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Well, as much fun as this was and though I know the public was begging for more and checking back for updates every 6.4 seconds, I am getting ready to start school and will discontinue adding entries regarding art. Also, I'm about to lose this free blog . I may add a couple of other entries, but no further reviews. I may make, like, a homeschooler's blog and bit of a "club". If anyone likes this idea and would like me to proceed, please let me know. So, ciao for now. Keep buying my stuff! AvohkiiLight

Ooh... PIRATES. I've half a mind to report ye to her majesty's fleet! Unless you be givin' me an offer I can't refuse- savvy? AvohkiiLight

EW, you're almost back!!! Too bad we haven't been able to get updates because of the server's deathly illness. I didn't know you could speak every living and dead language in the history of the world ... I can't wait till I see what souvenier you've brought me from jolly old Queen Vic's castle!!! AvohkiiLight

Well, I'm back in my computer class and ready to write my next blog entry- a review of Thoroughly Modern Millie. I'll begin with some synopsis and settings- courtesy of our favorite Wiki site: It's jazzy score, time-accurate costumes and fall-in-and-out-of-love-between-every-song characters are sure to provide a nonstop parade of bumbling hilarity. Yes, I like making funny sounding sentences! The 20's are one of my favorite decades for one big reason- JAZZ was born. I'm not saying that I particularly like Jazz, but Jazz opened the door for ragtime, swing and every other high-tempo form of music. Broadway bloomed with the event of Jazz and it became less and less operatic and more and more Show-tuney (not a real term ). Thoroughly Modern Millie takes this musical revolution of that time and applies it to most every track in the show. It has the same high energy, exciting and show-tuney (Nope, still no a word) feeling that was dominating NYC at the time, portraying it with great nostalgic charm. You'll find you're on Millie's side the whole show through- wherever you are, you want out. And when you get out, you're going to New York !!! I haven't seen this musical yet (though I do have the soundtrack) and am looking forward to the day when I get the opportunity. A side note with nothing to do with this show: I didn't have the time I thought I would to post 2 reviews a day. I don't even know if anybody is reading these entries, but I'm enjoying writing them. The point: I'll update it whenever I can, not garunteeing any number of reviews. Of course, the blog will be locked very soon... AvohkiiLight

This is an iconic sculpture for all those interested in the world of academia and is recognizable by most people worldwide. I myself have seen this sculpture when it visited my local museum on a national tour. I'll begin with a brief biography of the sculptor. Auguste Rodin (b. 1840, Paris– d. 1917) was born into a modest family in Paris, France. He began drawing at 10, went to art school and became world-reknowned by the time he was 60- Yes, sucess doesn't happen overnight . He had some scandals, mishaps and adventures which could violate some rules so we'll leave Rodin's Bio at that ... and move to his style and advancements. One main thing to remember about Rodin's work is that he introduced a weight into his sculptures- showed gravity in effect. Every sculptor up to this point was sculpting things that were floating in space or standing so erect that you'd think they're not human- especially a teen of America . Rodin showed muscles straining. He showed heavy-set figures. He shows WEIGHT. If you glance over at "The Thinker," you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. "The Thinker" is not sitting there, relaxing, surfing the web, eatin' pizza... He isn't just passively thinking about something- flittering contemplation of some minute idea. He is straining, every muscle is tense- he is pondering, nay, struggling with something DEEP! As I said before, I have seen this work and you can actually feel him straining with some great idea. It is for that reason that "The Thinker" has become so famous: people- every culture, race, creed- admire the Thinkers. I'm not saying the thinkers are always right or that they ARE more special- just that they are generally revered and that is what make "The Thinker" have such universal appeal.* Rodin works are generally finished in Bronze. It should be known that an artist cannot work in Bronze (easily, anyways). Rodin would make quick sketches in clay that were later fine-tuned, cast in plaster, and forged into bronze or carved in marble. He also used interesting models- gymnasts, acrobats, athletes so as to see more dynamic bodies in action. He had them move about the room and made quick clay sculptures of interesting poses. Rodin is now considered the father of modern sculpture. By far, the greatest sculptor to come from France. Moving on to my review of "Thoroughly Modern Millie"- a Jazzy Broadway classic which is currently experiencing a revival. Thanks for reading! LOL, I'm in the middle of a computer class at my library and helping an elderly lady figure out Windows.So, I am sorry if I've forgotten something or this article sounds slightly demented. *I don't mean to push any sort of agenda- I'm just explaining why I think this work has such universal appeal. AvohkiiLight

Well, you get to add toa lhikan, takadox the terrible and Kex. So, 14 is not bad ... AvohkiiLight

What?! Are you crazy? I've been advertising the topic all day; you just must not be as popular as ou thought . j/k- we love you. AvohkiiLight EDIT: Here's the current list from the multiple Bday topics of well-wishers: AvohkiiLight Emperor Kraggh Zenith Toa Killermike Vezon the Piraka Jedi Master Anex chocolate milk Necro Toa Vezorn Asher Deathshot Just for the record... not like we're keeping one !

Wow... I'd expected more celebration in the B-day topic. So, EW... at least I'm your friend . AvohkiiLight

Although I hate to deviate from my mission of sharing love for the arts, I have to take 2 seconds to point everyone's attention to something: It's EmperorWhenua's 16th Birthday Today! Yay, yay- exciting birthday ! Please go post in his birthday topic by clicking on the pic above this line of text. You could also sift through COT to find it... AvohkiiLight

All paintings, sculptures, musicals, etc. referenced will have a corresponding picture on the right side of the home page of the blog under the appropriate title. Guiseppe Arcimboldo (pronounced Gew-seppy Arc-em-boldo) "The Water" Oil on Wood. This painting by Guiseppe Arcimboldo (b. ca. 1530, Milano, d. 1593, Milano [This reads as birth circa 1530 in Milano, death 1593 in Milano]) is called "The Water." He grew up in the culmanation of the Renaissance and even had a start tutelage under Leonardo da Vinci. He was court painter who had to make copies of monotonous paintings of every little speck of "royalty." Needless to say, he got bored. He began to paint people as head composed of various inamimate objects. He gave his paintings very simple names based on the matter he used to make the head of a person. He would take different elements of a season (spring, summer...) and put them together in interesting shapes to make a head. He also used more difficult things to build a head and succeeded as well. He used books, fire and even fish to create amazing themes. "The Water" uses fish, pearls and other recognizable icons of the sea to create this particular head. He painted it in 1566 and this was remarkably unconventional subject matter. Many other artists were busy painting Madonnas and Mythology. This painting is in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. AvohkiiLight

I actually saw a traveling Broadway show of Hairspray last year for my birthday. I'd seen plays an musicals before, but this was the first one actually put on by Broadway performers. And let me tell you- there is a marked difference in talent. Just so you get the setting of the whole thing, here is an excerpt from Hairspray's site. From the Official Website: The show is loud, funny, touching and moving at every moment. The songs are unforgettable and you will leave the theatre, but never forget what you saw. This play particularly moves you to see that being big isn't bad (I'm not advocating being big because then health issues start popping up) and that the more hefty population can get up to dance, sing and be role models just as well as their thinner counterparts. You'll undoubtedly by rooting for Tracy Turnblad as she fights to get on TV and then, when she fights for the rights of the African-Americans to get to be on the American-Bandstand-esque show. To catch all the jokes, memories and roll-of-your-eyes, you'll have to see it yourself. And if you can't get to a show... As you are most surely aware, a movie has recently been released about Hairspray starring John Travolta, Amanda Bynes, Zac Efron, etc. I am going to see this movie on Thursday, but I fully expect it to be enjoyable, but I'll let you know . AvohkiiLight

Excuse me! I was gone all of yesterday, so I'll be starting on Monday (today). Mondays are LOVELY places to start . AvohkiiLight

I am considering going into college and majoring in an academically challenging Art History course. Musical theatre (Broadway, Old movies, etc.) has always been a big interest of mine. I hope to bring to BZPower friends a touch of the paintings, sculptures, plays and musicals that make me love these elements of any society and how you too can appreciate them. I will update this page daily with a new piece of artwork and one play- more if I have time and less if I don't . I will be refraining from using plays with questionable themes or content. Similarly, no artwork will contain nudity or other elements. If I am breaking any rules, please notify me. Thanks for looking- expect udates soon! AvohkiiLight

I'll miss you ... of course, you will be back. At that point, I won't miss you. Funny how that works? Not so much funny as... obvious. Ok, philosophy class is over. AvohkiiLight