Lyricism
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Lyricism is a quality that expresses deep feelings or emotions in an inspired work of art.[1]
Description
Lyricism is when art is expressed in a beautiful or imaginative way, or when it has an expressive quality.[2] Although the term lyricism is often used in conjunction with art composed of sound alone, it can also apply to all forms of art including performance,[3] architecture,[4] or film.[5]
Uses of lyricism
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Although it is impossible to define beauty, emotion, or imagination in a definitive manner, it is possible to draw upon examples of works that may share those characteristics in both subtle and dramatic ways. The following are some classic examples of lyricism:
- Poetry. Maya Angelou's poetry has intrinsic lyricism.[6]
- Music. In Jazz, Charlie Parker is renowned for his lyricism.[7] In Classical music, nearly all of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's work has been revered at one time or another for its lyricism.[8][9][10]
- Dance. Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, or The Sleeping Beauty exhibit classic lyricism.
- Film. Lost, Lost, Lost (1976) has been described as an example of the mid-20th century lyricism movement in film, as well as The Art of Vision (1965) and Fireworks (1947).[11]
- Architecture. The Nasir ol-Molk Mosque may be seen as an example, as well as the Taj Mahal, or the Sistine Chapel. Modern examples would be some of the later works of Le Corbusier.[4]
- Painting. The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh can be considered the sine qua non of lyricism in the world of art.
See also
References
- ^ "lyricism". Merriam Webster. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
- ^ "lyricism". Oxford US English Language Dictionary. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
- ^ DeFrantz, Thomas F. (2006). Dancing Revelations: Alvin Ailey's Embodiment of African American Culture. Oxford University Press. p. 130.
- ^ a b Cohen, Jean-Louis (2004). Le Corbusier, 1887-1965: The Lyricism of Architecture in the Machine Age. Taschen.
- ^ Dillon, Steven (2004). Derek Jarman and Lyric Film: The Mirror and the Sea. University of Texas Press. p. 12.
- ^ Braxton, Joanne M. (1999). Maya Angelou's I Know why the Caged Bird Sings: A Casebook. Oxford University Press. pp. 19.
- ^ Woideck, Carl (1998). The Charlie Parker Companion: Six Decades of Commentary. Schirmer Books. p. 214.
- ^ Knepler, Georg (1997). Wolfgang Amadé Mozart. Translated by Robinson, J. Bradford. Cambridge University Press. p. 181.
- ^ Todd, R. Larry (2006). Perspectives on Mozart Performance. Cambridge University Press. p. 115.
- ^ Wallace, Robert K. (2009). Jane Austen and Mozart: Classical Equilibrium in Fiction and Music. University of Georgia Press. p. 151.
- ^ Corrigan, Timothy; White, Patricia (2012). The Film Experience: An Introduction. Macmillan. p. 306.