Essays on Bustle

Art & Architecture

Introduction The work of Charles Baudelaire had a significant contribution on the concept of modernism particularly in his essay “The Painter of Modern Life”. Baudelaire’s influence on modernism was constructed from his criticism of art and urban space where he seeks for inherent beauty within the bustling landscape and transitional urban spaces. Before the publication of his work, Paris, France is undergoing a major industrialization phase, which served as a theatre for Baudelaire to redefine the context of modernism conveyed in his controversial verse (Tuman, 2010). The discussion explores the conception of urban modernism including the ways in ...

Modern life is a constant rush, stress and bustle. I may be late in some cases, because I believe that we need to take the time to stop and begin to live fully. Tardiness fits into my concept of a happy life and I think it helps to “encourage people to speak up for the right reasons, i.e., to help the organization to improve and better fulfill its mission” (Marshall, 2014). I believe that life in a hurry does not allow to pay due attention to friends and family, and hasty decisions depriving a person's ability to think. Many ...

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

The story of a young traveler Christopher Johnson McCandless has interested many people. He was a young man from a wealthy family, which decided to travel alone after graduating from the University and to spend some time in the wild of Alaska. His story so inspired remarkable writer Jon Krakauer that he decided to dedicate his book to this young man. This story began with books. The guy liked to read Jack London. He greatly admired the writer's position in life. “London’s fervent condemnation of capitalist society, his glorification of the primordial world, his championing of the great ...

Natural Beauty vs Cosmetic Beauty

The recognized standards of beauty differ from country to country and from one time period to another. Beauty was subject to trends and formed by the public opinion. Every new historical époque brought changes to the perception of beauty. Some attributes were becoming symbols of aristocrats, while others demonstrated peasant origins. Modern culture and lifestyle also dictates some canons of beauty. However, there are those who intentionally try to avoid following them, and by doing this they try to reject being associated with the traditions and views of the masses. Today, the withstanding of the advocates of natural beauty ...