Essays and Research Papers on Famous Works Of Art

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 ...

This 4 page paper examines the Orientalism philosophy of Edward Said. Furthermore, this paper highlights two specific works of art that illustrate the imperialistic intentions of Westerners in accordance with the philosophy of Edward Said. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper discusses the works of protest artists, Gwendolyn Brooks and Frida Kohol. Shared themes and a work of art are compared to Brook's poetry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the architectural goals of the Eames House, and furthermore attempts o determine if those goals were met. The Eames House is a msterful example of simple design and materials and is thus an exemplary example of modern architecture. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines Robert Henri’s “The Art Spirit.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 6 page paper which analyzes and discusses the art piece “The Weather Project” by Olafur Eliasson. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page analysis of Winslow Homer’s painting “Sloop, Nassau.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examine the myth and reality of Jackson Pollock. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the personal journal of Paul Gaugin, Noa Noa. Quotes cited from text and explained. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page report discusses the art of the three artists and how issues of class and race have intersected in the work. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the changes experienced in Venetian art during the Renaissance. Although much of Venetian art conformed to the strict religious theme imposed by the Church during this period, Venice's geographic location allowed a certain latitude and resulted in the evolution of distinctive art style. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper gives an overview of Raphel's life, works and influences. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the works of O'Keefe, Lange, and Lloyd Wright and analyzes them for elements of modernism. Examples from Oriental Poppies, Migrant Mother, and Fallingwaters. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines Caribbean art between the two world wars. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which summarizes articles (provided by student requesting paper) concerning the debate over the Elgin/Parthenon Marbles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page research paper that examines three works, one each by Titian, Da Vinci and Michelangelo, as artists of the High Renaissance. Titian's Assumption of the Virgin, Da Vinci's Last Supper, and Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling are briefly discussed in relation to the artist's perspective and within the context of the period. Bibliography lists 7 ...

This 4 page paper presents a scenario in which the Mona Lisa is threatened (decay because of age). Therefore, the remainder of the paper provides an arugment as to what the ramifications of this scenario would be, and why art is such an important part of the human experience. Bibliography lists no sources. ...

A 3 page paper which examines the proto-impressionist style of Velazquez and compares it to the impressionist paintings of Manet and Monet. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts a portrait of Philip IV of Spain by Diego Velazquez and a portrait of Comptesse D’houssonville by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. Bibliography lists 2 sources.