What struck me was how storytelling has found another medium. You can have a story told to you while on the train, in the car or at home.
I found some of the websites (i.e. World Ebook, Project Gutenberg and YPRL Overdrive Downloadable Media) easier to search than others. I suppose it is just a matter of becoming familiar with them.
Doing this exercise has motivated me to download a few titles so that I can listen while on the train coming into work.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Middle Eastern Art
Came across an interesting podcast on the ABC Radio National website under the subject of Arts & Culture.
Artworks, is a new program on every Sunday at 10am, looking at the arts in relation to history, society and ideas. Amanda Smith converses with people in the visual and performing arts and presents features on artists' lives and work.
Amanda had a segment on contemporary art from the Middle East which looked beyond the traditional geometric patterns and arabesques—mosaics, ceramics and calligraphy.
Hope you find it interesting as I did, just click here to have a listen http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/2009/03/aks_20090315_1105.mp3
To download your podcast here is a tip:
1. Right click on 'download audio'
2. The drop down selection will appear and click on 'Save Target As'
3. In the search box clear the existing http link
4. Remain in the search box and press 'Control' and 'V' (short cut for pasting)
5. Your link to the actual podcast should appear
6. When posting to your blog copy this link
Artworks, is a new program on every Sunday at 10am, looking at the arts in relation to history, society and ideas. Amanda Smith converses with people in the visual and performing arts and presents features on artists' lives and work.
Amanda had a segment on contemporary art from the Middle East which looked beyond the traditional geometric patterns and arabesques—mosaics, ceramics and calligraphy.
Hope you find it interesting as I did, just click here to have a listen http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/2009/03/aks_20090315_1105.mp3
To download your podcast here is a tip:
1. Right click on 'download audio'
2. The drop down selection will appear and click on 'Save Target As'
3. In the search box clear the existing http link
4. Remain in the search box and press 'Control' and 'V' (short cut for pasting)
5. Your link to the actual podcast should appear
6. When posting to your blog copy this link
Thursday, March 12, 2009
'Spirited Away' by Hayao Miyazaki
This was the very first animation movie I saw by renowed animator Hayao Miyazaki.
What fascinates me about Hayao Miyazaki is that he still hand draws and paints his animation - you could say a classic animator.
So when I watch any of his movies I am captivated by the beautiful stories/fables and his artistry.
To give you a sense of his work watch this trailer of Spirited Away that I got of YouTube
By the way some of Miyazaki's movies will be screened in Experimedia - check them out if you can.
What fascinates me about Hayao Miyazaki is that he still hand draws and paints his animation - you could say a classic animator.
So when I watch any of his movies I am captivated by the beautiful stories/fables and his artistry.
To give you a sense of his work watch this trailer of Spirited Away that I got of YouTube
By the way some of Miyazaki's movies will be screened in Experimedia - check them out if you can.
Friday, March 6, 2009
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Diva
I saw this photograph when searching through Flickr it just capture my imagination. The colours in her costume are so vivid, especially against the backdrop. As I look into this image further I get a sense of freedom, joy and a bit of mystery. Looking forward to searching through Flickr for more inspiring images.
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