Through my experience of counselling and supporting people with substance misuse issues, I have learnt that change is something that we must choose to do, we cannot be forced into it through threats or punishment. Positive reenforcement is the key … Continue reading
What is Public Health? “the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organised efforts of society” A concise definition taken from the 1988 Public Health in England report by Sir Donald Acheson. Or more recently … Continue reading
We have been asked to consider a subject that interests us and gather relevant research and information regarding, whilst considering contextual studies. My chosen subject is.. (drum roll) …Animals! I really couldn’t decide what subject to chose, after discussing this … Continue reading
Animals have appeared in art throughout history, dating back to The Stone Age, where caves were decorated with etchings of animals being hunted, to the present day where deceased animals are used in modern art. Animals have been highly symbolic in … Continue reading
WHAT IS IT? Aesthetic Theory is a philosophy around the idea of what is considered to be beautiful. In the context of art, aesthetics can be a subjective point, as what one individual considers beautiful, another would not. Projects such … Continue reading
RENAISSANCE Inspired by art and architecture in ancient Rome, busts of men and women in a circle and mythological characters are often featured in this style. GOTHIC The Gothic style features pointed arches, curving biblical figures with strong emotive influence. … Continue reading
Here is an overview of the various art movements throughout history and an explanation of my interpretation of the elements that define them. RENAISSANCE Focusing mainly on the paintings by Titian, Renaissance paintings tend to tell a story and … Continue reading
Classical Architecture Classicism in architecture derived from the ancient Greeks and was developed and progressed by the Romans. It is often very ordered, symmetrical and proportionate. The use of columns make the buildings more structured than the irregularity seen in … Continue reading
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What is Popular Culture? It is something identified as being popular with the majority, it is mainstream, directed at the lower and working class, it can be music, tv, art, fashion, film or literature. Signifier – a sign Semeotics – … Continue reading
Tom Hunter Tom Hunter made his success through staging and shooting thought provoking images depicting modern life inspired by historical paintings such as those by 17th-century Johannes Vermeer and 19th-century John Everett Millais. Below is the painting Ophelia by John Everett … Continue reading
Rebecca Gregory 