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Musical Symbolism in Star Wars

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Star Wars takes place in a galaxy far, far away, with melodies that echo in all the universe, even in this world. Thanks to the brilliant composer John Williams, the introduction to the magical world full of heroic, despicable, and strange-looking characters was awe-inspiring and sometimes hilarious. (cue Jar Jar Binks)

Music is a special art form for creating depth in any scene. Williams’s musical scores and staccato beats have, not only increased the meaning of the films but also, musically explained mysterious scenes.
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Modern Art Monday Presents: Cecily Brown, Selfie

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For more than 25 years, Cecily Brown has transfixed viewers with vivid color, bravura, brushwork, and complex narratives that relate to some of Western art history’s grandest and oldest themes. After moving to New York from London in the 1990s, she also helped revive painting for a new generation at a moment when critics and artists were questioning its relevance. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Cecily Brown, Selfie