“Comedy is a mirror of everyday life (Evanthius)”; “Comedy blends pain with pleasure (Plato)”; “It imitates our reality (Aristotle)”. There are plenty of reasons to think that comedy is funny. The question, however, is not purely, whether comedy films make one laugh or not; the real issue is what lies...
Introduction The achievement of the Arts and Crafts movement in Melbourne, between 1888 and 1916 are not easy to enumerate. However, with a wealth of books and literature surrounding the art movement in Australia, one can easily deduce that the art movement matured in Melbourne at around this time. According...
Edvard Munch was a Norwegian artist who was born in 1863 and whose works have gained international attention and been recognized as the greatest examples of late 19th and early 20th-century art. He became one of the founding fathers of Expressionism, the movement which promoted a new approach to art,...
One of the image processing applications is image sharpening and softening which eliminates undesirable side effects like halos, grain and artifacts (Christian, 2009); this helps to increase or decrease edge definition in an image. Depending on the kind of image one is interested in, one may be able to reduce...
There are so many forms of art so that it is not always easy to comprehend their essence, purposes, and messages. A number of people make captivating attempts to define as many art forms as possible, and Elizabeth Telfer shares her own vision of art and defines food as one...
Summary Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” is a work that has caused a shock within the audience on the night of the premier. The theme of a primal ritual and the use of Slavic elements both in the musical composition, choreography, and costumes add uniqueness to this work. Regardless, this ballet...
The Corporation which is a movie directed by Mark Achbar critically analyzes what is referred to as ‘the dominant institution of our era.’ (Joseph 1) In a very satirical manner, it exposes the recent upsurge of corporate crimes and loathes the portrayal by the media of the crisis as being...
The development of the movie industry in India is mostly conditional upon the actions of present-day companies. Therefore, the latter is concerned about increasing its influence by entering into a new partnership with western film production companies (Menon, 2018). This practice has proved to be beneficial in terms of ensuring...
Cirque du Soleil is undoubtedly an incredible phenomenon of modern time that also continues to be an extremely prosperous theatrical production in comparison with the whole entertainment industry chronology. Moreover, this organization is one of the most successful international businesses that made his creator, Guy Laliberté, a billionaire starting from...
Music is a critically powerful tool used by many people to achieve the desired emotional state or relax and enjoy themselves. The favorite genres and the preferences of either vocal or instrumental music largely depend on a specific individual. However, some general trends still exist and are defined by the...
Introduction Traditional dancing practices are a fundamental element of any culture. Traditional or “folk dance, generally, a type of dance that is a vernacular, usually recreational, expression of a past or present culture” (Kealiinohomoku). Traditional dances serve as a religious practice, social ritual, and a means of telling myths and...
Introduction Controversial art implies a range of craftsmanship pieces that are intrusive and may contain discreditable or even hostile language. The motivation behind disputable fine arts is to show how absurd and ironic concepts or an entire life can be. The creators of this kind of art like to incite...
The following is the list of 20 identified legal and HR issues, which are being incorporated in the plot of “Obsessed” (2009) movie: The foremost HR issue that is being presented throughout the film’s entirety is the issue of sexual harassment. While watching “Obsessed”, I have identified at least 5...
Introduction This paper aims to explain the different steps that are involved in the processing of a digital image. This paper will begin with the first process which is capturing the image using a device. The second part of this paper will discuss the process of acquiring a digital image....
“Jolene” is a song that was written a few decades ago and is considered to be one of the greatest songs of all time. However, it remains interesting to understand why “Jolene” by Dolly Parton appeals to a large audience that goes beyond culture and genre. The following essay will...