Art papersEssay (General) : Venus in ArtThis paper explores Venus's representation in art through the Classical and Renaissance periods and into the 19th century. Creative Essay : A Picture StoryA report of a research project and its goal of creating a short story combining the textual elements of fiction with illustrations ranging from digital photographs to illustrations. Essay (General) : Dr. Seuss and WWIIAn examination of the contribution that Dr. Seuss made towards WWII comics and animation. Essay (General) : Lighting Techniques in ArtAn examination of the evolution of lighting techniques in various periods of art throughout history. Essay (General) : Clement Greenberg's and Michael Fried's AestheticsCompares the ideas of Clement Greenberg and Michael Fried, relating them to specific instances of art practice. Essay (General) : John White Alexander's "Blue Bowl"Analysis of the painting, "Blue Bowl", by American painter, John White Alexander. Essay (General) : Documentary PhotographyA review of the history of documentary photography and Dorothea Lange, the photographer. Analytical Essay : Jon and Garfield in "Garfield the Cat"This paper analyzes the characters of Jon and Garfield in the widely-read comic strip, "Garfield the Cat". Essay (General) : "Raftsmen Playing Cards"Description and analysis of George Caleb Bingham's painting, "Raftsmen Playing Cards". Essay (General) : Utopian Images of the Natural StateA comparison of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's "Bathers Beneath Trees" and Franz Marc's "Bathing Girls." Essay (General) : Female Artists in the American WestAn analysis of the work of Laura Gilpin and Agnes Pelton. Essay (General) : Albrecht Durer, Raphael, and BronzinoAn examination of the works of Albrecht Durer, Raphael, and Bronzino. Essay (General) : Italian Renaissance and ArtistsAn examination of the influence that Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael had on the European culture during the Renaissance. Essay (General) : The Artistic Appeal of the French RivieraExplores the attraction of the French Riviera to artists of different types, beginning with prehistoric cave drawings. Essay (General) : Cubism and SculptureA discussion of the artistic style and movement known as Cubism. Essay (General) : Ed Hamilton and the "Spirit of Freedom"A look at how African-American artist Ed Hamilton has his mark on the art world as well as American cultural history. Essay (General) : "Variations on a Blue Guitar"Overview of the style, content and core philosophy of
Essay (General) : Propaganda vs. ArtMaxine Greene's "Variations on a Blue Guitar". Addresses the questions in the debate about propaganda vs. art of whether the artist can be separated from the art he or she produces and to what extent the artist is complicit in the use of their artwork for propaganda purposes. Essay (General) : Realism StyleDescribes the style and philosophy of the class of art known as Realism. Essay (General) : Tragedy in ArtA look at how the concept of tragedy as viewed by philosophers is depicted in art. Essay (General) : The Uncanny of Freud, Urban Life, and Contemporary ArtA look at Freud's definition of the uncanny as explained in his 1919 paper, "The Uncanny". Essay (General) : Michelangelo's "David"This paper is an essay, which discusses the design elements of Michelangelo's "David". Essay (General) : Henri de Toulouse-LautrecA look at the life and artwork of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Essay (General) : "St. Jerome in his Study? by Albrecht DurerThis paper analyzes the engraving, "St. Jerome in his Study? by Albrecht Durer, which is located in the Ball State Museum of Art in Indiana and the Clark Art Institute of Massachusetts. Essay (General) : Personification in Roman StatuaryA discussion of the distinct characteristics of Roman portrait statues. Essay (General) : Botticelli and the Italian RenaissanceAn examination of how Botticelli's painting, "Mars and Venus", is characteristic of the early Italian Renaissance period. Essay (General) : Cindy ShermanA discussion of the life and work of Cindy Sherman, artist and photographer, and how she focuses her artistic talent on herself. Essay (General) : Influence of Japanese PrintsA look at the influence of Japanese printmaking on the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists. Essay (General) : IconsThis paper discusses the significance of the art form called icons in Eastern Christianity. Essay (General) : Ancient Greek ArtThis paper discusses ancient Greek art in the period between about 580 B.C. and 450 B.C. with examples of pottery and statues from this period. Essay (General) : Three Baroque ArtistsAnalysis of three famous paintings: "Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus"; "The Descent from the Cross"; and "The Death of the Virgin". Essay (General) : "Starry Night"An analysis of Vincent van Gogh's painting, "Starry Night". Essay (General) : Post-ModernismThis paper discusses the philosophy of post-modernism, a complicated set of ideas, which are a reaction against failed modern thought without a clear goal for future direction. Essay (General) : The Indus Civilization of Ancient IndiaThis detailed paper explores the origins and major centers of the Indus civilization, focusing on Indus culture and its art, including architecture, seals, beads, figurines, and personal accessories. Essay (General) : The Mexican Muralist MovementThis paper discusses the Mexican Muralist Movement, which followed the Mexican constitution of 1917. Essay (General) : The Life and Works of MichelangeloThe life and work of the Renaissance artist, Michelangelo Buonarroti, and the technique and significance of his works. Essay (General) : African Influence on Trinidad CarnivalsThis paper is about Trinidad and Tobago's festive annual carnival celebration and how various aspects of the festivities are influenced by early and current African traditions. Essay (General) : Egypt: Achievements and InfluenceAn examination of the greatest intellectual and artistic achievements of ancient Egypt and assesment of their influence upon Western civilization. Essay (General) : "Cupid Chastised"A review of Italian artist Bartolomeo Manfredi's oil painting, "Cupid Chastised". Essay (General) : Venetian PaintersAn analysis of the application of color by the Venetian painters Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese. Essay (General) : Art and SocietyA look at art as a reflection of society through examples from the High Renaissance period, scientific revolution, and contemporary period. Essay (General) : Early Renaissance Art HistoryAn examination of three ways in which art changed during the Renaissance period, with an analysis of some specific works. Essay (General) : Art and DecorationThis paper discusses art and decoration in the home environment, comparing the home of a young single person and the home of an older couple. Essay (General) : "The Book of Kells"An insight into the Irish manuscript known as "The Book of Kells". Essay (General) : SurrealismAn overview of this form of art from the 1920s and 1930s and how it was defined by the artists from this time. Essay (General) : Romantic ComedyAnalysis of the romantic comedy genre. Comparison Essay : Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and VroomA comparative analysis of the art of Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo to that of Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom. Essay (General) : SurrealismThis paper discusses surrealistic images and logic in art, poetry, and film. Essay (General) : Constructivism and Suprematism in Soviet ArtThis paper discusses two new art movements established as part of the new communist state in the first two decades of the 20th century in Russia, Constructivism and Suprematism. Essay (General) : The National Gallery MuseumDiscusses a history of this London art museum and some of the more famous paintings housed there. Essay (General) : Georgia O?KeeffeAn examination of artist Georgia O?Keeffe and her accomplishments as a woman artist in the early 20th century. Essay (General) : MemorialsComparison of the World Trade Center Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial. Essay (General) : ?The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John"An analysis of this painting from the 1500s by Andrea del Sarto. Essay (General) : SartreExamines the changes in the literary and artistic scene in France from before WWI to after WWII, with an emphasis on the works of Jean-Paul Sartre. Essay (General) : The Art of GraffitiExamines the history of graffiti, with special focus on a well-known graffiti artist. Essay (General) : Henri MatisseA biography of the life and influences of the French painter, Henri Matisse. Essay (General) : Post-Modern Rebellion Against ModernismA comparison of Jackson Pollock's and Andy Warhol's art. Essay (General) : Picasso's "Les Demoiselles d?Avignon"Explores the significance of Picasso's famous painting to his career as an artist. Essay (General) : Primitivism in Modern ArtExplores the influence that primitive art has had on modern art. Essay (General) : "Interior of Cathedral at Aachen"An analysis of the "Interior of Cathedral at Aachen" by Hendrick van Steenwijk. Essay (General) : "The Valley of the Fallen"Analysis of the Francoist monument and mausoleum in central Spain, known as "The Valley of the Fallen". Essay (General) : African ArtTakes a look at African art forms, with a focus on art from Benin and Sierra Leone. Essay (General) : Prehistoric Cave ArtDiscusses the discovery of cave art in Europe and Africa. Essay (General) : Renaissance ArtThis paper discusses Renaissance art, specifically "The Judgment of Paris" by Lucas Cranach the Elder and "The Death of the Virgin" by Caravaggio. Essay (General) : Changes in the Use of Narrative in Early American CinemaDescribes how film, once perceived as a new and innovative form of technology, has evolved into what many consider to be a form of art. Essay (General) : Post-Modern Art and ArtistsThis paper discusses the philosophy of art, especially post-modern art, and reviews the works of contemporary artists John Currin, Lucas Samaras, and others whose photographs are included in the "Only Skin Deep" exhibit. Essay (General) : Henri MatisseDiscusses the life and works of artist Henri Matisse. Essay (General) : Preferences in ArtAn examination of why human beings favor hand-drawn sketches over computer-aided drawings. Essay (General) : Photographer Jerry N. UelsmannThis paper discusses the impact of technology on the art of American photographer, Jerry N. Uelsmann. Essay (General) : Instructional Design Competency TestingThis paper is a literature review of the instructional design process and the training received by students preparing to be instructional designers. Essay (General) : The GorgonsA study of the Gorgons in myth, history, and art. Essay (General) : Georgio ArmaniThis paper discusses the fashion designer, Georgio Armani. Analytical Essay : "The Moon and Sixpence"A review of Somerset Maugham's 1919 novel about an artist in exile. Essay (General) : Vassily Kandinsky: A True Folk ArtistThe history of Vassily Kandinsky and what made him a folk artist. Essay (General) : Votive Statue of Eanatum and the Torso of ApolloAn analysis and comparison of an ancient Sumerian sculpture and one from the Hellenistic period. Essay (General) : Surrealism and PhotographyExamines how photography and the camera affected surrealistic art in the 20th century. Essay (General) : The Art of Mark RothkoExplores the abstract art of 1940s and 1950s New York artist, Mark Rothko. Essay (General) : Artists at WarAn analysis of the various effects of World War I on British art and artists, specifically Windham-Lewis, Nash and Nevinson. Essay (General) : Van Gogh and GauguinAn overview of the Arles period, the influence of Van Gogh and Gauguin on each other and the place of biography in their art. Essay (General) : Renaissance ArtA review of three art pieces characteristic of the Renaissance style. Essay (General) : Giambologne and Hiram PowersA comparison of Renaissance artist Giambologne and American Florentine Hiram Powers. Essay (General) : Tattooing: Art Creation, Tradition, or Mutilation?Discusses the purpose and history of tattoos. Essay (General) : RomanticismAn overview of the literary and artistic styles of the Romantic period. Essay (General) : "Picasso" - The NovelAn examination of Gertrude Stein's novel, "Picasso". Essay (General) : The RenaissanceAn overview of the cultural developments during the period of the Renaissance. Essay (General) : The Virgin's PassionA review of the art piece, "Diptych", found at the Minneapolis Museum of Art. Essay (General) : The Splendor of ArtExamines the importance of art to society and humanity. Analytical Essay : "Mus"e des Beaux Arts?An analysis of this poem by W.H. Auden. Essay (General) : Pop Art and Richard HamiltonThis paper discusses the Pop Art movement; Richard Hamilton, the father of this movement; and his collage, "Just What Is It That Makes Today's Homes So Different, So Appealing"?. Essay (General) : Sportswear FashionThis paper discusses 1990s fashion trends, especially in men's sportswear. Essay (General) : Heidegger and the Origins of ArtDiscusses philosopher Martin Heidegger's text, "The Origin of the Work of Art". Essay (General) : Photography and Children of WarExamines the importance of documenting children in situations of war. Essay (General) : Painting and LegacyA look at the art and influences of the painters, Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Thomas Cole, and John Singleton Copley. Essay (General) : Egyptian ArtArchitectural and artistic description of the Temple of Luxor and the Temple of Amon Re. Essay (General) : Italian High Renaissance and North European ArtExamines how artists such as Raphael Sanzio and Hieronymus Bosch came to represent the differing styles of 16th century European art. Essay (General) : Giorgio Vasari and the Woman ArtistThis paper discusses the Renaissance world of Italian art critic Giorgio Vasari, his concept of artistic genius, and its effect on the standing of female artists. Essay (General) : Gender Roles in African Royal ArtThis paper discusses the feminist interpretation of art from the Yoruban African society. Essay (General) : Photographers Man Ray and Cartier-BressonThis paper describes the influences of Henri Cartier-Bresson and Man Ray, two of the world's best-known surrealist photographers. Essay (General) : The Art of CaravaggioExamines the life, times, and religious paintings of Michelangelo Merisi, better known as Caravaggio. Essay (General) : Baroque vs. RococoDescribes and compares Baroque art and Rococo art.
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