Essays and Research Papers on Famous Works Of Art

A 5 page paper which examines the changes in how the human figure was portrayed concerning the 18th and the 19th century. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper focuses on two works of art from India, one from China and one from Egypt. The paper is divided into sections. Each piece of art is explained in depth. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page research paper that examines the semiotic meaning of Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper. The writer describes the symbolic meaning of the positioning of the Christ figures and psychological implications of the expressions and positioning of the disciples. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the international gothic style, specifically viewing one Web site that provides an exhibition of this period. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses and examples the profession of the interior designer to the work of the artist. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page comparison of these early twentieth century self portraits. The author provides a graphical description of each and contends that the work of each of these artists is intended as much more than a physical record of their appearance. Instead, it is a reflection of the many factors which have shaped ...

A 7 page research paper that defines numerous art movements, defining each topic by in short paragraphs that cover the basic characteristics of each movement and referring to the era in which it originated. Terms covered include the Baroque, Romantic, Romantic eras, as well as term from modern art. Five representative pictures are offered ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a study of Rogier van der Weyden’s (1435) painting “St. Luke Painting the Virgin and Child” which is a 15th century oil and tempera panel. This paper outlines the basic characteristics relative to some questions regarding art. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper answers some questions about art, including a WEB critique and questions regarding graphic representations in an article by Amy Bruckman.

This 5 page paper reltes the belief that art historians could argue that the greatest connection that exists between Modernist Pablo Picasso and Balthasar Klossowski, better known as Balthus, was that Picasso purchased one of Balthus’ paintings, entitled Les Enfants Blanchard in 1941. This paper, though, attempts to demonstrate some other connections between these ...

A 4 page paper which summarizes Matisse’s “Notes of a Painter.” Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page descriptive analysis of Michelangelo’s “The Creation of Man” in the Sistine Chapel. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper which analyzes da Vinci’s “Last Supper,” Michelangelo’s “The Creation of Man,” and Titian’s “Assumption of the Virgin. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the artistic movement known as Cubism from its beginnings until now. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page analysis of the painting “Selene and Endymion” by Nicolas Poussin. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses Dick Higgin's ideas of intermedia contrasted with the views of Clement Greenberg's theories of art. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the architecture of the Schindler House and the design principles that make it so unique. The Schindler House was the residence of architect Rudolph M. Schindler who made many significant contributions to modern architecture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines various aspects of the film “Robert Rauschenberg.” Bibliography lists 1 source.

8 pages in length. Historically, sculpture was not always created for personal expression; religious, political and other motivations played a large role in this particular artistic endeavor. Frustration, elation, infatuation, anger and specific agenda, in addition to a whole host of other motivational factors, have long played a role how and why sculpture ...

This 5 page paper examines how there has been a crossover between fashion and art during the 1990’s. Using Hussein Chalayan as an example the way in which is work may be seen as much art as design is considered looking at the clothes and how he presents with fashions shows that are performances. The ...

A 4 page paper which examines Picasso’s painting “The Old Guitarist,” illustrating how it was from his blue period which attempted to illustrate the misery and depression of poor people. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the critics and the art, as well as artists, of the new primitive forms of art. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 17 page paper which compares and contrasts elements of the stained glass art found in the abbeys of Tewkesbury and Gloucester. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines and analyzes the content of Christian art today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that contrasts and compares two paintings, Rembrandt's Sortie of Captain Banning Corq's Company (1642), which is better known as the Night Watch, and Frans Hals' Merry Lute Player (1627), which is indicative of Hals' early, more carefree period. The writer discusses how each artist used line, texture, color, etc. in ...