Icon Essays

The “Berlin Goddess” Kore The Berlin Kore is a piece of Archean art that stands out among the rest. The statue, also referred to as the “Berlin Goddess”, stands more than 6 feet tall (76’’in.) and is made out of white marble with blue-grey streaks. Traces of red paint can be seen on the statue's robe; the robe was once painted red. These colors are almost completely faded from the marble statue. The statue type is known as a "kore", which can mean daughter, maiden, young woman, or even a goddess

Il Deserto Rosso: Film Analysis Il Deserto Rosso – Red Desert is an Italian film from 1964 directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. The plot of the film focuses on the events that revolve around Giuliana (Monica Vitti), a woman who is living a deep inner crisis. After, an attempted suicide, which is disguised as a car accident, Giuliana’s mental state is compromised. The woman is affected by continuous neurosis, which preclude her the possibility of leading a normal life. Giuliana is married to Ugo (Carlo

In Exploring Art, Margaret Lazzari and Dona Schlesier define iconography as “a system of symbols,” which are “image[s] or element[s] that stands for or represents some other entity or concept” (Lazzari and Schlesier 90). Many Indian art are heavily infused with iconography, as one can easily conclude in studying this course's monuments list. An excellent example would be the Seated Buddha of late fifth century to early sixth century. This sandstone sculpture is located at Sarnath, India and depicts

In the essay What Makes Superman So Darned American by Gary Engle, Engle suggests the possibility that Superman is the epitome of being an American, even more so than actual Americans such as John Wayne, or fictional ones such as Paul Bunyan. Engle states that out of everyone in American history Superman is the only one that “achieves truly mythic stature, interweaving a pattern of beliefs, literary conventions, and cultural traditions of the American people more powerfully and more accessibly

Not only was the inherent power of images recognized in this period, it was also mobilized in particular ways, specifically in the discourse of theology. The iconoclastic debate centered on the appropriate use of icons in religious veneration, and the precise relationship between the sacred personage and his/her image (Brook 2001). Given the newfound significance of images, it was feared that the viewer would misdirect their worship toward the image, rather than toward the holy person represented

John Patrick Shanley's work, Doubt: A Parable, is a thought-provoking play that makes the reader question his or her thoughts. The story takes place in 1964, at St. Nicholas, a Catholic school and church, where accusations against Father Flynn start to arise. Main characters, Sister Aloysius and Father Flynn get into a dispute over Donald Mueller, the first and only black student in the school. The interactions between Aloysius and Flynn creates the question every reader is dying to figure out: is

One of her images in particular is the hand holding up a card that reads, " I Shop therefore I am." This message was meant to target large corporations and blind consumer sending, but in the 1990s this image became an icon. It was printed on shopping and tote bags which is very ironic considering the image was meant to oppose such things. However, these bags can be found in museum gift shops and some have become very valuable. The upscale Vincon Department Store in Barcelona

In this essay, I’m going to discuss the gender roles in the paintings of Dalí, in the film “Un Chien Andalou” by Buñuel and the poems of Federico García Lorca. Gender roles play a huge part within these works. All three of these artists had the ability to showcase something beautiful or majestic through disturbing and off putting imagery. This is what made their work so distinctive compared to many other artists during the surrealist period. The main things all of these artists have in common are

Google Acquires Famebit for Influencer Marketing On Tuesday, October 11, 2016, Google announced the acquisition of Famebit, an influencer marketing platform that helps creators connect with brand advertisers, especially on YouTube. To date, more than 25,000 branded videos have been produced via Famebit from its start in 2013. Since then, complementary and innovative influencer marketing platforms, such as Octoly, have emerged, many of which are helping drive significant creator content while simultaneously

Introduction The purpose of the icon project was to identify characteristics and ideas that we, as individuals, think represent us and give a symbolic representation of ourselves that will provide the view we want others to have of us. In concluding the icon project, I was able to understand the connection that symbols, self-representation, and interpretation have, and how our judgment of individuals shows us who we are. Through this judgment I have gained a better understanding of how I established

In a society that is heavily influenced by mass media, women are repeatedly compartmentalized into unrealistic, and often degrading standards of appearance and sexuality. Doris Bazzini’s research on magazines and Caroline Heldman’s blog explores themes related to a woman’s appearance, while Jessica Valenti elaborates on the concept of virginity in her essay titled, “The Purity Myth”. Despite the diversity in scope when it comes to womanhood, there is a numerous set of expectations that a female must

Two of the most incredible television shows in the DC Comics universe are Arrow and The Flash. Both are heart-warming, gut-retching action shows that feature superheroes, love-lives and awesome costumes. Despite those similarities both characters and their shows are very different. The Flash is a meta-human with super speed named Barry Allen and The Arrow is just a regular person who never misses a shot with a bow named Oliver Queen. Both The Flash and The Arrow have super smart teams and secondary

Images, particularly icons, held great importance in this artistic tradition as they served as powerful tools for communication, devotion, and veneration. However, the use of images also became a subject of intense debate and controversy during the period of iconoclasm. Icons were central to Byzantine religious practices and acted as intermediaries between worshippers and the divine. They were believed to possess spiritual power and provide access to the sacred realm. Icons were used in private devotion

that is described as idolatry. However, in the contemporary understanding of the use of icons and images, people have tried to justify their use through the representation of what is invisible. According to Freedberg, there is a clear difference between idolatry and the use of icons. In his argument, Freedberg states that there is no writing without image and therefore people cannot do away with images and icons. The images are different from the exact original creature or God in this context. Therefore

Albert Einstein as an American Icon Albert Einstein is an example of an American icon because of how his image has evolved over time and how he is woven into our society. He started off in Germany as a young genius, eventually came to America and made his most famous discovery, and is now more known for his looks and name than for his scientific discoveries. Einstein matches this definition in many ways including his marketability and humorous sense of style. Einstein has made his way into many

An icon is an object or person that represents an event or period in time. Icons of war are the pivotal elements that signify the characteristics of that war. Usually, these icons are technological advancements that change the course of battle and become symbolic of that period of war. One particular helicopter during the Vietnam War was essential to many aspects of conflict. The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, widely known as the “Huey,” is a military helicopter that gained its popularity as the pillar

actress, a feminist, a mother and a businesswoman. One can look at Beyoncé’s public image, recognition, imitability, longevity, and her ability to change with the times to see whether or not she is truly an American pop icon. So the question is, how is Beyoncé an American pop culture icon? Beyoncé has upheld her public image throughout her career and

Icon, Oprah Winfrey, in her eulogy, Rosa Parks Eulogy, recalls a great woman, Rosa Parks, and the impact she gave in the history of society. Winfrey’s purpose is to thank Rosa Parks for all she had done for colored people. She utilizes imagery, repetition, and an admiring tone in order to emphasize how much Rosa Parks impacted on the readers. Frist of all, Winfrey begins her eulogy by describing Rosa Parks in society from her viewpoint. She illustrates her use of imagery when she states, “. . .

Scat Singing’s Origin, Inspiration, and Icons Scatting was a form of expression that allowed singers to compose their melody for a song. It evolved from the early 1900s ragtime and has been used in jazz since then. It is believed to have been inspired by West African folk music and has also been found in various cultures. Scat singing gained popularity in 1926 after trumpeter-singer Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five recorded a cover of “The Heebie Jeebies”. Soon after, scat became better known in

Zamboni! The icon of ice hokey Before going into the discussion about the thrill of being a Zamboni operator, I would like to introduce myself. I am Sam, and I love my job as a Zamboni operator. I have started this blog to introduce Zamboni, the iconic machine that has helped ice hockey become what it is today. The thrill of being a Zamboni operator can only be felt by a person that has driven a Zamboni. The unorthodox nature of my job has given me the push to show people the work I do. A great