Visual Arts & Film Studies Essays

Buster Keaton’s 1927 film the General is today considered one of the greatest films of all time. The film’s depiction of the Civil War and various aspects surrounding it represents an American culture coming to terms with its conflicted past. However, the film’s most notable elements are Keaton’s elaborately staged slapstick comedic scenes.

Movies have a magical way of transporting us into other places and creating for us other experiences which we would not normally experience. It also creates for us an alternate realm where various brands of justice and law enforcement are carried out – and carried out differently from the real world.

The publicity houses choose promising dynamic young men and impart to them personae, often altering their backgrounds. A new identity is given to the young individual. The star system is a world of glitz and glamour. It is more concerned with the image. In a star system, acting is a secondary concern.

In conclusion, one can say that the movie Shawshank Redemption shows the redemption of Andy’s fate which he achieves through his strength of character and wisdom in an environment where he is attacked and beaten, psychologically and physically tormented by the people of authority apart from being exploited.

There was one unique difference between this performance and general music performance. The performers developed the plot from a low tempo to average then the climax came near the end. However, the climax retraced slowly and the show ended with a cool song performance by all the actors together on stage.  

Art has always played a key role in enhancing the beauty of women through various mediums. In art, women have been the strongest subject through which one can best express this medium. Before 1890, women were not given enough independence to express themselves; they were neglected by a large part of society.

The party Audrey arranged for her husband Jeff in the second episode of the first season “The Birthday Deal" and the 7th episode of the second season “Engagement Party” also depicts some dining etiquette; for instance, if you are more comfortable at eating in a Continental manner, you can go ahead and no one will care.

The history of western colonization is also a history of racialized discussion about what constituted humanity. Star Trek involves an elaborate discussion of these issues. Star Trek has braved the heads of times in an era where entertainment is very dynamic and many great films have premièred and have not lasted more than a decade.

Another angle that concerned me was the revelation that detective Glenn Ford was convicted of extortion after the event. This reveals that this man may have overstepped the mark in some of his behaviors. It does not, however, invalidate the whole process that led to the convictions of the men known as “The Norfolk Four”.

The author states that Ed is a very successful and liked man in the community. He discovers that he has an arterial disease that will most likely give him less than a year to live. He is given one hope of treatment using cortisone which a new drug that is not fully tested. He makes full recovery but the drug affects him psychologically.

It is still considered to be one of the best films in history as it manages to keep spectators engaged even though it is not rich in special effects or posh things. This black and white film is exceptional due to the quality of performance, director's work, editing and superb score. This work will analyze the film in detail in order to prove that this film can easily compete with modern blockbusters because it is a masterpiece of cinematography.

The author states that the story starts by giving a brief description of how one can encounter some creatures that may seem uncommon at any place. In most cases, there is a possibility of viewing these creatures behaving in a manner that is extraordinary and different from the normal. It is significantly hard to determine the origin of these creatures.

Fight club is a movie which was directed by David Fincher with the main stars being, Brad Pitt who acted as Tyler Durden, Helena Bonham Carter who acted as a Marla singer, and Edward Norton who was the narrator. The movie was done to show how there was a conflict in business pertaining to the advertising of products and its relationship with the young generation.

The artwork has broadened my knowledge concerning how harmony and unity in the community can be developed to ensure that the community members can solve their issues together. This has been different from what I have experienced hence assisting in the process of developing my profession as a social worker. 

The author states that the humor in this movie is based on the intercultural differences between the American way of life and the Greek family, and Toula’s distance from a world in which she thinks she does not fit. The present project aims at analyzing the types of speech acts, the illocutionary points and the request strategy types in this movie.

The author states that another big influential fact is that, Tarantino brought the criminal activities and the crimes to the notice of the people and the same are followed by so many directors these days. After watching a Tarantino movie people feel that they have just witnessed a discussion, so he involves the audience in that discussion.

The sculpture was developed for the Catholic Church and hence the controversy that art attracted due to the message that it was trying to put across.  The endorsement of the sculpture by the church was for the purpose of honoring Saint Peter who played an active role in the foundation of Christianity. 

The author states that the film also highlights the power play that is a constant feature in mega-corporations, especially during a merger as is the case in “Disclosure” and the fading of ethical issues when it is overpowered by the greed for profits. The protagonist is Tom Sanders, employed at a Seattle based Company.

In Germany during the 1920s, there was a wave οf mass media images οf the so-called New Woman. These images were seductive in their depiction οf modern women as having greater mobility and sexual freedom. Paradoxically, the reality for the New Woman included entrapment in low-paying jobs and subjection to male-dominated hierarchies.  

The allegories are decidedly liberal and offer a critique for not only the neoconservatives who goaded much of the world into the war with Iraq, but also provide critiques for other aspects of conservative politics – such as the corporatism, racism, and pursuit of materialism over the good of the world. 

The generаl oversight to reception аnd movie-going is not unique to the production-oriented studies by Richie аnd Shаw. Populаr reception occupies а mаrginаl role in the first two studies аs well. Trumpbour's discussion of Europeаn response centers аround filmmаkers, film producers, government personnel, аnd elites.

The film King Kong, The black-and-white version made in 1933 is a typical Hollywood film.  All aspects of the film have trademark Hollywood elements in them.  The following passages will see an explication of this assertion. In many ways, this is a groundbreaking film.  It set a precedent for all the subsequent thriller/horror/animation films that have been made in Hollywood. 

The author states that the film makes us realize how much physical appearance is a necessity for societal acceptance and how much an individual’s intellect is submerged by his form. More awakening is the reception that the society endows to its unfortunate citizens; which despite the Victorian era having given away to modernity has not changed much.

The author states that the two by Petrus Christus and Ludovico Carracci are no exception. Both pieces attempt to capture the identical moment in time when Jesus was taken down from the cross and while the event is the same for both pieces and there are certainly other similarities, these both represent quite different aspects of the event.

The words are clear and audible despite the difference in accent; the listeners do not need to try hard to listen to the dialogues. On the other hand, the other main character of the movie Carolyn Burnham (played by Annette Bening) is somewhat not clear at times especially when there is a low tone of voice in the dialogues. 

A monument refers to any structure that is built in remembrance of an important event. One such monument is the Corniche Pearl which is found in Doha, the capital city of Qatar in Asia. It is a scenic waterfront esplanade, which was developed in 1970,’s mainly to promote tourism in the region and remind the people of their history.   

Art is a means of imitating nature and a means by which individuals can express emotions. There are many elements contributing to the art and this makes it difficult to define art. Art is one of the conditions of human life. There is an integration of art in most communities. Each community has its own unique art and ways that they communicate the message of the art.   

Minow (2007) further leads parents to focus on the important issues as to the punishment that has been put upon the prince as well as the necessary action that he must do to reverse the curse. It seems to point out an important lesson of being able to relate properly to other people since looks and riches are not enough to gain true love.

The color blue also makes some strong points throughout the movie, interestingly used both to portray truth and justice as well as obscurity and confusion.  The first time Garrison’s office building is shown, the camera is looking up at it and the pure blue sky above it, giving a sense of relief and clarity.

The film is about Snow White, a beautiful princess who lives with her wicked foster mother, the Queen. Envious of Snow’s beauty, the Queen compels her to work as a cleaner. The Queen owns a magic mirror, from which she enquires who the most beautiful woman is. One day, the enchanting mirror informs the Queen that Snow White is the prettiest woman.

The cinematography was carried out beautifully along with the scoring. The main factor which took the movie to success was the strong storyline. The actor’s contribution was inspiring due to which The Notebook reached paramount success. The lack of special effects was visible in the movie which could have been done way better but overall the movie got a great response from the audience, which matters a lot.

DAN: Somebody to have a look at how the world is a brilliant combination of people. I think we should appreciate how it is important to have a female president in this country. STELLA: (Laughing). Can somebody define the meaning of having equality and diversity in the society (she uttered in a convincing tone while pulling her chair) 

The movie tells a story of Rodriguez who was an American folk singer who had his first album fizzled within the United States  only to eventually become a hit within the apartheid South Africa. This happened entirely without the knowledge of the artist. The movie portrays information captured by a group of fans who decided to dig dip and found out more information about the artist.

Different art forms have for long, been apprehended as a tool for activism. Underlying notions to the integration of arts with activism have much been emphasized over the fact that activists are always in demand of voice that can create an influence on the society and this is where artists gain the privilege.

The differences do not significantly distort the perception of the idea of the authors’ messages, moreover, the film enforces perception of Crane’s negativism, which proves the hypothesis of the research: the differences between the film and the novel do not prevent the reader from the proper perception of the information. 

A founding member of the Penwith Society of Arts, as stated in the previous paragraph, was Peter Lanyon. His work is renowned as some of the leading work of the time. His sculptural pieces were originally intended to work as constructions from which to model his paintings, but eventually would be seen as works of art.

For literary scholars such as Fowlie (152), a fire could mean the love of a woman. In such, love is too strong thus it could be destructive. Destruction by fire is often used in music videos nowadays. Specifically, the music video of Eminem’s I Love the Way You Lie and Adele’s Rolling in the Deep use this scene to symbolize the height of anger of women.

There are numerous Lacanian themes that Psycho depicts, the similar themes that tradition Lacanian themes that are portrayed include; themes of gaze, the drive and the breakdown of intersubjectivity. It is important to note that the above the Lacanian themes the film is also concerned with economic and cultural concerns.

Based on an informal sort of class experiment by a high school teacher making efforts to teach issues ascribed to autocratic leadership despite the fact that he is an anarchist. The movie meets the criteria for making any good movie or story for that matter. It has all the right ingredients to ensure success there is the initial situation. 

The film depicts what possibly can happen if an individual sets off to make his wildest dreams come true leaving everything behind. For Chris, the wildest and indeed, the dearest dream is exploring nature, and searching for truth and spirituality as well as the hidden truths and the underlying and biggest realities of life.

The field of the discourse can be broken into parts: it is a criticism on Charlie’s (Chris O'Donnell’s character) school for their unfair treatment of Charlie, and it discusses the qualities a leader should possess. It is very important to notice the register of Slade’s discourse. Being an ex-army officer, his language clearly shows his background. 

Sad experience demonstrates that the recognition came to them, as a rule, after their death or in the last years of their life. Only a few of them can boast that they have become famous painters during their lifetime. The main reason for this "inattention" to the young artists was the progressiveness of their views that the world could not accept.  

A discourse is an extensive debate about the perceptions that different people have towards certain truths. Documentaries are produced to reveal different dimensions of reality and they provide audiences with an in-depth explanation of non-fiction stories backed up with numerous pieces of evidence which can be at times contradictory.

The dominant theme that flows through both God's City and Slum Dog Millionaire movies is poverty. The two movies are set in two different continents in the world which are worlds apart in terms of religion, language and culture but share a lot of parallel themes. 

The market of video games does everything possible and impossible to attract new consumers: championships and contests attract gamers from all around the world, video games become connected to the movies and music, and so the place of video games in the popular culture is very significant.  

The sixties was a stormy decade of monumental tragedies, cultural events, changes, advancements, assassinations and deaths. However, 1963 was marked the worst year for film production within fifty years. That is there were only about 121 feature releases. Nonetheless, the subsequent year saw the largest number of foreign movies released in the US. 

Jackie Chan was born in Hong- Kong in 1954 (Biography.com, 2015). He began to practice martial arts, acting and singing, at the age of seven. Unlike many children of his age, Jackie Chan did not have the privilege of staying with his parents. His parents immigrated to Australia leaving Jackie with his grandparents.

The corporate responsibility that is a part of every business is one that is currently being examined, specifically because it affects the social and cultural attributes within a given group.  In the documentary, MondoVino, there is an understanding of how the wine corporation has changed, specifically because of globalization and the regulations which are being used in the food industry.

The film’s visual design is a central area of importance as its interaction with the narrative and plot, as well as its standalone qualities function to create an emotional effect in the viewer, and advance tropes such as situational irony, further emphasize character traits, and even constitute its own genre, as in the case of film noir.

Chinese movies are works of art that bring out this issue clearly, depicting omen as the center subjects. This essay is an attempt to analyze this issue, elaborating two Chinese movies, and pointing out instances where the tension between tradition and modernity or post-modernity has played out, featuring a woman character.