In the Western world, as one moves up the corporate ladder and assumes more and more the role of the executive or the one in charge, that person either purchases or is given certain "trappings" that show others he/she is the leader. Explain what several of these signs of leadership would be in the Western corporate world. Then d
Humans generate and use art to create order, explain, and in some cases control their lives in a chaotic world. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why? Cite and describe at least three pieces of art or architecture you read about or saw this week that support your position.
Contrast The Elevation of the Cross by Rubens with Rembrandt's Return of the Prodigal Son. Explain how each work reflects the artist and his temperament. How does each work mirror sociopolitical environment of each artist? Use one example from Gardner's Art through the Ages and one from the Internet.
Some people claim that the Romantic era never came to an end. In this discussion, therefore, consider how the Romantic era compares with the historical, cultural, and social conditions that exist today. Discuss one type of literature, art, or music that we favor today and compare and contrast it with an artist and work from the
Using two art periods (Cubism and Dadaism), describe the period, characteristics, and conditions that assisted in the development of the art style. Identify any relationship that the two art periods have, as well as any similarities or differences. Did the second art period follow any traditions from the earlier one? Iden
Imagine you are a philosopher attending a salon during the early Enlightenment in Great Britain or one of the famous Salons of the Enlightenment in France. Consider what is being discussed in the salon in terms of education, politics, religion, and philosophy. Identify an idea or topic that excites you from this period. Describe
Problem: Assess the impact of photography on the 19th century political and social landscape. How did it affect paintings? Use one example from Gardner's Art through the Ages and one from the Internet. Compare Manet's Olympia to Millais's Ophelia. Discuss how each work represents the artist and his period. Use one example
Contrast Tintoretto's The Last Supper with Leonardo's Last Supper. In your post, include the differences in media as well as thematic substance. Use one example from Gardner's Art through the Ages and one from the Internet.
Compare Raphael's School of Athens to Veronese's Christ in the House of Levi. Explain how each artist reflected the political and social environment of Rome and Venice during the Renaissance period. Use one example from Gardner's Art through the Ages and one from the Internet.
Finally, considering the whole period of western art studied in this course, what is the pattern of change that seems most significant to you?
I was wondering if you can help me get started with an introduction on my humanities paper. It goes as follows: You are a world-renowned art historian and author with the ability to time travel to any period of history. For your new book, you travel to three periods of your choice to gain a firsthand account of the culture and
Discuss how the Italo-Byzantine sense can be seen as an evident in Berlinghieri's St. Francis Altarpiece. Provide at least two scholarly resources other than Gardner's Art through the Ages in support of you position. Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required mate
1 Who actually made "The Dinner Party" (1979) Plate 12.10 Judy Chicago? 2) What is the dinner party installation? 3) How did the materials and images used in "The Dinner Party" pertain to women's art history? 4) What specific characteristics of "The Dinner Party" allows it to be identified as a postmodern work or art?
1) How would I compare Robert Ameson's "California Artist " (1982) and Donald Judd's "Untitled" (1969) with regard to technique, composition, subject matter? 2) What is the artistic meaning or purpose of each sculpture? 3) Which could be considered a postmodern work of art and why?
Explain how Florence reflects the ideals of the dominant city-state and how some of the geographical, economical, social, and artistic forces shape this ideal. Use one example from Gardner's Art through the Ages and one example from the Internet.
An informal analysis of Pablo Picasso's "Guernica" is given. This solution describes its "observable properties of matter." . This piece is then discussed in terms of historical research. Tell us what the painting means, why Picasso made the artistic choices he did, and the scholarly/critical reception it had. You may discuss
What is an Nkisi Nkonde? How is it constructed and what is its purpose?
What are the 5 elements of art and describe each.
The Treasury of the Siphnians has a unique porch. The typical supporting columns have been replaced with female figural supports, caryatids. These support elements were repeated later in the Erechtheion at the Acropolis. How did the architect-sculptor accommodate the role of architectural support with the role of figural sculptu
Choose your favorite art work. Imagine that you have being transported back in time to the era of your favorite, painter, sculptor or architect who is in the process of creating your favorite work. You luck out and are able to meet him or her in the workshop where he or she is working on that piece. This is your chance to see
Compare the Archaic Temple of Aphaia at Aegina and its plan with the Hellenistic Temple of Apollo at Didyma and its plan. Be sure to cite specific features of both to support your discussion.
I am writing a paper about Early Minoan jewelry, with specific focus on their hair ornaments and require help coming up with an outline. I'm thinking of writing about a the Bronze Age and how the techniques change or become more develped over this period. Focus on gold, jewelry, refined jewelry making. Bronze Age. Why is the br
When Picasso said "I paint forms as I think them not as I see them", what did he mean? Could you also give me a couple of examples as to how his ideas of art differed from those held by Renaissance artists?
What kind of impact did WWI have on the art community in the US and Europe?
Who is Napoleon and why is he significant in European history? Explain one way Napoleon influenced art and culture and give an example of art that illustrates the explanation. What was Napolean's relationship to Jacques-Louis David?
How do the sculpture of Khafre enthroned and the sculpture of Akhenaton from the temple of Aton reflect the political and religious climates of their times?
What places and time periods did romanticism, impressionism, and post-impressionism inhabit?
This solution covers the concept of neolithic urban development. It describes the differences between the neolithic cities of Jericho and Catal Hoyuk as urban centers and addresses ideas regarding population growth and its role as a contributing factor in both the need for and the design of urban centers such as these. While hu
When one mentions the nude in Paleolithic art, the most commonly pictured example is the so-called "Venus of Willendorf." While this figurine is the most famous, it is only one of many such representations. Before an explanation of the purpose and function of these images is begun, it is important to note that many of the earl
What assumption has been nullified by the Chauvet cave paintings? These paintings tell stories of early human experience. They prove that people used paintings to show what their lives were like at the time.