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"Charles I (r. 1625-49) was a poor statesman whose deep belief in the divine right of kings was adhered to with a stubbornness that eventually led him to the scaffold. His single greatest accomplishment, his art collection, was assembled in the service of that ideal notion of kingship and it was not allowed to stand as his memorial. Charles managed the kingdom badly, was a poor diplomat and politician, provided unsound leadership, and refused to recognize the implacable nature of changes in society. The arena in which he did excel was that of display. Despite the rebellions, the civil wars, the foreign wars, the struggles with Parliament, and, most of all, the stricken economy, Charles' reign was marked by splendid entertainments, costly show, and the assembling of one of the finest art collections in Europe. When added to the perception of Charles' popish tendencies, his.."

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The paper attempts to illustrate how Monet was deeply affected by Japanese art on a spiritual and emotional level. The paper discusses how Monet's obsession with Japanese art was apparent in his home, his words and his collection of prints. Monet's use of color, water, light and composition are described by the paper as well as how they were all influenced by the Japanese style.

Outline:
Japanese Art as an Influence
Japanese Art: The Collection
Impact on a Master Painter: Color
Impact on a Master Painter: Water
Impact on a Master: Light
Impact on a Master: Composition
Conclusion: An Artist Speaks

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"Monet's connection to Japanese art has been variably reported as beginning early in the 1860s up to an initial purchase in 1871 . Perhaps the most charming story about Monet's introduction to Japanese art is a legend stating that Monet, when attempting to escape the Prussian siege of Paris, walked into a food shop in Amsterdam. The paper being used as wrapping paper were pages from a Japanese book of prints. The story goes on the say that Monet was so enamored with the prints that he purchased a print without delay and that this simple purchase changed the course of his life and the course of the styles, colors, and techniques used in Western art from that day forward."

Tags:wood, block, prints, color, water, light, composition, style, technique

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This paper explains that the exotic new plant species brought back from the many 18th century global scientific explorations created an interest by men and women in landscape gardening and gardening magazines. The author points out that the botanical illustrations originated as a help to Carolus Linnaeus' classification system, which greatly influenced the botanical art (also called linnaean art) of the era, and soon became very popular, appearing in garden magazines along with cultivation instructions and even as textile prints. The paper compares the similarities of the work of Claude Aubriet (1665-1742), the first botanical artist to be part of an expedition, with commercial textiles, noting that in both examples all the 'working parts' of the plants are depicted.

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"A president of the Royal Society subsequent to Sloane, Sir Joseph Banks, was one of the most powerful men in the British scientific community at the time, and he commissioned or caused to be published significant numbers of botanical illustrations that would have influenced both artists in other genres and the public, still hungry for information about exotic plants. Banks was also unofficial director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, giving him yet another platform from which to influence the public taste. Banks himself had sailed with Captain Cook on the first of Cook's voyages around the world in 1768."

Tags:cataloguing, banks, women, linnaean, collecting

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This paper analyzes the relationship between art collector, Isabella Stewart Gardner and her advisor, Bernard Berenson, as illustrated through a series of letters they exchanged during the year 1896.

Tags:19th, century, collecting, court, fenway

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This paper discusses the Alsdorf collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, which includes sculpture, jewelry, paintings and architectural elements from India, Nepal, Tibet, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia and Java influenced by Hinduism. The author points out the difficulty of generalizing about Hindu influenced art because of the diversity of Hinduism. The paper relates that the region's art has been influenced by gods and goddesses, such as Shiva, Ganesa and Brahma, for thousands of years. Illustrations.

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"In other words, the views of Hinduism hold many opposing theories that describe aspects of an eternal truth. For example, one underlying focus is that a desire for liberation from earthly evils is and should be a life ambition. These notions and concepts can be clearly witnessed in the region's art as Hinduism plays a major role in what is and was accepted as precious. The Hindu influence had a strong influence on the regions' architecture and the continuous to be a great part of the regions art. For example, Indian art is often depicted with the subjects of art, whether it is in jewelry, statues or paintings, all having various alterations made to the eyes. "

Tags:shiva, eyes, destroyer, vishnu, diversity

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This paper explains that Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" is an in-depth collection of the strategic, operational and tactical nature of warfare and military strategies and tactics. The author relates that this ancient military book "The Art of War" has been adopted in various business and management milieus. In first reading, the military aspects are prominent; however, the paper states that the reader realizes that this book is also Sun Tzu's diary because what he wrote was not based on theories or suppositions but rather were his every day experiences.


Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter I. Strategic Assessments
Chapter II. Doing Battle
Chapter III. Planning a Siege
Chapter IV. Formation
Chapter V. Force
Chapter VI. Emptiness and Fullness
Chapter VII. Armed Struggle
Chapter VIII. Adaptations
Chapter IX. Maneuvering Armies
Chapter X. Terrain
Chapter XI. Nine Grounds
Chapter XII. Fire Attack
Chapter XIII. On the Use of Spies
Perspectives and Opinions

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"Warfare is not a static or constant affair. It is instead and fluid and continuous engagement despite the lull perceive at times. The term "fog of war" is apropos to the reality of engaging the enemy wherein constant movement and engagement numbs the mind at times and it fails to determine who it is fighting. Thus, warfare should be fluid in a way that the better general controls and dictates the fluidity of the movement. Like an orchestra conductor, he must know the total meaning of the music and be able to call out each and any member of the orchestra at the right time to bring harmony to the song."

Tags:reality, leaders, diplomacy, temperance, situations

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This paper describes the collection of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and the reviewer's experience visiting there. The paper explains how the museum displays the art of illustrators and children's book authors. In particular, Eric Carle's work is honored in the exhibits throughout the building. Current exhibitions celebrate the artwork of children's literature and storytelling, exhibits and activities are meant to inspire a love of reading in children and to inspire adults to encourage reading in children. The author concludes that the trip to the museum was a wonderful experience and this type of resource is helpful to teach children and families about reading.

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"Before my visit to the museum I did not know a great deal about Eric Carle. I knew that he was a children's book writer and illustrator and that he has many books that one can purchase at stores and on-line. He is an interesting man whose artwork is known for its collage technique and he is well-known for the books that he has illustrated, all of which are part of the permanent collection at the museum. Many of his books are read during the storyteller sessions at the museum, which I was able to experience. "

Tags:literacy, illustration, musuems, children's literature, education

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This paper compares two figures in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the 'Fertility Goddess' from Pakistan, and the 'Landsdowne Artemis' from Rome, both of which are from around the first century AD. The comparison illustrate differences in culture such as different world views, different traditions, different religious meaning, different mythologies, differences in dress, and so on, and differences in craftsmanship.

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"In comparing works of art from different cultures in the ancient world, two major differences can usually be noted. The first involves differences in culture, meaning different world views, different traditions, different religious meaning, different mythologies, differences in dress, and so on. The second involves differences in craftsmanship, with works contemporary in time showing very different levels of development and skill. A comparison of two works from different cultures but from about the same time period shows how these differences might be seen. A work from Pakistan from the first century AD is identified as coming specifically from Sirkap or Charsadda, in the Gandhara region of South Asia. It is a terracotta figure of the Fertility Goddess. "

Tags:figures, pakistan, rome

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This is a comparison/contrast essay discussing several works from the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Two representational works are analyzed - Gustav Klimt's "Hope II" and Pablo Picasso's "Girl Before a Mirror". Two abstract works compared and contrasted are Jackson Pollock's "Full Fathom Five" and Mondrain's "Broadway Boogie-Woogie". Finally, two sculptural works are compared and contrasted - Rodin's "Monument to Balzac" and Boccioni's "Unique Forms of Continuity in Space". A thorough discussion of applicable artistic elements is offered in the paper.

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"In observation of Picasso's Girl Before a Mirror (Marie-Therese Walter) one is struck by an obvious statement being made. The theme of his painting is reflection and seeing beyond what is on the surface. The lines of the bodies are flowing and erotic. The background is geometric and regular except for the startling bright colors. The woman is defined by her sexual components which are exaggerated in bulbous breasts and enlarged wombs. The style is cubism expanded with elements of surrealism infused with color that seems meant to surprise and shock. The use of the reflected image encourages thoughts of how form can change and calls forth questions regarding what constitutes beauty. Depicting female form constructed from circles and lines is in accord with the aims of analytic cubism which stressed the breaking down and analysis of form. The overall effect is more sensual than serious. Questions of inner beauty versus outer beauty may be suggested. The curving lines, bright colors, and rounded erotic shapes suggest harmony and pleasure, reflecting Picasso's delight with his newest love, Marie Therese Walter."

Tags:Vienna, Sezession, Lillie, P., Bliss

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This paper explains that "outsider art", also called naif, naive or art brut, is collected by the most well-known collectors; therefore, the question arises when something becomes popular or "in" does it continue to be "outside"? Can "outsider art" continue in the years to come? The author points out that, for example, after World War I, the cultured in Europe began developing an interest in self-taught creators called "naives", such as Henri Rousseau, who were creating their artistic works throughout Europe especially France. The paper presents many examples of "outsider art" in the U.S., including Mexican-American, jailhouse and street art, some of which has entered the realm of collectors and museums, while other artist prefer to remain "Outside Art".

Table of Contents
Introduction of Thesis Statement
Introduction of Terms Based on Dubuffet and Cardinal
Move from Europe to United States
Definition of Outsider
Examples: Slaves, Mentally Ill, Spiritual, Folk, Recycled
Response to Thesis Statement
Conclusion

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""Outsider art" continues to evolve along with changes in society. A new form of work, for example, called "recycled folk art," transform pieces of trash into new treasures. In Mexican-American Texas communities, houses are adorned by objects, colors and symbols that reflect a history over the past to present days. Many of the visually rich barrio decorations are made from everyday castoffs such as Styrofoam cups, tires and tile chips. Brightly colored trucks and cars, tree swings, and televisions act as shrines to the Virgin of San Juan. Windmills and whirligigs are made from soda cans, butterflies from scrapped tin and muffler robots from used auto parts."

Tags:dubuffet, jail, naive, latino, coleman