Introduction The “Sphinx of Hatshepsut” is a sculptural artwork that is made of graphite and attached on top of a rectangular base. It depicts the female pharaoh Hatshepsut with a human head and a lion’s body wearing a false beard and nemes-headdress. This sphinx was found at Deir el-Bahir which...
The two movies seem to represent considerable dynamic within the scope of the Chinese film industry. It might be stated that both Stage Sisters and Yellow Earth were produced significantly, given the fact that they creatively depict a plethora of societal and cultural aspects and the directors’ ideas. The mentioned...
The availability of art in various forms has been instrumental in the evolution of diverse activities in society. If words cannot represent what people feel, paintings, photography, and sculptures can be used to express thoughts and emotions. Creating awareness on political and social issues is one common application of works...
The long, harrowing months of the COVID-19 pandemic have set the world in a constant state of panic. Suddenly, people seem to have grown more conscious of their pending demise, being almost convinced that they are more likely to die of the virus than any other cause. Admittedly, the past...
Three objects were chosen for this assignment: a bed, a toothbrush, and a wall clock. They are an integral part of everyday life because everyone needs to sleep, to brush their teeth, and to know the time. Although they are not considered to be extraordinary, it might be interesting to...
Introduction The Piano Lesson is a 1995 TV film starring Charles S. Dutton and Alfre Woodard. It is directed by Lloyd Richards and based on a play of the same name written by August Wilson. The original play was a great hit on Broadway and received a Pulitzer prize in...
Introduction Creativity is the act of being inventive, and it entails the creation of artworks or ideas that are unique. These ideas can be natural or imaginative, but they should create something captivating for both the eyes and mind. Many artists and inventors worldwide can pride themselves on being creative...
Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gaugin were painters who went against the norm of western art. Paul Gaugin was an experimenter who even traveled to Tahiti to have a new perspective and try new art styles (Artble, 2017). However, Van Gogh worked with a sense of urgency which caused him...
The artwork I chose to review is Ralph Steiner’s photograph from the series “Two Photographs of Clouds”. The picture is black and white and minimalistic, as all it contains is a singular cloud against the sky. It is evident that this piece is an analog photo since it is a...
The author explores the themes associated with the paintings that were included in the composition along with the Primavera. Zirpolo states that the decorative program of the room where the Primavera was displayed was focused “on chastity, submission, and procreation” (24). These themes were recurrent in artworks of the 14th...