Essays Tagged: "Fireplace"

"The Denial of St. Peter" by Caravaggio

e viewer's eye first as the face of St. Peter and the woman are illuminated by what is said to be a fireplace in the background, though not in view. This effect gives the idea that these are the two m ... . The figure of the soldier seems to be relatively less important due to the fact that the apparent fireplace only illuminates the back of the armor of which he is wearing. The detail of the soldier's ...

(3 pages) 163 0 4.0 Mar/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Works of Art

Home is where the heart is

nk beds. I jumped out of bed, and went down stairs to the living room, and enjoyed breakfast by the fireplace with my family. One thing that I love about home is that the feeling of safety and warmth. ...

(4 pages) 220 1 3.0 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Current research on psychology of creativity

me about as a result of some visualization process.For example:*Kekule's dream about a snake in his fireplace forming a ring by biting its own tail led him to the structure of the benzene ring, the ba ...

(11 pages) 276 0 3.0 Jul/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

What is the meaning of Philosophy?

ight be worthwhile clarifying what it isn't. Philosophy is not about two old men sitting around the fireplace discussing themeaning of life. Unfortunately, that is the type of mental picture most peop ...

(5 pages) 448 0 3.4 Oct/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Silk Screen

Its warm and cozy near the fireplace. The softness of the black leather sofa adds comfort to the warmth. Sally's crouched up on ...

(6 pages) 33 0 3.0 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Age of Love and Life. Some people think gets away with the passage of life, this essay explains the true age of love by showing and example in shape of story.

its power. The Wind was blowing and it would destroy everything.Looking at the glowing fire in the fireplace, he felt a little sad. The lines on his face showed the passage of time and only the shine ...

(5 pages) 93 0 4.1 Feb/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

A last new chapter for The name of the game was murder by Joen Lowery Nixon

he cop suspected she lied but he didn't say anything. As he walked away, Thea stood, staring at the fireplace with wide eyes. As I looked in that direction, I noticed a small but thick piece of paper ... rs where you put the firewood. As the cops walked away the bathroom, Thea slowly walked over to the fireplace, and picked up the piece of paper. It now occurred to me that it was a little smaller than ...

(2 pages) 35 0 3.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Citizen Kane: Analysis of the 'Picnic Scene'

p between Susan and Kane and is essential to the film.In the previous scene, by the enormous Xanadu fireplace, Susan is reduced to completing endless jigsaw puzzles depicting various outdoor scenes, a ... usan, kneeling on the floor, a pose shown numerous times before in the shots in front of the Xanadu fireplace, and at her opera debut. As the scene continues, with obvious discrimination, Kane is lit ...

(5 pages) 89 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Short Story on Puritanism: Giles Corey and the Salem Witchtrials.

n. Anger burned over his initial shock, leapt around and danced in his chest like the flames in the fireplace. He tried to think, but it was difficult to focus. His thoughts were scattered. How could ...

(4 pages) 48 1 4.6 Jan/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

An explication of "Late Poem to My Father."

My Father"Sharon Olds.Suddenly I thought of youas a child in that house, the unlit roomsand the hot fireplace with the man in front of it,silent. You moved through the heavy airin your physical beauty ... ed to him as a boy, abused in some way (6 and 7). This picture created, on of "unlit rooms," a "hot fireplace," and "heavy air," carries negative connotation about the boy's childhood experiences. "He ...

(4 pages) 22 0 3.0 Nov/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

"Frost at Midnight" by Coleridge

vations and aspirations.The catalyst for the reflective journey is the flickering blue flame in his fireplace, which reminds him of the superstition he used to believe in as a boy. Coleridge explores ... a boy. Coleridge explores his days at school and reminisces about how he used to sit staring at the fireplace in hope that a blue flame would flicker hopefully causing a loved one, particularly his si ...

(4 pages) 44 0 0.0 Feb/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

"The Talented Mr Ripley" Scene Analysis- Tom's Room

owing the audience details of each object and its appearance. For example the camera zooms into the fireplace which glows with a golden red colour almost like the colours from hell. This conveys a sen ...

(2 pages) 17 0 3.7 Feb/2007

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Descriptive Essay

ich is equipped with a rustic-style furnishing in the living room, accompanied by the golden-framed fireplace. Its bedrooms are furnished with maroon carpeting, a floral covered queen-sized bed that s ...

(3 pages) 177 5 4.5 Mar/2007

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays > Travel Descriptions

The Pawnee Nation

long entrance leading towards the east. A center pit dug three or four feet in diameter served as a fireplace. These lodges housed extended families. The Nation then, as it is now, was composed of fou ...

(2 pages) 1280 0 0.0 Jun/2001

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Global Warming

s time progressed, people did also( although some would say the opposite) With the invention of the fireplace and similar ideas, people could stay in their own privately heated rooms instead of stay i ...

(1 pages) 8 0 0.0 Aug/2001

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Tension and suspense in "The Red Room" - H.G Wells

e Red RoomSetting and historical influence -The author starts the story in an eerie room lit by the fireplace in which 3 withered custodians are gathered around. - This gives the impression that the r ...

(4 pages) 23 0 1.0 Nov/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Adding Additional Heat To A Home

adding heat to a home.Gas logs are extremely easy to use. The porcelain logs are placed inside the fireplace just like wood. A small flame flickers to make the logs look more real. If a person wants ...

(3 pages) 1493 0 5.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Adding Additional Heat To A Home

adding heat to a home.Gas logs are extremely easy to use. The porcelain logs are placed inside the fireplace just like wood. A small flame flickers to make the logs look more real. If a person wants ...

(3 pages) 1171 0 3.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Movie Essay

a successes as it turned out to be. A shot that stands out is when Welles is pacing in front of his fireplace, the wide angled, open shot was a shot that soon became a essential part of filming great ...

(2 pages) 16 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

The Rifle by Gary Paulson

its upon a mantel, loaded and ready. The rifle is accidentally fired, started from a spark from the fireplace. The ball kills a young man. Who had a full and prosperous life ahead of him.The accuracy ...

(2 pages) 1779 0 3.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American