Resources for online research
- Alvin Ailey
- Art History Resources on the Web
- Classical Music Link
- Culture NOW
- Image Collections and Online Art
- Met Museum online resources
- Metropolitan Opera
- New York Times – Arts
- SmART History
- The WWW Virtual Library: History of Art
- Thirteen – Sunday Arts
- UC Berkeley – Art History Resources
- Voices of the Shuttle
- WNYC – Arts and Ideas
Author Archives: margaretta
Stephen Evan Washington
Personality Really Does Shine Through Not many people can say that they were lucky enough to talk to a professional Broadway dancer-let alone to take a dance lesson from him. My fellow classmates and I were given this opportunity on … Continue reading
Cosi Fan Tutte: The Details Make The Opera
Cosi Fan Tutte: The Details Make The Opera As a first time opera goer, I did not know what to expect as I entered the lavish Metropolitan Opera House located at Lincoln Center. It was November 9, 2010 and I … Continue reading
Posted in Opera and tour 2010, Reviews
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Dance as Language
I think that dance can definitely qualify as a language. Firstly, there is the obvious point to make, which is that a dance piece can portray emotion, tell a story, and be used as a means of expression. Through movement … Continue reading
Posted in 12/8 Assignment
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Science and Art
I think that we choose to explain the world around us using science because that is what we as a society have grown accustomed to. From very early on, children are taught the rules of science and we are taught … Continue reading
Posted in 12/1 Assignment
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Is it beautiful? That depends…
In my opinion, as individuals, we all have a different opinion on what is beautiful or attractive. However, as we spend more and more time in our society, we begin to take on its ideals. This is why when people … Continue reading
Posted in 11/10 Assignment
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Works and Process
The Whole: Better Than Its Parts On October 3, 2010 at 2pm, people from all over New York City gathered at the Frank Lloyd Wright Theater of the Guggenheim to witness what was meant to be “an experiment” in choreography … Continue reading
Postmodern Art
Postmodern art describes art that either reacts to or rejects the trends created by modern art. It arose as part of the postmodern movement in the late 20th century. This art movement was one of the first sources of the … Continue reading
Posted in 10/27 Assignment
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Photography as Art
In my opinion, photography is most definitely an art. It seems that a common argument made against photography being an art is that science (specifically the camera) does all of the work instead. Many believe that it does not take … Continue reading
Posted in 10/6 Assignment
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Who is an artist?
I tried looking for a definition of an artist online that I was satisfied with. I found this one: “One who is able by virtue of imagination and talent or skill to create works of aesthetic value.” This definition is … Continue reading
Posted in 10/3 and 10/4 Assignment
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Alice in Wonderland by Margaretta and Alexis
We chose to look at the sculpture of Alice in Wonderland, which can be found at East 74th St -north of the Central Park Water Conservatory. Standing at 11 feet, it has become one of the most popular works of … Continue reading
Posted in 9/22 Assignment, 9/29 Assignment
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