media arts:History and theory

In Henry M. Sayre’s discussion of  The Republic , Plato argues that art is a form of mimesis, or imitation, and therefore does not present ultimate truth. According to Plato, physical objects in the world are already imperfect copies of ideal Forms, and when artists create representations of those objects, their work becomes “three times removed” from reality. He is especially critical of drama because it appeals to emotion rather than reason, encouraging audiences to give in to feelings like grief, anger, and excessive sympathy. Plato believes this emotional pull can weaken self-discipline and interfere with the rational order necessary for his ideal state. For this reason, he argues that poetry and tragedy should only be allowed if they promote virtue and moral behavior.At the same time, Sayre explains that Athenian theater operated very differently in practice. Public performances were major civic events that brought citizens together and reflected democratic values. Rather than...

The Baroque era combined architecture, religion, and performance into a single experience. In Baroque architecture, buildings such as the St. Peter’s Basilica Dome by Michelangelo and St. Peter’s Square by Bernini were constructed to evoke feelings of awe and the power of the Catholic Church during the Catholic Reformation, which was a reaction to Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation. This feeling of grandeur continued into Baroque Theatre and Baroque Opera, where dramatic sets, emotional storytelling, and contrast were used to engage and entertain. The Cesky Krumlov Theatre is an example of Baroque theatre design that has been preserved, demonstrating aspects such as movable scenery and perspective stage design. In contrast to more modern theatre, which focuses on the “fourth wall” between actors and audience, Baroque performance was often immersive. Moving forward into the modern era, composers such as Cathy Berberian and John Cage took opera and musical theatre and made them...

1 __________is a Native American belief that spirits exist not only in humans but also in animals, plants, trees, rocks, and all natural forces and phenomena such as rain, sun and moon. 2 Native Americans used __________ to pass down traditions such as local customs, how to live off the land and how to survive in the natural environment in which they lived. 3 Native American tribes that were nomadic and needed to follow the buffalo and other animals for food needed homes that were able to be moved quickly and easily set up called __________. 4 The Phoenicians began to spread a distinctly new writing system, based on an alphabet, across the entire Mediterranean basin. In about 800 BCE the __________ adopted the Phoenician alphabet 5 We believe that the Trojan War occurred sometime around 1200 BCE. Out of the oral materials Homer inherited, he composed two great epic poems, __________.  6 By the 6th ...

In this chapter, I have learned about the connection between architecture, religion, and performance spaces in relation to culture in different civilizations. The  Native American  civilization developed communities based on storytelling, in which  storytellers  shared traditions and beliefs like  Animism , which is the belief that objects in nature, animals, and things in the world possess spiritual qualities.  Animism , compared to  Protestant  or  Catholic religion , emphasizes the spirits in nature instead of an ultimate God or an organized religious structure, which shows that both share the common ground of spiritual beliefs but differ in religious practices. The  Ancient Greek Amphitheatre In the  Ancient Greek Amphitheatre , I learned about the influence of performance in Ancient Greek civilization. The features of the  Ancient Greek Amphitheater  include the  theatron , which is the area for the audience to s...

reading, The essay argues that the position of Indigenous American art throughout the history of American art history has always been complex, appreciated but not fully included. First, the essay argues that early twentieth-century exhibitions helped to introduce Native art in U.S. museums, particularly Pueblo painters and major exhibitions that challenged the assumption that “real” American art was of European derivation. Then, the essay argues that Native art was marginalized, as many museums exhibited the art separately from the rest of American art, considering it exotic or historical rather than contemporary. Next, the essay discusses the role of multiculturalism in the 1970s and beyond in opening doors for Indigenous artists. Fourth, the essay argues that even today, the leading museums face the challenge of including Native art in their departments of American art. Finally, the essay argues that the inclusion of Native art would not mean isolating it in a corner of the museum of...

chat  1-“From Empire to Faith: The Reuse of the Colosseum’s Stone in the Facade of St. Peter’s Basilica” 2-“Recycling Rome: How the Colosseum Helped Build St. Peter’s Basilica” 3-“Stones of Power: The Transformation of the Colosseum’s Materials into a Christian Monument” 4-“From Gladiators to God: The Journey of Colosseum Stone to St. Peter’s Basilica” 5-“Building Faith on the Past: The Colosseum’s Role in Shaping St. Peter’s Basilica” My title  Rome’s Greatest Hand-Me-Down