Paint and Pallete

The very popular and intriguing Oedipus Rex’ author is Sophocles. I would say that Sophocles was a “Pre-Modern Man” because of his attitude towards a world of awe. In the said play, Sophocles introduced the explicit version of life and reality – showing that death and suffering are normal parts of life. The way he thought even at his young age explained this claim. He was born in 497/6 at Colonus. In his youth Sophocles was given prizes for athletics and for his school work. It was said that his dramatic career started in 468, when he won his first victory with the Triptolemus. This first victory coincided with his first production.

Moreover, the evidences show that Sophocles was interested in the theoretical as well as the practical side of dramatic art. He wrote books that served as treaties as to how to write tragedies. He also founded a leading company in Athens during his time that served as training ground for dramatists and to those people who have the passion in dramatic art.

The Commonwealth of Bahamas has a rich culture. Not only it is famous for its music called Junkanoo (equatable with Jamaican Reggae), it also has unique art. Bahamian Arts include quilting, canvas art, straw weaving, and coral and stone art. Quilting has been practiced by its people for generations. It has been mainly practiced on the island of Spanish Wells. Straw weaving is a traditional craft that is practiced in most, if not all, islands. Each island has a unique braiding style creating pretty hats and baskets of all sizes. The use of baskets is very common to the Bahamians since they use these baskets for carrying fruit and fishing traps.

Furthermore, canvas art is also something that Bahamians should be proud of. Their art is mainly manifested in their beatuiful landscapes and elegant houses. Notable Bahamian artists include Eddi Minnis, Amos Ferguson, Brent Malone, John Beadle, Jackson Burnside and John Cox.