Tag Archives: Visual Analysis

Why do artists create art? And what circumstances influence their work? 

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Noa Yaari

Art historian Michael Baxandall suggested seeing art as a solution to a problem, where necessities of different kinds “charge” the urge to create it. Accordingly, he saw art historians’ role as giving an account of the factors which brought forth … Continue reading →

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On the Advantage of Being an All-rounded Emoji

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Noa Yaari

In Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill writes “The man who has been active on campus, whose personality is such that he gets along with all kinds of people and who has done an adequate job with his studies has … Continue reading →

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Using Emojis as Reactions on Zoom

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Noa Yaari

On my December post, I was wondering if the engineers at Zoom can create shadows as a function in Background & Filters. This would add a realistic element to the filters that they already introduced into the platform. In this … Continue reading →

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Bend With Me Sway With Ease

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Noa Yaari

Over the last month, I’ve allowed myself to develop a new addiction; Michael Bublé’s version of Sway. In fact, I’m listening to it as I’m writing these very words. I can listen to it forever. Playing the song in a … Continue reading →

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Google’s 23rd Birthday

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Noa Yaari

Apparently, today is Google’s 23rd birthday. There are so many reasons to wish Google a “Happy Birthday!” as it adds tremendous value to our culture and society. At the same time, I ponder where this culture of collecting and selling … Continue reading →

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