Essays on Pagoda

As a self-taught photographer Samuel Bourne has given the world a view of India that is as prolific and beautiful. His photographs are an example of the true photography artistry and the photos remain a gem even in this time. The history of the mutiny in India against the British dominance is captured in a way of contrast between the old and the new. Bourne is centered at the period of disruption in the Indian lifestyle and portrays both the good and the racially charged emotions of the times. Bourne shot his photographs in the 1850 and 1860’s ...

Introduction

Japanese art encompasses a wide range of art media and styles which is inclusive of calligraphy on silk and paper, ancient pottery, sculpture, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, ink painting, the more recent manga, kirigami, origami and kirie. These arts have their foundation on the wide range of human habitation in Japan which is up to the 10th millennium BC to present day. Going by history, Japan is exposed to sudden invasions that come with alien and very new ideas which are then followed by long periods of literally minimal contact with the rest of the globe. This has caused Japanese art ...

Summary

The tale of Kieu describes the story of a young who is subjected to suffering throughout her life. Her tribulations begin when she is forced into a marriage to save her family from slavery. She becomes a prostitute, and she is moved from one brothel to another. She meets a man who promises to rescue her but betrays her by selling her into another brothel. Later she is sent to pagoda to become a nun. To her surprise, one of the nuns is evil, and she sends her to another brothel. She tries to commit suicide twice and fortunately she is rescued in those ...