Art papers

A look at the artistic career of photographer, Man Ray.

This paper reviews the history of various art forms in "Art in the Western World," written by David M. Robb and J. J. Garrisson.

Examines the political and artistic career of painter David Alfaro Siqueiros.

This paper analyzes the theories and philosophies of a Marxist society.

A biography and description of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural design in an age of modernism and age of pluralism.

A description and history of montage as an art form.

This paper explores and details items that may be found in a time capsule that reflect world events and cultural patterns from the Renaissance and Baroque eras.

This paper examines and explains the various fields of humanities, including art, literature, architecture and philosophy and its effect on society.

This paper details emperor Hui-Tsung's life, not only as an ineffectual leader but as an accomplished artist, specializing in delicately colored bird-and-flower paintings.

This paper explains the basic philosophy of feng shui while reviewing Simon Brown's book, "Practical Feng Shui."

A short biographical account of American wilderness photographer and conservationist, Ansel Adams.

This paper discusses the life and work of one of the most recognizable names in the history of art, Pablo Picasso.

A description and analysis of the "Statue of the Standing Virgin and Child".

This paper discusses the life and work of the late Renaissance artist Raphael, especially his Sistine Madonna.

Examines objectivity and subjectivity in the works of Depression photographer, Walker Evans.

An overview of the processes and techniques used in textile conservation.

This paper discusses the issue of exploitation in Sally Mann's collection of photographs "Immediate Family", which portrays her three children in ways that are simultaneously provocative and comforting, disturbing and familiar.

An analysis of the fresco, "The Triumph of Death" by artist Andrea di Cione Arcangelo.

A comparative analysis of Jan Van Eyck's "Wedding Portrait" and Robert Campin's "Merode Altarpiece" .

A cultural analysis of Bangladesh.

A comparison of the twentieth century photographers Man Ray and Sally Mann.

A look at symbolic communication in art.

This paper presents the history of Christianity, emphasizing art history, in a thumbnail sketch of each period.

A description and analysis of Andy Warhol's "Marilyn" art pieces.

An overview of surrealism and how photography impacted this form of artistic expression.

Compares organic architecture to other contemporary forms of building.

A guide to the study of Chinese art through the Yuan dynasties.

Examines the life history and paintings of this 19th Century American artist.

A look at the life, talents and career of Leonardo Da Vinci.

A summary of the Italian Renaissance and its influence on Italian society.

Examines the history and functions of shoji screens used to divide living spaces in Japan.

Examines the controversial works of photographers Sally Mann and Andres Serrano.

Examines how technology assists modern interior design.

Compares and contrasts two posters by artists Koloman Moser and Milton Glaser.

Discusses the career of this contemporary American photographer.

An analysis of the works of architect, Santiago Calatrava.

A discussion of what defines art and other questions that are central to the philosophy art.

This paper discusses the Tokugawa society and its master ukiyo-e artist Kitagawa Utamaro.

This paper discusses artist Georges Braque, 1882-1963 and the Cubism movement.

A history of the interest in Orientalism in America and its influence on the decorative arts.

A SWOT analysis of a business specializing in art dealings.

Examines several factors which determine the price of art in contemporary society.

Outlines conceptualism in Brazil during the 1960s and how it was affected by military rule.

A creative writing paper written as though it were an actual interview with famous American artist Norman Rockwell.

This paper discusses the intricate relationship between medieval Mali culture and art in everyday life.

This paper analyzes the architecture of The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas from Michelangelo's point of view.

An analysis of the life, times and art of the photographer Edward Steichen.

An overview of the Impressionist movement, its history, its artists and its influences.

An analysis of the influence of the Cruxshadows' song "Telemetry of a Fallen Angel" on the digital art of Mandem.

An examination of how Japanese and African art have impacted Western art.

A discussion on the French impressionist artists of the late nineteenth century.

Describes the differences between pre-War and post-War Axis art.

A look at the painting style of Georgia O'Keeffe, focusing on the painting "The Shelton With Sunspots".

Explores how the naked body has been represented throughout the history of European art.

An overview of the career development of Henri Matisse and his contributions to modern art.

This paper discusses the continuity of technique and style in traditional sculpture, from Antiquity to the Baroque and Neo-Classical periods, specifically in the sculpture of Italians Gianlorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) and Antonio Canova (1757-1822).

This paper discusses the use of psychedelic drugs by people in the arts.

A comparative analysis of the paintings "The Toilet of Venus" by Francois Boucher and "Gertrude Stein" by Pablo Picasso.

An examination of the characteristics of art in the Romantic Age.

A comparative analysis of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" and Raphael Santi's "Expulsion of Heliodorus".

This paper discusses the lives and works of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Diego Rivera, all masters but from different backgrounds and different training, who may have been influenced by one another.

A look at painter Henri Matisse, the leader of the Fauve artist group, focusing on his painting "The Goldfish".

An examination of the life and works of artist Edward Henry Potthast.

An analysis of Baroque art, including a comparison between Peter Paul Rubens and Caravaggio.

This paper discusses Vassily Kandinsky, a Russian-born painter, who contributed greatly to German Expressionism.

A look at the link between cubist and modernist art.

An analysis of the art history of the Western world.

A discussion about the secrets behind Leonardo Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa".

An analysis of the works of photographer, Lorna Simpson.

Examines how women represented women in art by reflecting on six paintings from the pre-Raphaelite period.

An analysis of 20th century literature and art's treatment of the theme of alienation.

A look at the unique artistic style of John La Farge.

An analysis of the life and works of artist Thomas Gainsborough.

A discussion of one of Rembrandt's etchings, "Christ Preaching".

A look at one of the earliest known art forms in Africa, Nok Terracotta.

This paper discusses the history of the Pop Art movement and the work of Andy Warhol.

This paper is a research proposal to study the interpretation of Roman portraiture at Aphrodisias, Turkey.

A discussion on the changing styles of Salvador Dali.

A look at the architectural vision of Swiss architect, Le Corbusier.

Examines the fashion trends in menswear from 1900- 2000.

A study of how Michelangelo's sculpture, the "Roman Pieta" in Florence, combines the best of his artistic ability.

This paper is a literature review studying the effect of color, primarily in print media, on the way people feel when they see an advertisement or some other kind of information in the media.

An examination of the artistic styles of Meissonier, Delacroix and Goya.

An analysis of painter and sculptor Henri Matisse and how his work demonstrates that he was the most premier Fauvist of his time.

A paper on the master artists of the High Renaissance: Raphael Sanzio, Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Discusses the life and works of this famous 20th century artist.

A biography of the life and work of French artist Rosa Bonheur.

A critical review of Levi Strauss' "The Savage Mind".

An analysis of the effects of labeling, lighting and assemblage on viewer perception of the displayed object in museum exhibitions.

An examination of the connection between the Belle Epoche in nineteenth century French history and the growth of impressionism.

An analysis of the influence of Egyptian hieroglyphics and other ancient symbols on 18th, 19th and 20th century designs.

A look at how the artistic form of Realism emerged as a result of the socio-economic changes brought about by Europe's industrial revolution.

This paper discusses the quintessential feminist artist Judy Chicago and analyzes her "The Dinner Party" .

A discussion of the art patronage of the Medicis during the Baroque period.

An analysis of the art of using a painting or other work of art to support a point of view in poetry.

A biography of twentieth century pop artist Andy Warhol.

An examination of Vincent Van Gogh's "Portrait of Dr. Gachet."

A comparison of two 19th century paintings: Degas' "The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer" and Rodin's "The Martyr."

A discussion of the 'Beat Movement' of the 1950s and how it gave rise to a new counterculture movement.