The 80's were a time of economic growth and global power it is also the setting for Tony Kushner' play, Angels in America. In Kushner's play it was at a time of gay revelation.
Vanessa Rojas December 16th, 2012 Professor Gallo Final Paper Angels in America Everyone has his or her own personal faults in life. Some are looked down up more for their issues than others are. Homosexual relationships are considered sacrilegious and unethical, so much that we ridicule people in general for having those relations. We as a society should not look down upon down upon individuals whose sexual preference is different from our own. The 80's were a time of economic growth and global power it is also the setting for Tony Kushner' play, “Angels in America”. In Kushner's play it was at a time of gay revelation. Reagan's reforms and policies gave homosexual people the power and courage to be more open sexually. Throughout this play, “coming out”, is a very new evolution, one that Kushner bases his play on. In the story, many of his characters are homosexual, and the truth about their sexual preferences comes out. Roy Cohn is a successful lawyer in New York, who is dying of AIDS because of his sexual relationships he keeps having freely. He keeps his love relationship separate from his professional life for the simple fact that if he were exposed to the wrong people it could damage his reputation. This information could be used against him in court. He lies to people, telling them he has cancer to conceal his homosexuality and prevent them from
This essay will focus on two paintings by Paul Czanne and Palma Vecchio which I will analyse briefly and juxtapose so as to show differences and similarities.
Assignment 01 (TMA 01) Part 2 Cézanne Look carefully at Plate 1.3.5, Paul Cézanne, Bathers (c.1894-1906), and Plate 1.3.6, Palma Vecchio, Bathing Nymphs (c.1525/8), in the Illustration Book. Discuss what you think are the most significant differences between the two paintings. This essay will focus on two paintings by Paul Cézanne and Palma Vecchio which I will analyse briefly and juxtapose so as to show differences and similarities. Bathers by Paul Cézanne was established between 1894 and 1906. It is considered an impressionist painting, an art movement accompanied by the avant-garde movement which claimed 'the priority of aesthetic values over the material and the commercial' (Open University, AA100,2012, Book 1, Reputations,p.83,l.24). As opposed to that, Palma Vecchio had painted his bathing nymphs between 1525-1528 during the Renaissance which aimed to revive ancient Greek aesthetics and keep a rather traditionalist style of arts by being timeless and perpetual. Both paintings are presented from a front view, the light coming slightly from the left, which is indicated by darker outlines on the women on the right. Cézanne shows eleven women at what can be assumed a pond, hidden behind high grass. The scenery is framed by trees and the women are completely nude. In the centre of the painting is a woman lying in a posture which Cézanne has often used since
How artists are engaging in the the issues of indentity.
‘There is no essence of identity to be discovered; rather, cultural identity is continually being produced within the vectors of similarity and difference.’[1]According to this statement, culture identity is changing continually in the lead of likeness and unlikeness but can it be apply to all the cultural position? I will discuss this through talking about three artists’ work with different culture roots. When I think about issues of identity, Pakistan firstly come out from my mind. I think the conflict between Muslim and Indian happen there can be a good example to talk about. I am going to discuss Huma Mulji’s works as they relate to the identity issues within her society very well. Huma Mulji was born in Karachi, Pakistan and her parents are both Indian Pakistani. In her works, she mainly focus on her discontent about The trend of Muslim Pakistani government giving pressure to the whole society to replace their South Asian identity with a Muslim identity. In one of Mulji’s animal sculptures, “The Arabian Delight”(figure 1), it is a taxidermy camel with bended body putted into a suitcase which is way too small for the camel. The camel is a symbol of Arabian or their culture and the suitcase can be related to Pakistan. This work can be understood as the metaphor of the Arabian culture is not going to fit with Pakistan.[2] It is a strong protest by Mulji
Egyptian Art. Sculpture continues to have a significant political and religious importance in the contemporary world, just as it did in the ancient Egyptian culture.
Surname Name Instructor’s Name Class Name Date Outline . Introduction Thesis statement: Sculpture continues to have a significant political and religious importance in the contemporary world, just as it did in the ancient Egyptian culture. . Giant stone head of King Amenhotep III . Double crowns represent unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. 2. The majestic image portrays an image of authority and tranquility. . Egyptian art in old, middle and new kingdom . Art in the old kingdom comprised of frontal view of majestic figures. 2. Art in the middle kingdom was more sophisticated and had a lower degree of uniformity. 3. Art from the new kingdom portrays a high level of sophistication and intricate artistry. . Comparison of ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian sculpture . In both cultures, sculptures were associated with various events. 2. Rarity of rocks made Mesopotamians made their sculptures from clay instead of rocks, which ancient Egyptians used. . Comparison of ancient Egyptian sculpture and archaic Greek sculpture . Greek sculpture focused on realism. 2. Ancient Egyptian sculpture influenced the Greek’s sculpture of composite animals. . Conclusion . Sculpture continues to have significance political and religious importance. 2. The statue of liberty symbolizes freedom. Ancient Egyptian Art Egypt has one of the richest cultural and religious
Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology Creative Industries Faculty - Performance Studies KTB251 20th CENTURY PERFORMANCE RESEARCH RESPONSES WEIGHTING 10% (5 = 50%) STUDENT NAME: Jane Shields TUTOR: David Fenton MARTHA GRAHAM - an influence beyond dance? Martha Graham's impact on dance was staggering and momentous. "Her contributions transformed the art form, revitalizing and expanding dance around the world." (Newman & Newman Layfield, 1998:p99) In her search to express herself freely and honestly, she created the Martha Graham Dance Company, one of the oldest dance troupes in America. As teacher, Graham trained and inspired generations of fine dancers and choreographers. Graham's unique style of modern dance reflected the modern art of her time. The Martha Graham style is widely recognised for its trademark "contraction and release", the controlled falling to the floor, stag leaps and a developed imagery that accompanied her movements. Furthermore, there is a particular area of Graham's career that is not as well known, this being her work with actors, musicians, and in particular her collaboration with other unique artists such as Isamu Noguchi - a renowned sculptor, designer, architect, and craftsmen - Robert Wilson - a towering figure in the world of experimental theatre and an explorer in the uses of time and space onstage - and Aaron Copland - one of the