Essays and Research Papers on Graphic Arts

This 5 page paper looks at typography and the influence of the computer on this art. The paper considers the changing environment and ease with which it is conducted to the development of new fonts. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides a hypothetical semiotic analysis of the cover of Elle Decoratio Magazine. This paper defines the central components to be considered in this type of analysis, including factors related to the signifiers, codes and syntagmatic dimension of the cover. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 36 page paper discussing how graphic designers can better serve the visually impaired in designing product packages. The paper traces the difficulty the Diabetes Division of the American Federation for the Blind had in gaining any cooperation from insulin manufacturers in including tactile information for the blind on insulin vials as an example of how difficult gaining cooperation ...

A 5 page discussion of the impact of realism on audience passivity or action when viewing a film. Notes that audiences are the targets of cinematic production, production which combines both audio and video into a medium which require the human element in order to be experienced. Indeed audiences are impacted by both the ...

A 6 page paper which discusses the professional history, biography, and works of John Baskerville. The paper also discusses what were seen to be his significant contributions to his field of lettering, or type design. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page observation on the definition and classification of theatrical production. Defines realism, expressionism, absurdism, and postmodernism and provides examples of each. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

(5 pp). Classic shapes or forms often repeat themselves throughout various cultures. The structural column, the dome, and the circle may be used in the creation of sacred space, the reflections of the ideal, and as representations of power. Each society treats these symbols differently. This ...

This 11 page report discusses ethnography and serves as an ethnographic report of the unique “social world” of artists who create their art with rubber stamps. The ethnographic review of one person’s particular “social world” can be considerably simplified when one thinks more of the many passions most people hold and those in which they participate in that passion with ...

A five page paper which looks at the ways in which computer technology and the globalisation of communication has changed design concepts, and the extent to which such technology is leading towards a ‘paperless society’. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the impacts of the philosophy of naturalism on European and American culture. Defines naturalism and contrasts it to other philosophies. Concentrates on illuminating the impact of the naturalism movement on literature and other art forms. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper which discusses different technical aspects of digitized images. The paper discusses why it is necessary to digitize images, how it is done, and what factors influence the images. Bibliography lists 5 sources

( 10 pp.) No matter what the language that is assigned to the topic, the conundrum of "what is arts and what is crafts," seems to be philosophically cemented firmly in place. In the twenty first century we can say, that "most communications crafts begin as inventions and evolve slowly into art forms," ...

(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 explores the effect of product packaging in the behavior of consumers. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the importance of the art nouveau movement of the late nineteenth century and some of the other art and design movements, such as the Bauhaus school and New Objectivity which arose out of it. Bibliography lists 3 sources

This 5 page paper provides an operation plan for a potential web design start up company. Various aspects are discussed inclusive of buying software and hardware, hiring employees and implementing a quality control plan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing changes the computer age has brought to graphic design. The design abilities central to the success of the graphic designer receive greater expectation than in the past. No longer is it sufficient for a graphic designer to produce a marketing piece showing the product with a smiling consumer ...

A 15 page discussion of the many different variations which exist in art between culture and time periods. From the most primitive aspects of our history we have created and with our creations we have made impressions on others. Indeed, many of these impressions have survived the ravages of time to make impressions ...

A 5 page research paper that discusses the innovations of the Bauhaus, a German art school that spawned a movement in the early part of the twentieth century, and one of its professors, German typographer and artist Joost Schmidt. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 32 page paper consider the way that graphics may develop in the future. This study is undertaken by looking at the way this art has developed in the past. Starting at the beginning of modern graphic art at the beginning of the twentieth century, the writer considers the manner of development, and also considers ...

The paper examines the impact that the 20th century avant-garde, or "futurist" movement had on typography today. Included in this paper is a history of printing and typography as well as solid background about the futurist movement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

7 pages. This paper explains the pros and cons of a career in graphic design. Some of the topics included are the educational requirements for the job; duties expected of employees holding the job and the future of graphic design. In other words, will there be a market for graphic designers by ...

7 pages. The thousands of different typography styles that are available make our choices for design elements quite amazing. A discussion of the different kinds of typography available and why some are chosen over others in different situations makes an interesting commentary. Also discussed are multi media, its uses, the elements, as well ...

This 12 page paper considers the importance of graphic design in the formation of cooperate identity, and the way in which sub culture is used successfully and unsuccessfully. The writer looks at influence of logo’s such as the IBM logo as well as more modern manifestations, such the attempt to change the corporate image of ...

This 5 page paper creates a video conceptual framework for a first person shooter game. The game is designed with female players in mind. The game created is based on the La Femme Nikita television series and the game is evaluated for a variety of things such as plot line, femininity and ability ...