Essays Tagged: "music and dance"

Art and the Bible

Scripture makes it very clear that making art is not forbidden, just the worship of it is forbidden.Music and Dance, two very controversial topics in the religious community are discussed in this pamp ... very controversial topics in the religious community are discussed in this pamphlet as well. I love music of all types and I believe that God loves them as well, as long as they glorify Him. We are to ...

(2 pages) 173 3 3.7 Apr/1997

Subjects: Art Essays

The history of the Mariachi

The History of the MariachiThe Wedding of Musical TraditionsPrior to the arrival of Cortes the music of Mexico, played with rattles, drums, re ... rted by the Spanish: violins, guitars and harps, brass horns, and woodwinds. The Indian and mestizo musicians not only learned to play European instruments, but also to build their own, sometimes givi ... ments, but also to build their own, sometimes giving them shapes and tunings of their own invention.Music and dance were important elements of Spanish theatrical productions, enormously popular throug ...

(8 pages) 122 0 3.9 Dec/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

Kabuki, the Japanese Art vs. Puccini´s Madame Butterfly.

he premiere of what was to become one of the most beloved operas ever known, using a combination of music from both east and west. Puccini's Madama Butterfly has captivated opera lovers through its ex ... est. Puccini's Madama Butterfly has captivated opera lovers through its exotic sounding music. Said music, is actually a western interpretation of the music found within the treasured Japanese art of ...

(11 pages) 92 0 4.2 Apr/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Aboriginal Awareness, a look at the culture of Australian aboriginals.

ce of widespread social networks meant that people had to be multilingual to communicate, like wise music and dance, kinship systems, art forms and ceremonies differed dramatically between regions. Ye ...

(4 pages) 114 0 3.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > Australian History

Voodoo.

a. The slaves practiced voodoo in secret, and it was a way for them to communicate with each other. Music and dance are the main elements to voodoo ceremonies. Voodoo is practiced around the world.Vod ...

(8 pages) 90 0 3.0 Dec/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Paranormality & Spirituality

Music in Greece prior to the Middle Ages

Music and Greece have a long history dating from the Antiquity, during which poetry, dancing and mus ... nt part of ancient Greek's everyday life; Greek tragedy of the first century AD and after also used music into its component elements.The Greeks loved music, and made it an important part of their ... elements.The Greeks loved music, and made it an important part of their lives. They thought of music as a way of honoring the gods, and making the world a more human, civilized place. Music and d ...

(3 pages) 28 0 3.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

The Effect of Ancient Medieval Achievements on Modern Society

How has the culture of Ancient Greece and Rome had an affect on our modern day society? The arts, music and dance, and words etc. from the ancient worlds have had a great impact on our modern day so ... .. for the worse. Our words are mostly from Greek, our art is off of Greek and Roman ideas, and our music comes from Greek and Roman folk.The achievements of Ancient Greece and Rome are not few; they ...

(3 pages) 64 0 4.6 Sep/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies

The Nine Muses

At one point during the time of ancient Rome, the nine muses, now representatives of poetry, music, and dance, and even science (Gill About.com), were at one point believed to be goddesses them ...

(1 pages) 3003 0 3.0 Jun/2007

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History > Roman History

Native American Healing And Dance

nt governments within the federalframework.Among many of the Native Americans, there are many musical styles, singing is thedominant form of musical expression, with instrumental music serving ... e, what theycreated, what they ate and how it was prepared, in their philosophies and beliefs.Music and dance were confined to the native world or offered in tourist attractionsas an illustrat ...

(3 pages) 1064 0 0.0 Feb/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Tantra

mostly in oral form, aided by the use of symbols and the sacred arts, such as sculpture, painting, music and dance.Written Tantras are the latest of the Hindu sacred writings (Shastras), following th ...

(4 pages) 1980 0 0.0 Sep/2001

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

A Midsummer Night's Dream- A Shakespearean Comedy

arly portrayed in this play. An identity mix-up of Lysander and Demetrius, continuous references to music and dance to signify happy events and finally a happy ending all help to prove that A Midsumme ...

(2 pages) 20 0 5.0 Dec/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > A Midsummer Night's Dream

During these last few years here at Spencer Van Etten,

, 1984 when my mother gave birth to me in Hayward California. I grew up in the Bay Area and started music and dance classes at the age of two. My grandparents and parents wanted me to be a child prodi ... My grandparents and parents wanted me to be a child prodigy. They bought a piano, violins and other musical instruments for me to learn. In other words, they literally wanted me to be like a Fred Asta ...

(10 pages) 1427 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Spanish Bull Run

e most diverse and visually stunning nations of Europe. A. Widely known for Flamenco music and dance, bull-fights, fantastic beaches and lots of sunshine, Spai ...

(3 pages) 1582 0 5.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

The Kinship of Australian Aborigines

widespread social systems meant that people had to be multilingual to communicate, which meant the music and dance, kinship systems, art forms and ceremonies varied considerably between regions (Alic ...

(2 pages) 14 0 0.0 Dec/2010

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Anthropology

5th Avenue Expands into the South West

. While several in the precedent merely walk into clubs to just enjoy drinking, by introducing live music and dancing beside cocktails, beer and spirits, 'hybrid bars' have started competing with club ... rous areas have seen the emergence of a 'circuit' of bars introducing dance floors and playing loud music. Revellers can jump from one to the other, conceivably enhancing their holiday experiences in ...

(7 pages) 2 0 0.0 Dec/2010

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers