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Sigmund Freud is known for his novel and often controversial opinions. Such was the impact of his views that Anglo-American poet W. H. Auden said about Freud in a poem: “to us he is no more a person / now but a whole climate of opinion / under whom we conduct our different lives”. … Read more
So, what makes a great action movie? Needless to say it must have thrilling fight sequences. A few chases would be good. Special effects add to the fun and so does a terrifying villain. Also hard-core action fans prefer dark movies with little or no comic respite as compared to action comedies. So we … Read more
Art has seen many great movements including the Italian Renaissance from the 14th to the 17th century, the Dutch Golden Age spanning roughly the 17th century, the French Impressionism of the 19th century and Cubism of the 20th century. Pioneers of these movements have taken the art of painting forward. Know about the 10 … Read more
Post-Impressionist artists extended Impressionism in various ways like intensifying its already vibrant colours or distorting form for expressive effects. As these artists modified different aspects of Impressionism, it is difficult to specify exact characteristics of Post-Impressionist Art. Post-Impressionism describes French art style from mid 1880s to early 1900s. Many great artists, like Van Gogh and … Read more
Here are 10 movie lines that are so popular that they have been used millions of times by people all over the world. Vote for the one which you think is the best. #10 “Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” Character: Michael Corleone Actor: Al Pacino Film: The … Read more
Probably the greatest songwriter of modern times, Bob Dylan has remained an influential figure in popular music for more than 50 years now. We have compiled a list of his most popular songs. Most of the songs are from 60s and 70s when he was at the peak of his career. So here are … Read more
Alternative rock rose in the 80s, became a craze in the 90s and has remained widely popular ever since. The list we have compiled mostly consists of songs released during the 90s which is considered the golden period in alternative rock. So here are the 10 greatest songs of this popular genre of music. … Read more
These are the top 10 most expensive painting ever sold. The list has been adjusted for inflation but we have also listed the original price. Some of the world’s famous paintings like Mona Lisa are not listed here as they are owned by museums and are rarely sold. Only Pablo Picasso (2) features in … Read more
Characteristics of an Impressionist painting include distinctive brush strokes, vivid colours, ordinary subject matter, candid poses and compositions and most importantly, emphasis on accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities and unusual visual angles. Impressionism emerged in France in the middle of the nineteenth century. Prior to this art movement, still lifes and portraits … Read more
Each genre in film making requires a different skill set and so just picking the 10 best movies of 2012 would be a disgrace. So, inspired by our app we bring to you the top 10 movies of 2012 by genre. Off course opinions will vary but isn’t that the charm of it. Note … Read more