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Australian Art

admin — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:05:12 +0000

An adventure in Australia isn’t complete with out a understanding of the rich history of art on this continent. Beginning in ancient times with Aboriginal art etched into rocks to the present movement in modern arts. The rock are is so primitive and primal. One can feel the raw emotion and energy being conveyed in these images. Used to communicate trails, migrations and movement or simply as directions we may never know. The traditions continue today influenced by modern times and colonial influences. The influx of Europeans and Asians has changed the face of Australian art. Presenting a unique voice to the variety of movements and phases that have influenced art around the world. Of course you can usually gain a beginning of your appreciation of Australian art within the comfort of your accommodation Sydney Australia. Usually filled with art from locals showing modern works for immigrants to the continent to the work of surviving Aboriginal craftspeople. Endless in variety in form just like the land down under, amazing and ever changing. From the late 1700′s to the early 1900′s Australian art was influenced mainly by nature. Botanical and animal oddities were recorded for observation in far corners of the world. Some creatures seemingly out of fantasy and some truly made up for the curiosity effect. Plants and animals in proportions and colors never seen before. In the 20th century modern influences begain to gain control over the art scene. Bright colors, representation rather than photographic depiction of the world around the artists began to take favor. After World War I modernism began to really take hold. Effecting sculpture, painting, drawing, photography and every other discipline. Now in the 21st century the ideas and concepts of adaptive reuse are gaining appeal. The reuse and repurpose of discarded items and transforming them into works of art. These pieces make statements about our lives, what we use, how we use it and what we do with it after we are done with its original purpose.

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Barcelona Architecture and the Arts

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:22:41 +0000

Barcelona Spain is recognized as one of the most prominent cities in the world. It is well known for its arts scene, architecture and various financial and commercial trading businesses. It has many lush parks that contribute to a relaxed, romantic feel to this historic city. It is also positioned on the Mediterranean coast, which provides for great views and water access. The luxury Barcelona hotels also contribute to a fabulous vacation, and the city attracts numerous tourists every year. There are historical buildings, which also serve as city landmarks and testify to the diverse and interesting history of Barcelona, was well as the rest of Spain.

Many of the buildings date back for centuries, some were even constructed during the era of the Roman Empire. There are various neighborhoods, or districts in Barcelona that are known for their particular architectural styles and historical relevance. The Eixample District is highly representative of the Modernist movement and it is where many of the buildings designed by the renown architect Antonio Gaudi. The Gothic Quarter is another area, which is commonly accepted to be the old town Barcelona. Many of these buildings date from medieval times, though some of them are ancient.

The arts scene is just as rich and diverse as its architectural scene. There have been a great number of artists that have lived in, been born in, or were drawn too Barcelona. There are many museums, and some of them have an international reputation. Pablo Picasso has a museum dedicated to his works. The theatre, dance, music and other performance oriented scenes in Barcelona are diverse and progressive. Madrid is another city in Spain that is rich in history and has an incredible theatre scene. The Teatre Lliure, Teatre Tivoli and Teatre Poliorama are just three of the many prominent performance companies the city can boast of.

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Tap dancing my way through

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:28:28 +0000

Tap dancing my way through life has brought only interesting experiences. ‘Winging it‘, might be another term for what I do, but I prefer the term ‘Tap Dancing’ because it’s more accurate. While a spin a tale of false information, I, at the same time, entertain. This technique impresses some friends and some of my business peers and has kept me from ever having to really do due diligence. I know, I should be more studious and really learn about the things I’m researching, but if I’m being truthful, what I really care about is the creations of the story I’m going to tap dance about, the beauty of executing of a finely tuned embellished truth. If anything, ironically, I don’t tap dance the tap dance.

I call it an art form and a craft that I have perfected. Where as, I don’t have a passion for perfecting someone else’s dream, someone else’s idea to make his or hers riches. One example of how well I can tap dance my way through life: I met a guy at a local coffee shop that I frequent and he really captured my heart. So, I causally walked past his table to see what he was reading, it was a travel brochure from a Mauritius Luxury Hotel. I plopped myself down on a sofa that was right next to him and proceeded to tell him about the wonders of a place I’ve never been to. I held him captivated for 20 minutes without ever once telling him that I have been there. Needless to say, I impressed him with the art of the story and not with the information I was giving him. Impressed him so much that we are now married and have still to this day never gone to the Island Mauritius. And he has convinced me to actually take up the art form of Tap Dancing which I will, if the situation calls for it, tap dance while I’m tap dancing.

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