Essay on Stanley Kubrick Artist, Explorer and Pioneer

Stanley Kubrick: Artist, Explorer and Pioneer Introduction The line between art and entertainment has become malleable in the last century. Critics of fine art define its quality by its message, innovation and complexity. Both are founded on intent to communicate. Art seeks to engage the viewer and generally attempts to tap into more complicated and rarer emotions. (Krush Web Site) Stanley Kubrick uses the medium of film to convey an understanding of the world around him. I see his work as art rather than entertainment and I propose his inclusion in Howard Gardner’s model of Multiple Intelligences. The basis of my argument lies in analysis of his work ethic, complexities, innovations and communication skills. Background†¦show more content†¦He subsequently sold this photo to Look magazine and his life as a photojournalist had begun. It was a great career move for the dropout, since the end of the second world war in 1945 brought thousands of GIs back to the states, it was impossible for Stanley to gain acceptance into a university. While at Look magazine Kubrick’s curiosity, stamina and suggestions led to world travel and prestige as the magazine’s best photographer. In his spare time he read on an extremely wide range of literature (this exploring nature is inherent in Kubrick, from his childhood through his later years). He had a very analytical mind – facts and ideas interested him and could broaden his understanding of the world around him. This was evident in the pictures he took – from the choice of camera angle, to the subject, to the themes he chose to explore. The world eclectic is perfect for Stanley Kubrick. At 18 he married a high school acquaintance – Toba Metz. She would be the first of 3 wives he would encounter. They moved to Grenwich Village in 1949. It was there that Kubrick could further use his talents to hone a lifestyle that stressed independence and perfection. At nights he would play chess for money at Washington Square and in the day he could study film at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Still, he was not comfortable in the structure of a school – his nature was to observe and explore. Informal screenings and conversations provided the information he was