Formal art analysis Introduction The Monk of the sea is an oil-on-canvas painting by German artist Casper David Friedrich. The painting was done between 1809 and 1810, and it is one of Friedrich’s most famous paintings. The piece of art can be found in Nationalgalerie in Berlin, Germany. The painting depicts a Monk standing alone in the shore of a sea within a great expanse. The form, expression, and meaning of this painting speak a language that was understood then and can be understood today. In this paper, I carry out a formal analysis of the monk of the sea by Casper David Friedrich. The painting depicts a man probably a monk standing by the seaside. The painting shows a picture of a man standing alone and gazing into the sea. The painting has the dimensions of the sky, sea, and land. However, the artist gives the painting a larger space for the sky, which makes up at least three-quarters of the painting. The painting’s dimensions are also not uniform with the painter preferring 110 centimeters by 171.5 centimeters to…
Rashtrapati Bhavan Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India that is located in New Delhi. The building was designed by Edwin Landseer Lutyens, which is credible in its size, vastness, and magnificence. The decision to build the residence was made after the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi. The focus will be based on the ideology of the plans and building materials that were used in construction. A biography of the building designer will be incorporated to provide a further understanding of Lutyens. Edwin Landseer was born in 1869 in London, England, to an army captain. While growing up, Edwin appreciated local crafts traditions that would take complex interlocking shapes of cottages and barns (Geurst and Jeroen, 2010). He attended South Kensington School to study architecture that influenced him towards his creative career. At the age of 20, he took up architectural works that paid on commission for commercial buildings in town planning. Edwin dwelt on general stylistic designs. With his exceptional works, he developed a reputation by designing houses for English nouveau…
Exterior wall design ideas for your home/ Easy ways to improve the outer parts of your home One of the best methods of making your home stand out is by exploring different cladding options and applying the one that best suits the exterior parts of your home. The result of this will be a lasting impression on your visitors. Exterior wall design ideas for your home/ Easy ways to improve the outer parts of your home Whether you are constructing a new building or renovating an old one, it is best to apply the right wall cladding material for your external wall. The choice you settle down for should complement the design of your home naturally. Paying attention to the small details in the exterior parts of your wall will give your home a stunning look that says describes your personality, character and style. Choosing the best exterior material for your house Different products are available for your exterior wall design solutions. They vary in colour, style, finish, performance and durability. You can use any of the school wall cladding…
Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” (Links to an external site.) In your experience either as a manager or as an employee, think of a time where you faced a moment of challenge or crisis. In one paragraph, summarize what that challenge or crisis was. Next, write a separate section of the paper to address each of the following questions: (Links to an external site.) What leadership behaviors came to the forefront (yours or your manager’s) during that “moment of truth?” How would you characterize the ethics of those behaviors (see the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics https://www.scu.edu/ethics/ethics-resources/ethical-decision-making/ (Links to an external site.) )? Evaluate the ethics of those behaviors using the dimensions of utility, rights, fairness, the common good, and virtue. [unique_solution]In what ways did those behaviors have an effect on employee motivation? (Integrate motivation theories we have studied in class into your response.) What political dynamics were…
Making art in a time of rage In Alex Ross’s nuanced exploration of the ideas artists and audience have about what art can and “should” do in response to times of crises, he presents a number of perspectives (his general neutrality, yet decisive and revealing language are all things you should keep in mind as you polish and revise your Inquiry-based essays). He offers the words of Leonard Bernstein, who in the wake of the JFK assassination said: “This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before.” Do you agree that art, intellectual thought, and more generally, beauty, have power in an era ruled by confusion and corruption? I was also curious about the idea of great art made in such a time being claimed as something of an anthem for that time: “At heart they were mute, noncommittal, open to appropriation. The same may be said of any form of artistic expression that fails to make its political convictions explicit.” Miranda speaks to this more, but what do you…
Carlos Gimenez The Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez delivered his speech, addressing the state of the nation on January 14, 2020, at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd. in his address, he addressed the economy of the state, protection of the residents of South Dade and West Kendall, climate change, tax and role played by the private sector in the redevelopment at the Port Miami. He held that the economy of the state had been growing steadily, credit to effective presidential leadership. The economy started improving during the reign of former President Barrack Obama. During Trump’s administration, the economy has improved further, creating a lot of employment opportunities and well-paying jobs. He gave credit to Donald Trump, for creating a sense in the economy and eliminating red tape, without imposing negative effects on the environment. He acknowledged the role played by the reduction of property tax rates, which led to savings amounting to $1700 for each individual taxpayer and eliminated over $1.8 billion in the county expenditure for the next coming nine years. The…
unique summer destinations in 2020 that are not only geographically diverse but also out of the ordinary It’s never too early to start making your summer globetrotting plans. The world with its diversity offers exotic destinations that cater to any preference from hiking, sea diving, local delicacies, sledging, kayaking, operas, art, culture, carnivals, among others. Do you have a penchant for adventure? Or is it eco-tourism? Here are ten unique summer destinations in 2020 that are not only geographically diverse but also out of the ordinary. Playa del Carmen, Mexico About 45 minutes away from the Cancun International Airport, this fantastic beach town is a well-hidden treasure. Unlike many other places in Mexico, most visitors do not flock here, making it an enjoyable destination in May. Have fun with watersports such as snorkelling at Cenote Dos Ojos or Cenote Azul. While in Playa, you can visit Los Fundadores Park, 3D Museum of Wonders, or Playacar. And there are modish hotels such as We Playa, Newport House, Grand Hyatta, or The Palm. Tulum and Coba Mayan ruins…
Lutyens and Modernism For this semester’s research and writing assignment I would like you find a building by the English designer Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens that you admire (pronounced LUTCH-ens). This is an individual who I touched on only briefly in class and is someone I would like you to be more familiar with. To start with, make sure you choose a building you like. I would say ‘love’ instead of ‘like’ but I know some of you do not necessarily care for the work of his period. But, even if you are not a fan of his work, you – as a designer – can always find something in his body of extraordinary work to admire. The building does not need to still exist. The goal of this research paper is to familiarize yourself thoroughly with the building, describe it and then discuss how it fits into the larger context of Modernism. Here are some things the paper must contain: Images and drawings of the building including: a plan, sourced from your research, of at least the main floor;…
Mass store and job cuts at Massmart Pages 300-302 in the ALC 131 Workbook Implied meaning quotes: Using your critical reading skills, explain in your OWN WORDS what the implied meaning is of the following two quotes from the article: 1) “Direct foreign investments are a problem as once they have got majority shareholding they start cutting jobs and increase the challenges that our country is facing, tackling high unemployment, poverty and inequality”, said Saccawu’s Khulekani Ngubane. (Paragraph 9, second sentence) (5marks) 2) But its performance against other South African incumbents has been less than stellar. Now, after nine years since Walmart’s acquisition, Massmart will add to the country’s unemployment rate because of under performance in a weak economy and tough competition. (Paragraph 1, sentence 3 & 4) [unique_solution] (5marks) 2) Critical discussion (20 marks) In article titled Mass store and job cuts at Massmart the author states “Retail analysts said that a changing wholesale market, a weak economy and customers’ ability to source hi-tech appliances cheaply online have been…
Learning Styles Inventory Venn Diagram or chart Par1 1: Hand in your Learning Styles Inventory Venn Diagram or chart. Drop Box Read the case study below and complete the assignment. When complete, submit your case study assignment to the dropbox. Learning Style Case Study: The Student Council was finishing the proposal for the principal about the Career Fair they wanted to host. All that remained of the proposal was the final layout of what the gym would look like, and where the 20 guests would set-up their tables. Yesterday, the Student Council had a discussion about which guests should be grouped together, and which guests had to be set up in certain places due to the nature of their exhibit. At that discussion, Fatima was taking notes she would later share with everyone. Jordan began sketching a quick lay-out as they talked. He wanted to work on it further before showing everyone his ideas tomorrow. [unique_solution]After the discussion, Jamal went into the gym and paced the floor, gauging how much space each person would need and where they might set-up.…