Dramatic Narrative: Elements, Structure, and Styles
Key Elements of Dramatic Narrative
The texts also appear to have dramatic narrative aspects. These are the explanations that the playwright puts in his text. Technically, they are called stage directions. The dialogue is the basic component of the drama, and it gives dynamism. Gestural elements are also used to enhance the expressiveness of the character; this is referred to as mimicry.
- Monologue: The character reflects on relevant issues.
- Soliloquy: The character expresses disjointed and sometimes
Neoclassicism in Art: From Enlightenment to Revolution
Art
Starting in the late 18th century, a new era begins with the French and American Revolutions and the end of the estate system. In the economic order, the old regime is replaced, and the bourgeoisie emerges as a class that will amass significant wealth thanks to the Industrial Revolution. The figure of the citizen appears, a political being who can vote.
Neoclassicism in the 18th Century
Neoclassicism is heavily influenced by the Enlightenment. This art movement is most directly related to Enlightenment
Read MoreHenry Moore’s Reclining Figure: A Study in Form and Symbolism
Henry Moore’s *Reclining Figure* (1938)
Artwork Details
- Artist: Henry Moore (1898-1986)
- Title: *Reclining Figure*
- Year: 1938
- Material: Stone
- Technique: Carved
- Dimensions: 1.32 m
- Location: Tate Gallery, London
- Style: Abstract, Free Style
- Type: Recumbent
- Color: Monochrome
Formal Analysis
The sculpture depicts a woman lying on a horizontal plane, rendered with a SuperFine CIE. A large gap is present beneath the breasts. While some figurative elements remain, the representation is highly stylized. The composition
Read MoreSpanish Postwar Literature: Poetry, Novels, and Theater
Postwar Spain
The Spanish Civil War plunged the nation into a deep crisis, which gave rise to Franco’s military dictatorship that lasted for 40 years.
Cultural Status
The turbulent political situation negatively affected culture. The lack of freedom, embodied in censorship, prevented the publication of critical works. Repression led to the exile of writers and scientists.
This period is marked by existential pessimism:
- Aestheticism: Characterized by escapism and formal concerns.
- Commitment: Artists focused
The Impact of Censorship on Freedom of Expression
Imagining a world where the most powerful stories are silenced simply because they make people uncomfortable is hard to portray.
While some argue that certain books should be censored for explicit language or controversial themes, others believe that restricting access to literature inhibits freedom of expression and limits the understanding of diverse perspectives. Literary works should not be censored based on language or content because of freedom of expression, intellectual curiosity, and historical
Read MoreArt Movements: From Chinese Prints to Modern Design
Art Movements: A Timeline
1. Chinese Prints:
- Invention of paper in 105 AD: To enable Chinese scholars to study their scriptures, the classic texts and accompanying holy images were carved onto huge, flat stone slabs. After the lines were incised, damp paper was pressed and molded on the surface, so that the paper was held in the incised lines. Ink was applied, and the paper was then carefully removed. The resulting image appeared as white lines on a black background. In this technique lies the very