Essays on Art

Verlyn Klinkeborg article “Our Vanishing Night” was published by National Geographic in 2008 that shed light on the excessive use of artificial lighting. Verlyn indicate that artificial lighting is another type of pollution that directly affects ecosystems and humans. Verlyn set the audience of the article as the educated citizens...

Philosophy is defined as the justification or rationale that people provide in relation to all manner of the phenomenon. The four central branches of philosophy are epistemology, metaphysics, ethics and the philosophy of religion. Epistemology is concerned with issues of knowledge and truth. It concerns itself with the acquisition of...

In Book Four of Plato’s Republic, Socrates uses the analogy of the city and the soul to demonstrate the three forms that give the soul the same level of justice as the city. If the three classes in the city and the psyche are the same, then an individual’s justice...

In the course of our lives, we constantly strive to find meaning in our lives; it is the nature of our being. Those who found theirs have their names etched in the echelons of history. Having a meaning to our daily existence gives us reasons to look forward to tomorrows...

Using visual rhetoric to convey a message Using visual rhetoric in conveying a message is important to convince the audience on a particular subject. In Eve Arnold's photo on page 335, one can observe the image of two students, one white and the other black, having quality time. The target audience...

Various societies around the world have over the years, undergone immense transformation and evolution. China, in 1000 CE, for instance, was considered as one of the most advanced nation across the globe and this was measured in the form of commercialization and urbanization. Cultural activities vary depending on tribal and...

A stream load refers to solid matter carried by a stream (Strahler and Strahler, 2006). There are three components of stream load include: dissolved load, suspended load and bed load. The dissolved load is invisible and it is transported as chemical ions resulting from chemical alteration of minerals or seepage...

The paper will compare and contrast ‘When I am Gone’ by Eminem with ‘I Am Here’ by Beyonce based on their meaning. The two artists composed the songs in different times each with a purpose of creating significance in regards to respect to life. A comparison is intended to make...

In my life, I would like to lose the sense of touch first before I lose the other senses which are critical for the welfare of humankind. The loss of touch is one of the congenital disorders that result from improper lymphocytic development before birth. Notably, congenital analgesia, a disorder...

One of the most intriguing stories in the bible is the story of Samson and Delilah.The narrative of Samson and Delilah is documented in Chapter sixteen of the book of Judges. The story has not only inspired Christians, but it has also inspired poets, artists, and composers, even to the...

Renaissance: A Period of Artistic Expansion Renaissance refers to the period within European history which covers a span ranging from 14th to 17th centuries. The art associated with the renaissance is the sculpture, decoration, and painting during this period of antiquity. The fields of philosophy, music, literature, and science among others...

One of the performances was titled “Romeo and Juliet” by Sergei Prokofiev, a ballet based on the play by William Shakespeare titled “Romeo and Juliet.” The performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s work ended differently from the William Shakespeare’s play, which had a sad ending. The performance exhibited Juliet returning to life...