OpenDNA: Art and Philosophy 2.0.3

The OpenDNA app invites users to engage with art and philosophy in a thoughtful manner, encouraging personal exploration and inquiry.

Key Features:

• THINKING: Initiate your learning journey with succinct 5-minute content designed to provoke thought.
• ACTIVITY: Engage in unique daily tasks that challenge your perspectives.
• OUTPUT: Document your findings and reflections in a dedicated notepad, fostering deeper understanding.

Current Offerings:

• The Emergence of Cubism (NEW): Discover the revolutionary art movement initiated by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque in early 20th-century Paris. Delve into this exploration through videos and hands-on experimentation with familiar objects. #art #japanese #english
• Wandering through the World of Haiku (NEW): Experience the beauty of haiku, short poems encapsulating moments of change in seasons or daily life. Engage with this form of literature through reading and listening, allowing your imagination to traverse the ordinary and extraordinary. #literature #haiku #japanese #english
• Light and Shade in Visual Arts: Investigate how light and shade are represented in paintings, evaluating their impact on artistic expression. #art #japanese #english
• Happiness in Western Philosophy: Explore the concept of happiness through the lens of Western philosophers from ancient Greece to the 20th century, contemplating how it shapes our lives. #philosophy #japanese #english

Upcoming Content:

• Forms and Composition in Visual Arts: Analyze artworks by focusing on lines, forms, balance, and perspective. What feelings do these elements evoke? #art #japanese #english
• East Asian Philosophy and the Origins of Chinese Characters: Investigate the historical creation of Chinese characters, exploring their significance through history and myth. #philosophy #kanji #chinesecharacters #japanese #english
• How to Look at Japanese Art: Discover the defining features of Japanese art by examining its relationship with nature, daily life, religion, and the people it represents. #art #japaneseart #japanese #english
• Freedom in Western Philosophy: Engage with philosophical inquiries regarding the nature of freedom from ancient Greece onward. What does it mean to live freely? #philosophy #japanese #english