Essays on Mirror

Reflecting on Addiction On the surface, “Miracle Polish” mirrors the myth of Narcissus, following a man who, after discovering the effects of a mysterious polish, becomes obsessed with his own reflection. However, within the fantasy of Steven Millhauser’s short story lies a very real and morbid subtext. “Miracle Polish” presents an allegory of drug abuse…

   AbstractThe portrait paintings done by Elizabeth Louise Vigée-Le Brun (1797) in Portrait of a Young Woman and that of Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1859) in his Bocca Baciata both portray a woman of the 19th century.  However, reflecting over the subject, style, and technique (the use of color, strokes, and space), they reflect different backgrounds and…

Today, we, group archeology A, have recovered an artifact on one of the battlefronts of the First World War. After days of digging we finally have what we think is the complete object with no missing parts. Its a rather eerie, light object that sits in the palm of a hand. It’s a small piece…

The School of Athens by Raphael is a complex painting with a fascinating composition. The subjects, building, composition and his use of color make it a compelling piece. This painting is extremely decorative and complex. With various tools, Raphael was able to emphasize different aspects and pull the viewer into the work. Because of the…