Annotated Bibliography
Sillevis, J., Botero, F., Elliott, D., & Sullivan, E. J 2007, The Baroque world of Fernando Botero. Alexandria, VA:Art Services International.
The book offers critical view of the world of Fernando Botero in relation to the paintings of the Colombian artists. It provides significance of “The Fat Bird” Sculpture with reference to terrorism and violence in the society. The article also avails substantial evidence on the elements of terrorism in Colombia. “When looking at Botero’s bronze bird, one is reminded of the terrible disaster that occurred in Medellin” (240). The bird is a reflection of terrorism in the native home of the artist. Art is applicable in demonstration of the events within the society. This essence is evident in the use of the bird to represent disaster that took place in the native home of the Colombian artist, Fernando (Sillevis et al, 2007, p. 240).
Oakley, M., & Brown, J. S 2009, Singapore: city guide. Footscray, Lonely Planet Publications.
The author of the book provides accurate guide concerning the artistic world of Singapore. This is crucial for the relationship between artistic works and evil activities within the planet such as violence, terrorism, and politics. The book bases its arguments on substantial evidence thus effective for the execution of the essay. “While New York’s Street has the bull, Singapore’s financial district has a chubby, somewhat whimsical sculpture called Bird by Colombian artist Fernando Botero”(32). Art is a demarcation of any landscape that has value to the community. This representation of arts illustration is in the bull and the bird in New York and Singapore respectively. The bird and the bull offer critical meaning to the natural events in relation to power, terrorism, and violence (Oakley 2009, p. 32).
Alexander, J. 2006, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore. London: Cadogan Guides.
The author of the book provides accurate illustration concerning the artistic world of Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei. This is decisive for the connection between artistic works and evil actions across the globe such as violence, terrorism, and politics. The book bases its point of view on substantial verification thus effective for carrying out of the essay.
Mickolus, E. F 1997, 1992-1995. Westport, Conn. [u.a.], Greenwood Press.
The author of the book illustrates on the incidence of bombing of Colombia between 1992 and 1995. The book would provide accurate information when relating the artistic piece of work to the events of the society such as terrorism, violence, and politics.
Fischer, C, Hersh, G, Hoffman, S, & von Doetinchem de Rande, S 2011, ‘Learning through Art: Experiencing Challenge’, LLI Review, 6, pp. 52-64.
The author of the article discusses on the relationship of art and daily experiences. The article demonstrates on how the “The Fat Bird” Sculpture elaborates or interprets on the developments within the society. The article bases its argument on valid evidences thus reliable for the execution of the essay. “Art is the expression of creativity and imagination. With their work of art, artists give meaning to the process of change in our societies” (52). Art expresses the inner human being in the form of creativity and imagination. Artists apply work of art to offer meaning to the events across the globe (Fischer et al, 2011, p. 52)
Dittmar, L, & Entin, J 2010, ‘Introduction: Jamming the Works: Art, Politics, and Activism’, Radical Teacher, 89, pp. 3-9.
The author of the article also relates artistic piece of work to politics and activism. This is a connection to the acts of terrorism in Colombia. This makes it critical towards completion of the essay. The article is reliable since it possesses substantial evidence for the proposals and arguments. “As we enter the second decade of the 21st century, art aims to actively challenge the social order continues to spark controversy and encounter resistance” (4). Art still presents different meanings to the events of the society in the 21st Century. This element of art requires critical evaluation in order to relate the piece of work to the scenario within the society (Dittmar 2010, p. 4).
Herrera-Vega, E 2011, ‘The politics of torture in antagonistic politics, and its displacement by the regime of the arts: Abu Ghraib, Colombian paramilitaries and Fernando Botero1’, Current Sociology, 59, 6, pp. 675-695.
The article demonstrates the relationship between arts and terrorism, politics, and violence. This relationship is a connection to the “The Fat Bird” Sculpture to express the extent of terrorism in the society. The article is valid and reliable because the author supports his arguments with substantial evidence. “The first illustrates — from a functionalist assessment of the practice (praxis) of torture and based on two cases: torture in Abu Ghraib, during the Iraq international conflict, and Colombian paramilitaries’ violent actions toward civilians” (675). Art acts to portray violent actions directed at the common citizens. This is an illustration of the terrorism activities in Colombia. The Colombian artist, Fernando, applies art to demonstrate high level of creativity in relation to the sculpture. The sculpture of the bird symbolizes terrorism directed at the civilians in Colombia (Herrera 2011, p. 675).
Lugo-Lugo, C. R., & Bloodsworth-Lugo, M. K 2009, A new kind of containment: “the war on terror,” race, and sexuality. Amsterdam, Rodopi.
The author of the book highlights on the war against terror, race, and sexuality through artistic pieces of works. These pieces of artistic works include “The Fat Bird” Sculpture and other paintings that portray the fights against terror and violence. The article is essential for the essay since it provides accurate relationship between art and terrorism.
Billias, N., & Praeg, L 2011, Creating destruction: constructing images of violence and genocide. Amsterdam [etc.], Rodopi.
The author of the book illustrates on the images or arts that portray elements of violence and terrorism within the society. This is in relation to “The Fat Bird” Sculpture that portrays significant relationship with terrorism in Colombia. The article is accurate and reliable since it possesses substantial proof to the arguments. “The identity of the enemy is presented as a threat to our own identity” (25). Human beings apply art to express the environment. Art has the capacity to transform imagination of an individual into reality. This illustrates the essence of portraying an enemy through work of art (Billias 2011, p.25).
Anheier, H. K., & Isar, Y. R 2012, Cities, cultural policy and governance. London, Sage.
The author of the book demonstrates relationship between cultural policy, cities, and governance. This relates art, governance, and terrorism thus would be sufficient to complete the essay. The book is valid since it has accurate evidence with reference to the arguments.
The fat bird or bronze bird reflects on the five crucial elements of photography. The first element represented by the piece of art is the expression of quality lines that prove to e powerful aspect of the image. The implementation of the lines offers the opportunity for the image to draw the eye of an observer to the principal focal points within a shot thus the feeling of the work of art in a great manner. The expression of lines in this image occurs in the form of vertical, converging, and horizontal manners thus inflicting unique influences on the image. The depth of the field in relation to the location of the image in Singapore plays a critical role in the composition of the Fat Bird. Materials or bronze used in its development offer close relation with the banking system and prosperous society. This is crucial to the isolation of the image from the background thus clear view of the work of art in relation to tourist attraction.
The other aspect of photography that provides accurate image in relation to the fat bird, in Singapore, is effective and efficient application of texture. Effective application of texture transforms the image from a two dimensions to three-dimensional work of art thus influencing the interpretation in representing peace and prosperity. The image also reflects the application of strong symmetry in its presentation by Fernando thus eliminating confusion that might affect the viewers. Fernando applies this element to develop a striking image thus effective in the eyes of the observers and interpreters. The last element of photography that plays a critical role in the development of the image is the illustration of pattern. This includes acute representation of color to blend with the background of the image. This enables the fat bird to stand out within the environment of location.
References
Anheier, H. K., & Isar, Y. R 2012, Cities, cultural policy and governance. London, Sage.
Billias, N., & Praeg, L 2011, Creating destruction: constructing images of violence and genocide. Amsterdam [etc.], Rodopi.
Lugo-Lugo, C. R., & Bloodsworth-Lugo, M. K 2009, A new kind of containment: “the war on terror,” race, and sexuality. Amsterdam, Rodopi.
Herrera-Vega, E 2011, ‘The politics of torture in antagonistic politics, and its displacement by the regime of the arts: Abu Ghraib, Colombian paramilitaries and Fernando Botero1’, Current Sociology, 59, 6, pp. 675-695.
Dittmar, L, & Entin, J 2010, ‘Introduction: Jamming the Works: Art, Politics, and Activism’, Radical Teacher, 89, pp. 3-9.
Sillevis, J., Botero, F., Elliott, D., & Sullivan, E. J 2007, The Baroque world of Fernando Botero. Alexandria, VA:Art Services International.
