Essays on aesthetics

From the paper "Digital Aesthetics" it is clear that the ghost in the machine is the lost soul of its creator, disassociated and cut off from self-concept by the media hypnosis induced by McLuhan's Narcissus' narcosis, and it is through the glitch that it reappears.... The digital image is the gem of mind that can become anything, science or art. Through the glitch as a photograph of mind or the abstract expressionism of self-realization represented in synchronicity, the holographic nature of reality...

Although plays such as Hamlet have been analyzed ad nauseam within the world of academics, there are always new methods by which further meaning can be inferred. One such method is with regards to the manner by which the analyst of a given play can seek to draw a level of understanding and meaning based upon set design and the way in which the actors themselves are clothed.... Accordingly, this particular analysis will focus upon the way in which the Aesthetics of the theater are portrayed within...

This essay "The Aesthetics of Dance" examines the multitude of ways that race and social class had a tangible impact on the Aesthetics of South Bronx dance in the late 1970s and Turf dancing in Oakland, California in the late 1990s. These dance forms then come to operate as a form of cultural resistance. ... Both forms of dance were shown to have partially functioned as a means through which African Americans could reimagine their identity. Additionally, specific elements in these dances, including...

This literature review "Applications for Experimental Aesthetics" focuses on a psychological field whose central part is the analysis of individual experience and behaviors. It takes a quantitative, empirical and reductionist approach in the analysis of the phenomena. ... According to experimental Aesthetics, people use the attributes of stimuli to determine the meaning of artworks and intermediate stimulation or arousal will lead to the highest levels of happiness. Accordingly, individuals try...

This work called "Screen Aesthetics" describes Die Hard and Die Hard 2 and the way Hollywood portrayed masculinity in the cinema. The author outlines the features of the main character, the development of his actions. From this work, it is clear that saving people from the bloodshed of the evil people in society is a significant aspect. ... The action films commonly present how masculinity has been emphasized and displayed. Of course, Women do not get a fair shake in action movies, but it could...

The author learned about Aesthetics to a specific photographic print entitled 'Smutty'. The author states that in looking at photographs or other works of art, it is important to remember that what he/she may see as beautiful may appear quite different from another person.... After studying this image for so long and getting some opinions from experts in the field, I find I am questioning a lot more about the world I live in and the way that I and others put together objects to create an image. ...

Teaching Aesthetics is important today especially when students must learn how to do PowerPoint presentations and create group work. Michael Parsons and Gene Blocker suggest that there are three reasons that Aesthetics should be taught in any classroom.... Teaching Aesthetics is important today especially when students must learn how to do PowerPoint presentations and create group work. Michael Parsons and Gene Blocker suggest that there are three reasons that Aesthetics should be taught in any classroom....

In the paper 'Aesthetics in Web Designing' the author analyzes Web Designing, which includes visual, audio/sound and interactive means. Visual elements will include critical insight into the effects of color use, design, pictures, typography, video clips and flash animations.... The author states that in web designing, functionality is the main objective in the bid to creation of an effective website to allow any user to quickly obtain the desired piece of information. Web designs are based on five...

The aim of the following essay is to investigate whether art being aesthetically perceived differently in contemporary society, as there is an increase in fusion between art and advertising. The author claims that without art, advertising cannot achieve the desired goals. ... Art began with the beginning of humanity. Through art, human beings are able to convey messages regarding their capability to develop a supportive link to their surrounding, which could be fellow humans. Art assists humans...

In the paper 'Medical Aesthetics Devices Industry' the author discusses a drastic change in the need to develop new medical facilities due to the changing trends in the medical sector. Fashion specialists indicate that fashionable trends start in big cities as centers of the invention.... The author states that the medical field had evolved from the aspect of just treating diseases to more sophisticated operations like changing the actual form of the human body. Specifically, the medical field has...

This paper provides an overview of Aesthetics in Early Childhood education in general, and in particular, it explores children's music teaching and learning, children's visual aid, and children's role-play.... This paper provides an overview of Aesthetics in Early Childhood education in general, and in particular, it explores children's music teaching and learning, children's visual aid, and children's role-play. The paper pays a special attention to the relationship between technology instruments...

"Aesthetics and Characterizations of Art" paper states that there are many different opinions on what a definition of art is, but it can be said forthrightly that the vast majority of philosophers, art critics and common men and women that art definitely can be defined. ... Throughout the annuals of recorded history and given consideration of prehistoric artifacts (i.e., such as cave drawings and the implementation of primitive tools), Aesthetics and the arts have played a major and prominent role...

The focus of the paper "Art and Aesthetics" is on the definition of art proper; is art a means of expression, since the other aspects of art, essence and the meaning, means of expression, the way an individual feels, the factual truth about art, feelings, and emotions.... In trying to elaborate on these feelings, which an artist cannot possibly put in words, a new channel of expressing oneself emerges in the form of art, where the artist can then express all his/her emotions well without any hindrances,...

The essay analyzes two films about fashion. In the first film, several cinematographic effects have been used both indecently and I combination so as to create the desired effect of the clip. Presumably, based on the context and end result, it is designed to portray the image of a suave.... This essay gives a review of two fashion films. The lighting used in black and white except for the final shots of the man followed immediately by the perfume bottle which is in color, this could be used to show...

The "Short Film - Structure and Aesthetics" paper focuses on a short film that can be described as a film that is not long enough to be regarded as a feature film. However, there is no distinctive boundary drawn between the feature film and short film.... Short films are not very different from feature films; the main difference being the length, and are often created by freelance filmmakers for non-profit. They are a regular first stage for upcoming professional filmmakers; however professional...

Name: Course: Instructor: Date: Land ethics and Land Aesthetics Ethics is a branch of philosophy that principally discusses and deals with human behavioral concepts and characteristics. Ethics attempts to ascertain the fundamentals of judging what is moral from immoral.... Moreover, ethics assists humans to act and behave within the societal limitations and remain competitive. Ethics is what makes us human. As much as freedom is essential, humans have obligations and responsibilities to the environment....

In Aesthetics you have to see for yourself precisely because what you have to "see" is not a property: your knowledge that an aesthetic feature is "in" the object is given by the same criteria that show that you "see" it. To see the sadness in the music and to know that the music is sad are one and the same thing.... To agree in the judgment that the music is sad is not to agree in a belief, but in something more like a response or an experience" (Eldridge 145: 2003).It has long been recognized...

This paper ''The Aesthetics of the Underworld'' addresses a critical study of a relevant topic to the imagery, themes as well as the concepts that were the basis of a discussion. A proportion in the midst of endeavoring about achievements has never been documented. The things that are considered are problematic to the author.... This leads to knowledge of the fact that losers are never made but they are born. A potential pickup is responsible for plans of committing suicide. The triumphing of the...

"Directing Film Techniques and Aesthetics" paper identifies the three distinguishing elements of Neorealism as seen in DeSica's Bicycle Thieves and discusses what filmmaking technique Andrew Sarris calls "a revolutionary battle cry" in Eisenstein's Battleship Potemkin.... The battleship Potemkin belongs to the Montage movement. This movement began in 1924 and lasted until 1930. The explicit explanation of Russian history was the main characteristic of films produced under this movement. The political...

"Philosophy of Aesthetics" paper examines the ways through which Schiller, Schelling, and/or Hegel put forward a critical response to Kant's Aesthetics. Kant is considered as the key figure having come with techniques and notions which were embraced by most of his successors.... In conclusion, it is worth noting that the aesthetic as a division of philosophy, which is mainly concerned with the natural history of beauty, plays an integral role in strengthening the cultural differences in society....

The paper "Ergonomics and Aesthetics of the Fake TV" explores the role of Aesthetics in the design of the end product. This term is used to explain the link between an individual's perceptions of a product or object, environmental event, and the type of reply it evokes from that individual.... When Engineers discuss Ergonomics and how it influences design, they commonly allude to product design. In order for a product to be bought by customers, it must be spontaneous and comfortable to use and operate....

The Aesthetics of the Dell Corporate Blog The blog  Dell is a computer manufacturer with its corporate blog available at http://en.community.dell.com/dell-blogs/default.aspx. The company describes the blog as a place to exchange news about latest technological developments with its customers.... A Visual Description of the Blog  The Dell Corporate Blog looks quite plain and dull at first sight. The page is devoid of any images except the one picture of Dell HQ used in the header. White Space is...

This paper ''Selfie Assemblages and the Aesthetics of Experience'' tells that Selfie entails a pictorial image, or a photograph produced by a camera. Assemblages provide a link with individuals or collective via activities, and networks to particular bodies arrangements, materials, and technologies to pursue something.... Therefore, the selfie assemblages involve the collection of pictorials and images to pursue intended goals. The collection can entail a large number of selfies taken at a particular...

This literature review "Selfie Assemblages and the Aesthetics of Experience" discusses selfies that are becoming ambiguous because the number of selfies that have been produced over the past five years is a lot, and they suggest that human beings are drawn to their images.... As digital technology is becoming very powerful and portable, the means of self-expression has also changed. In this time, to speak in the media involves things like tweeting, posting photographs, and updating an individual's...

The essay "Aesthetics Book Review and Thought" endeavours to breakdown the elements of artwork experience to understand and make sense of artwork from the general perspective. The first issue that is incorporated is understanding the basic idea of extemporization.... Knowledge of artwork before beholding the artwork tends to give one an onset mentality of what he is supposed to see. What if all the speculative ideologies of the Mona Lisa painting were not true? One could then engage an open mind...

This assignment "Male Aesthetics: a Diversion from the Common" is about how in the world nowadays, the notion of the male body is changing especially in the realm of pop culture. There is an assertion about these representations of the male body that deals with the representations of sex and gender... Bordo, in my opinion, is a very keen philosopher since she has tried to problematize a very delicate matter: the male body. Throughout her essay, Bordo has focused on how the male form, nude or dressed,...

The author of the paper "The Aesthetics of Literacy in The Courtier" will begin with the statement that according to the Courtier, good oratory manner and mode of presentation in speech among others define a well-rounded person (Castiglione & Javitch, 2002).... Regarding speech, the audience must be in a position to marvel at the well-rounded person. The speech is supposed to make the person be translated into a beautiful spectacle for others to contemplate. The first impression to the audience creates...

The aim of the present literature review is to critically discuss the terms of the beautiful and the sublime and its role in regard to a wider concept of Aesthetics. Moreover, the writer shall investigate the importance of these categories in arts and culture.... In a more simple and narrow sense, Aesthetics can be defined as the theory of beauty in relation to the philosophy of art. However, in a broader definition, Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of art, taste, and...

The paper "How Religion and Culture Intersect in the Realm of Aesthetics" states that the philosophical manner of perception is what is thought to drive God's lust. In reality, there is provision for anxieties, ambitions, fears, dreams, and hope, which are perceived to be provided by God. ... The key dimensions that pertain to sensational forms include organized encounter beyond the transcendental or the real of spirits. Therefore, the authorization of certain practices with valid and truthful meditation...

The author concludes that Plato and Dewey take vastly different approaches to aesthetic value that prompt a re-examination artistic value. Plato's concepts of art as a poor imitation of the noblest form demonstrate disdain for the artist's role as creator and interpreter. ... Mimicry and its relation to art present a strong point of contrast between Dewey and Plato. Dewey tends to present that mimicry is neither an inherent quality of art nor a method for creating a work equal to the original. Art...

The idea of this paper emerged from the author's interest and fascination in how are Donald Keene's 4 principles of Japanese Aesthetics – suggestion, irregularity simplicity and perishability exemplified by works other that essay in idleness?... The conclusion states that in the modern days of Japan, considering that it is one of the most developed countries at the present, countless of unusual things can be seen from lights to the scream of the modern sound system, Aesthetics preferences survive...

This aesthetic analysis 'Visual Aesthetics in Once Upon a Time in the West' will focus on two films: Frida and Once Upon a Time in the West. Each film will be examined with selected scenes being used to discuss the visual aesthetical properties of their contents.... The author states that the aesthetical elements will also be discussed in terms of how they interact with the film's musical score. The analysis will reveal that although these films are both dissimilar in terms of the era in which they...

The paper "Aesthetics and Character Education in Early Childhood Education" states that it is the responsibility of the adults to create such a surrounding environment for children so that the children can take interest ion studies except for their hobbies or passions or interests.... The career growth of children highly depends upon the effectiveness of early childhood education. Therefore, it is highly important for parents, teachers as well as career consultants to consider the significance of...

Even though the response provided to the ethical concerns of the industrial age may influence the form, and thus the aesthetic substance of buildings, in this paper the concern is primarily on whether the aesthetic quality of buildings can be a reasonable subject matter of moral praise or criticism.... Most people would believe that they should oppose this spirit and so construct buildings which question, rather than abide by the doctrines. In short, people still demand an independent argument for...

A paper "A Dossier on Jean Renoir: His Art and Aesthetics" claims that he evolved and adapted the impressionism that Pierre-Auguste Renoir had explored in his painting to the silver screen. Jean's father, was an acclaimed impressionist painter, a leader of the said form of painting.... In the three following articles, I wish to present a comprehensive examination of the art and Aesthetics of Jean Renoir, the legendary French filmmaker whose assays into the impressionistic modes of life and subtle...

"Video Games: Game Style and Gameplay" paper deconstructs the concept of realism in relation to videogame Aesthetics and explains how we consider style in videogames. The author chooses 2 games from the course outline exhibiting approaches to style and uses these to explore a concept of game style.... True realism could ruin a game. This is especially true of violent games such as Halo where realism would be totally undesirable. At least in the game world, injuries are distant and easily recoverable....

This essay "Different Areas of Philosophy: Aesthetics, Ethics, and Mathematics" discusses whether there are different kinds of truth. The different kinds of truths for these philosophical fields may occur because these different areas say fundamentally different things.... Different kinds of truth model in many ways different kinds of knowing. Emotion, language, logic, and perception all are types of knowing facts (truths), and they are all connected to thoughts about truth. For some, emotion is...

This paper "The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time – Aesthetics" focuses on the action-adventure 3-D video game created by the geniuses Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The visual aesthetic features of the game are analyzed that so conveniently set it apart from other series of Legend of Zelda. ... The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was the first 3- D based project completed by Nintendo's development team; therefore the visuals used displayed a 'WOW' factor for that time. If analyzed today...

The essay "Introduction to Aesthetics and Visual Culture" states that Technology allows artists to explore new mediums that were not previously available. Three-dimensional modeling on computers and various other programs graphical effects provided on various programs allows artists to do things. ... The author accentuates that the influence that computers, in particular, have had on art, in general, does not compare to the influence that an earlier, less advanced technological break-through had...

The paper "Chocolate and the European Internalization of Mesoamerican Aesthetics" states that the article serves as a narration of the evolutionary processes involved in turning the chocolates into an ever time favorite for the Europeans. It also deals with the theories allied with these processes. ... The article titled 'Tasting Empire: Chocolate and the European Internalization of Mesoamerican Aesthetics' written by Marcy Norton which was published in the American Historical Review explains the...

The paper "Eastern Aesthetics: Love, Society, and Culture through Asian Literature" states that Asia is a mysterious place that is represented as a magic box containing miracles, fears, precious stones, and dragons. There are a lot of other treasures in it, but the most important one is its literature.... Asian literature comprises cultural traditions of different countries which are expressed by beautiful words and the eternal philosophical discourses about the world structure. The aim of this work...

The paper "Building Materials in Terms of Performance, Availability and Aesthetics" is a good example of an engineering and construction essay. Building materials are any materials that are utilized for purposes of construction. There are many fabricated materials used in construction, some less and some more synthetic. Additionally, there exist various naturally available building materials such as rocks, wood, sand, and clay.... The paper "Building Materials in Terms of Performance, Availability...

From the paper "The Nietzsches Account of Aesthetics in the Birth of Tragedy" it is clear that the fact of the matter is that art will continue to grow, will continue to expand, and will continue to leverage different means and mechanisms to express its goals to the viewer.... Nietzsche's 'The Birth of Tragedy' takes a somewhat different approach to the exemplification of the then 'modern' art that was beginning to come to prominence in the world in which he lived. What is peculiar and interesting...

The author of the paper "Modern Writers Writing in Response to Modern Aesthetics" argues that while rationalization and utilitarianism have been respected as ideas, they led to a mode of thinking in which intelligence and culture became underestimated and unappreciated (Eagleton, 1996). ... In the 19th century, the organization of social and cultural life shifted severely as a result of increased social mobility with the introduction of the middle class, technical complexity with the advent of complicated...

However, some filmmakers such as Spielberg are reluctant to adopt the new technology and continue supporting the use of film. The... This spelled out a new path for independent filmmakers and introduced DSLR into the mainstream film industry. According to Francis Cappola, it is impossible to master filmmaking and How DSLR Cinematography is affecting the Aesthetics of Motion Picture for Cinema. Topic: How DSLR cinematography is affecting the Aesthetics of motion picturefor cinemaThe main aim of the...

From an overarching perspective Kellner's (1999) article ‘The X-Files and the Aesthetics and Politics of Postmodern Pop' examines the television drama The X-Files from a post-modern literary perspective. Within this context the essay examines both the Aesthetics of the... In the article's opening section Kellner argues that the X-Files television shows subverts traditional television Aesthetics of series television. Within this argument the general aesthetic background of Summary From an overarching...

The paper describes the most effective way of contesting torture idealism, it is a combining pathos and logos appeals through the 'Ancient Empiric' and 'The Counter-Aesthetics of Torture' because they can show that torture is ineffective in generating truthful confessions and that it is dehumanizing, not only to the tortured and torturers but to the general public who condones it... The author concludes that the public and politicians will know how illogical and immoral torture is, they will increasingly...

Name: Course: Lecturer: Date: The Aesthetics of Natural Environment Chapter 10 of this books talks generally about the interaction of the environment, the natural resources and its transformation through different ways especially architecture. It explains how the architecture has in the recent years become very popular and interesting for human beings.... The chapter compares the practical factors and the natural arts. It is mainly and widely talking about architecture; its broad and fast expansion,...

The author concludes that the concept of Aesthetics is one which is defined by anthropologists because of the level of knowledge which is given from artistic works. However, this is based specifically on the understanding of the artistic works from a social and cultural viewpoint. ... The inability to experience the individual philosophies, sensory perceptions and the ability to associate with the political and cultural ideas of a given time also mean that the anthropological studies are not a study...

"Aesthetics Meaning in Terms of Music and Early Years and Works of Beethoven" paper examines states that the Aesthetics of Beethoven's music gave the music a new meaning in the society that set the course of the beauty of music to date. Aesthetic is the theory of beauty.... Beethoven's (1770 - 1827) music served as a transition from the Classical to Romantic Period. His musical career has been categorized into three phases. In the first phase, Ludwig created his First and Second Symphonies, Opus...