The influences of Romanticism on the chronicling and the mythologizing of the American Old West. In your own words, discuss the ways in which the stories and myths of American expansionism?captured in literature as well as in paintings, photographs, and films?illustrate the influences of "the Romantic spirit." What are so
This painting is assessed in terms of these elements: 1. Visual composition (spatial configuration of images on the canvas) 2. Appearance of motion/movement 3. Sense of unity/balance 4. Color and light/dark contrast 5. Mood
Ideas for an outline on a key contribution in art, music, architecture, philosophy, or literature of the Middle Ages from the Early (500 -1000), High (1000-1300) and Late (1300-1400) Middle Ages occur.
Ideas are given for a paper on a work of contemporary art (20-21st century). The piece can be a painting, a piece of sculpture, a work of architecture, a piece of music, or a piece of literature. Research is also cited.
Help with a work (ANYTHING) of contemporary art (20-21st century) is provided. Research links also support the data.
Artist Serrano often invokes Cristian imagery in his work. In the 1990's, he develped a series of photographs focusing on images of hooded Klansmen. This job reflects about how did he consider the use of light, color, and composition in depecting the sinister figures?
"Apotheosis of Homer" by Ingres "Stormy Coast Scene after Shipwreck" by Emile-Jean-Horace Vernet "The Raft of the Medusa" by Gericault These areas are explored: 1. An explanation of how the works fit into the context of the time period. 2. Compare the works mentioned in form, content, and subject matter. Using the te
This job compares Romanticism art works as models and also offers research to supplement.
A description of three Symbolism works is included. Ideas to describe basic facts, as well as the visual appearance of the work (what does the viewer see?), are also presented.
A) How are the humanities distinguished from other modes of human inquiry and expression? b) How does the selected form of cultural expression compare with other forms you know about from the same time period? These areas are explored.
These works are compared using these elements: A description of the works including the style. A summary of the artists' personal philosophies of art (if they can be found in published sources), the prevailing trends and schools of thought in the art world at the time and in the place the artist was working. For instance, d
Three works of art from the same time period or style are evaluated.
Three Cubist artists and pieces are compared and contrasted using resesearch.
This job offers research about a contemporary artist from the Art 21 PBS website to include the following: - Brief artist biography - Discussion of the artist's overall "theme" or interests. - Describe and evaluate one of the artist's works: title, material, size, year completed, subject matter, content, style. - Discus
Information about these artists and these works of art are included: Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828), "Saturn Devouring One of his Sons"; Theodore Gericault (1791-1824), "The Raft of the Medusa"; and Henry Fuseli (1741-1825), "The Nightmare."
Choose three works of art that are from the same time period or style and that have a similar theme. The works of art should be from your textbook or approved by the instructor. (Examples of styles are: Baroque, Romantic, Impressionist, German Expressionist, Cubist, Abstract Expressionist, Pop Art, and Post Modern). **An expl
Discuss a minimum of two reasons why Jackson Pollock's style of painting, as exemplified by Convergence, is considered an important, innovative development in the history of painting. To see this painting, locate it in the unit's Resource List. Imagine that you are a defense attorney for this work of art. Support your argumen
This posting discusses art that is not conventionally considered to be art. Works of art currently, or traditionally found in museums should be excluded from your examples. Choose two, specific works of art (not general forms of art) that will make for a captivating news article. Elaborate on the details in your own words. C
Using the library and/or Internet, research websites that offer information on various art movements. Find at least two websites for each of the following movements (for a total of 20 websites): realism, impressionism, cubism, fauvism, abstraction, Dada, surrealism, abstract expressionism, pop art, and environmental art (also re
Compare and contrast three musical artists from any of the following periods: Classical, Romantic, Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass, and Contemporary. Specifically look for the vocals and instruments they used, as well as major stylistic influences. How did political, cultural or ethnic shifts influence their music?
Specific works are: 1) Gustave Caillebotte's "Paris: A Rainy Day" 2) Edgar Degas's "The Absinthe Drinker" 3) Eduoard Manet's "Bar at the Folies-Bergeres" - A summary of the artists' personal philosophies of art (if they can be found in published sources), the prevailing trends and schools of thought in the art world at t
This posting briefly (approx. 250 words) describse the characteristics of the Rococo movement in 18th century France in terms of the architecture, art, and design that was created - include at least two specific examples of works. Where did the movement get its name? How does it compare to the movements immediately leading up to
These areas are explored: Choose three works of art that are from the same time period or style and that have a similar theme. The works of art should be from your textbook or approved by the instructor. (Examples of styles are: Baroque, Romantic, Impressionist, German Expressionist, Cubist, Abstract Expressio
How are art and culture reflective of our changing concepts of nature, society and the individual?
This posting overviews early photography and its impact upon the world at large.
Research the Enlightenment. Keeping the time frame of the Enlightenment in mind, write about theater. Answer the following questions: Who were some important figures in this genre during this time period? What important works were created? If applicable, who/what was the patron for these works of art? What, if any, was the r
This posting picks at least three paintings. Each painting will represent a perspective (mathematical or atmospheric). Works created from 1420-1520. Include the following information: ?Summary of the perspective. Look on the Internet. What do other authors say about these perspectives? Find at least one outside source for ea
These questions are considered: The two paintings I am looking at are on the following webpages: http://www.thinker.org/imagebase_zoom.asp?rec=7852312238520006 http://www.thinker.org/imagebase_zoom.asp?rec=7822312331480010 This posting encourages the viewer to have a different relationship to the subject presented.
This solution analyzes how a notable work of 20th-century art, music, dance, and architecture reflected a specific movement or attitude of the time.
This posting discusses a minimum of two reasons why Jackson Pollock's Convergence is a work of "fine art" as opposed to an arbitrary composition of paint. Imagine that you are a defense attorney for this work of art. Establish a very strong "argument" for this artwork by first establishing what defines "fine art." Support you