Stage set design always plays an important role in the general impression a viewer receives from what he/she watches. In the case of Opera Tosca stage set design is particularly important because initially the opera is a very specific performance at large and Opera Tosca in particular. The main reason is that it is necessary to convey the epoch, the situation and events that develops that is impossible without professional stage set design of the highest quality. As for me, when I watched Opera Tosca I was really impressed and the general impression about stage set, costumes and other elements of design is rather positive. What I would like to…

Violence in mass media drastically influences the way people commit crimes and engage in other illegal activities. Numerous studies that depict how crime rates are affected by the amount of television watched are a common knowledge now (Donahue, 25). The companies and the governments around the world encourage the implementation of the rating system that would clearly show what amount of violence and details of the violence will be presented in a certain program or show (Diamant, 42). In the following essay I will speak about one prime-time TV program, namely Jerry Maguire TV show. I personally get amused by it every time I watch it yet apparently it would…

The situation in the Russian painting at the beginning of the past century was similar to that in many European nations, marked by vigorous artistic activity and passion for experimentation. Like in most European countries, in Russia painters did not merely copycat foreign styles. Instead, they viewed innovative ideas through the prism of their own, unique view of the world and developed unique styles and movements. The Russian painting in 1905-1920 was revolved around “the idea of abstract, non-objective (non-representational) art” (Rollins College). The ultimate expression of this idea was the work of the leading abstract painter Kazimir Malevich and his Suprematist experiments. In Malevich’s own words, Suprematism means that…

Justice is one of the key notions regarding the concept of the perfect world. And. as well as the idea of the perfect world, the notion of the absolute justice is utopic. Initially, we are different by our nature, our physical parameters, temper, etc. Our education adds more contrast to this difference, dividing us into our wishes, aspirations, and our concepts of happiness. It is simply impossible to satisfy all our need taking into account their diversity. However, the pursuit of justice is a foundation of the human morality. This is a principle that regulates our attitude toward ourselves and others. Let us talk about social justice, as it greatly…

A great number of philosophers, psychologists, poets, and ordinary people have tried to define happiness. It is discussable who has done it better, but one thing is certain — it is difficult to imagine a happy human being without psychological equilibrium, without peace inside. This is probably the base the happiness is built on. Fear, resentment, envy, and other negative manifestations weaken this base. It is very difficult for a human to restrain himself from such emotions. Is it not a reason for us to speak about the evanescence, fleetingness of happiness? However, there is nothing like hatred. Hatred is like an acid — it corrodes human soul, disrupts psychological…

Child development is the problem that has always bothered people. Our organism is so complicated that it survives crucial changes during the process of growing up. Doubtless, a baby does not look the same as an adolescent. Moreover, their mind is completely different. Thus, it is engrossing to learn about the process of child development from the side of psychology, whereas a child’s mind changes rapidly. Many psychologists generated their own theories that try to analyze and explain the factors that influence the process of child development.

Andy Warhol is one of the icons of the American pop art. This personality is believed to be the real artist who worked in numerous fields of art. He was an artist, illustrator, photographer, designer, sculptor, writer, producer, director, publisher and collector. This multitasking personality lived his step in the development of modern art. Moreover, he is supposed to be the creator of the major trends of the entire modern art. His original approach towards work made it possible for him to gain international fame during the lifetime. He worked with the most influential and popular celebrities of the 20th century. The works of Andy Warhol are based on the…

Steve Jobs is one of the most influential personalities of the twentieth century. I guess there is hardly a person who can question this statement. What is more, Steve Jobs is related to different fields of human life. Firstly, he is a smart inventor in the field of IT. Secondly, he is one of the most successful businessmen. Thirdly, he is the creator of the current pop-culture and lifestyle. Thus, it is possible to observe the life of this personality from different sides. This essay is devoted to the analysis of Steve Jobs as a leader. It is impossible to imagine the current popularity of Apple Inc. without Steve Jobs.…

According to the latest official statistics, there are more than 500 000 cases of homicide every year. More than 30% of all cases occur in Africa. Americas are on the second place. Asia is known for 5% of all the cases of homicide that are reported in the world annually. What is homicide? Why does this problem exist? How can it be solved? Criminal homicide is the action of killing a person by another person. The killer could have killed the victim intentionally and unintentionally. Despite the actual intention, both variants are treated like homicide and are punished strictly. When you try to analyze the problem of homicide, you will…

What is the “Golden Age” of Greece? Why do people appreciate Ancient Greece and its heritage? The “Golden Age” or the Classical period of Greece is supposed to be paramount for the development of this country. The Classical period lasted from around the 5th to the 3rd century BC. However, some historians say that this period started in the 8th century BC when they speak about Sparta. When we hear about Ancient Greece, we think about only two major city-states – Athens and Sparta. Both city-states were at war all the time. Although they were extremely different, they left the most notable impact on this ancient civilization. The well-known poets,…