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Naveen Marasinghe asked:


Cornerhouse Art Centre, located in the heart of Manchester is an international centre for contemporary visual art. However, it is more than just a centre for art; it is a cinema, art gallery, bookshop, bar, cafe and a place for debate. Cornerhouse Art Centre can also be defined as the perfect setting to get away from it all.

Cornerhouse Art Centre was envisaged by the Greater Manchester Visual Arts Trust of which the members were aficionados of visual and performing arts and film. They firmly believed that Manchester was in need of a space for contemporary arts. Therefore, with the assistance of several local organisations the old furniture shop situated on Oxford Road was selected as the place to launch this mission.

In 1985, Cornerhouse opened its doors housing three cinemas, two bookshops and three art galleries. It was made to offer its visitors a place to discover contemporary arts at its best amidst a relaxing ambience. Therefore, this alluring centre for art also comes with a bar and cafe. The bar is known to be a popular meeting place for those who are keen on the pop culture.

This place of information and entertainment offers events and educational programmes each month for those interested in film making. The art galleries showcase modern art exhibitions which mainly include work by innovative and renowned international artists. Cornerhouse also hosts many events and festivals such as Doodlebug Day which is a graffiti festival. Yet another famous event hosted at this fine art centre includes the New Contemporaries which is an exhibition executed by the best recently graduated artists.

Cornerhouse was put in place with an important motive to bring together artists, film producers and audiences. This intriguing centre for contemporary visual art and film has today become a fascinating tourist attraction. There are numerous Manchester accommodation options that provide all the essential facilities for travellers to conveniently explore Cornerhouse. The vast number of Manchester hotels welcomes guests with warm hospitality, friendly service and a host of modern amenities.



Kieran

Vikram Kumar asked:


If you are an artist in any field of art, what is your personal goal for your talent? Would it be for fame? Would it be about mere expressions? Or would it be about making a difference? There is a saying that talents are given for the benefit of others, not for oneself. If you believe in this saying, you most likely use your talent to make a difference in your community.

Fortunately, there are artists who have the heart to organize with other artists for a cause. The cause could be anything from promoting health and supporting children to preserving the environment. Whatever the cause may be, the important thing is that artists are encouraged to express talents not just for the own satisfaction but also for the benefit of the community. With such an organization, there is a chance for change and awareness that makes the world a better place to live.

Organizing Environmental Artists

One organization that gathers artists for a cause is Artful Change. This organization includes a group of environmental artists, whose main goal is to deal with environmental issues. The activities of the Artful Change are geared towards environmental awareness, preservation, and the creation of green and clean environment.

With such goals in mind, environmental artists can express their talents and use their talents to help make the environment clean and green. Their talents could be in music, performing arts, visual arts, graphics, literature, and many others. With such varied talents available, the preservation of the environment for the next generation would surely be possible.

How Environmental Artists Can Help

The impact of our daily activities to the environment comes in little things. Throwing trash just anywhere builds an unclean environment. In the same way, little things that green artists can do will have a great impact in the environment.

Artful Change is packed with activities for environmental cause. Green artists who are good in the field of music can organize concerts and use the earnings from the concert for environmental activities. Also, Artful Change can facilitate programs for the poets. They can organize workshops on how to make readable and effective poetry. It could be about the importance of taking care of environment. Or they can target a specific topic like global warming. Painters can make murals that depict a certain environmental issue.

The Impact Is Rewarding

As a group of environmental artists, Artful Change can organize and facilitate just about any form of activity that would uplift the environment. They can make a huge impact to the environment even in the small things that they do. The important thing is there is impact. The talent is not just for personal use but also for the benefit of the community and even the world.

When green artists make use of their talents for a cause, there is true reward. The reward may be far more valuable than material things such as wealth or fame. It is making an environment that is fun and clean to live in. Plus, it is preserving the planet for the next generations. Those who understand such incomparable reward would surely find Artful Change a good place to join. Green artists would not just express their talents here. They would also make an impact in the world. 



Erin

Saatchi Gallery asked:


The diversity and versatility of the Saatchi Art Gallery is demonstrated in the large number of colleges that are hosted on the site. Plus, the eclectic nature of Saatchi’s artistic approach to contemporary art is embodied within the cultures and worldviews represented by the diversity of the artistic pool available on the site. This is due to the fact that our open attitude toward universities attracts the most learned and brightest artistic minds around the world. The colleges and universities represented within the pool of academic institutions hosted on this site include some of the most well known and high producing visual and performing arts departments around the world. Such institutions as Yale University, Californian Institute of the Arts and the Academy of Visual Arts in Leipzig are just a few of the plethora of schools whose information regarding artistic opportunities and events is available on the Saatchi Gallery site.

The Saatchi Gallery also links to various colleges that are dedicated to design, fashion, performing arts and architecture. Such schools as Chelsea College of Art and Design in London, and New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology are hosted within the cyber-halls of the Saatchi Gallery. Other well respected artistic institutions hosted include Academy of the Performing Arts in Prague and College of Visual and Performing Arts in North Dartmouth (United States). The variety of colleges and universities also offer a very large number of study paths along which one may travel toward mastery in the arts. To the colleges and universities themselves, the site provides an invaluable networking opportunity, through which the institutions may build relationships that deepen the artistic resources they offer to their students and to the public at large.



Nathan

Thomas Thottungal asked:


Kathakali, the consummate confluence of dance, music, theatre and visual art, is one of Kerala’s prime cultural contributions to the world. The word Kathakali is a combination of two words: ‘Katha’ meaning story and ‘Kali’ meaning dance. Over the years, Kathakali has evolved into an intricate and highly stylized classical dance-drama form complete with elaborate make-up, luxuriant costumes, detailed hand gestures and body movements, performed with traditional percussion in the background. The striking green countenance of Kathakali has come to symbolize the global face of Kerala.

The origin of Kathakali dates back to the 16th century A.D to two precursor dance-drama forms ‘Ramanattam’ and ‘Krishnanattam’. Kathakali has derived a major share of its techniques from these two art forms besides other ritualistic and traditional art forms like ‘Koodiyattom’, ‘Ashtapadiyattom’ and to a lesser extent, folk arts like ‘Porattunatakam’. ‘Kalaripayattu’, the martial art of Kerala has had a significant influence on the body language of Kathakali. Along its evolutionary course down the centuries, many of the rituals and practices unique to these and many other traditional art forms have become integral to Kathakali as we know it today.

The classical elements of fine arts that make up the essence of Kathakali are ‘Natya’ (enactment-histrionics), ‘Nritham’ (Dance), ‘Nrithyam’ (Expressions) while ‘Geetha’ (Song/Vocal accompaniment) and ‘Vadyam’ (Percussion) play a supplementary role in creating a wholesome theatrical spectacle. Traditionally the stories enacted in Kathakali are adapted from the great epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata though the advent of globalization has led to western classics like ‘King Lear’ and ‘Othello’ being adapted to give it a global appeal. Though traditionally, Kathakali performances are known to extend throughout the night, shorter versions are the norm these days to cater to today’s time-conscious aficionados.

The intricate and elaborate make up of Kathakali, called the ‘chutty’ is an entire art form in itself, focusing on enhancing the dramatic element of Kathakali. Various predominant shades are used to symbolize the various ‘Gunas’ (qualities) in its characters like ‘Saatvika’ meaning Godliness symbolized by green, ‘Rajasic’ meaning Violence symbolized by red, ‘Tamasic’ meaning evil symbolized by black. A Kathakali performer has to undergo years of intense training to achieve the immense concentration, physical stamina and skill that this art form demands. Its subtle nuances are better appreciated with a basic knowledge of the ‘Mudras’ (gestures) and a general awareness of the tale being narrated. The Kathakali recital is a visual and aural treat for the layman and connoisseur alike and and for many it is the true essence of Kerala, Gods Own Country.



Isaac

Jeffrey Miller asked:


You know, when I first started learning self-defense how to protect myself through the martial arts, I quickly noticed that the training was almost entirely focused on the memorization and performance of preset technique. What I mean is…

…the lessons revolved around the step-by-step mindset. Even testing was centered around the correct “performance” of the technique in question that I learned in class. But, that performance was tied more to duplicating a string of “moves” than it was on…

…the successful resolution of the situation based on what was going on!

I remember a friend of mine during those days. He was very good at the art that we were studying and much further along than I was at the time.

He was testing for his black belt and everything was going well. His “performance” was flawless -at least as far as I could tell.

Then, during the last part of the final kata (’preset fight scenario’), he changed the move from a strike to a shoulder throw. The throw was awesome and his partner never saw it coming. It was great!

He told me later that, everything was going along as it should be and he knew what was to come next but…

…something was “off” with what his partner was doing with that last punch.

He literally “found himself” executing the throw, and remembered thinking, “this isn’t right.” But, he adapted to the situation and, without breaking the flow or trying to do something “tricky,” finished the technique in a way that definately controlled his opponent.

We talked about this for days. About how, with the learning of so many techniques that, it felt very natural for him to just slip into the new ending for the technique that he was performing for the test. We were sure that his “variation” would really impress the senior black belts on the judging panel.

Well, long story short…

…he failed that test.

I couldn’t believe it. According to the black belt judges - the panel of “experts” who were supposedly teaching him to be able to “go with the flow” and defend himself… He failed!

I didn’t get it. Even from my position as a new student to the martial arts, and from my experience on the streets watching fights and people being attacked, I was baffled.

I mean, my friend took a surprise situation, adapted to it, and still maintained control of the flow of things in a way that ended with him being the victor.

“Yes”, said the judges, many of whom were our instructors, “that’s true. But he didn’t do the technique correctly.”

This was one of the most significant moments of my life. When I realized that, the reason I was there for training - to not die in a situation - was not the focus of the training…

…at least NOT at that school.

It seemed that, what was most important to this group of experts was…

…preserving a historically-based and stylized movement pattern that was used to help identify their tradition.

What was apparent to me was that, long ago, the importance shifted from “not dying in a violent confrontation,” to “preserving a piece of history,” as the main focus of training.

And, I thought, that’s fine. IF, that’s what you’re looking for from martial arts training.

Since, for me, it was not, I had no choice but to seek out those who had the kind of knowledge and abilities that I needed. Not for historical preservation, but…

…for the preservation of Life!



James

melinamenny asked:


These days, career like game designing, interior decorator, photography etc are becoming more and more popular. Art and design has become an industry itself and requires highly skilled and well trained professionals. In order to meet this demand, there are several Arts and Design Schools that are now offering various specialized certificate and online degree programs. These courses are generally project-based, instructor-led, and self-paced. There are several aspects of Art and design including:

• Architecture

• Computer Animation

• Graphic Design

• Fashion & Merchandising

• 3D/Animation/Multimedia

• Video Game Design

• Web Design

• Visual Communication & Advertising

• Fine Arts

• Film and Broadcasting

• CAD/ Computer Aided Design

• Interior Design

• Photo Arts/ Photography

The main role of these Art and Design schools is to enhance the creative and technical skills necessary for pursuing several professions such as graphic design, performing arts, animation, studio arts, production companies, film, and architecture etc. In some cases these Art and Design schools also provides formal training in car designing, machine and other appliances designing.

CSB School of Broadcasting

The CSB School of Broadcasting helps you to set up you career in the television or radio industry conveniently for over 40 years. They offer a comprehensive and practical program specially designed to teach you the various useful applications, policy and practice as well as ethics of communications. The institute also provides assistance in preparing your resume upon completion of the program. They also provide job placement assistance as well as career long support. It enables you to learn in a live radio and TV studio environment.

Technology Education College

The Technology Education College offers thorough and quality knowledge in drafting and computer-aided design. The institute facilitates you to achieve your professional goals by providing quality information as well as by emphasizing on communication skills of every student. They also offer flexible time schedule for your convenience. The CAD program provides you knowledge in basic, intermediate, as well as in advanced computer aided design techniques. It further helps to develop your skills through various methods, such as, group discussions, lectures, and practical experience etc. This course helps you to obtain an entry-level position in numerous industries such as architecture, manufacturing, landscaping and construction.

Some helpful tips:

• Make comparative study about various Art and Design schools before pursuing your program.

• Select one that provides intellectual understanding, artistic creativity and expression, as well as professional development.

• Gather information on the various Art and Design schools from the online educational portals

• Choose that that offers placement assistance and financial aids.

You can get more information about various Art and Design schools at topeducationguide.com.



Anna