LITERATURE

Since the writer uses words as foundation of his/her compositions, the medium of literature mainly
language. These words by combined and arranged according to patterns or structures to imply images
and feelings. However, not all written or communicated language are considered literature.

Note that language is limited in its appeal to express a particular meaning— simple put, it is in
comprehensible to those who do not speak it. Hence, the beauty of literary piece can only be
appreciated by one who understands the language in which it was written. For instance, people who do
not know Chinese or Japanese cannot appreciate Chinese or Japanese literature in its original form
( unless it is translated into a language that we understand).

THE COMBINED ARTS

The dancer uses his body to communicate an idea or feeling to his audience. His/Her movements may
involve only parts of his body such as his/her arms, legs or head; or the whole body itself, moving rapidly
or slowly to the tune of music from one space to another.

Combined arts such as the drama or opera in theatrical productions use several media – the play itself
(Which is a literary form); the plot (which is rendered by actors and actresses emoting and speaking or
singing their parts according to their roles); the costumes; the stage setting, where the scenery, props,
and lighting have been arranged to provide the illusion of reality; and music (which may serve as a part
of the plot os as background that sets the mood of the story).

Through electronic methods, these performances and other forms of entertainment are transmitted
into the viewers' homes, which enable them to watch the performances without joining a specific
crowd, or getting bothered by the presence of an orchestra pit or footlights. Television cameras allow
the viewers to have a close-up look at the performer, or a panoramic view of the performance, which
can either be live or previously recorded in video tape.

The cinema (or motion pictures), which is an extension of photography, uses combined several "shots"
which are, in fact, made up of a series of pictorial units or "frames," taken from one point of view. Sound
is then added to this series, which has been recorded on optical or magnetic film and synchronized with
the pictures. Once these series of pictures are projected in rapid succession, they produce an illusion of
reality, which altogether present the following: (1) a fictional story ( a dramatic work for entertainment,
including animated cartoons), (2) an educational feature (a photographic essay), or (3) a documentary
(a rendering of facts or events with a particular viewpoint).