Catalan Modernism & Avant-Garde Art: Picasso and Dalí
Lluís Domènech i Montaner (1850-1923)
Architect, Designer, Illustrator
Interested in archeology and history, President of the Ateneu Barcelonès, and Conservative Catalan politician.
- Hospital de Sant Pau
- Palau de la Música Catalana
- Casa Fuster
Josep Puig i Cadafalch (1867-1956)
Architect and Politician
President of the Mancomunitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia), Director of archaeological excavations in Empúries, and Pioneer of the safeguard of Romanesque art.
- Casa Ametller
- Casa de les Punxes
- Pavellons
Understanding Drama: Forms, Elements, and Genres
Forms of Expression in Drama
- Dialogue: The conversation between two characters.
- Monologue: The mode of expression when one character is speaking. It is also called a soliloquy.
- Aside: This is a way for a character to speak their thoughts aloud, with the understanding that other characters on stage do not hear them.
- The Chorus (as a collective character that can):
- a) Be the awareness or memory of the character.
- b) Embody the figure of a prophet to predict events that will develop later.
- c) Serve as a narrator
Analyzing Sound and Flashbacks in Film: The Ring and More
The Ring: Analysis of Flashbacks and Sound
The Ring. Minute 20:36 – 21:10. Ellipsis: The Naomi scene, where she goes from the office to the cabin to see the video, included deleted moments. The director felt there was no need to show the entire scene. This is a temporary manipulation called Ellipsis.
Flashbacks: Blood and Water
Minute 23:44 – 56:13 from the horse’s death. Two scenes are filmed with different but common elements: blood and water. One of the similarities is that the flashbacks (original
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Diverse Perspectives: Veganism, Language, Culture, and Travel
Understanding Veganism
People have various opinions about vegans. Many admire vegans for their dedication to animal rights and environmental sustainability. They appreciate that vegans avoid animal products to reduce animal suffering and the environmental impact of farming. This commitment is often seen as responsible and ethical.
However, some people find veganism hard to understand or accept. They might think it is extreme or worry that
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Elements of Communication
Communication involves the following key elements:
- Sender: The person who initiates the message (verbal or nonverbal).
- Message: The purpose of the transmission; the information processed through a code.
- Receiver: The person who receives and decodes the message.
- Channel: The medium through which the message is transmitted (e.g., voice, letter, bulletin board, computer).
- Code: A system of signs and rules understood by both sender and receiver. Verbal language (oral or written)
Colonial to Contemporary Art Movements
Latin American Colonial Art
Latin American colonial art was initially significantly influenced by Medieval art, specifically Romanesque. This is apparent in the arches and dark ambiances of fortresses, convents, and churches.
Venezuelan Colonial Architecture
Early Venezuelan colonial architecture had very similar decoration: buildings were typically single-story, with rooms distributed around a central yard, surrounded by corridors.
Venezuelan Colonial Painting
The first paintings were inspired by European
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