Essays and Research Papers on Famous Works Of Art

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the paintings Late Afternoon and Head and Bottle by Philip Guston. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the work of the 19th century British painter J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) and the fact that his work serves as a consummate example of what Romanticism in art was and is. Instead of simply recording what he saw before him, Turner was able to translate the scenes he painted into light-filled expressions of his own ...

A 6 page paper. This essay describes and discusses the Crucifixion Mosaic on the wall of the Monastery Church in Daphni and Duccio's Crucifixion from the Maesta Altar. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the life and work of sculptor Barbara Hepworth. Her relationship with the sculptor Moore is also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines how patronage of the arts changed in the nineteenth century. The writer explores the repercussions that this brought about in the world of art, particularly in regards to the Impressionist period. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page page research paper that examine the functions of portraiture in 17th century Dutch life. In discussing how artists accomplished these functions, the writer profiles paintings by Rembrandt and de Hooch. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

(5 pp). This work (1501-4) by Michelangelo of the Biblical shepherd David is considered by some one of the world's great remaining pieces of three-dimensional art. What we are looking is obviously only part of the nineteen-foot form now residing in the Academia. An analysis of the piece including descriptive, interpretative and evaluative ...

A 50 page research paper that presents the career of late eighteenth century artist William Blake (1757-1827). The writer argues that Blake's work as an artist demonstrates Blake's mystical nature and religious orientation. Additionally, the writer shows that, unlike many of his contemporaries, Blake rejected the Enlightenment idea that reason stood supreme among human faculties. ...

A 6 page paper which analyzes and discusses Henri Matisse's painting "Purple Robe and Anemones." The paper argues that the image presented is symbolizing the strength and sensuality of the woman, which is clearly represented in the feminine and masculine images and forms. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 12 page paper that discusses Tintoretto's painting of the Last Supper. The writer provides a short background of the artist, discusses his work with an emphasis on the Last Supper painted for the San Giorgio Maggiore parish in Venice. A brief comparisons is made between Leonardo's treatment of the subject and Tintoretto's treatment. Bibliography ...

This 6 page report discusses the Sienese and their artwork in the 13th and 14th centuries. For almost five hundred years, from the late Middle Ages into the seventeenth century, the Italian city of Siena was a thriving center of trade, learning, and fine art. Its artists were known for their creation of altar pieces, painted in triptych designs of landscapes ...

(5 pp.) The tendency, of most of us, when thinking, of "the end," of anything, guess that it will taper off or even just dwindle away. That was hardly the case of post-impressionistic artists. These artists, the last of the Impressionists, still had energy and fresh ideas to explore. ...

( 5 pp) Raphael Santi (1483-1520) has been considered one of the finest draftsman of the Renaissance, not only is he, also an excellent painter, but he has been able to give a sense of intimacy to the scene that few others were able to accomplish. We shall examine his work through the painting, ...

( 8 pp) It is always curious to see how one piece of art may connect with another. This discussion will suggest that other than both subjects being women, it would initially appear that there are more contrasts than similarities. Yet it is suggested that the emotional intensity of both paintings ...

4 pages in length. The 1757 oil on canvas Vertumnus and Pomona is considered one of French artist Francois Boucher's most appreciated pieces. At the time this particular painting was created, the social, political and economical impact of the arts was experiencing a rebirth of sorts that helped to establish Europe as an ...

This 5 page paper evaluates this 1942 oil painting that contains a study of the quiet side of New York's nightlife. This brilliant painting has been well received. A general discussion on techniques, color and shading are included along with an interpretation of the work's meaning. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

This 9 page paper proves the thesis that Picasso was inspired by his many lovers, and his best work had erupted shortly after a love affair had begun. He had to feel right in order to make strides in the art realm. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper was written in order to express the influences of eastern philosophies on a student artist. The artist uses natural materials that decay over time, and as such the ideas of philosophers such as Dogan and Keiji Nishitani as well as philosophies such as those in Taoism and Zen Buddhism are all ...

This 8 page report discusses the religious, historical, and iconographic significance of van Eyck’s paintings “The Last Judgment” and “Crucifixion.” The paintings (housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City) are the side wings of a triptych, the central panel of which is lost. They are oil on canvas, transferred from wood, and were painted sometime ...

(5 pp) As we begin to look at this artist it is necessary to point out, that hardly a more will-o-the-wisp person could have been chosen. Rauschenburg (1925 -)is known for his willingness and daring in exploration of painting and printmaking techniques. To link the man to much more than materials is ...

This 5 page paper looks at the movement with a focus on the art critics at the time. The minimalist movement is related to the political climate in the 1960s and 1970s. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the life and fame of fashion designer, Halston. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper that discusses the art during the Renaissance. The greater portion of the paper discusses how the human body was perceived through Italian Renaissance art. This is followed by a short section of the prints produced in Germany and the vast contrast between the perception of life in the two regions. Bibliography ...

Gaugin and the Brooding Woman: This 10-page report examines one of Paul Gaugin’s most celebrated paintings, The Brooding Woman in terms of its characteristics relevant to gender and societal implications. His life in Tahiti and artistic style are also explored. Coming on the heels of impressionistic art, this painter left a lasting contribution with ...

Picasso and Goya – Artists Ahead of their Times:This 8-page analytical essay examines the lives and contributions of these celebrated artists. Although from different eras, their work reflects the lasting impressions of war. Goya was Picasso’s hero, and yet the former only achieved critical acclaim after his death. Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...