Here is what you are to do for this assignment: ⦁ First, begin by searching the book or the Internet for two free-standing figures, two paintings, or two reliefs from ancient Egypt. Carefully examine and study the pair. ⦁ As you are doing so, take note of the style qualities that were Egyptian conventions for […]
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How did this view of the artist as visionary differ from earlier understandings of the artist’s role?
Final Exam Choose two of the following questions: What are the four major categories of printmaking? How do they differ? For what purposes were prints traditionally used? Include one example of a traditional printmaker, describing what it is about their process and subject matter that makes them traditional. Then give an example of at least […]
What does the elaborate presentation of the musical in the film tell us about one aspect of 1930’s culture such as the social construction of race or gender identity, American capitalism, etc.?
According to the film, what was a “gold digger”? What does that portrayal tell us about gender relations in the 1930s? Give one example of how the film portrayed the economic circumstances of the Great Depression. What does that tell example us about 1930’s culture such as people’s fears, hopes, values, etc. at that time? […]
How is symbolism used in the setting, objects, and imagery of these stories?
What We Talk About When We Talk About Love by Raymond Carver and The Love of My Life by T.C. Boyle are both stories on the theme of love. In your opinion, what vision of love is presented by these two stories? Discuss the characters and their relationships. Discuss the portrayal of love and violence; […]
Explain how face, body build, voice, and gestures all contribute to characterization (the actor’s portrayal of his/her part).
Watch the play “A Streetcar named Desire” (can be found on YouTube) You must create a paragraph response of at least 250 words Watch an important scene, from one of the segments under the ‘Course Content’ tab, featuring one of the major characters, once with sound, once without. For the performer playing the major role, […]
Discuss the role that race plays in Shakespeare’s portrayal of Othello. How do the other characters react to Othello’s skin color or to the fact that he is a Moor? How does Othello see himself?
Othello Essay Write a 4-5 paragraph essay answering the prompt; include evidence and commentary in each body paragraph. Prompt: Discuss the role that race plays in Shakespeare’s portrayal of Othello. How do the other characters react to Othello’s skin color or to the fact that he is a Moor? How does Othello see himself? Use […]
