Essays and Research Papers on Graphic Arts

This 3 page paper begins with a brief history on the role of the industrial revolution in graphic arts and then expands to a discussion of whether creativity can reign in a world of replication. Originality is a primary concept discussed in this paper. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page research paper on graphic design and its ability to convey a message. Graphic design refers to the use of "graphic elements and text to communicate ideas or information to specific audiences" (Calnon, 2004, p.17). Basically, graphic design is a visual language that aids in conveying the meaning and context of the written ...

This 29 page paper provides an overview of the use of applied technology in the signage industry, especially when contrasted with the use of traditional signage. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 13 page paper on how the Western world has influenced Russian art. The author demonstrates that this influence has spanned centuries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper on the works of David Carson. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page analysis of a simplistic piece of art produced by a young child. This paper defines line, shape, color, mass, and vector and notes the utilization of each in the subject artwork. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page research paper on the Mexican Revolution and the decades afterwards. The Mexican Revolution promised the Mexican people many things--an end to deprivation, poverty and political domination by the elite being among them. The following examination of Mexican history explores how well these promises were fulfilled and whether or not the processes of ...

A 7 page design analysis of James Victore’s work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper considers whether or not Peanuts could be considered as an examination of existentialism as well as an extremely amusing comic strip, and concludes that it can. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the importance of Army regulations that govern the dress codes and personal appearance. The writer focuses on the regulation governing the wearing of mustaches and also on the regulations governing battle dress uniforms. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the SafeSurf website (www.safesurf.com), with a critical view of some of the central components. This paper considers the composition, design and utility of the website. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which examines the influence and impact of three graphic artists. The artists are Michael Schwab, Gary Panter, and Art Chandry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the implementation of contemporary pedagogical concepts regarding supervision instruction and teacher evaluation in a small rural high school. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper surveys ten political cartoons from 1860 to the present. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page introduction to commercial illustration as it was characterized during the World War I era. This paper concentrates on the work of James Montgomery Flagg and Howard Chandler Christy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the art techniques of appropriation and simulation, and argues that David Carson's work is too original to be considered as conforming to the postmodern theory that defines them. Bibliography lists 4 sources

A 7 page comparison of the work of these prominent illustrators. This paper discusses the artists ideology as well as their respective styles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses how ideas, concepts and inventions of the ancient world are still evident in society today. The writer particularly focuses on Greek democracy and the structure of governance in the Roman Republic. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper examines pop art. Is it real art or kitsch? Is it realism or abstract art? These questions are discussed. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

In three pages this paper presents an overview of two articles covering creative design topics, ‘How to Spot and Work with Graphic Engineers’ by Prescott Perez-Fox and ‘Grid-Based Design: Six Creative Column Techniques’ by Sean Hodge. There are no additional articles listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper reviews two articles on graphic design; "Graphic Design Principles: the keys to graphic success" and "What Do You Need to Know Before You Design Your Own Logo?" looking at the approach, the contents and the usefulness of the articles. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 5 page essay/research paper that addresses this topic. In the text Taking Sides, Clashing Views in Mass Media and Society, one of the many questions explored by this volume is: Do video games encourage violent behavior? The article that answers "no" to this issue appeared in the August 6, 2005 edition of the ...

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This 4 page paper takes a look at art and advertising with attention to print media. Four questions are answered in respect to past, current and future trends. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the life and works of Stefan Sagmeister. Specific pieces created by Sagmeister are discussed in this critique. Bibliography lists 4 sources.