Abstract European Industrialization and Effect on Working Women
Women Inheriting Businesses, Marry into Craft
Metalsmiths, Silvercasters, Bucklemakers
Metalsmithing Guilds Persecute
Rise in Jewelry Making
Greater Recognition for Individual Work
Sexual Division of Labor - Commitment of Children
Still Men Described as "Opening the Door"
Majority of Art Professors are Female as well as the most
Well Known Metalsmith (ex. Helen Shirk)
From the Paper "The empty pulpit stood there almost like a solitary statue in a plain white cubical room and that object and only that stood and left one's imagination into puzzle. Who could it be who stood up there? The words ramble throughout my thoughts perhaps it was ? I dreamed a dream ?? free at last free at last?? or was it "give me your tired, your poor"? but wait, I realized this was not a political podium where a great man or a great pioneer would campaign. It was a pulpit where a preacher told the crowds of people the word of God reciting words from the great book of life ? The Bible. Perhaps it was the words from the gospel John 3:16 ? For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son so that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but shall have eternal life.? I would like to think that it was the words of encouragement and love. The words that could be turned into hymns that are sung by the faithful. Or maybe even the lost, yes indeed the lost that have strayed away from The Good Shepherd named Jesus Christ. I wonder if the words that were preached were a calling for the lost to come back to God be it the stubborn/prodigal son to the confused daughter or those in trials and tribulations."
Tags: art, personal, pulpit, reflections, religious, works
From the Paper "But what captivated my mind the most was when I entered the chapel. The first thing ? or should I say the first person I saw was Mother Mary and The Christ Child. It was like divine intervention to my eyes. The beautiful glitter that shone like the rays of the sun around The Virgin Mary's halo and her flowing gown and holy face. But what captured my spirit and is the way the Holy Mother's arms were spread in the vast expanse of the roof my whole eyes were settled on the roof and it was like a welcoming."
Abstract "There are many different kinds of photographs. Some pictures portray natural setting such as landscapes, animals and other things which people find engaging and interesting. Human beings, however, are often the center of photographs, as people are usually socially minded and spend a major part of their time observing one another. By photographing human beings in certain predicaments, photographers often deal with political controversies. Photographers often attempt to mend certain social and political wrongs, using the camera as a tool of political action. But even without such purpose, photographs that deal with human beings often have an underlying social, political and historical message. Photographs that deal with human beings often reveal their feelings, hopes and aspirations; consequently, most photographs, notwithstanding their artistic merits, have a social and political significance."
Tags: children, gordon, history, in, muslim, parks, photographs, russia, school
Abstract This paper presents brief look at the life and work of the Renaissance Italian artist, scientist, and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci.
From the Paper "Da Vinci loved to surround himself and his work with an air of mystery, preferring to write backwards and in code, but this has served to limit what is known about his ideas. His art is so well connected with his science that one cannot be described without the other; his entire life was based upon observation and experimentation. He was more a scholar than a philosopher, but his holistic view of nature and engineering was a sort of philosophy in itself."
Tags: italy, renaissance, Mona, Lisa, Florence, Last, Supper
Abstract This term paper is an overview of the photographic work of Edward S. Curtis, the famous (and infamous) photographer of early 20th Century Native Americans. His photographs today are extremely sought after and widely recognized, yet also despised by many as dishonest depictions rather than an accurate visual historical record. While written from the perspective of visual anthropology, this paper discusses the long history of his work, his controversial methods, and its widely varied public reception.
From the Paper "Throughout the 20th century Edward Sheriff Curtis and The North American Indian have been both adored and abhorred within various contexts for diverse reasons. While almost all who are interested in Native American culture are familiar with his 30-year photo-documentary project recording all "vanishing" tribes west of the Mississippi River, their acknowledgement does not necessitate acceptance of the scientific or academic accuracy nor the ideological terms of production. While ubiquitous within museums, galleries, textbooks, and the media, his photographs have, since inception, maintained a contested ambivalence between art and science. Much of the controversy and the ebb and flow of popularity has been historically determined to an extent by social, cultural, and economic conditions. Curtis? project began just as Anthropology as a profession was coming of age in the United States, desperate to distinguish itself as a scientific discipline. Simultaneously, photography had become more technologically sophisticated as well as accessible, and began to consciously figure itself both as art and science."
From the Paper "The work is quite simple, using simple artistic devices in order to capture this couple's one timeless moment. It successfully portrays joy pulling the viewer into the painting's depths with its brilliant use of colour and shape, creating another reality. It's as if you are looking at these lovers through a glass panel, distorting them and melding them together until they themselves look as smooth as the glass that protects them."
Abstract This paper is a critical analysis of "The Annunciation", by Francisco de Zurbaran. It considers the choices made by the artist, including time, characters, and emphasis. Specifically, Zurburan decided to paint the scene as if the Virgin Mary had already received her message. This topic is explored, especially as it relates to other painting of the same subject. Also, the somber tome is considered; which conveys a message of importance in and of itself. Finally, the surroundings within which the artist places Mary conveys a "heavenly" idea.
From the Paper "A person who learns that she is going to give birth to the Son of God experiences a unique event. In Christian history, the only person that had such a privilege was the Virgin Mary. The scene where the archangel Gabriel has alighted near her to tell her the startling news has fascinated artists throughout time and throughout the world. There are innumerable emotions and interactions that can be interpreted from the biblical text describing the exchange between the two protagonists. In attempts to illuminate some of them, different artists have used a variety of parameters and techniques to show their audiences what they considered to be the important ideas connected with the annunciation. These and concepts include the actual point on the time-line between Gabriel's arrival and departure that the artist chooses to depict, the physical gestures and positions of the figures, and actual physical methods employed in the creation and composition of the work itself such that a viewer's attention is drawn to a certain aspect of the event."
Abstract This paper critically analyzes Georges Seurat's the Circus by describing his use of technique, style and composition and by comparing his work to the work Jean Antoine Watteau. The writer describes the artist's use of emotion through symbolism and the artist's focus on positive aspects of life as bringing significant contributions to the world of art.
From the Paper "Famous pieces, such as Jean Antoine Watteau's The Italian Comedians, and Georges Seurat's Circus encompasses several similarities to one another. Through the use of symbolism and technique, they have each made projections of leisure and happiness toward the viewer. Both of these pieces are meant to spark an emotional response through very different methods of artwork."
Abstract This paper analyzes the elements that determine if a piece of written work should be judged as pornograhic or erotic, Two examples are included.
From the Paper "As author D. H. Lawrence cleverly stated, 'Man is a changeable beast, and words change their meanings with him.' Indeed, what one refers to as erotic material, may be judged as pornographic by another. But which standards affect a person's judgment? What meanings do the words "pornographic" and "erotic" enclose? And how should one contrast these two categories of sex-related material?"
Abstract This paper discusses Michelangelo's painting 'The Calling of St. Matthew" It discusses composition and meaning in the painting. The author also looks at Michelangelo's use of style and symbolism to convey a theme and message in his painting.
From the Paper "Michelangelo Caravaggio is considered one of the greatest of the old master painters. Educators and critics alike praise his work. He is the subject of several books and a film. Many books on Caravaggio exist which discuss his work, however, one might gain a better understanding by examining a single piece thoroughly. One of Caravaggio's better known paintings is The Calling of St. Matthew."
Abstract This paper compares the music of Josquin, a composer of the Renaissance, to the architecture of the same time. The author examines how architecture and music expressed the new ideas that permeated the world during this period in history. A broad examination of both the music and architecture is included.
From the Paper "The renaissance was a time of rebirth and renewal. All over Europe, people were looking back to times they saw as better, instead of towards the unpredictable future. Specifically, the people looked back to the ancient worlds, and found the humanitarian values of the ancient Greeks and Romans very inviting. The arts were reborn from classical ideas, and a new focus was placed on individuals and the natural world (Wright 80). New inventions and wonders filled Europe. This was the era of both the printing press and telescope's birth. New ideas permeated the world, remolding the way people thought. Music and architecture were no exceptions to this rebirthing."
Abstract A paper discussing Thomas Eakins and Mary Cassatt, along with some brief descriptions of selected works. Short biographies are given of both artists. The author mentions the style of each artists.
From the Paper "From the late 1860s to the late 1880s a French art movement flourished. Derived from Monet's painting Impression, this worldwide movement was called Impressionism. Impressionists painted mainly of modern-day subjects in the open air. They used a lot of bright colored paints (little drawing) and aimed to capture the effects of light. Two great American artists of this time were Thomas Eakins and Mary Cassatt. Thomas Eakins was born on July 25, 1844 in Philadelphia. His father was a writer from which he inherited a lot of talent. He also learned to love the outdoors from his father and his childhood. He was very outgoing and did exceptionally well in school. Eakins especially loved science and math, which he enjoyed using later in his career."
Abstract A paper about the influence that Dionysus/Bacchus has had on literature, art, and music. The author examines the impact of the myth on various cultures and modern times. Includes illustrations.
From the Paper "The myth of the Olympian god of wine has influenced cultures all the way up to present time. Known as Bacchus by Romans and Dionysus by the Greeks, this god has shown up in art, music, literature, and even in the names of many vineyards and wine cellars. This paper will first recount the myth of Dionysus, discuss his influence on ancient and modern cultures, and provide illustrations".
Abstract An examination of Indian arts with emphasis on the images and symbolism in the Indian notions of art and religion. The author examines the influences of the Western world on Indian expression of art.
From the Paper "For thousands of years the arts have thrived on the Indian sub-continent, with the advent of western influence and occupation taking place only within the last few hundred years. The impact of western influence upon India is unmistakable, especially in regards to her arts and religion, serving not so much as a contributor, but as a critic. To even begin to comprehend and appreciate the incredible diversity and complexity of Indian arts, we must undergo a paradigm shift of our most basic western beliefs and notions of art and religion. Therefore, an understanding of the historical interpretations of Indian art is essential. Going beyond this, we must construct a rudimentary primer on seeing Indian images, also known as dar?an, and trying to understand, at least at a basic level, the symbolism involved in such religiously rich imagery."
