http://www.captiveanimals.org/our-work/zoos
Mondays class had to thinking. The performances of the two people in the cage reminded me of caged animals. Not just any caged animal, but the ones specifically that are kept at zoo's for entertainment purposes.
The thought of taking animals from their natural environment to sit in a small dense area for our own sake just does not sound right. In my eyes this is a political problem that we need to clear up. Since the animals do not have a say, the people who are trying to protect and save these animals are fighting. The sad faces that these animals make is bad enough. People who think that they have it better at zoo's then their own habitat are wrong and hiding from reality.
This website relates to class, because there is a clear message that is trying to get across. If the animas could stand up for themselves against our government here in the United States as well as from the countries they come from I am sure they would. It is our job (animal lovers) to help these living animals rest in peace, in their original place of being.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Sunday, March 29, 2015
post #8 Angelina Jolie
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/trends/g850/angelina-jolie-photos-0709/?slide=1
Today when I think of celebrities and people in the arts I usually do not correlate them being associated with activism and world troubles that we face. One figure that really does stick out to me, and I look up to is Angelina Jolie. Not only does she look beautiful from the outside, but she does some pretty beautiful things. Some organizations that she supports are UNICEF, ONE campaign, and UNHCR.
She also travels and goes out to see sights where some of these uncertainties lie in different countries which makes me support her and her work even more. In some cases she even adopted children from these countries. I think it's great that she took her fame and power and applied it to a whole new part of her life. Whether we like to admit it or not celebrities make a huge impact in our world from the movies we watch, clothes we wear, and decisions we make.
Angelina relates to our classroom and content we look at, because she expresses her power to get an idea across. She reminds me of Mother Courage from an earlier piece we looked at, because they both wanted good around, but sometimes with the conditions we are given good can not always come out. As long as power is used to better our world I support it one-hundred percent, and in this case Angelina Jolie has my vote.
Today when I think of celebrities and people in the arts I usually do not correlate them being associated with activism and world troubles that we face. One figure that really does stick out to me, and I look up to is Angelina Jolie. Not only does she look beautiful from the outside, but she does some pretty beautiful things. Some organizations that she supports are UNICEF, ONE campaign, and UNHCR.
She also travels and goes out to see sights where some of these uncertainties lie in different countries which makes me support her and her work even more. In some cases she even adopted children from these countries. I think it's great that she took her fame and power and applied it to a whole new part of her life. Whether we like to admit it or not celebrities make a huge impact in our world from the movies we watch, clothes we wear, and decisions we make.
Angelina relates to our classroom and content we look at, because she expresses her power to get an idea across. She reminds me of Mother Courage from an earlier piece we looked at, because they both wanted good around, but sometimes with the conditions we are given good can not always come out. As long as power is used to better our world I support it one-hundred percent, and in this case Angelina Jolie has my vote.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
#7 we run the world
http://evolutionofwomenscitizenship.weebly.com/
This picture is one of my favorites! Ever since I can remember studying about WWII this image is what pops in my head. Obviously it highlights the role women played in the past, but can still be relevant in todays time.
This picture relates to class, because as we cover more and more material there is a slight change. I feel like we are seeing women play a bigger role in the social problems. Today here we are in 2015 and women and fighting sometimes more then men when it comes to expressing our thoughts on issues.
Last class we were in charge of making a protest and made the blueprints as if we were actually going to take action. My group focused on women and their fight with the media. With technology today we can make anyone or anything look "flawless." Women have to fight their hardest to look the best and feel great doing it. With the media pounding us with new beauty remedies and crash diets the pressure is on. With that being said I feel like today women are in the ultimate battle with themselves and their self-esteem. I hate to say it but I too find myself in this struggle, and hopefully soon women can take action of the problem. Just like the poster says "We can do it!"
This picture is one of my favorites! Ever since I can remember studying about WWII this image is what pops in my head. Obviously it highlights the role women played in the past, but can still be relevant in todays time.
This picture relates to class, because as we cover more and more material there is a slight change. I feel like we are seeing women play a bigger role in the social problems. Today here we are in 2015 and women and fighting sometimes more then men when it comes to expressing our thoughts on issues.
Last class we were in charge of making a protest and made the blueprints as if we were actually going to take action. My group focused on women and their fight with the media. With technology today we can make anyone or anything look "flawless." Women have to fight their hardest to look the best and feel great doing it. With the media pounding us with new beauty remedies and crash diets the pressure is on. With that being said I feel like today women are in the ultimate battle with themselves and their self-esteem. I hate to say it but I too find myself in this struggle, and hopefully soon women can take action of the problem. Just like the poster says "We can do it!"
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
post #6 los actos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSPmSmf8y9w
After class on Monday I was really interested in learning more about los actos and the theatre that surrounds them. I wanted to see some more performances and pieces so I turned to the one and only Youtube. I then came across a really fun performance that included los actos, but with a neat twist. In this video they incorporated cirque de soleil.
This clip is just part one. Some characteristics that really stood out to me was the use of masks and dance in the performance as well as music. The concept behind the masks really intrigued me. The use of masks represents that one person can play multiple characters. The use of mimes is also in this specific piece. The passion and drive is 100% shown with all the costumes, attitude, music, and movement.
Los actos relates to the classroom because of what we covered in class on Monday. Teatro Campesino, UFW, and Chicano/Chicana support the historical context for the development of the 1960's. I look forward to creating my own take on this subject in class tomorrow with my fellow classmates!
After class on Monday I was really interested in learning more about los actos and the theatre that surrounds them. I wanted to see some more performances and pieces so I turned to the one and only Youtube. I then came across a really fun performance that included los actos, but with a neat twist. In this video they incorporated cirque de soleil.
This clip is just part one. Some characteristics that really stood out to me was the use of masks and dance in the performance as well as music. The concept behind the masks really intrigued me. The use of masks represents that one person can play multiple characters. The use of mimes is also in this specific piece. The passion and drive is 100% shown with all the costumes, attitude, music, and movement.
Los actos relates to the classroom because of what we covered in class on Monday. Teatro Campesino, UFW, and Chicano/Chicana support the historical context for the development of the 1960's. I look forward to creating my own take on this subject in class tomorrow with my fellow classmates!
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