Essays and Research Papers on Famous Works Of Art

This 15 page paper examines all aspects of the Laon Cathedral in France. More specifically, this paper highlights the structure of the Laon, as well as the many unique internal and external details of the structure. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines how art is a product of social forces and also how it transcends social forces. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the art Hans Memling or Memlinc (c1430-1494), was a German-born Flemish religious and portrait painter whose work is thought to offer a definitive representation of the period known as the "Late Gothic" and the art of The Italian painter and architect Raphael Santi or Raphael Sanzio (1483-1520) whose work has ...

This 5 page report discusses the art of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) is generally considered to be the "foremost" or "most important" Flemish painter of the 17th century. The report discusses Rubens' personal style and the influences in his artistic development. The 24 paintings he created between 1622-25 at the behest of the dowager queen ...

A 5 page paper which examines and analyzes Richard Serra’s article “’Tilted Arc’ Destroyed.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines how Paris and New York inspired many 19th and 20th century artists. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper examines four portrait painting by the eighteenth century English painter Gainsborough; Mrs. Sarah Siddons 1785, Mr and Mrs Andrews 1749, The Morning Walk (Mr and Mrs William Hallett) 1785 and the Countess of Howe 1764. The paper looks at each portrait individual, considering the paintings themselves and what the images ...

A 3 page analysis of Vincent Van Gogh’s painting “Still Life with a Plate of Onions” (1889). Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 12 page paper which compares and contrasts two paintings of Jean-Antione Watteau. The paintings are “Departure from Cythera” (1717) which is more commonly known as “Pilgrimage to Cythera,” and “The Sign for Gersaint’s Shop” (1720). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the work and contributions of Kurt Schwitters. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

THE ROUEN CATHEDRAL – MORNING: Claude Monet This 5 page paper talks about the great painter Claude Monet and the famous Rouen Cathedral. 5 sources cited.

An 8 page paper which analyzes the painting Self Portrait with Horn by Max Beckmann. No sources cited.

A 4 page paper which compares artistic and architectural aspects of Saint-Sernin in Toulouse and Chartres Cathedral. Bibliography ists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper compares and contrasts the Baroque styles of Velasquez and Rubens. Paintings analyzed include Las Meninas and Allegory on the Outbreak of War. Bibliographpy lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts Campin's Annunciation to Massccio's Holy Trinity. Examples given. Style, content, religious symbolism analyzed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the historical context and the symbolism of Jan van Eyck’s painting “Arnolfini’s Wedding” (Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and his Wife”). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page tutorial which presents a look at two works of an Impressionist painter seen in the Art Institute of Chicago. The artist discussed is Mary Cassatt and her works that are examined are Mother and Child (1888) and The Child’s Bath or La Toilette (1893). Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which discusses some of the events or changes from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment period. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page research paper that argues that American artist Washington Allston's painting Elijah in the Desert (1818) exemplifies his philosophy that painting should resemble poetry. The writer discusses the principles that guided Allston's art in this regard and then examines how this painting fits these parameters. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines and compares Renoir’s painting “Lady at the Piano” and Van Gogh’s “Bedroom. Bibliography lists sources.

A 7 page paper which examines Duccio’s “Rucellai Madonna.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the life of this American artist. Influences on his life and paintings are explored as are his influences on society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the life and works of Robert Frank of the Beat Generation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

The beginning of art critic discussions concerning Pablo Picasso’s Cubism is attributed to Leo Steinberg’s 1972 essay, The Philosophical Brothel, according to Lisa Florman, and the significance of the his paintings subsequent to Les Demoiselles d’Avignon has been argued ever since. Arguments range from whether the Picasso’s cubism opened the door to a new sexuality ...

A 5 page paper which examines the life and work of the artist Louise Nevelson. Bibliography lists 3 sources.