humanities final - Communication

By Bryce6
  • Period: 420 BCE to

    Humanities time period

  • Letter to Menoeceus (philosophy)
    310 BCE

    Letter to Menoeceus (philosophy)

    The Letter to Menoeceus shows that communication is not only about transferring information, but it is about guiding, connecting, and shaping understanding. Through the letter, Epicurus communicates life lessons, moral guidance, and practical wisdom in a way that transcends time and distance. https://lexundria.com/epic_ep_men/0/hks
  • The Sistine Chapel Ceiling (History)
    1508

    The Sistine Chapel Ceiling (History)

    Michelangelo was a Renaissance artists that painted many popular artworks. Michelangelo communicates through his artwork through human strength, struggle, and spirituality through the human body. One painting that he communicates through is The Sistine Chapel Ceiling which is a painting where he communicates the story of creation and the connection between God and humanity.
  • “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (Literature) https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43997/the-rime-of-the-ancient-mariner-text-of-1834

    “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (Literature) https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43997/the-rime-of-the-ancient-mariner-text-of-1834

    This is a literature poem is built around one person telling a story to another person by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. This poem is communicating a deep, emotional, and life-changing experiences to the wedding guest. This poem communicates with the readers to transfer wisdom and warn others about respecting nature. The message of this poem is very powerful that completely changes the listener, showing the Romantic belief that storytelling can transform the human spirit.
  • "I and the Village" (Art History)

    "I and the Village" (Art History)

    Marc Chagall’s I and the Village shows the theme of communication by focusing on the connection between people, animals, and their community. The man and the cow look directly at each other, showing a silent understanding without words. The bright colors and overlapping images of homes and villagers suggest how stories, memories, and daily life help people connect. The painting shows that communication can happen through feelings, symbols, and shared experiences.
  • Shaw's Pygmalion (Theater)

    Shaw's Pygmalion (Theater)

    George Bernard's Pygmalion shows the theme of communication through language, class, and identity. The whole story centers on how the way someone speaks affects how others judge and understand them. The play shows that communication is powerful and it can shape relationships, open opportunities, and change how people see one another. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3825/3825-h/3825-h.htm
  • "The Jazz Singer" (Film History)

    "The Jazz Singer" (Film History)

    Directed by Alan Crosland. The Jazz Singer shows that communication is both technological and human: sound in film allows audiences to hear emotion, dialogue, and music, while the story itself illustrates how expressing identity, bridging gaps, and connecting with others are central to human experience.
  • "The Lovers" (Art History)

    "The Lovers" (Art History)

    Rene Magritte uses images and objects to communicate meaning during surrealism era in art history. He questioned the relationship between what we see and what we understand, making viewers rethink how communication works. One works that he uses the theme of communication very well in is the "The Lovers". He depicts 2 people kissing with clothes over there heads. This communicates ideas about emotional distance, barriers in relationships, and the difficulty of truly understanding another person.
  • Lunch Atop a Skyscraper (Photograph)

    Lunch Atop a Skyscraper (Photograph)

    This famous photo by Charles C. Ebbets shows construction workers sitting on a steel beam high above New York City, eating lunch together. Even though they are in a dangerous place, the men are talking, laughing, and sharing a moment. The picture shows communication through friendship, connection, and teamwork. It shows how people support each other and stay connected even in tough situations.
  • The falling solider (photography)

    The falling solider (photography)

    This photo by Robert Capa captures a soldier at the moment he is shot during the Spanish Civil War. His body language communicates the fear, danger, and chaos of battle. Even without words, the image tells a powerful story about the reality of war and the human cost of conflict. It shows how photographs can communicate emotion and truth instantly.
  • Booth House (Architecture)

    Booth House (Architecture)

    By Philip Johnson. The booth house illustrates the theme of nature by Johnson. The house has so many windows in it, this shows that Johnson loves to in a nature where it is peace and quiet. The house being in a secluded area will make the house relaxing and private, while also being able to observe the outside from inside the house.
  • Drum Major (photography)

    Drum Major (photography)

    By Alfred Eisenstaedt. The photo strongly shows the theme of communication by illustrating how leadership, inspiration, and joy are conveyed nonverbally. The drum major “speaks” through his movement, and the children “respond” physically, showing how powerful communication doesn’t always require words.
  • "Hoochie Coochie man" (Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_l6A7krjrQ&list=RDe_l6A7krjrQ&start_radio=1

    "Hoochie Coochie man" (Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_l6A7krjrQ&list=RDe_l6A7krjrQ&start_radio=1

    Muddy waters is a blues singer which uses communication in this song because he communicates his life through this song. This songs communicates emotions and attitude. In the song, he repeats the words " I'm your Hoochie coochie man" he is sending a direct message to the listeners and women he is singing to. In this song he is communicating his identity, confidence, and background through the song.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-Ua1kqcmaY&list=RDp-Ua1kqcmaY&start_radio=1
  • "Please Mr. Postman" (music)

    "Please Mr. Postman" (music)

    By the Marvelettes. The singer is waiting for a letter from someone she cares about. The whole song is about wanting to hear from them, showing how important communication is to feel connected.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=425GpjTSlS4
  • "Hello" (Music)

    "Hello" (Music)

    By Lionel Richie. The singer is trying to reach out to someone he loves. The repeated “Hello, is it me you're looking for?” shows his desire to communicate and express his feelings. This shows how he is communicating through the song to the they are in love with.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHONNcZbwDY
  • Face to Face (photography)

    Face to Face (photography)

    This photo by Shaney Komulainen, shows a tense moment between a soldier and a protester staring at each other. Even without words, it shows feelings like fear, anger, and disagreement. The photo communicates the conflict and tension between people and authority, showing how a picture can tell a story about society and politics.