Key 20th-Century Avant-Garde Art Movements
Futurism
Futurism was founded by the Italian Marinetti, who published his first manifesto in Paris in 1909. It expressed a total rupture with the past, showing admiration for mechanical civilization and technical progress: machines, speed, and great inventions like the train and the airplane. A consequence of this was the disregard for human subjects and fundamentals. To achieve the ideal of “free words,” the text does not use punctuation, and adjectives are deleted.
Cubism
Cubism: was created
Read MoreHofstede’s Cultural Dimensions and Models
Hofstede’s Six Cultural Dimensions
Power Distance Index (PDI)
- High PDI (Strong Hierarchy): Strong boss figure, avoidance of public criticism, centralized decision-making.
- Low PDI (Low Hierarchy): Emphasis on equality, open expression of opinions, accessible management.
Individualism vs. Collectivism (IDV)
- High IDV (Individualism): Personal initiative valued, preference for working alone, direct feedback expected.
- Low IDV (Collectivism): Group interests prioritized over individual, focus on harmony, conflict
Themes and Character Analysis in Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls
The Power of Personal Relationships in Wartime
In Ernest Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls, love and personal relationships significantly influence the characters’ motivations and actions, adding emotional depth to the novel’s war setting.
Robert Jordan and María: Love Amidst Chaos
The relationship between Robert Jordan and María is central to this theme. Their love develops quickly but becomes powerful enough to make Jordan question his commitment to the mission. While he remains dedicated
Read MoreDefining the Renaissance: Art, Architecture, and Key Masters
Renaissance Architecture: Materials and Design
Key Characteristics: Stone was the main material for building. Architecture utilized Greek and Roman classical orders in the columns, featuring flat and vaulted ceilings. Churches often employed a Latin or Greek cross ground plan.
The Quattrocento (15th Century)
Florence was the main artistic center during this period.
- Filippo Brunelleschi: Famous for the dome of Florence Cathedral (Duomo). He covered the space of 417 meters by ingeniously building a double
Masterpieces of Indian Miniature Art: Rajasthan, Pahari, Mughal
Rajasthan School Miniature Paintings
Maru Ragini (Mewar Sub-School)
Key Details
- Title: Maru Ragini
- Artist: Sahibdin
- Sub-School: Mewar, Rajasthan School of Miniature Paintings
- Medium: Tempera on paper
- Collection: National Museum, New Delhi
Subject Matter
The painting Maru Ragini is a vertical painting from the Ragmala series. This Rag-Ragini depicts the famous folk love story of Dhola-Maru.
Description
In this painting, Dhola and Maru are shown traveling on a camel through a desert. Dhola is riding the camel
Read MoreMecanismos de Aprendizaje y Diversidad Cultural Humana
Mecanismos de Aprendizaje Cultural
La cultura se basa en los siguientes procesos de aprendizaje:
- Educación: Se adquiere un nuevo comportamiento por las consecuencias que de él se deriven. Se trata del aprendizaje por condicionamiento: el comportamiento apropiado se refuerza con algún tipo de recompensa o para evitar un castigo.
- Imitación: Requiere un importante grado de desarrollo cerebral que permita descubrir la intencionalidad que subyace al comportamiento que se va a imitar. Esta es la forma