This paper discusses the ways in which several contemporary artists have dealt with war in their artworks.
Raphael: “Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints” c. 1504
This paper discusses Raphael's altarpiece, painted in approximately 1504. The single source is the painting itself.
Illuminated Manuscripts
This paper discusses medieval illustrated manuscripts, tracing the development of the script, and discussing the techniques of manufacturing the parchment that was used for these works. It further...
Women in Art: The Seductress
This paper examines the representation of women in three paintings: Munch’s Vampire, Moreau’s Oedipus and the Sphinx, and Regnault’s Salome.
Rembrandt: Two Portraits
This paper compares Rembrandt’s “Self-Portrait” with his portrait of “Nicolaes Ruts.”
The Reappraisal of Modernism During the 1930’s.
This paper will discuss the reappraisal of modernism in the 1930’s. It will answer the questions what motivated the reappraisal? What were the significant questions about the value of the arts...
Valazquez and Bronzino
This paper is a comparative analysis of two European paintings – “Juan de Pareja” and “Portrait of a Young Man.” The first was painted by Diego Valázquez and the second by Agnolo Bronzino. The...
Sally Mann and Photographing the Nude Child
This paper examines the history of nude photography, and discusses the works of Sally Mann and Jock Sturges.
Eco-Friendly Bathrooms
This paper considers some of the design problems involved in building the eco-friendly bath.
Michelangelo’s Last Judgment Fresco: History and Iconography
This paper examines Michelangelo’s painting, and discusses it’s history and iconography (interpretation). Specifically to the painter’s treatment of the damned, located in the central portion of...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
This paper examines one of the special exhibits, the work of Pieter Bruegel the Elder.
Metropolitan Museum
This paper critically evaluates four works of fine art in the Met. Museum. The Kouros and The Wounded Warrior, Christ on the Cross with the Virgin, St. Jerome, Mary Magdalene and John the...
Monet: “Le Grenouillere”
This paper discusses the qualities in Monet’s painting that reflect the points made in Baudelaire’s essay.
Amistad as Expressionist Art
This paper evaluates images and moments from the book Amistad as they might be transformed into Expressionist Art.
Cranberry Island Morning
This paper discusses Allen Tucker’s painting with regard to the art theories of Jerome Stolnitz, Clive Bell and Morris Weitz.
Dadaism, Surrealism and Their Influence on Avant Garde Filmmaking
This paper defines the artistic movements known as “Dadaism” and “Surrealism,” and examines their influence on film, particularly “Un Chien Andalou.”
The Controversy Concerning the Arts
In this paper, there will be a discussion on the arts and the government funding that supports it. The question raised time and again is whether or not the government should continue to support...
The New York School
Answers five questions relating to the New York School, or abstract expressionist movement, and other subsequent movements that were influenced by it.
Ockman and the Serpentine Line
This paper examines Carol Ockman’s book about the works of the painter Ingres.
Art of Benin
This paper examines the art (particularly statues and plaques) of 16th and 17th Century Benin.
Painting Therapy/Empathy
This paper examines Kohut’s empathic data collecting and Jung’s painting therapy.
Rembrandt
This paper examines two of Rembrandt’s works.
The Art of Edouard Manet and the Nude
This paper examines the way in which Manet used space and scale in his art and the critics harsh reviews of his work. In addition the “Nude” art form is examined and compared to Manet’s.
Minoan Palace Architecture
This paper discusses the ancient palaces of Knossos and others, and their characteristics.
Ingres’ Odalisque in Grisaille
A Critical Review
This paper will discuss Jean Auguste Dominque Ingres’ painting, Odalisque in Grisaille. The personal formal description and analysis of the Odalisque is followed by an art historical-analytical...
Three-Tier Architecture
This paper examines the development of three-tier architecture, its past and future.
Giorgione’s The Tempest: History and Meaning
This paper examines some of the opinions in regards to what the famous painting by Giorgione's The Tempest is about. First, however, a brief examination of the painter’s, and painting’s, history...
Baroque Paintings
This paper discusses three works from the Baroque period: Caravaggio, Van Dyke and Rubens. It concludes that the three are important because they represent different stages in the development of...
Urban Architecture in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This essay briefly considers the types of architecture found in the cities in the 19th and early 20th Centuries, and why each were built.
Perceptions of Reality in Renaissance Art 2
This paper will examine how reality was depicted in the art of the Renaissance, comparing and contrasting the styles of Jan and Hubert van Eyck, Giotto di Bondone, Filippo Brunelleschi, and Antonio...
Ancient Greek and Egyptian Sculpture
Examines the different styles in ancient Greek and Egyptian sculpture, including Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic Greek styles and the Old and New periods in Egypt.
Modernism
This paper consists of four separate brief essays about various aspects of modern art.
The Three Davids by Donatello, Michelangelo,and Bernini
This paper discusses the three different versions of King David by the artists Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bernini.
Degas: The Brothel Monotypes
This paper deals with Edgar Degas’ artworks commonly called the “brothel monotypes.” It explains what monotypes are, and discusses briefly the attitude toward prostitutions in 19th Century Paris.
Diane Arbus: “Teenage Couple on Hudson Street”
This paper analyzes Arbus’s photograph.
Kunstler: Geography of Nowhere
This paper examines James Kunstler's book, The Geography of Nowhere, and several of the issues it raises.
Art in Politics
This essay discusses the place of artists in politics, whether art in general should improve society, teach a lesson, and what an artist’s responsibility is regarding the impact his work may have.
Artworks
This paper examines the paintings of Matisse, Kokoschka, Church and Bearden with regard to color and technique.
Charles Burchfield, An Analysis of "September Wind and Rain"
This report analyzes the Charles Burchfield painting with regard to the elements and principles of design, the technique used by the artist, the background of the artist and what he was trying to...
Two Renaissance Masters
This report compares and contrasts the lives of Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci.
NEW YORK SPACES: 19TH -20TH CENTURY
Discusses the public and private spaces built in New York during the mid nineteenth - mid twentieth century. Looks at Central Park and tenament buldings.
The Interpretation of Art in Art Therapy
A definition of art therapy and a discussion of the manner in which therapists use art to assist their patients, especially how they interpret their patients’ artwork.
Breton and Homer
This paper is a comparison of two depictions of rural life by painters Winslow Homer and Jules Breton.
Cezanne and Gaugin
This paper features a comparison of two Post-Impressionist paintings by French artists Paul Cezanne and Paul Gauguin.
Gros and Turner
This paper features a comparison of two paintings by Antoine-Jean Gros and Joseph Turner.
Creating Art
This paper describes two models of what drives an artist – whether that person creates “from the heart” like the painter Jackson Pollock or “from the glands” like the more commercial artist...
Baroque and Rococo Art
This paper examines the Baroque and Rococo styles of art.
Cezanne and Gauguin
The report compares and contrasts two paintings by the French artists Cezanne and Gauguin.
20th Century Art and Artists
This report discusses the way in which various artists related to the world they saw, and to each other. It includes discussions of the works of Cezanne and Matisse among others.
Gothic Cathedrals
This paper examines the Gothic cathedral as the highest form of art of the Gothic period, examining the cathedral as both an art form and an architectural form.
Etruscans, Greek and Roman Art
Compares and contrasts art from these three civilizations, citing specific works of art, such as Tomb of the Bulls, Tomb of the Lionesses, Achilles and Ajax Playing Draughts, and Head of a Faun.
Artists and Writers
This paper examines the painting Waterlilies & The Clouds by Monet and compares it to Stephen Crane's short story The Blue Hotel
Artists in Society
This paper examines the life and work of three artists, Leni Riefenstahl, Ralph Ellison and Lillian Hellman and evaluates their impact on society.
Art in the 20th Century
This paper examines trends in art in the 20th Century; deals briefly with Christo's work, and explains a concept for a conceptual art project. Discusses such movements as modernism, post-modernism...
The Similarities of Van Gogh and Monet
This report looks at the commonalities among these two great artists and how their physical impediments affected their art.
Ballet and Modern Dance
Introduction: Dance is an expression of the human soul, with movements ranging from the solemn to the joyous. To look at any given period of time, one would be able to draw a connection between...
An Overview of Cubism
This paper discusses the Cubist art movement in broad terms, covering what Cubism is and isn’t, the different phases of the period, the most notable Cubists and the overall contribution of this...
Kellum's Essays "What we see and what we don’t see. Narrative structure and the Ara Pacis Augustae"
In Barbara A. Kellum’s essay, “What we see and what we don’t see. Narrative structure and the Ara Pacis Augustae,” she poses the question of whether the elements presently dismissed by historians,...
History of Photography
Covers some of the major developments in the technology, technique, and style of photography.
Selected Artists at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Discusses some of the artists exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Artistic periods and styles are also reviewed.
John Dewey and Richard Shusterman as Important Figures in the Pragmatist School of Art
Discusses John Dewey and Richard Shusterman as important figures in the pragmatist school of art philosophy. Also explores how each reflects the characteristics of his historical time period.
West African Influence on Fashion Design
Examines the impact West African designs have on the fashion industry, how African-American clothing has been influenced by heritage, and whether such clothing is a social, cultural, or political...
Greek, Roman, and Egyptian Ancient Art
Examines, in three separate sections, the Greek, Roman, and Egyptian periods in art, with a focus on three specific works. The focus of the Grecian art is on the marble work, particularly in a...
West African Influence on Fashion Design
This paper examines the impact West African designs on the fashion industry, how African-American clothing has been influenced by heritage, and whether such clothing is a social, cultural, or...
Ancient Art
This paper will examine, in three sections, the Greek, Roman, and Egyptian periods in art. The focus is on three specific works; a marble work known as Girl With Doves from the Grecian period, a...
Art Therapy's Use in Treating Adolescents
Many therapists have recognized the therapeutic and communicative properties of art, and a whole new field has developed: art therapy. This report examines the use and efficacy of art therapy in...
Greek and Egyptian Sculpture
Examines the different styles in ancient Greek and Egyptian sculpture. The Archaic Greek Period is discussed in addition to the Classical and Hellenistic styles of sculpture. The Egyptian...
The History of Quilts
Discusses the origins of quilts and quilting. Examines the uses, the fabrics, and designs of quilts throughout several time periods, such as slave times, Victorian crazy quilts, and quilts in the...
Reverend Howard Finister
A biography of Finister emphasizing his work as an artist .** Includes table of contents and photographs .
Navajo Arts
Details the Navajo arts and weaving , looms, and pottery , and provides historical and cultural background to these art forms .
Michelangelo's David
Provides an overview of Michelangelo's famous sculpture David , including background information .
Early Renaissance Rooted in Traditions of Antiquity
Discusses Greco-Roman influences on the art of the Early Renaissance .
Realism and Naturalism in the Arts
Differentiates between the concepts of realism, depicting people and things as they really are, and naturalism, the application of scientific objectivity and precision. Specifically discusses the...
The Portrayal of Women in 18th Century Art
Concentrates on the portrayal of women by 18th Century painters such as Fragonard, Goya, and Hogarth. The women of this time were portrayed both with romanticism, in works such as Fragonard's The...
The Neolithic Period
Discusses the revolutionary period in the world's history when man begin to flourish and we find the beginnings of modern humanity, art, architecture. Examines this period in history and the...
Perceptions of Reality in Renaissance Art
Examines how reality was depicted in the art of the Renaissance, comparing and contrasting the styles of Jan and Hubert van Eyck, Giotto di Bondone, Filippo Brunelleschi, and Antonio Correggio.
A Review of Aaron Copeland's Appalachian Spring
Explores the background and compares the various arrangements of Aaron Copeland's Appalachian Spring.
Renoir's Art
Discusses the contribution of Pierre-Auguste Renoir to the history of art, with a focus upon the time period in which he lived and how this era was reflected in his visual expression.
The Museum Experience :Real or Virtual
Discusses three implications of web-based art museums: (1) the museum experience vs. the hyperlink-www experience; (2) museum fatigue and cyberspace fatigue, otherwise known as sensory overload;...
Renaissance Sexuality within Art
A discussion of depictions of sexuality, nudity and gender differences in art of the Renaissance period, as well as description of world events during that era which affected the work of artists.
Art and Architecture in the 20th Century
Discusses the varying movements in 20th century art from Fauvism through Abstract Expression to Surrealism . Also analyzes the influence of architecture on this era .
Humanity's Relationship to Nature
Discusses the philosophy and practice of Asian Art and relates it to Zen Buddhism and Taoism . Particular emphasis placed on monochromatic paintings .
Piet Mondrian
Discusses the life and works of the Dutch artist , Piet Mondrian , and analyzes the philosophical meaning behind abstract art .
Andrea Mantegna and the Revival of Classical Art
This paper will discuss the Italian Renaissance painter, Andrea Mantegna, and his influence on the revival of classical art forms, specifically his Triumphs of Caesar, in the Camera degli sposi....
Three Abstractions of the Human Form in Post World War II Sculpture
Compares three works of post World War II abstract sculpture by Jean Arp (Sculpture Classique), Alberto Giacometti (Seven Figures and One Head), and Henry Moore (Family Group). Each sculpture...
A Review of the Aztec and Mayan Exhibits
The Maya artifacts are displayed on a cool blue-green background; the Aztec on a subdued orange. The symbolism is direct but effective: bright colors for the warlike, blood-thirsty Aztecs;...
Azimuth Projections
Discusses the history, properties, design and use in cartography (map-making) of azimuthal projections. Begins with a brief definition of azimuthal projections, of which there are several...
A Comparison of Alberti and Philip Johnson
A discussion of the architecture of Leon Alberti and Philip Johnson , including the ideas and meaning behind their work .
Illusionism in Renaissance Art
Provides an overview of illusionism in the art of the Renaissance Era , focusing on the life and works of the 15th century Italian artist , Andrea Mantegna .
Al-Ghazzali's View of Islamic Art
Discusses the impact and views Al-Ghazzali had through his teaching , philosophical writings and religious work . Also describes the complexities of his ever-changing perspectives , detailing views...
Vincent Van Gogh's Self Portrait Dedicated to Paul Gauguin
Reviews the Self Portrait Dedicated to Paul Gauguin by Vincent van Gogh by analyzing the meaning in and behind the work.
Mario Sironi Futurism , and its Link to Fascism in Italy
Discusses how Futurism, the Italian art movement considered to be the paradigm of all subsequent sensationalist art movements, was associated with Benito Mussolini's fascism movement as early as...
Minoan, Mycenaen, & Cycladic Art
Traces these three important periods in the history of art and their contributions to the advancement of the world renowned Greek period in art. Argues that without the contributions of these...
Martin Heidegger's Definition of Art
Discusses the question of what art is, or if it can be defined, as enumerated by Heidegger in his book Poetry, Language, Thought. Furthermore, the report discusses what makes good and bad art....
The Marbar Caves
Explores the significance of the Marabar caves to the modern Western world. Also explores the nature of the Marabar caves, their history, as well as their archeological and artistic significance....
Salvador Dali's Surrealism and the Unconscious Mind
Explores the relationship between Salvador Dali's surrealistic painting style and Sigmund Freud's studies of the unconscious mind .
Art History of Egypt
Discusses the evolution of Egyptian art through the predynastic, dynastic, and Greco-Roman periods, with an emphasis on sculpture, painting, plastic and decorative arts
A World of Art
In this paper, there will be a discussion on art, comprising of analyses of figures, terms and artist roles. Much of the paper will be interpretation but defense of opinion will be rooted in the...
Bronze Sculpture
Discusses the Bronze Age and specifically the technique of bronze sculpting. The Kourus of Piombino will be briefly mentioned and the definition of kourus itself will be rather central. A few...
Accuracy, Controversy and Bias in the Arts
Examines the work of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe and the controversy surrounding it. It defines some of the critical approaches to art, the source of the controversy and the way in which...
Comparison of Three Cultures' Art
Compares the art of Native American Indians, early Greeks, and primitive African tribes. Discusses that although each culture's customs and beliefs were vastly different from one another, all bear...
Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night
Van Gogh's Starry Night was painted near the end of his career. It reflects both the torment of the painter's mind and all that was rich and innovative about the impressionist and...
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