Impressionism Era c.1880 – c.1930 Impressionism was a movement that described both Art and music back in the 19th Century. The movement first originated from France in Paris with a group of prominent artists. In art, Impressionism was characterized by the use of a brush with thin or small strokes for painting or drawing. The technique emphasized “an accurate depiction of light in its changing […]

Classical Era c.1750 – c.1850 The Classical Era is a period that was between Baroque and Romantic Eras. The kind of music during the classical period was said to be lighter with clear textures, and the songs did not appear to be complex like what was happening in the other Eras. Music moved complexity to simplicity. That is why the songs in the classical era […]

Baroque Era c.1600 – c.1750 Baroque Era was the period that followed the Renaissance era, and it is the period that music was heavily ornamented, change of musical notation, creation of tonality and introduction of new instrumental playing techniques. I think this period was a historical moment which was full of a new exploration of musical ideas and innovations. The period had great artists, literature […]

The Power of Mythology I think Campbell had discovered the role of mythology in our lives and when I reflect what we have learned throughout the semester, I found his quote quite perfect. The study of mythology has helped me understand and identify human conditions, human origins, and origins of animals, origins of places and early cultural practices as well as sacred traditions.  Through stories, […]

Renaissance Art In this essay am going to seek, examine and explain how Renaissance art incorporated mythological themes into its subject matter. Most of Renaissance artists had a culture of establishing a traditional form of painting which was very much closely related to ancient Greeks and Romans artworks with mythological or classical subjects. The attitude and approach of Renaissance artists were to commission mythological paintings […]

The Myth of Odysseus I found the myth of Odysseus as a legendary story which appeared like an epic narrating the adventures of a person considered to be a hero. It happened to be an epic poem by the name “The Odyssey.” The epic was a popular story back in the eighth Century. Most of the ancient societies such as the Greeks were interested in […]

Should the United States withdraw from the World Health Organization? According to David A. Ridenour, the United States should withdraw from the WHO. He criticizes WHO’s management of the H1N1, Ebola, and COVID-19 pandemics, blaming them for being too ineffective, lacking transparency, and prioritizing economic interests over public health. Ridenour insists that the U.S. withdrawing from the WHO will provide the country with the opportunity […]

The Influence of Urban Green Areas on Community Well-Being Urbanization has emerged as a dominant global trend, shaping the landscapes and lifestyles of millions. On the one hand, the overall sustainable growth of cities facilitates access to social services, education, jobs, and health care. Nonetheless, in the context of urbanization, public health and personal well-being often pose tough problems, with metropolitan cities expanding quickly, which raises […]

How racial discrimination has let to housing and job inequalities The issue of race has assumed a fundamental part in the United States and is perceived as a natural boundary that has existed throughout its history and across all societies. although this might be seen as true, racial classifications are bound to specific social and historical contexts. While they maintain a time-specific and changing nature […]

The Concept of Color of Culture Our historical culture is colored, meaning that if there is a culture of color in our racist world, then we also have a color of culture. According to Martinez (2004), culture can have a “color” in that cultural elements like language, customs, and ethnic markers become entirely linked to racial and ethnic identity. For example, speaking a language other […]