Cubism

Cubism is an approach to painting that originated in France by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque around 1906. Cubism is often characterized by the use of geometric shapes on a set of discrete planes. Cubists work emphasizes on the use of flat, 2-D surfaces and it rejected perspective, foreshortening, and modeling in favour of geometric forms. Color plays a large role in cubist paintings as well as shapes, even though they remain flat and fragmented, are seen as larger and more decorative, and collage is often used. Many 20th century avant-garde movements were influenced by Cubist experimentations.

The fundamentals of cubism include assymetrical compostition, interpretation of volumes, transparency and perception from various points of views.

Other famous cubist painters include Juan Gris, Fernand Leger, Robert Delauany and others.

By 1913, Diego Rivera had become influenced by the early cubist movement. He started to experimenting with cubism. By 1914, Rivera had become one of the most astounding members of the Cubist movement.

Picasso's earliest Cubist work was Les Demoiselles de Avignon. The painting refers to the prostitution district of Paris. At this time, Picasso was influenced by the expressive power of African and Oceanic tribal arts.

Georges Braque was originally drawn to the work of the Fauvist painters while studying in Paris in 1900. When he met Picasso, it was a turning point in his career. Together, Picasso and Braque evolved as leaders of Cubism. Braque's compositions incorporated the Cubist aim of representing the world as seen from many different view points.

New books

I went to a street fair today by my house and there was a library selling books. They let you fill a shopping bag for one dollar. It was great. I got:

Of Saints and Shadows by Chrisotpher Golden
Hyperion by Dan Simmons
Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier
and Helen of Troy by Margaret George

I can't wait to read them once I finish the other books I want to read. I already have 4 books from the school library I need to finish.

Music

Original poem by Rainer Maria Rilke

Take me by the hand;
it's so easy for you, Angel,
for you are the road
even while being immobile.

You see, I'm scared no one
here will look for me again;
I couldn't make use of
whatever was given,

so they abandoned me.
At first solitude
charmed me like a prelude,
but so much music wounded me.

My rendition of the poem

The simpleness for you, my angel,
what it takes to lead me by the hand,
for even though you cannot move
you are the road that leads me.

You see, loneliness, it scares me,
the thought that no one will look my way.
They threw away the real me,
for nothing in exchange.

So I find that in my loneliness,
the music helps me sleep.
I'm the one abandoned for nothing,
and music is my pain.

Sinful Rose -Tsumi No Bara-

Japanese Lyrics~

jamamono ni wa dokuringo
o-yakusoku no hakarigoto
uragiri nado mou akutoku ja nai
kuroi hane habatakasu fushichou no RONDO

odore orokamono domo  satsuriku no kyouen ni
hanabira maichirasu hodo
rinne no yoru wo kazaru kanbi na hanazono
emono sasotte kuruwaseru  tsumi na bara


English Translation~

A poisoned apple, to those who stand in the way
It's the strategy, as promised
Betrayal and the like  doesn't feel so wrong anymore
As the undead butterflies dance 'round with their black wings

Dance, you fools!  In this banquet of massacres
Dance till your petals flutter away
In the sweet garden, staging the night of the samsara
Beckon the prey  and drive 'em crazy  oh sinful rose


My Lyrics~

Taste of the poisoned fruit, plan set into play…
The perfect strategy for this free for all.
I know it may not be so fair, but when has it ever been?
Bet you don’t why the dark butterflies cry, as they dance until their demise.

Dance till the moon appears high in the sky,
Let the darkness collect around you,
Until all of your foes have faded away.
Sweet temptations with devilish lights, that wants to control your mind
Don’t let the fear take you in… Don’t lose it all, oh my sinful rose


This song is Tsumi No Bara or Sinful Rose from Disgaea 2. I wrote these
lyrics last school year based off of the english translation and I really
 liked them. So I thought I would share them. The next thing I plan to post
is a short story hopefully if I manage to finish it.

The Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px0JlcHqZo4

Jesstir Fry Burger

5 cups leftover stir fry
2lbs ground leg meat
10 pages from your favorite book

Mix stir fry and ground meat in a bowl. Form into patties. Fry in pan, cooked to your preference.

Makes 5 patties.

September 15, 2009


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