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sabrina wrote a new post, Every portrait/Sargent Made a Scene, on the site...
Honestly, reading Every Portrait Tells a Lie by Debra Brehmer and How John Singer Sargent made a Scene by Sarah Churchwell interested me a lot more than the previous two articles. I was able to...
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Your explanation of Debra Brehmer’s article was really detailed and expressed really well. Like Debra and you said, portraits are subjective because the artist will always produce a painting of...
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I totally agree with your first paragraph here when you said, “the artist John Singer Sargent became much more real to me”. After reading the first two readings before, I did learn a lot about the...
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I guess Debra’s article really got people thinking differently about portraits now. Portraits can certainly bring life into a person who has been gone and can show expression to the viewers of the...
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I really liked reading your blog post because it opened my mind and my perspective about sculptures which honestly, in my opinion, is not as fascinating to me as other kinds of art such as paintings....
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“A culture, a region, a people are all defined by the art of dance.” I really liked what you said here because this is definitely something to stop, think about, and research more about this. Art can...
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I agree with a lot of what you said here. In the education system, there has been an increase of the encouragement of Science and Math and Reading. Our society has a fixed idea on what being...
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I really enjoyed reading about this artist, Mr. Tjapaltjarri, who also comes from a very interesting background. If I ever took the time to look at his artwork and examine them closely, I definitely...
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Photography is definitely a very powerful form of art to get someone’s message across because it is mostly used to capture a real moment for what it truly is. The Artist Reza uses his gift to capture...
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A specific country’s or a group of people’s artwork can definitely tell us a lot about their culture which I never really realized. The materials used, the kind of sculptures or paintings made, the...
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I really liked how you wanted to portray the innocence aspect of the original Sargent painting into your re-creations. They are somewhat difference since you chose your model to wear white, while the...
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I really liked reading your blog post Chynelle. I have seen ads around the city about the Global Citizen Festival, and I actually thought it was just a music concert. Naturally, I was very interested...
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Times Square is really a fascinating part of history in New York. It has improved so much from the 1900s as it was a place of corruption and it wasn’t a safe place to be in. Now, Times Square is a very...
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Living in America is sometimes very complicated especially with the concept of Americans’ rights. We have our rights, but our rights are limited to a certain extent based on how far we can exercise...
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sabrina wrote a new post, The Awakening of Spring by Frank Wedekind, on the...
The Awakening of Spring by Frank Wedekind is not too long of a play to read yet it is filled with so many shocking topics that society does not and did not really address such as – suicide,...
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Hmm…it’s interesting how you interpreted my blog post as you thought I thought that the play themes would be beneficial to children. I think that the themes have it correct about what some children and...
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Your post brings up the important issue that Wedekind is trying to express to his readers – communication, or the lack of communication. As children are growing up, they are learning and experiencing...
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I really enjoyed reading your analysis of this play, especially of the Masked Man. His interaction with Moritz and Melchior confused me at some point – he seemed like the Devil, but he warned Melchior...
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Hi Vincent, you introduce to us another medium of art – movies. Movies are very powerful because one can fill so much information and interpretation into a video that people will enjoy or learn from. I...
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I really liked reading your post and I agree with what you think. Art in all of its forms can be interpreted in so many ways and there are usually no right or wrong answers. Although religion is...
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I really liked reading your blog post. This is another example of women not getting the credit they deserve and this is particularly a very interesting example because the woman has a “career” in art....
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Hi Keti, your blog definitely put some new thoughts into my head. I often overlook Egyptian exhibits in museums because to me, they all seem the same. But as you pointed out, by looking at the art and...
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Like many big cities, there is a huge contrast in New York City – the rich and the poor, the attractive and the unattractive, so on and so forth. When looking at New York City as a whole, we...
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Your blog was very interesting to read because the topic has been and is very popular. During the start of comic books, kids and adults alike are attracted to them because they opened up a new world....
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sabrina wrote a new post, Humor - another form of expression, on the site New...
Art makes us feel many different emotions – pain, surprise, joy, or even confusion. Art is also a great way to get people more involved and interested in the social issues in our world today. One very...
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sabrina wrote a new post, Turandot, on the site New York Scenes
I really liked reading “Turnadot” by Giacomo Puccini. Did I enjoy the parts where Liu was begging to be tortured while proclaiming her love and killing herself with a dagger, or when the servants […]
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Yes, the opera is bittersweet. While Calaf was able to win over Turnadot and the two fell in love with each other, it was at the price of Liu’s life. This does lead to open debate whether the happy...
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Your impression of the opera is very open, and some things you bring up are certainly true. I haven’t thought of them when reading it. First off, you are right. Calaf has just found his father, yet...
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Wow, you have similar thoughts to Keti’s. It does seem pretty unrealistic and over-exaggerated that Turnadot – this fierce, independent, and head-strong woman – suddenly melts with one kiss by Calaf....
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In my opinion, what Drake did was a very smart move to actually bring attention to himself by using making a video he know would lead to memes. Memes are very popular now, and people love making and...
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This is a great modern example that proves how architecture is art. By making art pieces interactive and large enough that can be part of people’s every day lives, this duo makes art more fun and...
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Art and the ideas that emerge from it never cease to amaze me. Right now, art has become more accessible, interactive, and technology-based than ever before. Before, art was placed on walls for people...
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I have not been to the Museum of Natural History, but after the expansion and renovation, I would definitely like to go. It is always sad and even upsetting when certain institutions have to demolish...
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I hope to go see this exhibit too Emily. Although science is not my favorite subject, I think I will enjoy going through the exhibition and actually learn. Interactive exhibits is a great and fun way...
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Your video had a good and understandable story that the audience knew what the problem was. Emily’s eating problem was portrayed clearly through the great acting and I am glad that there was a solution...
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Seeing an actual video of the same scenario you guys did in class was a lot better in my opinion because you added a lot more details which made the story a lot more full. The music was really...
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You did a great job in acting, John! I really felt the emotions you portrayed and you tried to express in the video. The viewers just watch what you go through and the video sends a powerful message...
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sabrina wrote a new post, Black Modern Dance, on the site New York Scenes
Black American dance starting from the Harlem Renaissance has come a long way and has been the start of many popular dances in America and other parts of the world. Some popular and iconic dances are;...
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You seem to like modern dance based on your description of Kyle Abraham’s work and in your post. Modern dance is filled with creativity and all these ideas, for me it’s just hard to understand them....
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Now that I think about it, there are other dances that don’t really have as much meaning or expression or any message as modern dance does. Yes, dance is a form of expression but most forms don’t try...
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You are right Ahmed, it is great that dance can be used to acknowledge social issues and convey a message about them to an audience. We’ve learned about paintings and other one dimensional art forms...
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sabrina wrote a new post, Women and Movies, on the site New York Scenes
Recently, there have been news about women in Hollywood – actresses and directors alike. While there has been more of a focus on how much an actress is paid compared to a actor, the article At Doc...
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http://Mood Diaries by bree112233 on GoAnimate *Click on Mood Diaries for the video
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Hi Maxwell, I really liked what you did here for your mood diary. With the use of short words and pictures cut out from newspapers and miscellaneous papers, it actually captures perfectly of what we...
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I really liked listening to your music Chris which also reflects on how you felt for each assignment or new art experience you went through. Your use of words, images, and music lets us know what your...
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Your piece of artwork had a lot of meaning to it, Vincent, after thinking about it for a while. After this IDC class you’ve come to realize that we ourselves are “art” or artists even with all the...
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Great job on this project guys. I liked this whole concept because it’s actually a common issue or theme many would relate to – deciding what you want to grow up as and deciding whether you want to...
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sabrina wrote a new post, On Anthony Chen: A balance and mix of cultures, on...
We hear of many immigrant stories about families from all over coming to the United States to start a new life or make something of their lives. There are some families who immigrate and stay in...
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sabrina wrote a new post, Uncovering a Hidden Past, on the site Becoming...
It is never difficult to ask about my family’s past. Three out of four of my grandparents are eager to share their stories, while one has to dig a little deeper to retrieve anything from my...
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