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A 4 page paper which examines, separately, Abraham van Beyeren’s A Bouquet Still Life with Roses and an Indian sandstone sculpture, titled Yogini, from the 10th-11th century. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper analyzes that infamous painting in light of the times. The primary themes concern treatment of subject matter and a movement away from religious works in addition to the treatment of women in sixteenth century Europe. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An eight page paper which considers some of the similarities and differences between the Italian and Russian Futurist movements of the early twentieth century, in terms of their political and artistic aims and the extent to which they influenced other movements in Europe and the development of the avant-garde as a whole. Bibliography lists 3 ...

(5 pp) It is difficult to imagine how this French artist of social manners was ever "lost." His painterly style is amazing; his attention to detail exquisite. His portrayal of women in Victorian Europe is both intimate and insightful. Several paintings are discussed. La Demoiselle de magasin "The Young Lady of ...

(5 pp.) Throughout Europe, artists were once more relating to the bounty that they considered home. This included their physical home as well as their spiritual home, both were reflected in their landscape paintings. We shall see this in Toledo by El Greco and Wheatfield by van Ruisdael. Bibliography lists 3 sources and ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the life and career of Benjamin West, a painter and prolific American artist who was said to have had a significant impact on the development of painting styles in England and Europe in the 18th century. West contextualized historical and religious paintings and determined a refocusing ...

A 5 page paper which examines the work of Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano. The paper primarily discusses his most famous poster of the infamous “Batman.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper considers how significant the influence of Japanese art on the Impressionist artists. The writer considers this in general terms, such as style content and in the context of influences before looking at more specific examples looking at Degas and Monet in more detail. Other artists considered include van Gough, Gauguin and ...

This is a 9 page paper discussing the modern Japanese identity in relation to fashion and architecture. The modern Japanese identity is highly unique in its combination of the traditional and the “unfettered” modern and often mismatched. Examples of this can be found in the fashions of Issey Miyake and his contemporaries, the fashion selections ...

Van Gogh & Edo Art

  • 4 page paper

A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses Van Gogh's The Courtesan and Japanese Edo art. This discussion contrasts and compares Van Gogh's Courtesan to its inspiration, the artwork of Japan during the Edo period. This shows not only how Van Gogh incorporated features characteristic of the Edo style in this own work but also how ...

A 5 page paper which examines the work of Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano. The paper primarily discusses his most famous poster of the infamous “Batman.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper considers how significant the influence of Japanese art on the Impressionist artists. The writer considers this in general terms, such as style content and in the context of influences before looking at more specific examples looking at Degas and Monet in more detail. Other artists considered include van Gough, Gauguin and ...

This is a 9 page paper discussing the modern Japanese identity in relation to fashion and architecture. The modern Japanese identity is highly unique in its combination of the traditional and the “unfettered” modern and often mismatched. Examples of this can be found in the fashions of Issey Miyake and his contemporaries, the fashion selections ...

Van Gogh & Edo Art

  • 4 page paper

A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses Van Gogh's The Courtesan and Japanese Edo art. This discussion contrasts and compares Van Gogh's Courtesan to its inspiration, the artwork of Japan during the Edo period. This shows not only how Van Gogh incorporated features characteristic of the Edo style in this own work but also how ...

An 8 page paper which compares the artwork of Jacob Lawrence to that of Henri Matisse. The paintings examined are Matisse’s The Painter’s Family (1911) and The Moroccans (1916), and Lawrence’s The Street (1957) and Supermarket-Flora (1996) Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page research paper and analysis of this art work. Discusses historical accuracy, relevant themes, and offers art analysis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 15 page interpretation of Lenoardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' in terms of fractals. The writer presents Leonardo's mathematical leanings and application of his genius in his lifetime, and discusses basic fractal relationship to nature. The writer applies the 5 - 3 ratio of the Fibonacci series to the mural, and why Leonardo chose ...

A 6 page paper discussing the history and development of the Fibonacci sequence; the development of associated ratios; and their applicability to visual images. Fibonacci published his sequence in 1202, and da Vinci used the concept of "thirds" in much of his work as did some other artists of the period. The paper provides the mathematical basis ...

A 5 page paper which compares two sarcophagi, both from Rome, “The Return of the Body of Meleager to Kalydon” and “The Indian Triumph of Dionysus.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page observation that old age is a subject which can be presented quite differently by different forms of art and artists. While the graphic arts have the capability of best illustrating the physical effects of old age, literature can be contended to best represent the spiritual and social effects of old age. ...

Mimbres Pottery

  • 10 page paper

A 10 page essay on the beautiful pottery produced by this tribe of ancient North American Indians. Bibliography lists six sources.

A 7 page research paper on the innovations of van Eyck. The writer looks at the incorporation of realism and religious/ethereal symbolism within everyday settings, describing the symbolism in the Ghent alterpieces and the Arnolfini Wedding. Also explored are his techniques in light, illumination, oil and color. A discussion of Panofsky's theory on not reviewing ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the architecture of Scottish architect Charles Renny Mackintosh. In discussing the architecture of Mackintosh we examine three of his most famous buildings which are the Glasgow School of Art, Hill House, and the Willow Tea Rooms. Mackintosh was essentially an artist who did not fit into a specific genre, ...

Cubism vs. Futurism

  • 3 page paper

3 page essay comparing cubism and futurism (abstract art) with mention of Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Marinetti, DuChamp etc; No Bibliography.

A 4 page paper comparing these two art forms. The writer describes how each is different from the other, as well as comparing one of Monet's paintings [Water Lillies] with one of Picasso's [Ma Jolie]. Bibliography cites 6 sources.

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