Arts And Humanities Essays Examples For College & High School Students in PDF

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An Analysis of the Movie Some Questions for 28 Kisses (330 words, 1 pages)

Some Questions for 28 Kisses tackled the issues of the portrayal of Asian women in the media, their neglect of Asian men, and the topic of interracial dating. From the 28 films he finds, each includes a Caucasian male with an Asian female, each acting in a romantic fashion. These ... Read More

The Quest for Human Destiny in Movies Groundhog Day, Grand Canyon and Novel Christmas Carol (2316 words, 3 pages)

The Quest for Human Destiny Do pure chance and accidents lead our lives or are they filled with deep purpose and destiny? This has been the question posed on our minds while watching the films Grand Canyon, Ground Hog Day, and Dickens's Christmas Carol. How large a role do the ... Read More

A Man’s Story of How He Sought God at an Early Age (2032 words, 4 pages)

As a kid around the age of 15, I was lost and confused. I knew that I didn't have it all together, and everywhere I looked people acted as if they did. My thoughts and ideas would change day to day as I talked to one person and then the ... Read More

The Language and Theme of the Pulp Fiction Story (1242 words, 2 pages)

Ian Burke 9-23-96 JOURNEY AND REDEMPTION Pulp Fiction Style Pulp Fiction is like boot camp for the Marines. You come into it from your civilized life, they subject you to violent language until you're numb, they abuse you verbally and physically until all of your normal feelings and values are ... Read More

The Influence of the Public Enemy on the Sopranos in Relations to Wellmans’ Classic Gangster Film (2182 words, 3 pages)

Essay Public Enemy influence on Sopranos Influence of The Public Enemy (1931) on The Sopranos David Chase's influence by William Wellman's classic gangster film extends beyond specific details to the ambiguous overall intention of the work. Specific episodes pay explicit homage. In the most dramatic reference, when Livia dies Tony ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme Behind the Movie John Q (1025 words, 2 pages)

When asked to find something in the media that directly relates to subject matter that had been discussed in our psychology class there were a couple of topics that came to mind. However, one stands out to me in particular, and that is a movie that I have seen recently ... Read More

An Analysis of the Presence of Feminism and Chauvinism in the Movie Beauty and the Beast Directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise (1551 words, 2 pages)

Proof of Feminism and Chauvinism in Beauty and The Beast Beauty and the Beast is a wonderful childrens movie, its directed by Gary Trousdale, and Kirk Wise, and produced by Don Hahn. Disney is the main sponsor and gives the movie the best cast of artist and musicians. Who would ... Read More

Music in the US Has Seen Extremes but Still Has a Market (1029 words, 2 pages)

The progression of music from the 1940's to the present has seen extremes, it has been controversial at times, traditional at times and inspirational at times, but never have the American people turned away music in its entirety. There have been times when parents did not approve of the music ... Read More

The Genocide and Holocaust Themes in Primo Lei’s “Survival in Auschwitz” Book and Russian Movie “Come and See” (785 words, 1 pages)

To many millions throughout the world, the genocide and the holocaust perpetrated by the Nazis against Jews, Russians, and others is a distant memory. It is really preserved only in films and books of reminiscences. Books like Primo Levi's Survival in Auschwitz and the Russian 1985 movie, entitled Come and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Movie Plot – Tucker: The Man and His Dream (494 words, 1 pages)

Tucker Man And His Dream Preston Tucker was man who revolutionized car design in the late 1940s, only to have his innovation squelched by the "big three" automakers in a legal battle between him and powerful political lobbies. The movie follows a trend very similar to what may still occur ... Read More

Power Relations in Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King (941 words, 2 pages)

Power Relations in Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption Steven King's novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption explores themes of different types of power in relationships between men. Be it by brute force or authority, manipulation or friendships, every man in Shawshank is a part of the power structures ... Read More

An Analysis of the Representation of Women in the Movie “Metropolis” (502 words, 1 pages)

Women were represented in different ways throughout the movie Metropolis, but the underlying theme was women were seen as purely sexual. Maria was seen as the nurturer in the film, but also as a sexual object. She was the one who preached for peace and harmony down in the catacombs ... Read More

Portrayal of Grecian Women in Ancient Art (1684 words, 3 pages)

The Portrayal of Grecian Women in Ancient Art The Greeks were one of the most advanced cultures of ancient times and this was reflected in their art work. They had a preoccupation with the human figure that resulted in beautifully and geometrically perfect pieces. Since the Greeks were such an ... Read More

A Comparative Analysis of the Pop Art in America and Great Britain (2386 words, 4 pages)

Pop Art an Introduction to the Era In this investigation I plan to conduct an investigation into the similarities and differences between American and British pop art. Pop art started in the late 1950's in England, and grew in the United States in the early 1960's. English art critic Lawrence ... Read More

The Inaccuracies in Disney’s Pocahontas (339 words, 1 pages)

The movie Pocahontas is exciting as well as educational. However Disney's use of creativity ion this movie outnumbers the facts. The movie is accurate in a few ways. The traditions of the Indian tribes depicted in the movie accurately reflect how they lived in the colonial times. Powhatan actually was ... Read More

An Analysis of Guernica by Pablo Picasso (424 words, 1 pages)

GUERNICA Considered to be one of the most influential artist of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso, transformed the way artists see the world through his exploration of forms in Cubism. One of Picassos most prolific works, "Guernica", intensely combines rich visual imagery as well as powerful symbolism to successfully convey ... Read More

The Basic Principles of a Roller Coaster and an Explanation of Why It Is an Amusing Ride (1461 words, 2 pages)

Individuals love to go to the amusement parks and try out the rides that are available. The most common and thrilling ride is the roller coaster. An amusement park is not an amusement park if it does not contain a roller coaster. What makes these roller coasters so fun that ... Read More

A Biography of Edward Weston (760 words, 2 pages)

Great American photographer, Edward Weston was born to Alice Jeanette Brett and Edward Burbank Weston in 1886. Weston began his life in Highland, Illinois, but spent most of his childhood living in Chicago. At the early age of five, tragedy struck when his mother passed away. After her death, his ... Read More

A Summary of the 1997 Film “Photographing Fairies” (528 words, 1 pages)

Photographing Fairies is one mans search for what is real in a world that has horribly disappointed him. After losing his wife the day after their wedding, the main character, Castle, losing all hope and all lust for life. During World War I, he is indifferent to imminent danger and ... Read More

A Comparative Analysis of Human Life in the Story “The Allegory of a Cave” and the Film “The Matrix” (827 words, 1 pages)

The Allegory of the Cave is a story about a group of humans who were living in the bottom of an underground cave. The humans were restricted in every way that they were chained to prevent them from looking towards the top of the cave where the exit and a ... Read More

An Analysis of the Films of Peter Weir in Social, Cultural, and Ideological Context (1657 words, 2 pages)

TOPIC Combine an auteurist approach with a generic approach to discuss the films of a particular director in social, cultural, and ideological context. Briefly outline how this auteur uses genre in the films, and critically appraise the ways the auteur uses these generic elements to comment upon American society, culture, ... Read More

A Look at Famous Classical Theatrical Productions (1548 words, 3 pages)

Peter Brook Why and How? In modern theater today, the director is ultimately responsible for the artistic effectiveness of the production. He reviews the script and determines how he wants that play to be performed. In his hands rests the future of the play. Lighting, scenery, costumes, and cast all ... Read More

An Analysis of Beliefs and Myths in Ancient Greece (1164 words, 2 pages)

Humans are scared of what they dont understand, and so in a way to try and understand the world around them, humans made up gods. Gods are a simple way of answering any question, and humans all throughout history have made up gods andor supreme beings such as the Greeks ... Read More

An Analysis of Pathos in City Lights: A Comedy Romance in Pantomime by Charlie Chaplin (814 words, 1 pages)

Charlie Chaplin's City Lights, subtitled "A Comedy Romance in Pantomime," was released in 1931. Chaplin was responsible for the film's production, direction, editing, music, and screenplay. City Lights is a combination of pathos (an emotion of sympathetic pity), slapstick and comedy. In the film City Lights Chaplin uses pathos in ... Read More

An Introduction to Post-Modern Art and Dadaism (1488 words, 2 pages)

"When Pandora opened the box a plague dispersed and doomed humanity to suffer ruin, insanity, and despair. She hastily closed the box to stop the plague but, pathetically, only Hope remained inside." For centuries art has, at its best, evoked catharsis from its audience, and in so doing exalted the ... Read More

A Brief Biography of Pablo Picasso and an Analysis of His Nude Figure (1814 words, 3 pages)

Nude Figure By Pablo Picasso Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga in 1881. Pablo was the son of a respected art teacher, and due to his father's influence, young Pablo entered the Academy at Barcelona at age 14. This was where he painted his first great work, "Girl with Bare ... Read More

A Biography of Pablo Picasso a Great Artist from Madrid (1214 words, 2 pages)

and avant-garde opinions and abandoned their idea of fame through their son (Duane 17). Casagemas had become miserable too, after a failed relationship, he fell into a deep depression. Angry parents and a depressed friend prompted Picasso to move onto Madrid after only one night in Barcelona. A true starving ... Read More

A Biography of Oprah Winfrey a Talkshow Host (2147 words, 3 pages)

Oprah Winfrey There are many famous people who are recognized immediately all over the world by their first names alone. Among them theres Oprah Gail Winfrey who is just not another famous entertainer, but a friend to the world and a role model for all people, of any gender, race, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Film The Man Who Wasn’t There (476 words, 1 pages)

One of my favorite films is The Man Who Wasn't There. It is done by the Coen brothers in the style of "Film Noir" a term meaning (black or dark) film. It was a common style used in the 50s gangster films and remains popular today. It stars Billy Bob ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Play Oedipus Rex by Sophocles (1203 words, 2 pages)

The play Oedipus Rex by Sophocles may be viewed as a Greek tragic drama as it involves the downfall of a tragic hero, in this case Oedipus. This play contains all the hallmarks of a Greek drama by engaging the audience and relating them to the characters. It involves the ... Read More

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