Realism and Naturalism in 19th Century European Literature
19th Century European Literature: Realism and Naturalism
European literature of the second half of the nineteenth century focuses on reality and its problems. This character warrants taking into account the influence on artistic creation of contemporary society’s stops and changes as produced. Throughout the nineteenth century, the middle class is thriving thanks to the application of scientific advances to the industry in what is called the industrial revolution. The triumph of the machine quickly
Read MoreTruth Theories and Cultural Dynamics: History and Society
Truth Theories in History
Correspondence Theory of Truth
This is the basic definition of truth, as stated by Aristotle: “To say of what is that it is not, or of what is not that it is, is false, while to say of what is that it is, and of what is not that it is not, is true.”
Elements involved:
- Object: The thing itself.
- Subject: The representation of the object by the subject.
Truth, in this sense, is a matching relationship between these two elements. This correspondence or relationship is what Ludwig
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Radio Broadcasting Vocabulary
- Breaking News: Events happening in real-time.
- Blame: To hold someone responsible.
- Debriefing: Detailed discussion about completed work.
- Deputy Editor: Second-in-command, assumes editor’s role in their absence.
- Editor: Person who edits material for publication.
- Guest: Person visiting another’s home for a social activity.
- Journalist: Person practicing journalism.
- Lead Stories: The most important news stories.
- Ladder: Structure for climbing up or down.
- News List: Stories to be included
Modernism and Cubism: Art Movements of the 20th Century
Modernism
1) Modernism: This movement breaks from past historical styles. At the end of the century, it decorated the finest works in France (Art Nouveau), England (Liberty), Germany (Jugendstil), and Austria (Secession). The most important feature is the sinuous line, based on plant stems, the neck flexion of swans, and turkey tails. It truly captures the rhythm of curly hair and naturally conveys femininity. The architectural style bends walls, and the interior design is a curvilinear unit.
Victor
Read MoreNovecentismo, Avant-Garde, and the Generation of ’27
During the first decades of the twentieth century, three significant literary movements emerged in Spain: Novecentismo, Avant-Garde, and the Generation of ’27.
Novecentismo
Novecentismo was a literary movement that bridged the gap between the Generation of ’98 and the Generation of ’27. These authors expressed a strong concern for method, shunning the improvisation and inspiration that characterized previous authors. They possessed a scientific interest, particularly in human knowledge, such as medicine,
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Early Christian Art
Early Christians, hidden in the catacombs, held their meetings and prayers there.
Catacombs
Catacombs were subterranean excavations, caves, and glaciers where early Christians practiced prayers, celebrations, and buried their dead.
Origin: Originated in Palestine in the Hellenistic East.
Early Christian Symbols
- Good Shepherd
- Dove of peace and happiness
- Peacock
- Lamb
- Redemptive Christ
- The Ship (Church)
- Anchor
- Fish
Painting
Paintings were primarily of a religious nature and were found on the walls
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