LONGINUS: ON THE SUBLIME FIVE PRINCIPAL SOURCES OF SUBLIMITY IN LITERATURE By the word ‘sublime’ Longinus‚ means elevation or loftiness – all that raises style above the ordinary‚ and gives it distinction in its widest and truest sense. So sublimity is a certain distinction and excellence in composition. Longinus says that‚ both nature and art contribute to sublimity in literature. Art is perfect when it seems to be nature‚ and nature hits the mark when she contains art hidden within her. The five
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Longinus--On the Sublime Longinus‚ like Horace‚ takes a pragmatic position. His central question is‚ what is good writing‚ and how may it be achieved? His first answer is that good writing partakes of what he calls the "sublime." OK‚ so far that isn’t terribly helpful. Good writing takes part of the good. TAUTOLOGY ALERT! TAKE COVER UNDER THE NEAREST COPY OF THE O. E. D.! What is the sublime? "Sublimity is a certain distinction and excellence in expression." Well . . . that’s a little better
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This is a chapter excerpt from Guilford Publications. Expressive Therapies‚ edited by Cathy A. Malchiodi Copyright © 2005 EXPRESSIVE History‚ Theory‚ THERAPIES and Practice ࣍1 Expressive Therapies History‚ Theory‚ and Practice CATHY A. MALCHIODI In his seminal work The Arts and Psychotherapy‚ McNiff (1981) observes that expressive therapies are those that introduce action to psychotherapy and that “action within therapy and life is rarely limited to a specific mode of expression” (p. viii). While
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Expressive Typography : 1.1 What is Expressive Typography: In the 1960s there was a surge of Expressive Typography; in which the type is physically positioned or modified so as to literally illustrate the primary statement. Many designers employed Expressive Typography. Most notable was the work done by Herb Lubalin and Otto Storch in Mc Call’s Magazine. Some letter or a word would be reshaped to become an illustration of its own content. Sometimes an illustration was incorporated into the
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UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF PHILOLOGY Department of theory and practice of foreign languages COURSE PAPER Theme: “EXPRESSIVE FUNCTION IN THE PUBLICIST STYLE” Major: 050119 “Foreign Language: two foreign languages” Written by: Astana – 2012 Contents Introduction 1. The style and types of stylistic information in the publicist style. Expressive function………………………………………………………...5 2.1 ’Style
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Principles and practice What can learning in the expressive arts achieve for children and young people The inspiration and power of the arts play a vital role in enabling our children and young people to enhance their creative talent and develop their artistic skills. By engaging in experiences within the expressive arts‚ children and young people will recognise and represent feelings and emotions‚ both their own and those of others. The expressive arts play a central role in shaping our sense of
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Horace Mann was the father of the American School System. Horace Mann’s had many reforms on education. He was born in 1796. Mann determined what the purpose of education should be based on his own experience and observation. Mann also had many ideas how education could be improved. Many of these ideas have been followed by schools today as well. Mann also had ideas on topics which one considers today to be controversial. The public should take into account what Mann’s ideas were on
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My confirmation saint is St.Cassius Longinus. He is the patron saint of the blind and people with poor sight.We celebrate his feast day is on March fifteenth.He was the soldier that speared Jesus in the side after he was crucified .His story really inspired me it showed me people can change and that God has the power to do the same. St.Longinus is different than other saints because he was not always a good person. He was a roman centurion that helped crucify jesus and speared him in the side
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Art & Design - Expressive Essay – Paintings In this essay I will be looking at three different styles of paintings; two paintings from the famous Vincent Van Gogh and one from the artistic Maurice Vlaminck. I will talk about the seven visual elements – texture‚ shape‚ colour‚ tone‚ line‚ pattern and form - and if they are used in each painting. Also I will talk about the brushwork and if they use small brushstrokes or large brushstrokes. These three paintings are all different and show different
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Clifton 1… Horace Mann Becky Clifton HIS 324 Elena Lattarulo October 17‚ 2011 Clifton 2… Horace Mann Horace Mann was an educator and a statesman. He greatly advanced the cause of universal‚ free‚ nonsectarian public schools. Mann’s preferred cause was education. His remark that while “other reforms are remedial; education is preventative.” In 1837
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