From the Paper "This paper will be concerned with the artistry of Charlie Chaplin. Specifically, it will analyze Chaplin's contribution to the art of film as seen in his treatment of the roles of actor, artist and director. Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889 in London. He became involved in theatrical acting at an early age, and in this capacity he came to the United States when he was only twenty-one. However, once he arrived in America his interests soon changed from the theater to the new film industry which was being established at the time. Chaplin's first work in film was as an actor under the comedy director Mack Sennett. Sennett was known for his slapstick comedies which featured the Keystone Kops and various other characters. After familiarizing himself with the art of comic film acting in a series of Sennett shorts, Chaplin moved on to work for a variety of other ... "
Abstract This paper explains that effective advertising campaigns are essential to a company's financial success; a good ad campaign can be a key to a company's success. The author points out that Nike uses a slick mass market advertising strategy; whereas, the microbrewery targets its consumers and potential buyers through trade magazines. The paper relates that the advertising campaign of Internet-based Amazon.com is like Nike's in its broad, ambitious scope, but lacks all the artistry of either Nike or Stone Brewing. Amazon.com places small ads on a multitude of websites, enticing web surfers to view items related to whatever it is they are searching for on the Internet.
From the Paper "Smaller companies, such as those listed in "Inc." magazine, work with a smaller budget and therefore generally produce less dramatic television commercial spots. Moreover, smaller companies cannot afford the prime time Olympics spots like Nike can. Even so, a host of smaller companies do produce effective, engaging advertisements that target a specific consumer group and leave definite brand imprints. One example is a microbrewery based out of San Marcos, California. Listed in the Inc 500 list, Stone Brewing delivers an effective, artistically brilliant and humorous advertising campaign that manages to bypass television or radio. Instead, Stone Brewing focuses its attention on trade magazines and specialty publications and relies more on clever marketing than on slick ads."
Abstract The paper offers a discussion of the aspects of motherhood that inhibit artistry, as exemplified in the Nella Larsen novel "Quicksand," particularly in the conclusion. The paper notes the prevalence of the theme throughout literature.
From the Paper "The struggle between motherhood and artistry can be traced throughout much of literature. The image of motherhood as a smothering and suffocating force can be seen in Chopin's "Awakening," in Ibsen's" A Doll's House," in Edith Summers "Kelley's Weeds" and in most of the poetry of both Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton. This is of course only a small sampling of evidence of the prevalence of this theme."
Tags: Nella Larsen, Quicksand, artist, procreation, motherhood
Abstract The paper explains that hip-hop music, or rap, is a rhythmic language and is a 'self-expressive' form of musical artistry. The paper shows how hip-hop provides a political, social, community and ethnic forum in which the many diverse world events, politics and social problems can be addressed. The paper points out that hip-hop was generally a musical pursuit of the urban environments of larger cities, but today hip-hop is widespread in terms of those who listen daily to hip-hop music. The paper warns that by the older generation labeling this music culture as 'bad,' they have simultaneously insured the interest in the hip-hop artistry.
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Objective
Thesis
Background of the Study
Methodology
Data Analysis/Collection
Literature Review
History of Hip Hop
Roots of Modern Day Hip Hop
Rap-A Form of Self-Expression
Hip Hop-Direct Response to an Older Generation's Rejection of Values and Needs of Young People
Bakiri-Conscious Hip Hop?
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper "In the earlier days of hip-hop the recitations of the popular sayings and slang of the days transformed to a "more elaborate" form with the adding to and twisting of rhymes making them "suitable to the party environment." Initially, rap was known as "emceeing". The first rap music emcee team was Kool Herc and the Herculoids. (D'Cook, 1985) Rap is said to have "caught on because it was for young urban New Yorkers a change to freely express themselves." (D'Cook, 1985) The rap art was accessible to all. One didn't need money, resources, or lessons to rhyme and as rapping was a verbal skill it could be practiced and perfected and "at almost any time."
Abstract This essay compares teaching with artistry, defining each term and drawing comparisons. The author uses quotations from an extensive range of research material to support this comparison. The essay also explores the notion of a teaching philosophy, discussing several examples. The primary focus of the paper is teaching in drama. The paper emphasizes the classroom as a safe haven for students and amount of learning done by a teacher in the process of teaching.
From the Paper "Within the drama classroom I strive to always treat every student with the respect owing to them both as people and as artists. I therefore endeavor to value all students' contributions to the creative process."
From the Paper "The AIDS Quilt represents an unprecedented example of grass roots political organizing. The quilt, also known as the NAMES Project Quilt, makes both personal and private statements about mourning, community participation, and activism. The AIDS Quilt is unique among public monuments because it is a collaborative memorial, the organizers of which have vowed to continue the project for the duration of the AIDS epidemic.
A stunning feature of the AIDS Quilt is its explosive growth. The quilt was first publicly displayed in 1987, when it consisted of slightly less than 2,000 panels. At a public exhibition in 1990, the quilt comprised 10,000 panels. By 1992, the quilt included more than 20,000 panels, with an additional 4,000 panels brought to a demonstration in Washington: "The steady rise in the number of panels over the past five years..."
Abstract "The Shield of Achilles" reveals much about Greek life in the eighth century B.C. and about the degree of social development reached to that time. The story of the shield suggests a society not only where metal is worked but also where there are an urban culture and a rural culture interconnected in the economy.
From the Paper " "The Shield of Achilles" reveals much about Greek life in the eighth century B.C. and about the degree of social development reached to that time. The story of the shield suggests a society not only where metal is worked but also where there are an urban culture and a rural culture interconnected in the economy, where art is valued as a means of expression, and which is protected by a military structure and a warrior culture.
First, this is a society that has achieved a higher level of organization. Certainly, it is a society that has reached the Bronze Age. Civilization developed following a pattern based on the ability of the human population to learn to use different tools at different stages, different materials from which those tools were made, and different modes of food..."
Abstract This paper discusses how since its publication in 1813, literary critics have praised Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice". It reviews two of these critiques, one being Austin's narrow artistry in David Monaghan's essay, "Pride and Prejudice: Structure and Social Vision" which states that Austin's work is that of a well made structure which is meant to convey nothing more than the courtship ritual of Regency England. The other is the varying interpretation as represented in an introductory essay to the novel written by Tony Tanner for the Greenwich House Classics edition which admits that it is timeless and unlimited in its presentation of astute themes and truths that stand the test of time.
From the Paper "Pride and Prejudice, is certainly a book structured around a limited social vision as Monaghan demonstrates. Yet, as Tanner points out, this book is about something more timeless than the search for a profitable marriage partner in the early nineteenth century. It is about the search for self, a search that is not only timeless, but one that can take place in any setting small or great. Austen, through her ironical tone, can be interpreted as saying that no part of society is too small to reveal the whole. Thus, even though the novel "unmistakably reflects a certain kind of society at a certain historical moment," there is also "an element of timelessness" (Tanner 397). In offering a satiric study of a class-conscious society in 18th-century England, and centering on the romantic love story of Elizabeth and Darcy, this novel does exemplify the narrow range of Jane Austen's work."
Tags: courtship, love, elizabeth, darcy, england, society
Abstract Examines director D. W. Griffith's 1915 silent film. Griffith's revolutionary techniques and artistry. The cultural significance, impact and mixed response to the epic film that set off a nationwide controversy. Visual impact of film and its inventive images. Griffith's development of a cinematic language. Describes key scenes. Racist content. Protests by public and civil rights groups.
From the Paper "D. W. Griffith's 1915 silent film "The Birth of a Nation" is one of the most influential films ever made, and one of the most controversial. The movie was the first important innovative motion picture utilizing creative technical skills that were unmatched in its day, and that influenced filmmakers of later generations. The story, based on Thomas Dixon's novel The Clansman, is told in a melodramatic style. The basic plot centers on the friendship of the Camerons, a Southern family, with the Stonemans, a Northern family, and it is a friendship that is both threatened and tested by the Civil War and the Reconstruction period. The Southern family is ruined by the War, the Negroes (the word used at the time) gain some power in the South, and the Ku Klux Klan is formed in "self-defense" of white families and homes. The theme or spirit of the film can be ..."
Abstract This paper discusses the history of the Collosem but most importantly examines the artistry involved in the look of the Colloseum and the way it was built. The renovation that has taken place is also addressed.
Abstract After presenting a brief biography of the life of Italian Renaissance artist Giotto di Bondone, this paper goes on to discuss some of his more famous works of art and the influence he had on other artists. The paper also discusses the quality that made his artwork so special, even though he lacked the technical knowledge of anatomy that many painters who came after him possessed.
From the Paper "Giotto di Bondone was an accomplished painter, architect, and sculptor and is often touted as being ?the first genius of art in the Italian Renaissance.? (Eimerl, The World of Giotto) Giotto lived and worked during the renaissance period, this was a pivotal time in history?people were beginning to open their minds to new ways of thinking and being. Giotto's work focused primarily on traditional religious subjects, yet through his remarkable talents he was able to imbue his subjects with ?earthly, full-blooded life and force.? "
Abstract Examines the reasons why horror and vampire stories and films are popular and the visual artistry necessary for outstanding horror films, such as "Dead of the Night" and "Nosferatu."
From the Paper "In Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad's protagonist's final words are "Oh, the horror! The horror!" This sums up the public's fascination with horror movies. However, "horror was . . .an established literary genre long before Edison turned..."
Abstract This paper discusses the works of famous American artist, Georgia O'Keefe, and Renaissance artist, Artemisia Gentileschi. The paper looks at the styles, techniques, and subjects of each artist, as well as their influence in the art world.
From the Paper "Compared to their more famous male counterparts, women artists have always been relegated to the ephemeral areas of art history. As a whole, this area of study has been grossly unrecognized and under-appreciated for a number of years, mostly due to the absence of solid documentation on the lives of those women who contributed to the long history of art in Western Civilization. Nonetheless, two prominent female painters deserve closer examination; one of these artists is Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653) and the other Georgia O'Keefe (1887-1986). Both artists represent the pinnacle of artistic achievement in painting, with Gentileschi firmly established as a master of the Renaissance and O'Keefe as one of the truly great American painters of the 20th century."
Abstract This paper looks at the changes that took place in Picasso's artistry and his approach to painting that inspired him to paint "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon", one of Picasso's most famous pieces. It analyzes the painting and explains why, at the time it was painted, it was considered so outrageous and daring. The paper looks at the major artistic influences in Picasso's life as well.
From the Paper "According to Roland Penrose, ?the one single person that predominated the development of the arts during the 20th century was Pablo Picasso,? 1 and it is largely due to him that the conception of art as a powerful emotional medium, rather than a search for the perfection of ideal forms of beauty, has become accepted among the artists of the present day. The return to a fundamental belief that art should spring from a primitive need to express our feelings toward the world around us in strong emotional terms makes us more prone to value a work of art for its vitality than for its perfection. In return, it is the exceptional power of Picasso's work that compels the viewer to discover in his art the mysterious presence of beauty."
Abstract This paper examines the many facets of Coco Chanel's artistry. The first part of the paper looks at Chanel as a product of her social environment, discussing the factors that have contributed to the evolution of Chanel's style and clothing designs. The next part examines Chanel's designs and choice of fabrics. Chanel never defined herself as a feminist, but she created clothing that freed women from the constricting clothes of the Victorian era. In this sense, she both reflected and contributed to the growing women's liberation movement. In the final section, the paper describes two representative examples of Chanel's enduring designs, the Chanel suit and the little black dress. It examines how these two articles of clothing have changed the way women dress, both for business and for special occasions. This paper argues that Chanel contributed not only to the modern artistic movement, but also to the modern women's movement. Through Chanel's artistic creations articulated in her fashion, clothing and perfume have allowed women to express their femininity in new, less constricting, and more liberating ways.
From the Paper "Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel was born on August 19, 1883 in Saumur, a small city in France. Chanel, however, did not have the benefit of growing up with a stable family life. Shortly after Chanel's father abandoned his family, the children were raised by relatives and later, in an orphanage ("Gabrielle Chanel"). It is difficult to reconstruct much of Chanel's early life, largely because Chanel herself told conflicting stories regarding her past. The most widely-accepted story states that Chanel learned dressmaking either from strict aunts or from taking design courses in school. However, biographer Alex Madsen points out that this is fantasy. Instead, Chanel learned dressmaking from an orphanage, under the tutelage of nuns who raised her after her mother's death. She later underwent a standard apprenticeship with a provincial dressmaker (Madsen 28)."
