...Ard Hopper “Automat” was painted by Edward Hopper in 1927. The painting was displayed for the first time on valentines day, and was sold for $1200. The picture depicts a young woman sitting alone in some kind of cafeteria. She is drinking a cup of coffee, while she’s staring at her hot drink. She is dressed in a long warm winter coat, and a hat pulled down on her head. On her left hand she is wearing a glove, while holding the coffee cup in the right. The painting method is oil on canvas. The colours in the painting are both dark and light, which makes the painting very cold. The background of the painting is the outside of the automat (a café with mechanical service) and is all black, and you can’t see what there is behind the large windows. In the windows you can only see the bright reflects of the lamps in the ceiling of the automat, which seems to be never ending the night. The inside of the cafeteria is being lightened by the bright lamps, which is the only light source in the painting. The light of the lamps is very harsh and bright and not cozy at all, which is typically for the type of lamps in automats. Because of Edwards colour choosing and the fact that the woman is hiding in a large green coat, indicates that the temperature inside the automat is low. The woman’s facial expression makes her look sad, because of her tightened mouth and her eyes staring down at the table. As she sits without companionship she looks a bit afraid, which might be the reason she...
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...Romantic movement. Truth and accuracy became the goals of many Realists. Many paintings depicted people at work, underscoring the changes wrought by the Industrial and Commercial Revolutions. The popularity of such 'realistic' works grew with the introduction of photography, a new visual source that created a desire for people to produce representations which look “objectively real.” Thereafter this new approach to representing the figure grew and new forms such as American realism and social realism where introduced to the art world. Therefore in view of this i will be looking at the American realist Edward Hopper and the realist painter Lucian Freud. Both these artists where at the forefront of modern art and both took different approaches to representing the figure even though both are classed under the same title of realists. Edward Hopper was an American realist, who sought to portray American urban and rural life during a period of hard times. Although he has been given the title of a realist his artistic style does not completely comply with his soft approach and simplified details, thus he is depicting what is...
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...background an image of an artist working on a painting, while a mirrored image on the very back wall depicts what appears to be the King and Queen. These formal qualities used by Diego Velazquez create many illusionistic effects, just as that of the mirror used to attract the viewer’s visibility; rather it also portrays reflections of images that reside outside the view. In addition, the artist here has used three primary focal-points including self-portrait, half-length, and reflected mirrored images. However, the dimensions and depth of the painting have been obscured this has been accomplished through the use of various layers, shapes, colors, and tones that tend to overlap for outstanding effects. The formal qualities of Nighthawks by Edward Hopper are also very interesting yet, much more simple and to the point than that of Las Menias. For example, after observing through formal analysis I have concluded with the following observations of my understandings. In this particular painting the artist has portrayed a café full of people, while within the background stand buildings. The artist has accomplished many effects through the use of vibrant and rich colors, which in addition attract the viewer’s attention toward the people. The use of this vibrant color as well as the combined apparent depth the artist has accomplished a clean yet, very well structured and organized...
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...RUNNING HEAD: Analysis of the Arts of Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, and Thomas H. Benton 1 Analysis of the Arts of Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, and Thomas H. Benton Student Name University Name Analysis of the Arts of Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, and Thomas H. Benton 2 Abstract The 20th century is marked by development of new style of arts. The painters with the likes Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, and Thomas H. Benton played pivotal roles in taking this form of art to the next level. Their works carry elements of modernism in them however they have different styles of depicting their arts. In this paper, we have taken Office at Night, Woman with Plants, and Sorghum Mill (Buffalo River, Arkansas) for analysis which are painted by Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, and Thomas H. Benton respectively. Analysis Thesis Statement The works of Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, and Thomas H. Benton truly represent the modern era of painting with some similarities and some dissimilarities. Introduction The painting of the 20th century was inclined towards developing a new form of art which carries modernity. It was a revolutionary period for painting and saw some great painters of all times. The artworks have huge impact of the modernism in them. Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, and Thomas H. Benton were the prominent painters of the era who have great contribution...
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...background an image of an artist working on a painting, while a mirrored image on the very back wall depicts what appears to be the King and Queen. These formal qualities used by Diego Velazquez create many illusionistic effects, just as that of the mirror used to attract the viewer’s visibility; rather it also portrays reflections of images that reside outside the view. In addition, the artist here has used three primary focal-points including self-portrait, half-length, and reflected mirrored images. However, the dimensions and depth of the painting have been obscured this has been accomplished through the use of various layers, shapes, colors, and tones that tend to overlap for outstanding effects. The formal qualities of Nighthawks by Edward Hopper are also very interesting yet, much more simple and to the point than that of Las Menias. For example, after observing through formal analysis I have concluded with the following observations of my understandings. In this particular painting the artist has portrayed a café full of people, while within the background stand buildings. The artist has accomplished many effects through the use of vibrant and rich colors, which in addition attract the viewer’s attention toward the people. The use of this vibrant color as well as the combined apparent depth the artist has accomplished a clean yet, very well structured and organized...
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...Art and Culture Comprehensive Outline Art and Culture Comprehensive Outline I. (Introduction) Thesis: How technology, diversity and the relationship between art and popular culture has changed throughout the years and the affects it has had towards the 20th century. II. The influence of technology on evolution of each of the art form: architecture, photography, sculpture, and painting. A. New technology development led to changes in materials used and evolution styles. 1. Computers. 2. Programs. B. Types of arts affected and why. 3. Paintings. 4. Photography. 5. Architecture. 6. Sculpture. III. The role of diversity in the development of the arts and how it changed throughout the 20th century. C. The role of women and their influence on the various arts. 7. Feminine side 8. Softer side 9. Nature D. The role of ethnic minorities and their influence on the various arts. 10. Bright colors 11. Different cultural art a) Chinese b) African IV. The relationship between art and popular culture and how this developed during the 20th century. E. Popular culture and how it influenced the arts. 12. Pop art movement started as a rebellion against the Abstract Expressionists. 13. Arts now take many new forms such as cinema. 14. The advent of the modern camera came to the average...
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...How American History Influenced The Movie Industry? The period of 1960’s is known as one of the most creative periods in the history of the Hollywood filmmaking. It was prominent due to usage of new narrative and style techniques in presenting changes in American values in the film industry at that time. The period of 60’s is known as a period of change, which was carrying an idea that the goal American society sets, can be successfully achieved. The most common topic in the movies of that period was America’s role in the World, as well as it’s controversial position. President of the US at that time, John Kennedy was promising that before the end of the decade men will step on the moon. He also lobbied for the civil right movement and the Civil Rights Act, which emphasized the end of the period of long segregation in the South. The latter finally gave the same amount of equality to Whites and Blacks. However, the decade ended with the Watts riots. All of these occasions summarized gave a clear sign that there was something wrong happening in America. The movies of 60’s were a way to respond to social movements, which were connected with the issues of civil rights, poverty, and feminism. Films were not only the representation of public view on the issues taking place in America, but also presented the favorable outcomes of values and institutions. Movies produced during the 60’s exposed the new figures to the audience. In addition, they presented the ways of thinking and suggested...
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...Famous Thinkers: Steven Spielberg & Grace Hopper Famous thinkers can come from all walks of life and can be from our generation and others. Reaching goals can be done in many ways. The similarity famous thinkers is that they are all share creative minds and are all creative thinkers. Creative ideas are the foundation of creative process (Goodman & Fritchie, 2011). Famous thinkers base their ideas on searching for solutions to problem, need, or the way others think or view specific issues. When I think of famous thinkers a vast number of people come to mind. Two thinkers that genuinely stand out to me are Steven Spielberg & Grace Hopper. My article will provide more details on the influence and accomplishments of these great thinkers. Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg had an early start on his career, even as a child he was an amateur filmmaker. Spielberg became an Academy Award-winning director and one of the youngest television directors. His opportunities became endless after the television film, Duel in 1972, which landed him a chance to direct for the cinema. Steven Spielberg has brought unique contributions to society. Ten ways he has done this is 1. Helping to create the idea of the movie “blockbuster.” 2. Bringing back our sense of wonder 3. Helping to make robot uprising the new zombie apocalypse 4. Bringing back the Saturday morning serial 5. Co-founding a successful new studio, and helping bring back animated films 6. Preserving and shaping...
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...The 2 main characters then wanted to use the money and jet. The scenes of them riding around on motorcycles used music from the time like Born to be wild. At that time it was very new to be using tracks like that in films. For that reason I give the movie bonus points because it did something nobody ever really did at the time. So the 2 men on the road trip find themselves in all sorts of trouble. The film actually used real drugs in the scenes that depicted them using cocaine and marijuana. To me that's crazy, but I know Dennis hopper had to do with this as he was a user at the time. I even read that Jack Nicholson actually came out and said it was real marijuana that he smoked. In class we touched upon why Jack Nicholson died but the other men didn't. I think we came to a consensus that it was just luck that they survived a bit longer but I still don't get that. The biggest thing I want to talk about is the drug tripping scene in the graveyard. Hopper didn't get permission or anything to film there and they were basically having sex on the tombstone of a dead child. If something like this happened now the media would be all over it saying how unforgiving it is to do something like that but I guess the movie was a product of it's times and ultimately got away with it. First of all, Being someone who has done LSD I can tell you that that scene is BULL S***. That experience is way exaggerated in the film and I still don't get who the man was that they saw in the graveyard. Maybe...
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...Rather A Hollywood Story! Exploring the melodramatic traits in Sunset Boulevard “All right Mr. Demille, I am ready for my close up.” Norma Desmond acts out the words as she moves down the stairs, hypnotized by the gorging lights, camera sets and a room full of audience, towards the view. Parallel cuts of a broken Max, her butler and the tearful gossip columnist Hedda Hopper, the organ playing the finishing score in the background as the larger than life image of Norma Desmond dramatically dissolves into white. A scene so aptly melodramatic as the silent era empress slowly descends into reality of cameras, sets and popularity once again for some kind of finality as Max, her faithful butler prepares her onslaught , reminding the scene definition once again for her (as the presence of room full of audience in her deserted mansion for twenty years has quite overwhelmed her). The 1950 Billy Wilder film, “Sunset Boulevard” starring William Holden as Joe Gillis and Gloria Swanson as the silent film actress Norma Desmond is a classic amalgam of Gothic Melodrama and Film Noir. The film starts off with jolt, initially a track shot of the sunset boulevard road as the police rush towards the crime scene followed by the fishing out of a bullet ridden body from the swimming pool. The pilot scene leads the audience as to expect a murder mystery Film Noir number but ultimately emerges as a melodramatic form. The over...
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...me in my success. II. Computer Engineering, Computer and Electronic Technology A. I have always had a love of computer and electronic things. To be able to do what I love and make money at it will be a dream come true. B. My estimated graduation date at this point is September 2015. III. A positive leader in computer engineering A. I chose Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper as my leader. Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper was a determined, hardworking and respectable lady. She achieved great things in her time and never let anything stand in her way. B. “She was a Pioneer Computer Programmer, co-inventor of COBOL [Common Business Oriented Language], she was known as the Grand Lady of Software.” (Dickason, 1992, para 1) C. For her time Grace Murray Hopper was far advanced in technology. She loved gadgets and she pursed that love and achieved great things. D. “During her lifetime as a leader in the field of software development concepts, she contributed to the transition from primitive programming techniques to the use of sophisticated compilers.” (“Grace Murray Hopper”, 1994) IV. Characteristic of an effective leader A. What are some characteristics of a good leader? I believe a strong person who has great knowledge and experience are those that can be leaders. They think of others and have a passion to lead and teach others. A leader is...
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...I chose to further examine the film Hoosiers from week 13 of class. After reviewing the film I will compare it with chapter 13 of Major Problems. Hoosiers really caught my interest as a great underdog story and that is why I chose to further study the 1986 classic. I always had heard people talk about this movie but I had never seen it. In this paper I will discuss the historical period Hoosiers is set in, compare and contrast major themes from the week, and evaluate the film based on its effectiveness. Hoosiers is a fictional movie that is actually based on real events in a small town in Indiana. It is based on a true story but does change some of the truths, as evidenced by the ESPN article. The message I gathered from the film was that anything is possible if you can work hard and accept change. The little town of Hickory was very set in its ways and uncooperative of the new basketball coach. Once the town and players learned to accept something different, the team flourished. The argument the film presents is to never count someone out. No matter how small a school or town is, hard work can trump talent and compete with the big boys. The message of acceptance resonates with the viewer and is most likely why Hoosiers is so highly regarded as a sports movie. The historical period that Hoosiers is set in is 1952 rural Indiana. In this time period, people are more centralized around common goals and the entire town knows when someone moves in. There are no...
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...Easy Riders, Raging Bulls Sex. Drugs. Rock and Roll. Three simple words that helped shaped an era that brought some of the greatest movies, such as The Godfather, Jaws, and The Taxi Driver. In the book Easy Riders, Raging Bulls, by Peter Biskind takes us on a bumpy and wild ride of the era that challenged new ideas to young filmmaker’s that stimulated an edgier movie industry. This book is compelled of hundreds of interviews, with directors, stars, agents, and even one night stands. It tells the up close and personal story in way that celebrities never talked about drugs, sex, and money and the repercussions. Easy Riders, Raging Bulls is remarkable in the way that gave us an understanding and behind the scenes of Hollywood’s last golden age. “The 70s were the first time that a kind of age restriction was lifted. Young people were allowed to come rushing in with all of their naïveté and their wisdom and the privileges of youth. It was just an avalanche of new ideas, which is why the 70s were such a watershed” (Biskind 15). A small low budget biker movie made in 1969 sparked the new era of movies, known as Easy Rider. This movie was a shock but a huge success to Hollywood for the fact it was made with drugs, booze, and violent rivalry. Once Easy Rider was successful a new breed of directors were in demand, such as Francis Coppola, Peter Bogdanovich, George Lucas, and Martin Scorsese. This book contains so much research and extensive interviews of not only the directors, but...
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...Easy A Easy A is a movie that follows the life of Olive Pendergast, a high school student, who indirectly creates a rumor about her losing her virginity to a boy in the local community college. This movie a modern adaptation of The Scarlet Letter, which highlights the life of Hester Prynne’s life after she is charged with adultery with an unknown man who is later revealed as the minister of the church. With a similar idea of public humiliation, the purpose of the movie Easy A is to criticize modern society and its attraction and spread of gossip in a modernized and paralleled structure of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The similarities between the book and movie present the purpose of Easy A through the congruence of societal criticism. Within The Scarlet Letter, Hester Prynne is found guilty of adultery and ultimately becomes the victim of social shame and, consequently, becomes ostracized. This same theme is apparent in Easy A as Olive Pendergast soon finds social shame and ostracism due to a spread rumor about her sex life. The film makes this idea explicit as the camera work focuses in on those around Olive, more specifically, those who are gossiping, harassing, and judging her. Additionally, while Olive’s English class discusses The Scarlet Letter, the word ‘ostracism’ is written boldly on the chalkboard as a less subtle hint to this connection of theme. This similarity between the two show the connection of the book and movie’s purpose through the similarity...
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...Definition of Postcolonialism Postcolonialism is the study of the legacy of the era of European, and sometimes American, direct global domination, which ended roughly in the mid-20th century, and the residual political, socio-economic, and psychological effects of that colonial history. Postcolonialism examines the manner in which emerging societies grapple with the challenges of self-determination and how they incorporate or reject the Western norms and conventions, such as legal or political systems, left in place after direct administration by colonial powers ended. Ironically, much early postcolonial theory, with its emphasis on overt rejection of imposed Western norms, was tied to Marxist theory, which also originated in Europe. Contemporary studies focus more on the effects of postcolonial globalization and the development of indigenous solutions to local needs. INTRODUCTION (Enote) By definition, postcolonialism is a period of time after colonialism, and postcolonial literature is typically characterized by its opposition to the colonial. However, some critics have argued that any literature that expresses an opposition to colonialism, even if it is produced during a colonial period, may be defined as postcolonial, primarily due to its oppositional nature. Postcolonial literature often focuses on race relations and the effects of racism and usually indicts white and/or colonial societies. Despite a basic consensus on the general themes of postcolonial writing, however...
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