This is most evident in the trees in the foreground. The colours Preston has used are tertiary colours, most of which are cool and earth-toned and the colour scheme is monochromatic to give it a neutralised and dull effect, highlighting the title, Grey day in the ranges. Preston has used tone in many ways to create depth, to contrast, to give texture, to add variety and to create the illusion of form. The texture that is created is both visual, as you get the impression of it being there but you cannot actually feel it, you can only see it, and simulated, as Preston has tried to copy the textures
La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon) is a movie of Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. Rosario, illegally immigrated to the United States to live in Los Angeles, California. Rosario has been in America for four years, and has only been able to talk to Carlitos on the phone since she moved. Carlitos encounters two American immigrants, Martha and David, while working for a woman whose name is Carman. After his grandmother dies, Carlitos decides to go with the two Americans across the border.
The light change in the artwork from dark to light, displays a feeling from relaxation to adventurous and excitement. The male figure I the piece has a calm mood to him and wears a straw hat while reading a newspaper that demonstrates a sense of modernism. According to the Museum of Fine Arts of Houston (MFAH) Web site, “Capturing the specific light effects of midday, Gustave Caillebotte contrasts the cool colors of shade with the dazzling, flattening effects of direct sunlight” (2014, para. 1) Caillebotte creates a diagonal line that moves from the lower left
Have you ever blamed someone or yourself without hearing the whole story? In the book Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech, the main character learns a really valuable lesson. Throughout the story, Salamanca Tree Hiddle prejudged Margaret, because Sal thought she was a murderer, had a serious relationship with her dad and Sal was in denial. Salamanca learns that judging others or yourself is easier than understanding and believing the true reasons. Salamanca blames people without understanding their side of the story.
The 2005 Randolph Caldecott Medal was awarded to Kitten’s First Full Moon by written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes. Kitten’s First Full Moon is a tale about a kitten who is confused about what the moon is. Through the use of color pencils and expressionism, Kevin Henkes created simple images that are appealing to children.
The background of the light blue sky is a negative space, emphasizing the statue of the white Buddha, which is a positive space that is one of the main focal points in the photograph. In addition, the color of the light blue sky is in contrast with the dark green trees and the dark brown incense pot, which also makes these two positive spaces more prominent in the photograph. However, the dark green trees also frame the photo, making not only the worshipers, but also the Buddha and the incense pot to be placed in the center of the photo. Also, the sun’s rays highlight the large, white Buddha statue, making it the most prominent feature in the photo. The light of the bright sun highlights the incense pot in the photograph; however, the incense pot is not as prominent as the Buddha statue.
Good and evil isn’t anything new in our present generation, The Victorian Era is no exception. In Robert Louis Stevenson’s mystery novella, Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde, archetypes are to depict good and evil. The Author uses nature to set the mood.. Mr. Utterson was walking to Jekyll’s House [on] a fine dry night with frost in the air.
The bottom of the arched bridge is partially lit and includes coffers, which include more aspects of shadow. The illuminated area below the bridge is balanced in size with the portion of the façade above, fitting in with the plan of the “W.” The light also shines onto the water of the canal where the color of the water reflects that of the sky, providing unity between the bottom and the top of the
The sky appears overcast, providing a natural darkness to the scene. In the background there is narration from a white reporter who is relaying the happenings on the bridge after the fact.
Ansel Adams was an American photographer well-known for his black and white landscape photography. His work was based around the American West and national parks as he was a keen environmentalist. Some of his most famous work was that of the photographs taken at Yosemite National Park. His work is based more towards the sublime due to the nature of the landscapes he photographs such as mountains, cliffs, raging rivers etc. In the introduction to Adams’ book: The Portfolios of Ansel Adams, John Szarkowski writes, “Adams’ pictures seem as dematerialized as the reflections on still water, or the shadows cast on morning mist.”
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide was a very important documentary based of the book by Nicholas Kristof and his wife, Sheryl WuDunn. It talks about the gender-based violence that goes on across the world. Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl both work as journalists for The New York Times. Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide was filmed in 10 countries: (Afghanistan, Cambodia, Kenya, India, Liberia, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, the United States, and Vietnam) and follows Kristof, WuDunn, and celebrity activists America Ferrera, Diane Lane, Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan, Gabrielle Union, and Olivia Wilde on a journey to tell the stories of inspiring, courageous individuals. Across the globe oppression is being confronted, and solutions are being fashioned through health care, education,
Dance Analysis Apollo ( Apollo Musagete) Choreographed by: George Balanchine January 22, 1904 - April 30, 1983 “Movement must be self explanatory. If it isn’t, it has failed” 1. BIOGRAPHY • A Russian dancer, choreographer and teacher named “ the father of American Ballet”. • George Balanchine’s real name was Georgi Melitonovitch Balanchivadze.
The first side includes the California Building and Tower , and on the other side, The Museum of Man, and the Sr. Francis Chapel. The building has a richly ornamented front piece, and a big dome fully decorated in yellow, blue, green and white handmade tiles, the domes had geometric shapes such as squares and diamonds shapes, including an octagram (eight sided star) . The dome was divided equally by six stone arches, and on top of it there is a small mini tower with pointed finials and six vertical arched windows, and a cross on the very top. next to it the California Tower and the Museum of Man which is the main building in Balboa Park. During the exposition the Museum of Man, was recognized and noted by most architects as the finest example of Spanish Colonial Revival throughout the United States.
However, the moon also carries “the first few stars,” showing that in the midst of darkness their is a glimpse of light. Although the speaker is always left sad when mother visits, the speaker also feels a little love that a mother rightfully possess. The moon came only to visit with no intention to stay. It comes and go and is headed to the “northern sky”. The moon passes the room as path to her intended destination.
Critical analysis of the Pantheon. The pantheon is a nearly 2000-year-old roman temple that still inspires architects and artist alike. The structure was originally built in c. 27 BCE and dedicated by Marcus Agrippa. Comprised of a 142ft wide 142ft tall rotunda under a coffered concrete dome connected to a Greek style porch.
