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Picasso: Political and Social Views

This 9 page paper examines the life and times of Picasso, spanning the most of the twentieth century, as reflected in his paintings. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Frank Lloyd Wright and the Prairie Style

A 6 page paper which presents an overview of the Prairie style of Frank Lloyd Wright. This particular style, which Wright implemented in the early part of the 1900s, was a style unique in that it incorporated the structure of the prairie landscape, that which was flat and endless, into the design of the houses he built. It was, and is, a very simplistic design style which serves to illustrate yet another aspect of Wright's concern with incorporating the organic natural surroundings into his buildings. A brief description of Prairie style is illustrated, along with descriptions of two of his Prairie style houses, the Coonley House and the May House. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Winslow Homer:

This 5 page paper examines the most famous American artist of his day, whose work spanned the 19th and 20th centuries. Although largely self-taught, Homer became a master of etchings, oils, and watercolors. Guide and Dog - 1889 is discussed as an examplative Adirondack work. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Egyptian and Greek Art

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts three pieces of Egyptian art with three pieces of Greek art. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

The Life and Work of Milton Glaser

This 3 page paper provides biographical information about this well known graphic artist. Milton Glaser is the graphic artist who designed the I Love NY logo. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Medieval Castles

A 4 page paper tracing the development and history of medieval castles in Europe, focusing primarily on English castles. Design and sizes changed dramatically over the centuries of the Middle Ages, primarily in response to changes in weaponry and the castle owner's need to protect the castle and its inhabitants. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

19th Century Graphic Design and the Gutenberg Galaxy

“The Gutenberg era...is a consistent series of static shots or 'fixed points of view' in homogenous relationship. Homogenisation of men and materials will become the great programme of the Gutenberg era, the source of wealth and power unknown to any other time or technology” [Mcluhan, M, The Gutenburg Galaxy(1962)]This 5 page paper looks at this quote and uses three examples of graphic design from the 19th century to show how the era of print ushered in the concept of 'the static or fragmented shot' and 'homogenisation of men or materials'. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

Archaeology, Authenticity, and Aesthetics of Douris’s Dionysiac Scenes, “Dancing Satyrs and Maenads” Cup (Kylix)

A 10 page paper which identifies and examines the object, describes its detail, and assesses its value and authenticity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Furniture Design and the Introduction of the Television

A 7 page assessment of how furniture design changed in response to the introduction of such technologies as the radio and the television. The author asserts that comfort became a primary design criteria and points to the advent of the recliner and the modular couch as examples of the result. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Cultural Developments During the Age of Jazz

A 3 page review of some of the primary cultural developments that occurred during the 1920s and 1930s. The author maintains that many of these developments came about as a result of the experiences of those that served in Europe during World War I. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Ana Mendieta

This 5 page paper discusses the artist Ana Mendieta, her works and her technique. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Titian, Portrait of a Man in a Red Cap

A 4 page paper which analyzes “Portrait of a Man in a Red Cap” by Titian. No bibliography.

Reconceptualizing the Photo Essay

This 7 page paper examines a photo essay, discusses the role that the visual images and the written text play in constructing it; and how changes to either the text or the visuals would change the original. We'll then make the changes and see how the meaning changes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The Blessed Sacrament Cathedral: Detroit, Michigan

A 4 page paper which examines the interior of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Detroit, Michigan. The paper examines the blend of gothic, neo-gothic and modern designs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Western Influence on Russian Visual Art

A 13 page paper on how the Western world has influenced Russian art. The author demonstrates that this influence has spanned centuries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: Silk Roads

A 4 page paper which examines items from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston exhibit Silk Roads: Musical Instruments of Asia. No sources cited.

Rene Magritte

A 4 page paper on the life and work of artist Rene Magritte. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Ma Yuan/Artist of the Song Dynasty

A 5 page research paper/essay that analyzes a work by Ma Yuan of the Chinese Song Dynasty period. The art of Ma Yuan (c. 1155-1225), along with that of Xia Gui, represents the highest level of Chinese painting during the Song dynasty (1127-1279) (Ma Yuan). During the Southern Song period (1127-1279), court painters continued to favor landscapes as subject material, as they had in the past, but they also favored smaller formats and more lyrical treatments (Southern Song). This examination of a work, Walking on a Mountain path in Spring by Ma Yuan, concentrates on describing its lyric elements, that is, the features of the poem that are designed to evoke emotion on the part of the viewer. Also, a comparison is made between Ma Yuan and Xia Gui. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Giotto/Life of Christ in the Arena Chapel

An 8 page research paper. Giotto's fresco cycle in the Arena Chapel at Padua was commissioned by Enrico Scrovegni early in the fourteenth century. The building was meant to be a small private chapel for use of the Scrovegni family, according to an early document (Stubblebine 107). The meaning of the chapel's frescoes have long generated considerable scholarly debate. The frescoes are exquisitely beautiful, but the contemporary viewer is compelled to wonder what they mean and, in particular, to ask what did they mean to the medieval audience for whom they were painted? In answering this question, this discussion of Giotto's frescoes in the Arena Chapel focuses not only on describing this work of art, but also it relates the meaning of the scenes depicted to the medieval culture to which they refer. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

Art as Political Statement: Impressionist and Dada

A 4 page paper which examines themes of political input in Impressionist and Dada art. The works and painters examined are Camille Pissarro’s “Peasants Resting,” George Grosz’ “Germany: A Winter’s Tale,” and Edouard Manet’s “Execution of the Emperor Maximilian.” Bibliography lists 10 sources.

Hollywood: Exploitation During the Golden Age

A 12 page overview of the economic strategy launched in film production and promotion during the 1930s and 1940s. This strategy, in part, included the dynamics of film production (dynamics of the producer-unit system) and the alliance between studio systems and exhibitors, alliances established through vertical integration. One of the most important inclusions in this economic rationale, however, was the "bankable" star system. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Thomas Cole

This 4 page paper discusses Thomas Cole's series of paintings called the "Voyage of Life" and briefly describes the Hudson River School of which he was a part. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Museum Use of the Internet

This 4 page paper discusses some of the ways in which museums are using the Internet. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Gauguin and Van Gogh: Crisis of Impressionism

A 5 page paper which examines how Paul Gauguin and Vincent Van Gogh’s art developed out of the crisis of Impressionism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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