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

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Analysis of the Painting Snap The Whip by Winslow Homer (249 words, 1 pages)

The painting Snap The Whip was painted by Winslow Homer. It was originally painted in 1872. The painting shows a real life scene. Instead of painting people just standing in one place with their best clothes on Winslow Homer drew people in normal life activities. Such as kids playing in ... Read More

A Comparison of Skin’s Movie Version and the Novel Version (692 words, 1 pages)

It is a rare occasion when a film can inspire the viewer into wanting to read the book the movie was adapted from. The book, since I read it after I watched the movie, was like a sequel to the movie. The book is brilliantly written with excellent character development, ... Read More

A Fast Paced,Horror Movie Experience in the Sixth Sense by M. Night Shyamalan (592 words, 1 pages)

The Sixth Sense The Sixth Sense, directed and written by M. Night Shyamalan, follows the troubled life of eight-year-old Cole Sear, played by Haley Joel Osment, who is haunted by his supernatural abilities to see and communicate with the dead. Being sought after by the disturbed spirits of his hometown ... Read More

Hollywood Mirrored in the Singin’ in the Rain by Arthur Freed (1059 words, 2 pages)

In Stanley Donen and Gene Kellys musical, Singin in the Rain, they take an interesting look into the world of Hollywood. This is a musical about making a musical. Gene Kelly stars in the movie alongside Debbie Reynolds and Donald OConnor. The movie is set in 1927 and it takes ... Read More

The Simpsons by Matt Groening Became the Highest Rated Show in a Short Span of Time (1729 words, 3 pages)

The opening titles to "The Simpsons" are so important because it tells the viewer exactly what they are in for. It introduces the main characters and the town of Springfield. The viewer can relate and recognise the working class family and anybody can interact with the T.V. It is important ... Read More

An Analysis of The Effect of a Photograph To Our Emotional and Social Status (718 words, 1 pages)

The picture taken by Forman is one where we can see a baby and a 19 years old falling from their building as their fire escape gives out. The baby will survive however the 19 year old will not. The lack of security of the fire escape stole this girl's ... Read More

Sexual Nature Performances on the Examples of Eminem and Britney Spears (969 words, 2 pages)

"I don't ever want everybody to know everything that I'm joking about and serious about. That's the fun with creating and doing music. Eminem has probably been one of the most controversial artists of his time. He is the first white rapper to make it mainstream, (besides the one hit- ... Read More

The Unpredictable Styles of Stanley Kubrick (764 words, 1 pages)

As in many of his films, director Kubrick exploresthe dimensions of the genre to create the ultimate horror film - hedeliberately reduces the pace of the narrative and expands the rather simpleplot of a domestic tragedy to over two hours in length, creates lush imageswithin the ornate interior of the ... Read More

A Comparison of Two Films the Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King and Murder in the First by Dan Gordon (666 words, 1 pages)

FILM COMPARISON Shawshank Redemption and Murder in the First are two eminently engaging films about corrupt prisons and issues such as brutality occurring within the walls. "The Shawshank Redemption" is a compelling film about two imprisoned convicted murderers. Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), is innocent, however. Convicted of killing his wife ... Read More

Objective Realism in the Bicycle Thief Directed by Vittorio de Sica (842 words, 1 pages)

In the film Bicycle Thief directed by Vittorio De Sica portrayed objective realism through the use of the setting the film takes place in. Not on scene that De Sica shot was in a studio. Everything was filmed in the everyday streets of Rome. The story line of the film ... Read More

Myth, History and Positioning of the Constellations Serpens and Ophiuchus (1426 words, 2 pages)

The constellation Serpens is very unique in many different ways. The most noticeable is that it lays in two parts Serpens Caput which is the head of the serpent and Serpens Cauda, the tail of the serpent. These two separate constellations are joined to form one of the largest constellations ... Read More

A Portrayal of a Struggle against Racial Prejudice in the Movie Separate but Equal (626 words, 1 pages)

Separate But Equal The movie Separate But Equal portrayed the struggle against racial prejudice, which ignited the famous US Supreme Court case of Brown vs. Board of Education. This case was arguably the most influential case of the twentieth century as it called for the desegregation of elementary schools across ... Read More

Using Metaphors and Imagery to Portray Independence and Self Actualization in the Song Winter by Tori Amos (916 words, 2 pages)

The song Winter by Tori Amos conveys the importance of independence and self actualization in life though levels of metaphors and imagery. Using semiotics to express deeper meanings, she gives a narrative account of life in which she never finds contentment due to childhood fatherly dependence and juvenile ideas of ... Read More

Expression of the Self through Self-Portraits: Examples of Self-Portraits by Edward Munch, Salvador Dali and Rembrandt (692 words, 1 pages)

"A self-portrait is more than a likeness it captures the 'reality' of the person." Many artists express themselves through self-portraits to portray how they interpret themselves and the world around them. Three artists that depict this are Edward Munch, Salvador Dali and Rembrandt Harmensz Van Rijn. A Norwegian painter and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Script and Narrative Structure of American Beauty Directed by Sam Mendes (2034 words, 3 pages)

Script Analysis and Narrative Structure American Beauty "... a narrative is a chain of events in cause-effect relationship occurring in time and space... Typically, it begins with one situation a series of changes occurs according to a pattern of cause and effect finally, a new situation arises that brings about ... Read More

Representations of the Schone Madonna: Roudnice Madonna, Madonna of Krumau and Jihlava Pieta (566 words, 1 pages)

Schone Madonna is a German term meaning Beautiful Madonna. This image possibly originated as a response to new ways to practice religion, and in particular, worship of the Virgin in a more personal manner. Three examples of this representation include the Roudnice Madonna, the Madonna of Krumau, and the Jihlava ... Read More

A Review of the Movie Schindler’s List (2032 words, 3 pages)

Schindler's List is one of the most powerful movies of all time. It tells the powerful true story of the German businessman Oskar Schindler who comes to Nazi- captured Poland looking for economic blooming and leaves as a savior of more than 1,100 Jews. Many of our grandparents told us ... Read More

A Story of Tony Montana in the Film Scarface, a Crime Drama by Brian De Palma (330 words, 1 pages)

"Make way for the bad guy." Tony Montana, the dynamic character that became an icon in cinema was introduced in 1983 in the film Scarface, which captivated millions of fans around the world. Twenty years later, the film still effects today's culture, by being re-released in movie theaters across America. ... Read More

A Discussion on Three Pieces of Islamic Art (434 words, 1 pages)

In the broad world of islamic art its not always easy to tell were the piece your looking at comes from, what period it was created in and what materials were used to make it. It can be complicated as islamic art differs from country to country and in some ... Read More

A Short Biography of Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dali (445 words, 1 pages)

Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dali was born on May 11th, 1904. The palace of birth was a small town about an hour drive from Barcelona called Figueres. His Father was a prosperous notary, who also supplied his family with a summer home Cadaques. This summer home was also the place for ... Read More

An Analysis of Geopoliticus Child by Salvador Dali (817 words, 2 pages)

Geopoliticus Child Watching the Birth of the New Man Salvador Dali (1904-1989) 1943. Oil on linen canvas, 46.1x 52 cm. Salvador Dali museum, St Petersburg. Surrealism ARTIST Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dali was born in 1904 in Spain. He was treated like royalty by his poor parents as they thought of ... Read More

Biography of Roy Lichtenstein, an American Pop Artist (868 words, 2 pages)

Roy Lichtenstein Roy Lichtenstein was born in New York City on October 27th, 1923. He described his childhood as quiet and uneventful. His father was a realtor his mother was a housewife. Art was not taught at the school Roy attended, but when he turned fourteen he began taking Saturday ... Read More

An Analysis of Mercutio in Baz Luhrmann’s Movie Romeo & Juliet (514 words, 1 pages)

Mercutio is one of the most unique characters in Baz Luhrmann's movie "Romeo Juliet". His language is always powerful and imaginative. He represents many different things in the play and holds an important role. Mercutio is Romeo's friend. He is neither Montague, nor Capulet. Therefore, he has not been born ... Read More

Examples of Medieval Romanticism and Chivalry in the Movie A Knight’s Tale (508 words, 1 pages)

In modern days, we can see examples of heroism romanticism and chivalry in our everyday lifestyle including movies such as A Knights Tale, which includes many aspects of romanticism and chivalry such as having a hero on a quest, and a woman that the hero must prove his love to. ... Read More

The Portrayal of Religious Imagery in the Romanesque Period Art (899 words, 2 pages)

During the Romanesque period, art most often portrayed biblical events or depicted saints and other religious imagery. There were also several different styles of Romanesque art. The development of these styles can be credited to the geographic area in which the art was made, the audience that the art was ... Read More

The Evolution of Blues and Birth of Rock and Roll (5160 words, 7 pages)

In many ways, the Blues was the soundtrack for black life under white Southern oppression. Economic conditions in the south were horrible from the civil war well into the 1940's. Daily life was a harsh economic struggle, the blues emerged as a reaction to the worsening of southern economy. From ... Read More

The Effects of Rock and Roll on Our Culture (1685 words, 2 pages)

Rock Roll Its effects on our culture Many Rock historians have a difference in opinion on who really started the Rock movement. Some say that it was absolutely Elvis Presley. While other historians say that the Beatles truly started the revolution. When I think of the beginning of Rock and ... Read More

Gore and Bloodshed Not for the Faint Hearted as Maximus Slays Commodus (439 words, 1 pages)

Great Scott! Ridley Scott has certainly picked a winner, in the captivating epic that is gladiator! An entertaining, enthralling and almost completely historically inaccurate epic, starring Russell Crowe in the performance of his career, as Maximus, and Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus. The film primarily focuses on leadership, drama and politics. ... Read More

A Film Worthy of Praise in the Pianist by Roman Polanski (785 words, 1 pages)

The Pianist, simply put, is a fantastic story of survival and the ability of the human spirit to endure. It gives overwhelming testimony to both people's capacity for evil and for good. The film, directed by Roman Polanski, is based on the autobiographical book about the years of the Holocaust ... Read More

Review of the Film Revenge of the Nerds (1477 words, 2 pages)

As I finished watching Revenge of the Nerds, it occurred to me that I had no idea where the word nerd came from. According to The Barnhart Dictionary of Etymology, nerd is listed as originating around 1965 in hot-rod and surfing slang, although it was in oral use prior to ... Read More

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