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Emotion and Intellect

Woman With Her Throat Cut is a study in conflicting emotions. .
             Giacometti himself states that the piece was based upon a need to "find a solution between things that were full and calm, and clear and violent" Giacometti goes on to state that part of the solution was to depict objects moving in opposite directions. .
             It lies on the floor, darkly disturbing in its implications. The woman lies bare- triangular forms suggesting a spine are open to the air. She is twisted and used. The curved forms combined with sharp tooth like points create a very mixed message. Sometimes described as "insectoid" and "predatorial" because of the sharp angles- the work nevertheless is equally flowing. These sharp angles and insectoid features are connected by smooth liquid sweeps of curvilinear shapes. This is an especially interesting contrast around the woman's belly. The smooth arch of the abdomen arches over the jagged edges of Giacometti's triangular peaks- divided by empty space. Often interpreted by critics as a fantasy of Giacometti's, the work suggests sexuality (namely rape) and violence . Picasso and Lipchitz influenced the original version. Giacometti's work all seems to have a similar flavor. Most of his pieces in this time period seem to be about some fantasy or another. .
             Rodchenko is not necessarily trying to deceive his viewers, but by painting the surface of his plywood he is definitely trying to change how his work is viewed as a material piece. The silver paint imitates metal. But the work itself is made of plywood. This use of materials is quite characteristic of the constructivist movement started by Tatlin. The Constructivists strove to combine industry art and production. Their ideas went hand in hand with the young version of communism newly emerged in power. Most of the early constructivist pieces were produced with communist goals in mind. What the constructivists were trying to do was to essentially redefine the role of art in the world.


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A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle raises the question of how intellect and emotions form individuality and influence choices. Intellect and emotion influence our decision-making, but we have to learn how to take control over them in certain situations. ... By giving emotions such an important role in her story and describing the terrifying brain that controls everyone, the author warns us, that intellect untempered by emotion is extremely dangerous. ... However, you also cannot be overwhelmed by emotions to act reasonable. ... Rational thinking and emotions always come hand in hand i...

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2. Unbalanced Society

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3. Philosphy on emotions

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4. Frankenstein and the Monster

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5. What poetry is

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6. Intellect, Self-Awareness and Knowledge in Frankenstein

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7. Red or Blue

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8. Major Characters in Billy Budd, Sailor

Intellect, if misused, can be a destructive weapon. ... He intrigues against the Handsome Sailor and falsely accuses him, which causes the confrontation between primitive innocence and perverted intellect. ... In the light of this opinion, Captain Vere has been taken as a down-to-earth man with the balance of reason and emotion. ... Like Claggart, he is intellectual but uses his intellect to a bad end. ... Despite its ambiguities, one thing is clearly demonstrated: the contrast between barbarian innocence and civilized intellect. ...

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9. Analysis of the Main Characters in Billy Budd, Sailor

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