Evolution of Western Aesthetics: From Ancient Greece to Modern Art

Beauty in Greece

Greeks sought the loss of subjectivity through drugs, believing thought and creativity flowed better. They pursued beauty based on natural reality but with a subjective, idealized vision reflecting the harmony of body and soul, equating beauty with goodness. There were two types of artists: poets, who used creative, elevated language, and artisans, considered mimetic but defective copies of reality. Greeks prioritized painting and the stage. They believed music didn’t imitate nature

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Joan Miró’s Dutch Interior I: A Surrealist Masterpiece

Joan Miró’s Dutch Interior I (1928)

Catalog Information

  • Title: Dutch Interior I
  • Museum: Museum of Modern Art, New York
  • Artist: Joan Miró
  • Year: 1928
  • Style: Surrealism, Organic Abstract
  • Technique: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: 92 x 73 cm

Subject Matter

Based on a postcard of a lute player by Hendrick Martensz Sorgh (a 17th-century Dutch painter), Dutch Interior I presents a thoroughly original composition. Miró chose this subject after his trip to the Netherlands in 1928, creating Dutch Interior II and Dutch

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Art Nouveau and Modernism: A Deep Dive

Art Nouveau and Modernism

The Conflict Between Artist and Society

One of the basic conflicts of Modernism is the breakdown between the artist and society. This conflict expresses dissatisfaction with a bourgeoisie perceived as culturally insensitive and failing to fulfill its role as a ruling class. Many modernist literary works explored this theme, portraying the artist’s struggle against bourgeois rejection and contempt, often leading to a bohemian lifestyle.

Two Attitudes Among Art Nouveau Artists

Two

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Elements of Narrative Structure: Characters, Time, and Space

Narrative Essentials

A narrative recounts real or fictional events experienced by characters within a specific time and space.

External Structure

This refers to how the text is organized:

  • Paragraphs
  • Chapters
  • Parts
  • Treatises
  • Books
  • Acts and scenes

Internal Structure

This relates to the content and event order:

  • Approach: Context setting.
  • Conflict (Nudo): The protagonist faces challenges.
  • Outcome: Conflict resolution and new state. Morals or lessons may be included.

Chronological Order

Events follow a linear timeline.

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Ancient Egyptian Art: Majesty and Eternity

Introduction

Egyptian art is defined by the Pharaohs’ desire to create timeless works that would solidify their legacy. This focus on permanence is evident in the stone used to construct their most significant buildings.

Two striking aspects of Egyptian art, developed over 3,000 years, are the anonymity of the artists and the consistent style. The focus remains on the king, the commissioner of the work, while the actual artists remain largely unknown. Furthermore, Egyptian art, with its 3,000-year

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Essential TV Production Roles & Responsibilities

Camera Crew

Camera Operator: Operates cameras in studio and outdoors under the director’s guidance. Checks camera status, accessories, and functionality. May operate complex equipment (hot head, camera crane, Steadicam) and handle recording.

First Camera Operator: Operates, checks, and handles all camera types, with or without complex mechanisms. Composes shots artistically. Mounts and operates Steadicam and ENG cameras for sound and image capture, managing lighting and setup.

Assistant Camera Operator:

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