Essays and Research Papers on Artists Art Genre

An 8 page analysis of the work of this nineteenth century painter. The author contends that much of Turner’s inspiration came from the classical painters such as Claude Lorraine. Turner’s will, in fact, directed that two of his paintings go to the National Gallery to be displayed alongside Claude’s work. The ...

This 9 page paper discusses the style of architect Dom Hans Van Der Laan and his ideas about architectonic space. More specifically, this book references his book entitled "Architectonic Space", which addresses this issue. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which examines the work and influence of the Czech artist Milan Knizak. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts The Votive Statue of Eannatum with the The Attic Red Figure Kylix. The origin of each is duly noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines whether or not Vermeer’s painting “The Woman in Blue Reading a Letter” is concerned with a new idea of the visual or not. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at this artist's life and influence on the movement of abstract expressionism. His history as a Russian artist and influence in Europe is discussed, but the focus of the paper is on the artist's influence in the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines Picasso’s Blue Period. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

10 pages in length. The inherent elegance and creativity that French artisans have bestowed upon the world has been quite influential to myriad painters and sculptors from across the globe, but perhaps the most significant impact of France's unique artistry has been upon American craftsman who – during the revolution, romantic period and nineteenth ...

This 3 page paper discusses the elements of the REalist Period through the work of Manet's Olympia and Flaubert's Madame Bovary. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 16 page paper looks at how the art world changed during the 1970’s. The paper focuses in the urban changes that occurred and the way in which art become more commercialised and reflective of common culture. The paper considers the general background of art and culture, before considering the work of artists such as ...

A 4 page research paper that examines the naturalism of these three great Renaissance artists. Two works by each artist is profiled. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the presentation of the human body in three separate works of art. The art works discussed are the New York Kouros, Corpus of Christ, and Coubet’s “Woman with a Parrot.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the film “Clockwork Orange” as well as other art forms that are generally considered to be somewhat offensive. The paper then examines two artists who have been known to shock viewers. Those artists are the photographic artist Andres Serrano and the performance artist Gina Pane. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper contains biographical information on this illustrator whose claim to fame is the popular rendition of Spider-Man. How he contributed to the business in general is a theme of this paper. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 10 page annotated bibliography summarizing ten articles discussing American art and artists in from 1900-1950. A literature review of American art and artists spanning the first half of the 20th century generally falls within two areas of study: the influence of the international market and perception on American art primarily based in ...

This is a 3 page paper discussing the photography and the social issues addressed by Lewis Hine. Photographer Lewis Wickes Hine (1874-1940) was not only a photographer who achieved a certain artistry within his photographs but also addressed important social issues regarding humanity in the first half of the 20th century. Through his insightful images ...

A 4 page paper which examines the differences in the portrayal of Santa Maria della Salute by the painters Antonio Canale (Santa Maria della Salute Seen from the Grand Canal. 1730) and Joseph William Mallord Turner (The Dogana and Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, 1843). Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page reaction paper compares and contrasts Kauffmann's Cornelia Pointing Children as Her Treasures (1785) with Jean-Baptiste Greuze's The Village Bride (1761). Various elements of these paintings are discussed inclusive of composition, and the use of light and space. No sources.

An 8 page paper which discusses the importance of teaching American illustration and surrealism in an art curriculum. Norman Rockwell and Salvador Dali are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 2 1/2 page paper which analyzes “The Raising of Lazarus” (1630) by Rembrandt. No sources cited.

An 8 page paper which examines how the declaration of Claes Oldenburg in 1961, “I am for art” reflected the purpose of pop art and how Oldenburg and his contemporaries manifested the shopping list of desires in their works of visual art. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 3 page research paper/essay that offers an analysis of Delacroix's lithograph "Cheval Sauvage" (Wild Horse)(1828). The writer offers personal analysis of the painting and also discusses the features of the Romantic style and how this work exemplifies this style. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 15 page summary/outline of 17th and 18th Century Art by Julius S. Held and Donald Posner. This is a comprehensive overview of this art text, including as much information as possible, by using outline form, even to the point of eschewing the use of complete sentences. Text examines architecture, sculpture, and painting during each ...

A 4 page paper which examines two of Monet’s paintings: The Bridge Over the Water-Lily Pond (1899) and The Bridge at Argenteuil (1874). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper considers how impressionist landscape paintings can be seen as combining innovative and traditional practices. The work of numerous artists is considered, including Cézanne, Degas and Monet. The bibliography cites 5 sources.