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Author Archives: Anthony Ventimiglia
Diversity through Dance
Diversity Through Dance Anthony Ventimiglia New York City has always been known for its incredible diversity- hundreds of cultures and ethnicities are represented in Manhattan alone. As a four-month resident of the capital of the world, I have seen such … Continue reading
Posted in Alvin Ailey and Dance, Reviews
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A Journey Back in Time
Ever since I was a small child, I had always known that my family has its origins in the country of Italy. I knew that my father’s family had come from Napoli, and my mother’s side from Naples. However, the … Continue reading
Posted in Opera and tour 2010, Reviews
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Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder..or Maybe Just the Genes
I believe that the perception of beauty in another human being is very much innate. Scientific research has proven countless times that there are certain biological characteristics that cause a person to appear attractive. These factors include facial symmetry, waist-to-hip … Continue reading
Posted in 11/10 Assignment
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Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau was a new style in the visual arts and architecture that developed between the 1880s and the 1910s. It was said to be the movement that would break connection with classical times and reconcile fine arts with applied … Continue reading
Posted in 10/27 Assignment
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Minimalism with Maximum Impact
Minimalism with Maximum Impact On October 3rd, 2010, Works & Process at the Guggenheim, a “performing-arts series that informs artistic creation through stimulating conversation and performance”, brought together Composer David Lang, choreographers Jessica Lang and Pontus Lidberg, and the Morphoses … Continue reading
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10/3-10/4 Assignment
I feel as though a true 21st century artist has to send a message about society through his work to his audience. In earlier times, repressive regimes in Europe and elsewhere forbid social commentary in virtually all forms: art, literature, … Continue reading
Posted in 10/3 and 10/4 Assignment
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10/6 Assignment
Photography is most definitely an art. Just as a song can be interpreted differently by two people, so too can a picture be taken in astoundingly contrasting ways. A photographer has various ways of adding his or her personal touch … Continue reading
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The Alamo
No, “The Alamo” does not refer to the fort that a ragtag group of Texans made their last stand in. It’s actually a sculpture shaped like a cube that has its axis of rotation on a single corner, made by … Continue reading
Posted in 9/22 Assignment, 9/29 Assignment
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9/15 Assignment
In my opinion, music is not a language. Despite this, I have always marveled at the diversity of emotional responses that music can evoke. By simply pressing the “Next” button on my iPod, I can switch from a song that … Continue reading
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9/8 Assignment
For my post, I chose to photograph the Washington Arch in Washington Square Park with Nick Burney. Obviously, the photograph was taken at a different angle than Hassam’s painting. Hassam’s painting was made from a perspective much closer to the … Continue reading
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