Visual Elements and Photography: Composition and Capture
Visual Elements in Art and Design
We rely on the proposal by Donis A. Dondis. The point functions to identify and mark a space. Two points help to define the basic notion of distance. There are three types of points: geometric, leakage, and attention.
The Line
Two points define a line. It arises when points are so close to one another that they cannot be isolated and become a line. Its two main functions are to identify and signify. Plastic functions include providing depth, separating planes, organizing
Read MoreBaroque Architecture and Sculpture: Bernini’s Influence
Baroque Architecture and its Makers
The Baroque architecture begins with the breaking of the classical balance. It is manifested in:
- Materials: Stone, marble.
- Building elements: Columns following orders with entablatures, or giant proportions. Renaissance shafts are replaced by spiral columns, curved entablatures, waving façades, semicircular arches, barrel vaults, groin vaults, and hemispherical domes on outer shells.
- Decorative elements: Designs based on curves, plants, leather, and curtains. Decorative
Symbolism, Strength, and Setting in Ethan Frome
Symbolism in Ethan Frome
The course of events in Ethan Frome is punctuated by a series of symbolic devices, each illustrating the development of relationships among Ethan, Mattie, and Zeena.
- Mattie and the color red: Her red scarf and ribbon symbolize her vitality and attractiveness, contrasting with Zeena’s cold demeanor. It also represents her temptation of Ethan.
- The cat and broken dish: Symbolizes Zeena’s dominating presence in the household and her interference in Ethan and Mattie’s romance.
Jorge Manrique’s Verses & La Celestina: Themes, Characters, and Analysis
Verses on the Death of the Father of Joseph Manrique
This consists of 40 stanzas of verse, each containing two quebrado. Each foot is a sextuplet.
Structure:
- Couplets I-XIV: Jorge Manrique presents general considerations about life and death: the transience of life, the inconsistency of the mundane, the equalizing power of death, etc., through metaphors and allegories of the Christian vision of death and arrival. He presents life as a path in which man is preparing for a better life after death.
- Verses
Brand Strategy & Storytelling: Building a Growth Foundation
Brand Strategy Process
a. Establish Core Elements
Develop a deeper understanding of your offerings. Define the attributes and value of each product or service, both externally and internally. This forms the basis for future messaging.
b. Define Brand Pillars
A brand represents something. This ‘something’ must be evident in all communications. Choose two to four key words that capture your core brand attributes.
c. Commit to Your Brand Promise
A brand promise sets audience expectations. Consistency is
Read MoreImpressionism: Origins, Characteristics, and Cultural Impact
Impressionism: Historical and Cultural Context
The Impressionist movement emerged in Paris during the second half of the 19th century. The city’s boulevards, parks, and expositions, including the Eiffel Tower, became prominent features. Artists and intellectuals gathered in cafes, discussing art, politics, and literature, identifying with the bohemian lifestyle. While the art world was still largely controlled by the Academy, Impressionists applied Chevreul’s color theory to their works. The creation
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