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

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A Review of an Action Movie Gone in Sixty Seconds, Starring Nicolas Cage (528 words, 1 pages)

I am not into cars, but I presume those who are fanatics might get more out of this film than I did. Gone in Sixty Seconds barely works. There are plenty of car chases, but they are filmed in such a manner that it is hard to tell what's going ... Read More

A Review and Analysis of the Themes in the Movie “Gladiator” (1029 words, 3 pages)

The movie Gladiator is an epic tale of a Roman general who is betrayed by the Roman government who kills his family under the leadership by a corrupt Roman prince who is turned king, the roman general comes back as a gladiator to seek revenge on the prince turned king. ... Read More

A Summary and Review of the Movie “Gladiator” (652 words, 1 pages)

Gladiator, a movie starring Russell Crowe, takes place during the decline of the Roman Empire. The movie is about a revenge-seeking general who fights for freedom. The movie is filled with breathe-taking battle scenes and romance. It is intended for mature audiences and Russell Crowe fans. This is by far ... Read More

The Themes of Teen Sexuality and Teen Pregnancy in Destiny’s Child’s Songs (565 words, 1 pages)

When I was in high school, there was a girl who got pregnant. It was our sophomore year, and we were only 15. I never though that this could happen to anyone so young. She started to show toward the end of the year and everyone knew her at the ... Read More

A Biography of Giovanni Bellini and His Literary Work (457 words, 1 pages)

Giovanni Bellini, like his brother Gentile Bellini, began his career as an assistant in the studio of his father, Jacopo Bellini. His early work, done in tempera, reflected a confluence of Byzantine stiffness and the analytical precision of the Flemish. Soon Bellini trained himself to become one of the early ... Read More

8 Mile: The Modern Age Musical Containing Sex, Violence and Profanity (1368 words, 4 pages)

Musicals have changed over the years. In the past, many movies were filled with light-hearted singing and dancing that entertained audiences on the big screen. Most were family flicks that could be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. But times are different now and so too are the musicals. One ... Read More

The Life of George Lucas and His First 1973 Film ‘American Graffiti’ (1666 words, 3 pages)

George Lucas Unless you have lived in a cave all your life, you have probably heard the name George Lucas. Lucas, the man behind the Force, totally renovated special effects in movies. He is known for such movies as Indiana Jones, American Graffiti, and his most famous achievement is the ... Read More

A Biography of George Gershwin (1277 words, 3 pages)

SIMULTANEOUS EAST AND WEST-COAST funerals took place on a muggy July afternoon in 1937. Politicians, artists, entertainers, and musicians gathered to mourn what was perhaps the greatest blow to American music in history the unexpected and untimely death of George Gershwin at 38. Whether or not Gershwin was the greatest ... Read More

Film Essay In the Oscar award winning dramatic comedyfable Life is Beautiful by Robert Benigni, historicalpoetic documentary Night and Fog by Alain Resnais, and personal memoir Survival in Auschwitz by Primo Levi, Nazi Germany and the Holocaust is thoroughly depicted. The Holocaust stands as a looking glass through which many ... Read More

A Report on a Visit to a Exhibition of the Works of Georges Braque (776 words, 2 pages)

After going to the expedition I had to write up what I thought basically, but it contains alot of Braques' backgound as well as some comments related to Picasso and Van Gogh, very nice Write up of trip to Braque expedition Before going to this exhibition, my knowledge of Braque ... Read More

An Analysis on the Portrayal of Femininity in the Works of Beastie Boys (712 words, 2 pages)

The Beastie Boys are one group whose portrayal of femininity has changed over the years. In their first albums they viewed women as objects there for their pleasure so their portrayal was negative. In their latest albums they apologize for their actions and for the actions of all men so ... Read More

A Report on Musical Genres (1584 words, 3 pages)

Music basically means genre. Music is split into several sub-genres these include Reggae, blues soul, classical, classic rock pop, dance, experimental, folk, country, jazz, pop, rock alt, urban and world. Reggae is a style of music developed in Jamaica and is closely linked to the Rastafarian movement, though not universally ... Read More

A Review of Stanley Kubrick’s Strangely Shapeless Movie Full Metal Jacket (908 words, 2 pages)

Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket" is more like a book of short stories than a novel. Many of the passages seem self-contained, some of them are masterful and others look like they came out of the bottom drawer. This is a strangely shapeless film from the man whose work usually ... Read More

A Biography of Frédéric François Chopin (1152 words, 4 pages)

Frederic Francois Chopin, one of the greatest composers of all time, was born in Zelazowa Wola, near Warsaw on February 22, 1810. His father was a Frenchman who had lived in Poland for many years and his mother was Polish and of noble birth. He loved to play music, even ... Read More

An Report on Four Little Girls by Spike Lee (1183 words, 3 pages)

When documentaries are filmed, produced, and then viewed, the audience is left with more knowledge and awareness than before having watched it. When I watch a National Geographic documentary on exploitation of indigenous peoples, I become aware of their situation and further understand the cruel world around me. Also, my ... Read More

A Review of Follow the Fleet by Mark Sandrich (1132 words, 2 pages)

Review Of The Movie Follow The Fleet Starring Fred Astaire And Ginger Rogers. Directed By Mark Sandrich. Humanities 130 Instructor Windsor Follow the Fleet is a romantic comedy with dance numbers drawn into the story of two love stories that contrast between those who want to get married and those ... Read More

A Description of the German Trends in Cinematography in the 1920s and How It Were Used by Clarence Brown in “Flesh and the Devil” (1953 words, 3 pages)

The narrative and visual story of Clarence Brown's Flesh and the Devil is constructed through technical device of the 1920s and cinematic movements of this period. Mise en scene within the sequence establishes the way that the characters are understood and heightens the drama of the film. Only a few ... Read More

A Review of the 1995 Film “First Knight” (256 words, 1 pages)

First Knight (1995) First Knight is a retelling of a tragic love triangle in the city of Camelot. Lancelot is a warrior with no enemies and no fear. He comes to Camelot not for glory or knighthood, although he finds both, but for the love of the one woman he ... Read More

A Report on Boys Don’t Cry by Kimberly Peirce (1142 words, 2 pages)

The movie Boys Dont Cry is an American movie which stars Oscar winning actress Hillary Swank is a story of a lesbian who pretended to be living a life of a real man. Teena Brandon (Swank) portrays a role of a lesbian who really feels that he is a man ... Read More

The Analysis of Audio-Visual Production in A Beautiful Mind by Ron Howard (2263 words, 4 pages)

Audio Theory Essays Essay One Audio Visual Production Movie Choice A Beautiful Mind Brief Synopsis A mathematical genius, John Forbes Nash, Jr. made an astonishing discovery early in life and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But his prodigious career was sidetracked by problems that would have broken many ... Read More

The Use of Different Theories to Analyze the Film “The Color Purple” (710 words, 1 pages)

"The Color Purple" is a very powerful film that tells the story of Celie, a poor black woman living in the old south. The film begins at her childhood and follows her up to old age. She was raped and abused by her father as a young woman and was ... Read More

An Analysis of War as Portrayed in the Film “Platoon” (913 words, 1 pages)

"I can't believe we're fighting each other when we should be fighting them." This is a thought from Chris, the main character of the film Platoon. It refers to men who were supposed to be fighting the Vietcong, but instead are fighting their fellow soldiers. The world is made up ... Read More

An Analysis of Since You Went Away, a 1944 Film by David O. Selznick (2424 words, 4 pages)

"I have a different concept of producing than other producers. Some producers are money men, and others are just lieutenants. For me to produce is to make a picture. As a producer, I can maintain an editorial perspective that I wouldn't have as a director. I consider myself first a ... Read More

New Year Superstitions in the Phillipines: A Short Paper (273 words, 1 pages)

The Philippines has many superstitions pertaining to the New Year. Most Filipino superstitions derive in hopes for blessings, particularly the abundance of food and money. Firstly, Filipinos believe that at New Year's eve, the doors and windows should be open for blessings to come into the house. The logic behind ... Read More

An Analysis of Oedipus as a Tragic Hero in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles (920 words, 3 pages)

In the play Oedipus Rex by Sophocles, Oedipus is a classic tragic hero. According to Aristotle's definition, Oedipus is a tragic hero because he is a king whose life falls apart when he finds out his life story. There are a number of characteristics described by Aristotle that identify a ... Read More

A Biography of Christopher Crosby Farley, an American Actor (992 words, 2 pages)

Christopher Crosby Farley I. Introduction. "Dear Lord, as I stumble through this life help me to create more laughter than tears, dispense more happiness than gloom, spread more cheer than despair. Never let me become so blase that I fail to see the wonder in the eyes of a child, ... Read More

‘July’ by Fairfield Porter (540 words, 2 pages)

July by Fairfield Porter The painting, July, captures a typical family day on a farm. With a very quick look, the average person, can only see four people sitting in chairs, but with a keen eye, one such person can find what the artist is trying to create. Fairfield Porter, ... Read More

An Analysis of the movie ‘Fahrenheit 451’ (363 words, 1 pages)

The themes of a dystopian society, censorship, and freedom of the individual, are all addressed in the 1967 Vineyard Films' (Universal) version of Fahrenheit 451. Although the film reiterates the themes and basis of the book, there are many differences to contrast. In examining the film and novel, one important ... Read More

An Essay about the movie ‘Fahrenheit 451’ (711 words, 1 pages)

FAHRENHEIT 451 BY RAY BRADBURY This is an essay over the book Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury. In this book two of the main characters are a man named Faber, who loves books, and the fire chief, Beatty, who destroys books. This essay will cover the reasons for the book ... Read More

The Controversy over the Orgy Scene in Kubrick’s Movie Eyes Wide Shut (893 words, 2 pages)

A FEW WEEKS ago The Independent ran an interview with Julienne Davis, the little-known actress who plays the part of Mandy, the druggie prostitute, in Eyes Wide Shut. Mandys role is small but pivotal - when Tom Cruises doctor William Harford is redeemed by a masked woman at an orgy, ... Read More

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