Essays and Research Papers on Famous Works Of Art

This 4 page paper discusses the characteristics of Romanticism and then discusses these elements in regards to 2 paintings by Eugene Delacroix, "Lady Liberty Leading the People" and "the Abduction of Rebecca." Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper first discusses the "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci and then turn to the modern artist Pablo Picasso and describes his work "Guernica." Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page research discusses Vincent van Gogh as representative of modernism and Cindy Sherman as representative of postmodern. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3 page paper pertains to different aspects of art history that art historians use to evaluate works. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses Baroque art as well as art from other periods and includes an outline on 5 major periods in art history. Bibliography includes 6 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes a letter to Bruntein the critic. The author of this paper writes this letter from the view of W.E.B. Du Bois and August Wilson. There are three sources cited in this paper.

A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares two paintings of storms: one by Louis-Joseph Watteau (1731-1798) and the other by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863). The writer describes both works and argues that the Watteau painting is more representative of the Neo-Classical style, while Delacroix's work is reflective of the sensibilities of the Romantic movement. ...

A 5 page paper which examines the life and work, primarily Improvisation 31 (Sea Battle), of Wassily Kandinsky. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper analyzes Richard Hamilton's "Just What Is It That Makes Today's Homes So Different," a contemporary collage created in 1956, Van Gogh's Starry Night, and selects 6 representative paintings for an Impressionist art gallery. Bibliography lists 6 sources

This 3 page essay focuses on an art work by Sister Corita Kent entitled "only you and I." The writer discusses the work and how it reflects Sister Corita's spirituality. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper pertains to Michelangelo's David and discusses its creation, distinctive features and influence on Western art. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page research paper offers a brief overview of the architecture of Teotihuacan and Olmec civilizations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In eight pages this paper discusses how the ideologies of modernism and postmodernism are represented by the masters of cubism and graffiti art forms, with “Family of Saltimbanques,” “Les Desmoiselles d’Avignon,” and “Guernica” among the works examined. Twelve sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 4 page essay offers a proposal, which suggests the purchase of 3 Impressionist paintings and 3 post-impressionist as art works for new corporate offices that convey the image of a hypothetical corporation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7 page paper provides 3 short essays that deal. with specific places, which include John Wesley Powell's description of his Colorado expedition, Raleigh, N.C., and the North Carolina Museum of Art. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page essay describes 3 dresses at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition Death Becomes Her: A Century of Mourning Attire. The dresses are analyzed and discussed in terms of 19th century social custom. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page research paper focuses in "Indian Warrior" by Diego Rivera. The writer describes the painting and its emotional context and then offers a discussion of this content that culminates with the writer's opinion about whether Columbus Day should be celebrated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that describes both of these art movements and then offers comparison. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page research paper considers the career and work of Andy Warhol and examines the question of how Warhol should be regarded--as a genius or a culture thief. The writer considers literature and critical opinion before offering conclusions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the work of Cindy Sherman, examining how and why the work may be classified as post modern. Particular attention is paid to still #7 from the Untitled Film Stills 1977 - 1980 collection. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3 page essay analyzes and discusses Mary Cassatt's Little Girl in a Blue Armchair. Cassatt's background is related as well as her participation in the Impressionist movement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.