Essential Concepts in Narrative and Spanish Grammar
Types of Description in Literature
A. According to the Issuer’s Point of View (Attitude)
Attitude of the Issuer
- Objective: Reflects reality as it is, using precise and denotative language.
- Subjective: Used for aesthetic purposes, where the poetic function of language dominates.
Position and Motion of the Issuer
- Static: Description from a single, fixed position.
- Dynamic: The position of the issuer varies during the description.
B. According to the Item Described (Descriptive Techniques)
- Prosopography: Physical
The Signature Style of Tim Burton: Visuals, Themes, and Influences
The Unique Vision of Director Tim Burton
Every director has their own style. Some styles meet audience expectations, but others impress with the sheer talent they possess. Tim Burton has always been recognized for the uniqueness of his many films. But what exactly makes Tim Burton a unique director? Above all, it’s the clear vision that stems from creativity, a personal approach to every story, and a talent for original style. Burton has a variety of stylistic techniques; his magnificent approach
Read MoreHervé This, Molecular Gastronomy, and Modernist Cuisine: Defining the Difference
Hervé This: Biography and Scientific Inquiry
Hervé This was an editor of Pour la Science, the French edition of Scientific American magazine, from 1980 to 2000. His interest in food led him to collaborate with Nicolas Kurti, Harold McGee, and Elizabeth Cawdry Thomas to create the first International Workshop on Molecular and Physical Gastronomy in Erice, Sicily (see previous page).
This is a prolific author and has written or coauthored many books, including:
- Kitchen Mysteries (2007)
- Cooking: The
Essential Cinematography Concepts and Techniques
Cinematography Fundamentals
Cinematography techniques work in concert with a film’s mode of organization, its mise en scène, editing, and sound design to produce meaning. The most powerful uses of cinematography do more than simply display technical expertise: they provoke emotional, intellectual, and aesthetic responses.
Composition and the Shot
Composition is the arrangement of visual elements in the frame.
The shot is a single uninterrupted series of frames, and is film’s basic unit of expression:
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The 18th Century: Enlightenment and Artistic Transformation
The influence of the Enlightenment made the 18th century a period of great cultural change. In Europe, Enlightenment ideas were spread through primary schools and schools for the applied arts, including glassmaking and pottery. Art became more than a decorative element for palaces. New museums allowed ordinary people to enjoy art as well. This era saw the emergence of two distinctive new styles: Rococo and Neoclassicism.
Rococo Style (1730s–1760s)
Read MoreShaping Teenage Identity: Class Division in S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders
Shaping Teenage Identity: Class Division in The Outsiders
S.E. Hinton’s 1967 novel, The Outsiders, presents a compelling examination of how teenage identity is shaped and tied to class division. Through the construction of character, setting, and language, the novel positions readers to understand that adolescent identity is heavily influenced by social and economic factors. This analysis will examine:
- How characterization of characters reveals internal conflict and social expectation.
- How the setting