SUBJECT MATTER 2. Subject: This artwork depicts many of Mexico’s famous historical figures from 400 years worth of history. Viewers are able to see historical personages such as Hernan Cortes, Sor Juana, and Porfirio Diaz. Famous artists such as Frida Kahlo, Jose Guadalupe Posada, and even Rivera himself can be seen in the center of the painting. A skeleton figure, known by the name Dame Catrina, is also seen in the center holding on to both Rivera and Posada. 3. Iconography: Frida Kahlo can be…
about things such as fashion and music. When the youth begins to see things like this in large presentation they may put it out as a popular thing to do, so it tends to spread. When we were introduced to the music, fashion, shows, movies, etc. we were being influenced by the many aspects of it all that changed society as a whole. When you think of Pop Culture you usually don’t think of it changing who people are and what they become, but it truly affects us in they way. When we are young we need…
Leonardo Da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452 in Anchiano, Tuscany. He was raised by his father, Ser Peiro, and his uncle due to his mother being a peasant. Although Leonardo didn’t receive any formal education, at the young age of 15 his father recognized his artistic talent and apprenticed him to the renowned artist Andrea Del Verrocchio. He stayed with Verrocchio until he was able to become an independent master in the year 1482. Da Vinci then moved to Milan and began to work for the Sfzorsa…
Everyone loves scary stories or tales. It makes us feel excited. Washington Irving was famous for his short stories. His most famous was the legend of sleepy hollow and Rip Van Winkle. “The legend of sleepy hollow” was set in a small town named Tarrytown in New York where the Dutch settled. The residents and visitors say that the sleepy hollow is known for its ghosts and the haunting atmosphere. Irving wrote this story in the early 1800’s. He was born in Tarrytown. The main purpose…
I am going to be talking about three historical people. The first i will be talking about is John Colter, a member of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Next, i will be talking about Kit Carson, an American frontiersman. Lastly, Jim Bridger, known as a mountain man. These three historical figures are important in U.S. history. I am going to be talking about John Colter. Sometime around 1780, Colters family moved to Kentucky near present-day Maysville. In 1803, Colter enlisted in the Lewis and…
Archimedes is humble because he doesn't brag about his amazing ideas, intellect, and inventions. One example is, “ According to Plutarch (c. 46–119 C.E.), Archimedes had so low an opinion of the kind of practical invention at which he excelled and to which he owed his contemporary fame that he left no written work on such subjects.” From this, you could conclude Archimedes was humble because he wasn't bragging or boasting about his intellect by writing about his works, like many mathematicians…
London. News of a woman being appointed as professor gained Edgell significant attention and resulted in coverage by newspapers as varied as the Evening Standard, Glasgow Herald and The Times. (Valentine, 2001) This mass amount of attention shows how rare it was at the time for a woman to be appointed to such a prestigious academic position. Edgell’s contribution to psychology is vast as her research covered many different areas varying from perception to memory. Her most famous contribution…
The story of Dr. Seuss “Why fit in when you were born to stand out”?”Bright Drops”. This is a good quote on Dr. Seuss life story.Seuss had a plan in his life instead of just being a normal man and just graduating. Seuss became a famous writer who inspired a lot of children to stand out and do what they want to do. Seuss was a very powerful writer his writings he did always had meaning to them. The story of Theodore Geisel, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss, begins on March 2, 1904. When Suess…
Fame A young musician in a band in Chicago tries to pursue his dream as a lead singer for a famous rock band called “The Fire House”. He gets recognized by the agent in one of his performances and ends up getting the part for the famous rock band. He gains fame and people starts to love him but peer pressure from his partners drags him towards the wrong direction and brings different kinds of trouble on his hands. He assumes that he is having a great time but then he realizes that he…
Betty White is an extremely famous and recognizable for so many different things; She is an actress, comedian, philanthropist. and a beloved human being all around. Snickers Uses Betty white a different context we would see her before so that adds the attraction of many more people including not only her fans but football fans alike. Betty White is portrayed as a fragile human being in the commercial and at the young age of 93 she cannot be playing football and being tackled so they hit the…