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A special welcome to our incoming IB Grade X1 class, who are already working with teachers on our Pre- IB Introductory Course. ALL STU...
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Each Grade 11 Student will post 100-150 words as Personal Reflection inspired by their visit to the Art Exhibition. Our Central Knowledge ...
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Grade 11 TOK Class of Mr C will post a short paragraph as update of progress: What topic and page are you working on - What is the ...
Though Mad World has always been one of my favorite songs, I didn't realize how perfectly it captures the post-modernist movement till I just saw it now!
ReplyDeleteThe line "worn out places" also subtly seems to allude to the world being tired after the world wars.
I found the expressionless, black&white image of the singer very provoking too, and thought the music perfectly complemented the lyrics.
I really enjoyed the post, as it conveyed how music (art) and words (language) when used to together, enhance each other's impact beautifully.
Thank you Tanisha - this is where TOK and Art intersect - Mr C
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