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In philosophy Socrates had a lot to say about what happiness is. In a read called The Pursuit of Happiness According to Socrates he says “true happiness is not derived from external factors or material possessions, but rather from the cultivation of a virtuous character and living in harmony with our true selves.” Which is meaning that you can’t find happy in anything or anyone yourself.
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When it came to Shakespeare he found happiness int he theater with his plays. Specially in the play hamlet he focuses on exploring how happiness can be conceded in the pursuit of ones' goals and how conceding this happiness has negative impacts.
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In the original story Frankenstein the author Mary Shelley was try to show that happiness promotes virtue and unhappiness produces vice. Meaning happiness can show the welcoming side of yourself and the generosity compared to when your unhappy you aren’t as welcoming and start to show more of a negative side
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To Pablo Picasso painting itself brings happiness. There’s an actual painting in the form of cubism called The Happy Family showing the happiness from a family aspect.
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In post Impressionism which is an art movement that has links both historically and stylistically which provides far more expressive color to the palettes. I chose Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La by Grande Jatte that I feel is showing people taking time to sit and relax and be happy and put their worries behind them.
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During this hard time of The Great Depression so it was hard to happiness their situation. So all they had was each other to count on. So playing cards and board games were the only way they could’ve find happiness
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Jazz has various styles but in the end they all give you the same feeling. Most people listen to jazz to for stress relief which bring more happiness because it’s soothing the brain.
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From a photography perspective happiness can show in various aspects. In this picture of a couple kissing in time square showing their love and happiness.
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Rock n Roll is more involve with the brain system. Rock n Roll the limbic system, which supports long-term memory, emotion and behavior with its happy melody. Bringing happiness and motivation.
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The Louvre pyramid can really bring happiness from architectural design. The way that the pyramid is designed with is glass look and the fact is one of one and a Paris monument. This can cause happiness when you see it because its so unique and since its a museum you can even feel it from the inside as well.
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