Category: Art

From as long as I can remember men have always had the upper hand over women. Institutions and society as a whole have systematically discriminated against women and they have had to deal with the criticism. In every institution you can think of there has been some type of prejudice even in the world of…

The artwork includes both elements of design and principles of design. Horizontal lines are found on several areas such as the straps painted onto Frida Kahlo for support and the lines included in the background depicts the terrain as dry and harsh. The lines are also used to divide the sky from the terrain. The…

Diving into the complex fabric of Latinx heritage and identity, the term “La Raza” emerges as a beacon of unity and cultural pride for many. Its direct translation from Spanish is “the race,” yet the essence of “La Raza” transcends simple definitions. Instead, it represents a rich tapestry of history, struggle, and collective aspirations of…

Keith Haring was born on May 4, 1958 in Reading, Pennsylvania to a religious and fairly conservative family. From a very young age, he expressed interest in art and, specifically, in cartoon styles. His earliest inspirations came from the work of Dr. Seuss and Disney and he began to learn the basics of cartooning from…

My mother was an avid Diet Coke drinker back in the day so I knew what those shiny aluminum cans looked like almost just as well as I knew how my mother looked. The black and red font on a silver can was the classic identifier for the drink. I distinctly remember being asked to…

Contents 1 Introduction 2 Body 2.1 Unveiling Nightmarish Undertones 2.2 Visualizing Prophecy in a Modern Light 3 Conclusion 3.1 References Introduction The Michael Fassbender version of Macbeth was best at not only immersing but also at getting its audience to feel something. I would also add that it had accomplished being the easiest to understand…

In the movie by Akira Kurosawa, Throne of Blood (1957), critics commonly described it as an adaptation to Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth. Shakespeare, being favored by millions of people, it is not surprising that one would make a creation that is very different from what the original was. People have their own viewpoints and want to…

In “Brave New World”, we are introduced to a main character named John. When his first appearance occurs in the book, one main character trait is revealed: he wants to suffer. He believes that suffering holds value to a person and wants to resemble that. “Why wouldn’t they let me be the sacrifice? I’d have…

Art, in its many forms, has always captivated the human spirit. From ancient cave drawings to modern digital masterpieces, the desire to capture and depict our surroundings is deeply ingrained. Among the numerous subjects one might choose to sketch, everyday objects can offer a delightful challenge. One such object that combines simplicity with detail is…

The Penelopiad is a revisionary account of Homer’s famous epic The Odyssey. The novel revolves around the famous mythical character Odysseus and his quintessential wife Penelope. Homer had written The Odyssey from the perspective of the hero Odysseus. But Atwood has given an alternate version to the myth and has retold it from the point…