the late 19th century. O'Conor was born in 1860 at Milton in County Roscommon. He was an immensely talented character, independent thinker and experimentalist that painted with great range and distinction. He firstly began his work at the Metropolitan School and then at the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) in Dublin, where he studied for one year. Like many of his contemporaries at this time, O'Conor wanted to further and broaden his horizons and artistic knowledge and in 1884, he moved from Dublin to Antwerp and then to Paris, where he became an 'eleve de M Carolus-Duran. He never returned to Ireland. O'Conor has been called, variously, a little known member of the Pont-Aven school, an Irish Expressionist, a 'Fauve, a master of color and even an Irish-American as you will later on, understand why. O'Conor's origins are obscure and his life to say the least is
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Discuss the process of female objectification through the works of Olympia [1863] by Manet, Les Demoiselles dAvignon [1907] by Pablo Picasso and Violin dIngres [1924] by Man Ray
Discuss the process of female objectification through the works of Olympia [1863] by Manet, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon [1907] by Pablo Picasso and Violin d'Ingres [1924] by Man Ray "Female objectification occurs when you regard or treat a woman as a thing or an object, separate from her personal and human attributes or characteristics."1 This definition is fitting when it comes to exploring the works of Manet, Picasso and Man Ray as they all share in the process of female objectification, which are presented through a variety of techniques within their works. These techniques are most notably the use of symbolism, the composition of the nudes and the embellishments which surrounded the subjects. The process of female objectification is also shown stylistically throughout the artist's works whether it be traditional art, modern techniques or contemporary movements- all of which invoke numerous interpretations. The painting of Olympia [1863] was described by Manet to show female objectification through "the debasement of women, their inferior social status, their exploitation as sex objects and their simultaneous elevation." 2 Manet does this successfully throughout the painting, helped by the usage of objects surrounding Olympia herself and within the background of the piece; this helps the progression of female objectification as Manet is able to then use these objects to
Abstract Expressionism
Discuss the artistic and cultural shift from Abstract Expressionism to Pop art with reference to particular artists and artworks. For example you might want to compare the work of an Abstract Expressionist with that of a Pop Artist. Since World War Two, few movements have affected the course of art history as profoundly as the emergence of the two, namely Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. While the search for new artistic inspiration persisted throughout the post-war period, artists in these two movements sometimes chose divergent methods of representing their artistic passion. Motivation for the change from Abstract Expressionism to Pop Art (from late 1940s to 1960s) was essentially a product of the political, cultural and artistic environment in that period. The artistic and cultural shift after World War Two forced artists to relocate their means of artistic expression. To examine the transitional phase bridging these two movements, we must first define what cultural and artistic shifts are. According to T.S Eliot, culture "includes all the characteristic activities of a people: Derby Day...the pin table...nineteenth-century Gothic churches and the music of Elgar...what is part of our culture is also a part of our lived religion." 1 Therefore, a shift in culture would denote a change in the qualities of a person or society arising from a concern for what is reckoned as