Essays on Crucifix

The Exorcist is a 1973 horror film, directed by William Friedkin. A potent adaptation of William Peter Blatty’s novel, The Exorcist tells the story of a young girl who is possessed by a demon. The film caused a great deal of controversy when it was released as many people felt that the violence, blasphemy and young protagonist were inappropriate and damaging for audiences and for society. Admittedly, the film does not have the same shock value today as it did in 1973, partly because the cinematography and special affects now look dated and unrealistic, and partly because many ...

Comparison and Analysis of the Case of the Exhibition of Andres Serrano and Andres Serrano’s Winning Piece (Piss Christ, 1987)

Comparison In the case of the rejection of Andres Serrano’s exhibition in Australia, there are concerns over Andre’ work ‘Piss Christ’ from several religious stakeholders. A representative of the Australian Catholic has requested the Australian Supreme Court to ban the image claiminghat it is a form a blasphemy that cannot be tolerated by Catholics across Australia. Supporting his arguments with the Summary Offenses Act, Dr. Pell mentioned that Andres Serrano’s work was obscene and indecent to be exhibited in a National Art Gallery. However, certain religious stakeholders on the other hand, believes that the photograph was a ...

Introduction

The Gero Crucifix and Vladimir Madonna both have contention in portraying religious concepts and a drawing of Jesus. The so-called ‘Gero Crucifix’ ranks as one of the earliest preserved monumental carved crucifixes and the oldest image of the dead Christ on the cross, in contrast to earlier images of the crucified Savior, which presented him alive and glorious over death. The Gero Crucifix was displayed surrounded by golden rays as if visualizing the triumphal second coming of Messiah. In a similar connection, the “Vladimir Madonna” which is often cited as the icon of contemplatives teaches about the human condition ...

A.) Daisy can file an unfair dismissal complaint against her previous employer, The Chopping Block. As an employee for 14 years with the company covering the years 2002 and 2016, there was no justification for her dismissal based on the grounds of for lateness and rudeness to staff and customers in February 2016. In fact, Daisy was not given a fair notice that the question of her dismissal for incapacity was being considered by the employer, and she was not afforded an opportunity of being heard or to explain her side. The reinstatement of the discharged employee is the ...

CONTEXT AND COMPARISON OF

In reaction to the decadence and corruption so pervasive in the Roman Catholic Church, the Protestant Reformation sought to introduce an asceticism into the artistic world of its followers. Martin Luther, as well as others who followed him, advocated the destruction of art in churches, particularly images of saints, muted color schemes for the artwork that remained, and an emphasis on images either of Jesus or of contemporary leaders and heroes of the movement. Joseph Koerner’s book The Reformation of the Image (2004) compellingly shows how visual art became indispensable to a religious movement built on words. In a time ...

Overview

I have been appointed in the position of the city manager of Gill Ville, a city with a population of about 200000 people. There are several issues to be addressed within the city departments. The citizens are aware of unethical behaviors in the management of the city, and they have lost their trust and support for the Mayor and the local government. My job is to get the city back on its track and satisfy the expectation of the citizens. There are several issues to be addressed within the departments to improve on service delivery to the citizens. The main ...

Overview

I have been appointed in the position of the city manager of Gill Ville, a city with a population of about 200000 people. There are several issues to be addressed within the city departments. The citizens are aware of unethical behaviors in the management of the city and they have lost their trust and support for the Mayor and the local government. My job is to get the city back on its tack and satisfy the expectation of the citizens. There are several issues to be addressed within the departments to improve on service delivery to the citizens. The main ...

Is religion oppressive or liberating?

The major theme in In the Stranger and Dead Man Walking is religion. The aspect of religion revolves around both novels. They indicate the importance of religion to people in the society. The absurdist claims that, “religion is constructed by man in an attempt to create meaning to a senseless existence.” When people believe in the doctrines of religion, they live with expectations of life after death and this may seem to mean that human beings have a chance to escape death. The Stranger, by Albert Camus’ point out the high naivety and hypocrisy linked with religious beliefs. The theme of ...

Analysis of Architecture at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City

New York City, the U.S. holds within its territory, a famed gem, in the name of St Patrick’s Cathedral, midtown Manhattan, which is symbolically set in Neo-Gothic Architecture. Being a Roman Catholic Church, it is a prominent landmark, as it is the sitting place of the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York. It primarily serves as a parish church, and is located along Fifth Avenue, between two streets, the 50th and 51 Streets; facing the Atlas Statue, and directly across from the Rockefeller Center. It is a masterful, massive Gothic structure, set uniquely amongst New York’s Midtown, which is adorned by ...

Introduction

The novel “Dracula” narrates how he attempted to shift to England from Transylvania in the midst of a tussle between him and a group of men and women. In the context of the novel, several scenes define thematic expressions that reflect the current world and it moral values and culture. Dracula’s character is one of the major trends in the current times where people have adopted supernatural beliefs and differentiated themselves from other human beings. Sucking of human blood, magical appearance of Dracula in several places is sign of how the world has evolved to accommodate such categories of people. ...

Introduction

The Saint Sernin structure is of historic context in that it is of an ancient foundation. The structure this architect holds historic account of Saint Sernin, the Toulouse first bishop who was martyred in 250 C.E. The structure is also historic on the basis that it is one of the exhibits of the pilgrimage. Being the artistic work that exists as a representation of the various significant historic occurrences then it is historically important as it depicts the religious historic context of the people of Toulouse, France (Radding 8). The structure is historically document to have been constructed as ...

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The art images and symbols that I see presented in religious ceremonies in churches, books, and the visual arts are: the cross and the crucifix, the good shepherd and the dove. The cross and the crucifix is one of the most acknowledged symbols presently. Christians associate with the symbol believing that Christ died on the cross to save their sins: this explains why often Christians trace the cross sign on their forehead. Secondly, the Good Shepherd’s image is often seen in many Christian’s homes and churches and always representing Jesus Christ and reminding Christians of his teachings- ...

Black artists like Archibald Motley try to depict their struggle with the western white concept of God in their art by depicting racialized biblical subjects by including religious imagery in black genre scenes. The motif of suffering Christ in paintings engages issues of African American cultural identity that ranges from the depiction of crucifix in black genre to conflation of crucified Christ and the lynched black man. The main intention being to symbolize Christ as a device charged with racial and religious meaning. In Motley’s painting, we become aware of an old woman concentrating on sewing with a white ...

According to Hartt and Wilkins (2010), the name Giotto di Bondone became synonymous to the Early Renaissance period. Most of the details of Giotto’s birth and death is speculated by experts due to the lack of public records and statements about the artist. In some recounts, the Italian artist is said to be from Colle di Romagnano in the northern region of Florence. Records in 1267 noted that his father is called “Bondone”, a man with high standing in Florence. While records have no clear idea as to where Giotto was born, a hamlet in the northern region of Florence ...

Abstract

In My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok, a young Hasidic Jew experiences growth and turmoil in 1950s New York City as he demonstrates his desire to express himself through art, a concept at odds with his traditional Jewish family. Asher's artistic preferences are directly conflicted with the expectations and attitudes of his family, causing him great suffering and self-reflection. At the same time, these conflicts cause him to grow substantially as a person, and through that suffering his art flourishes, showing him new notions and concepts of beauty, and shaping his life irrevocably. The result is an incredibly touching and ...

In the realm of abstract modernist painters, Georgia O'Keeffe is not often thought of as being among this specific group of artists. However, many of her works do fit into the realm of abstract modernism, with their strange obsession with objects and their vague connection to the landscape. For me, her painting Black Cross, New Mexico is a defining piece of what makes abstract modernism art, due to its ability to create general feelings of oppression and isolation through its too-close rendering of a black cross in the desert.

In this oil on canvas painting, 39x30" in size, O'Keeffe paints a large ...

Georgia O'Keeffe is one of the most influential and well-known artists in modern American history. Her unique vision and her ability to expressly capture the environments and objects she paints are well-renowned, as well as her capacity to bring evocative feminist messages through in her works. Ever since her discovery in New York in 1916, she has existed as one of the most integral female artists in the world, providing a uniquely feminine voice to art long before women were able to successfully break in a major way into the art community. Her unique and vivid style is exemplified in the ...

Introduction:

Ever since time immemorial, man has applied some sort of symbol to his beliefs and has to worship something which is bigger than him in order to keep him going. With the emergence of religions as time went by, symbols acquired an even more potent force and this is demonstrated by the three major religions on this planet, Christianity, Islam and Hindu who all portray various sorts of symbols as powerful methods of religious persuasion. Several times these symbols have also been used as rallying cries, perhaps even in battle and over the years, their sense of mysticism has ...