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To what extent should an artist go to to draw in a crowd? Katsushika Hokusai painted hanging upside down, painted with his mouth, painted with his toes and painted sometimes with a broom instead of a paintbrush. Hokusai grew in fame because of his art, but also because of how he could promote himself. Katsushika Hokusai was a very different type of artist during his time. He did not conform to Japan’s typical style of painting and branched off into a unique style that expressed his beliefs and creativity

In the mid-1800s artists frustrated by the restraints placed upon them by governing bodies such as the French Academy of Fine Arts, began a movement that became known as Impressionism. These artists created paintings based upon their view of the world around them, and how they felt in both their hearts and minds in a manner that fit their own personal style and in doing so shattered the glass ceiling that existed for centuries to control how art was made. As history demonstrates, paintings and other

Women in Japanese Theater The history of women in Japanese theater is the history of the social changes that swept the country in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Actresses at this time progressed from a point where they were not allowed to perform at all to the point where they were celebrated artists. Although it would be intriguing to tackle womens history in the theater across the entire period, the source book, Acting Like a Woman in Modern Japan, is so packed with information

Film vs Text: Memoirs of a Geisha Juanita Krzymowski Coleman University HUM320: World Drama Danielle Peloquin Film vs Text: Memoirs of a Geisha In this paper, I will be comparing the differences in both the novel and the movie of Memoirs of a Geisha. The book was written by Arthur Golden and published September 27, 1997. The film was directed by Rob Marshall and released in theaters December 9. 2005. The differences I will be talking about what was different and how it may affect it may have

One of the most significant sociological changes in the nation's history began in the last decade of the nineteenth century and the ramifications are still being felt today. This change consisted of the large numbers of women who entered the work force. This dramatic change in American society was accompanied by a great deal of controversy and prejudice directed towards women. It was predicted that female employment would bring about the downfall of society and the change of the American family.

Privacy, meaning the right to be left alone, has intellectual roots tracing back to the 19th century. On December 15, 1890, Samuel D. Warren and Louis D. Brandeis had their article “The Right to Privacy” published in the Harvard Law Review. This article was highly regarded as one of the exceptional examples of the effect legal journals have on American law, and was the first of many future law review discussions. “It is our purpose to consider whether the existing law affords a principle which can

“The Red Haired Barbarians:” The Dutch in Japan The success of Dutch merchants in Japan illustrates the uniqueness of the Dutch Republic amongst the 17th century European countries. Not only would the Dutch come to dominate trade in Asia, in Japan they would demonstrate a practicality that would enable them to be the singular Western force present in a country that would severely isolate itself from any foreign intrusion. The V.O.C. could indeed be a ruthless cartel in securing trade from

Who is stronger? The East or the West? Do the Oriental people truly succumb to the threats of the western white man? Based on the views of the non-oriental people, the Oriental people secretly want to get dominated by a stronger force, comparing them to a woman, or just simply calling their race feminine. The show M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang is able to express different issues regarding the theory of Orientalism by hiding it amongst several conversations between characters. The play can be

When most people think about Japan they come up with two opposing images. One image reflects the busy day life of this island; filled with salary man and companies. While the second image features an explosion of colorful LED lights and clubs that are common within the nightlife. Today in present day, Japan has evolved and flourished to become one of the top growing economies and industries in the world. Making Japan a prime and excellent area for jobs to prosper. One of these modern jobs that have

Japan is known for its contemporary culture and advancement in electronics and engineering. We could also learn from the traditions Japan can offer. From advancement in cars and electronic devices, Japan holds on to ancient arts and traditions that play a role in their daily life. Japan has various climates from tropical in the south to cooler temperatures in the north, and the famous tourist site of the active volcano Mount Fuji. Mount Fiji is the highest mountain in Japan, with a tundra climate