Art papers

An examination of Arshile Gorky's "Agony" as a representation of modern art.

Looks at the Paris art scene from 1800 to 1920, which was called the Golden Age of Art.

This paper compares the works and aims of abstract artists Frank Stella and Robert Pepperell with those of the founder of abstract art, Wassily Kandinsky.

A look at the "New Kingdom" period of Egyptian art, from approximately 1550 to 1069 BCE.

An exploration of the effectiveness of art therapy with children experiencing grief.

This paper discusses Cubism and looks at Cubist sculpture and its significance in the development of art.

Analyzes the work of twenty-first century impressionist South African artist Alan Ainslie, who is known around the world.

An argument that art theory inhibits the spontaneous creation and enjoyment of art.

An in-depth analysis of the technical, symbolic and cultural implications of the garden painting at Livia's villa in Prima Porta.

An in-depth overview of the life of renowned artist, Pablo Picasso.

A summary and analysis of the life and works of Alice Neel.

This paper looks at the importance of Greek art and culture in today's modern world.

An analysis of Jan Van Eyck's painting "Madonna with the Child Reading"

A look at the artist Edouard Manet, focusing on some of his better known works like "Boy with Cherries" and "Music in the Tuileries".

An artistic analysis of Leonardo Da Vinci's "The Last Supper".

An analysis and comparison of Karen Findlay's "The Eyes of Condoleezza Rice", Pearl C. Hsiung's "Saint Perpetuum" and Andy Warhol's "Electric Chair".

A look at the paradigms of modernism and postmodernism in art theory and practice.

This paper explores Andy Warhol's art in the context of Marcel Duchamp's artistic works.

A comparison of the styles of Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical and Romantic art.

A comparison of two religious works of arts, the Crucifixion scene from Rome and the "Seated Buddha" from Pakistan.

An examination of the meaning behind the picture and the name of the frontispiece of Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan."

A brief overview of the changes brought about during the Renaissance.

Examines the use of distortion as a technique in William Faulkner's 'The Sound and The Fury', and Samuel Becket's 'Waiting for Godot'.

A review of Pablo Picasso's painting "La Vie" (1903).

A first person narrative of the experiences and achievements of eighteenth century artist, Thomas Gainsborough.

Presents an aesthetic and historical overview of the Pop Art movement.

A look at the origins of op art as a genre in modern art.

Presents a critique of Pablo Picasso's famous painting "Guernica".

A commentary on the art and letters of Vincent Van Gogh.

A look at ballet, ballroom, folk and modern dance and how they are essentially forms of art.

A summary and analysis of Ola Rotimi's "The Gods are not to Blame". a postcolonial interpretation of the canonic works of the Western culture, Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex".

A comparison and contrast of Vincent Van Gogh's paintings, "The Starry Night" and "Self-portrait".

A look at the themes of humour and subversion in Canadian Aboriginal representations and the stories of Thomas King.

A comparison of Pierre Bonnard's "La Revue Blanche" and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's "Divan Japonais".

This paper discusses the artist Brenda McMahon and looks at her ceramic artwork.

This paper provides an analysis of Jan Steen's painting 'Rhetoricians at a Window'.

Compares Louise Bourgeois's "Spider" and Louise Nevelson's "Sky Cathedral" as hallmarks in feminist art.

This paper evaluates the impact that post-war Native-American art has had on the evolution of late Modernism.

This paper discusses the paintings of Renaissance artists, Albert Durer and Sandro Boticelli.

A comparison of Joseph Blackburn's "Isaac Winslow and his Family" and John Singleton Copley's "Mr.and Mrs. Izard".

A review of the the work of Marcel Duchamp and its relationship to primary teaching.

A discussion of the homage scenes that are found in the three Wu Family Shrines in Jiaxiang, Shandong, China.

An analysis of how the iconography in "The Mystic Nativity" reflects the Dominican Friar Savonarola's influences on Allesandro Botticelli.

The paper examines contemporary art as an art form that is relevant to a specific place or time rather than being universal.

The writer of the paper examines the work of the artist Jackson Pollock and specifically his works, "Number 1", "Number 3" and "Lucifer", all painted during his "drip" period.

A discussion of the Dada and surrealist movements in art, both of which rebelled against previously-held conventions.

A discussion of the theme of spirituality in Michelangelo's ceiling painting at the Sistine Chapel.

This paper examines Piet Mondrian's work as an expression of the evolving mechanized age.

An analysis of W.J.T. Mitchell's essay "Word and Image".

A review of the literature concerning the use of multimedia in the art classroom.

Compares and contrasts Rembrandt van Rijn's self-portrait with Frida Kahlo's self-portrait.

A historical perspective of the Hanna Barbera organization, it's founders and contributions to the world of animation.

Explores symbolism in Christian art.

Explores various definitions of art using examples of visual art and poetry.

Describes the life and art of Edouard Manet, especially the way it depicts the city of Paris during his time.

A look at how the Hamburger Bahnhof can be considered a classical model of the the public art museum.

A introduction to Mario Testino, the well known fashion photographer.

Discuses Da Vinci's painting "La Gioconda" better know as "Mona Lisa".

This paper descriptive on Gabriel Orozco's sculpture, "Oval with Pendulum."

A discussion of the origins of tattoos and how they have endured through time.

A discussion of various Northwest Coast Indian style Totems.

An examination of canopic jars as an example of funerary art of the Amarna period, compared with earlier art on these jars.

A review of the of early Buddhist architecture, art and culture in Japan.

A report on Wagner's musical concept of Gesamtkunstwerk ("total artwork"), the balance of visual, musical and dramatic arts.

This paper studies Jacques-Louis David's painting 'Death of Marat'.

A full biography of Jean-Leon Gerome and his painting "Ave Caesar"

A review of the history of the Dutch Baroque artist Jacob van Ruisdael and analysis of several of his works.

An analysis of the movie "Rear Window," directed by Alfred Hitchcock, focusing on character development and the use of voyeurism.

A critical review of James Elkin's "Stories of Art".

An analysis of how American artist John Singleton Copley synthesized the experiences of the New World with the traditions of European art.

A discussion on the differences between Baroque and Renaissance styles of art.

A comparison of the art pieces, "The Outer Coffin of Henettawy" and "The Marble Sarcophagus with the Triumph of Dionysus and the Seasons".

The paper is a description of the career of Vernon and Irene Castle preceding World War One.

An examination of the condition of perpetual mourning and its relationship to God, Satan and death in literature and film.

Looks at the Chinese porcelain "Covered Ewer", its function and the relationship of wine to the Chinese culture of Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty.

A summary of the life of Italian painter and draftsman Sandro Botticelli, as presented by the "Oxford Art Online" summary.

An examination of the changing nature of landscape art in California between the 1800s and the 20th century.

This paper studies the novel 'The Flanders Panel' by Arturo Perez-Reverte.

This paper looks at the crisis in art funding in the US and discusses art outreach programs.

Examines the technical and symbolical details of the fifth century mosaic "The Parting of Lot and Abraham", presently located in Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.

A comparison of the film, "Basquiat," directed by Julian Schnabel and the book, "Basquiat: A Quick Killing in Art," written by Phoebe Hoban, both biographies of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

This paper examines "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" by Pablo Picasso and discusses the aspect of cubism.

A review of the 1992 silent film "Baraka," by Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson, and a discussion of the role of the sacred in the art of filmmaking.

An analysis of the painting "Death on the Pale Horse," which Benjamin West painted in 1817.

An exploration of modern conceptions of iconography and how it plays a role in contemporary art.

This paper explores the styles and works of illustrators from the 19th century until today.

An examination of the meaning found in two untitled paintings by Jean-Michel Basquiat.

This paper discusses theories of art and studies "The Abuse of Beauty" by Arthur Danto.

An examination of the impact of Stalin's socialist realism on visual arts in the Soviet Union.

A discussion of the themes of possession, exorcism, and medical hysteria in Fritz Lang's movies, "M" and "Fury."

An analysis of the style and work of photographer Gregory Crewdson.

An exploration of the similarities and differences in Michelangelo's "Pieta" and Bernini's "Ecstasy of Saint Teresa."

An examination of the relationship between Koko the Clown and his creator, Max Fleisher in "Out of the Inkwell."

An analysis of the painting "Orestes Pursued by the Furies" by William-Adolphe Bouguereau.

A detailed analysis and discussion of the Octopus Vase from Palaikastro, Crete.

A discussion on the life and work of Inigo Jones.

This paper analyzes the paintings "Pocahontas" by Simon van de Passe and "'Liberty Displaying the Arts and Science" by Samuel Jennings.

This paper studies tattoo art and looks at how it relates to modern culture.

An analysis of two paintings: "Little Falls," by Beatrice Wose Smith, and "Ghetto Documents Drawing," by Miriam Beerman.