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Palmer Hayden, 2007.
A biography of the life and work of the painter Palmer Hayden.
971 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper looks at the work of Palmer Hayden who was one of the first African-American artists to use African subjects and designs in his painting. In particular, it looks at how he was part of the "Harlem Renaissance" in the 1920's, a flowering of African-American social thought that was expressed through the visual arts, as well as through music and how it influenced his work.
From the Paper
"Although Hayden had pursued training in New York and Paris, his style has frequently been described as primitive. "In "The Janitor Who Paints", the figures' oversized hands and intense, cartoonlike expressions, as well as the freely treated space in which shapes are outlined as relatively flat areas of color, recall the simplified forms of American folk art." 7 Actually, these elements are present much more because of his highly personal approach to interpreting the vitality and challenges of African-American life than because of the broader influences of African and modern art that Hayden encountered in Paris ."
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The Getty Center Museum, 2007.
An analysis of artworks at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper describes how the artistic goal of the J. Paul Getty Museum, located at the Getty Center in the city of Los Angeles, is to make its collection meaningful and attractive to a broad audience by presenting and interpreting the collection through educational programs, special exhibitions, publications, conservation and research. The writer proposes that this has been accomplished with the museum's outstanding collection of art masterpieces, ranging from European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, and European and American photographs. The paper examines specific works of Van Gogh, Renoir and Raphael.
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"As one of the great masters of Post-Impressionism, Vincent Van Gogh's paintings contain many visual elements and principles of design, especially through his use of color. His insistence on the expressive values of color led him to develop a corresponding expressiveness via his application of the paint to the canvas. The thickness, shape and direction of his brushstrokes created a tactile counterpoint to his intense color schemes, usually by loading his brushes with paint and then vigorously applying it back and forth or at right angles which gives a textile-like effect; he also often applied paint directly from the tube which gives his paintings an almost three-dimensional feel to them."
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The Elgin Marbles, 2007.
A debate on the exhibition of the Elgin Marbles in the British Museum.
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses exhibitions in the British Museum. Specifically, it focuses on the debate surrounding the Elgin Marbles. The paper offers an objective exploration on why these sculptures should remain in the museum.
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"It is clear the Elgin Marbles are incredible works of art, and they deserve to be seen by the greatest number of people possible. Personally, I did not know of this controversy regarding the marbles, and reading about it gave me a clearer understanding of ancient artifacts and their ownership and display. While I can certainly understand why Greece would like the artifacts back, it seems that if that occurred, it would simply open up an assortment of problems for every museum in the world. Where did their displays come from, and who owns them now? If one country can reclaim treasures, then what would stop other countries from doing the same thing? It seems that museums are the best place for these artifacts, because they take care of them, they allow the public to view them, and they protect them. I am not so sure that would happen with many of the artifacts if they were returned to their native countries."
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"An Old Man in Military Costume", 2007.
An analysis of the painting "An Old Man in Military Costume" by Rembrandt van Rijn.
1,276 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper analyzes Rembrandt van Rijn's 1630 portrait entitled "An Old Man in Military Costume." The paper describes the painting and also describes how the representation of the individual painted differs from other paintings of the same person. The paper then describes how the painting could influence the creation of a film on the Dutch struggle for independence combined with a biography of Rembrandt's life.
From the Paper
"This might be one way to render the form, the visual structure, and the meaning of the work into a film. One could begin a film, for example, on the Dutch struggle for independence combined with a biography of Rembrandt's life by opening up with a shot of a perched ostrich plume, as the credits rolled by. The film camera, after the credits had finished would pan down to show the face of the old man. Suddenly, the man would come alive. As the film transformed the image of the painting into the face of an actor portraying the living subject, sitting for Rembrandt's portrait in a studio, gradually the soundtrack would start to roar with the sounds of soldiers marching in battle. The camera, still focused on the living poser for his portrait would show the face of the man suddenly become young again."
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"On Naive and Sentimental Poetry", 2007.
An explanation of Frederick Schiller's essay "On Naive and Sentimental Poetry."
1,051 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses how Frederick Schiller attempts to create an aesthetic philosophy of what constitutes great art. The paper explains his philosophy that great art is a balance between the unforced beauty of nature and the calculated, skilled knowledge of a technician. The greatest art, according to Schiller, is not pure nature, or pure naive expression, nor is great art the work of the most skilled painter or wordsmith. Rather, Schiller maintains that great art is made by an artist who can exist between the two extremes, who can still think like a simple child with enthusiasm about nature, but also enlarge nature through art in a way that is striking, but not untruthful.
From the Paper
"In the first part of his essay Schiller defends the beauty and purity of nature and apparently unskillful art that is truthful over art that is simply crafted in the sense that it conforms to accepted aesthetic principles. Schiller forces the reader to ask a question of him or herself what makes art both good and moving at the same time? Why do certain apparently simple tunes seemingly so catchy, and why do some works of skilled artists leave a person cold? The answer, Schiller states, is to be found in nature. So long is something is natural, says Schiller, the critic should not feel any guilt about appreciating, for example, naive and sentimental poetry, any more than he or she feels guilty about gazing with pleasure at a flower in nature."
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Art Museum, 2007.
A discussion about various mediums of artwork, their history and where they can be found today.
2,818 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper describes many pieces of art that were selected because of unique aspects they brought to the world of art. The paper discusses the history of each piece of art and where it can be found today. It concludes by discussing why each piece was chosen for this paper and looks briefly into cross-cultural currents and trans-historical connections.
Table of Contents:
Classical Greek
Hellenistic Art
Etruscan Civilization Art
Republican Rome
Roman Empire
Islamic Civilization Art
Early Chinese
Japanese Civilizations
Gothic
Late Middle Ages
Baroque
Summary
Cultural Cross-currents
Trans-historical Connections
From the Paper
"Each piece in the museum collection was selected because of unique aspects it brought to the world of art. The Aphrodite of Arles, the first piece in the museum, had a dramatic and lasting impact on Western Art. It was the first depiction of a nude female sculpture and set the standard of the female nude in Western Art. The Aphrodite of Arles paved the way for the second piece in the collection, the Aphrodite of Melos. The Aphrodite of Melos is probably the most famous piece in the collection. She was chosen for her beauty. The Aphrodite of Melos may be the best example of Hellenistic sculpture, or possibly the best example of any classical art form. However, the Aphrodite of Melos was also chosen because of the power of propaganda; her enduring popularity owes as much to an intense French publicity campaign as to her true artistic merit. I chose the Cenatur from Vulci, Nenfro, because of its contrast with the two other Greco-Roman sculptures in the collection. Not only is the Cenatur male, he is also made of stone. The coarseness of his material increases the contrast between the Cenatur and the smoothness of the marble Aphrodite sculptures."
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Chinese Art, 2007.
This paper looks at art in Chinese history and shows the common denominator of classicism and opposition to change.
1,092 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper explores the Tang Dynasty which was commonly regarded by many Chinese as the most glorious period of Chinese history and the classical era of Chinese art. The paper discusses how the Chinese artistic style remained relatively uniform, in contrast with the levels of transformation evident in Chinese society and history of the period. The paper examines the art during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the Northern and Southern Song Dynasties, the rule of the Mongols and the Ming and the Qing Dynasties. The paper explains that during all these time periods there was a climate that discouraged rather than encouraged radical innovations that could be called revolutionary in the traditional, Western sense of an artistic revolution.
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"The open ports during the Tang Dynasty meant that China was exposed to new ideas, from abroad, and the arts, including sculpture and painting, as well as poetry and the art of the traditional Chinese opera. All of these arts were nationally supported. Yet this brief period of openness ended almost as quickly as it began. ("Tang Dynasty," Classical Imperial China, 2006) Also, the concentration of artistic support near the Imperial Court limited the levels of innovation to a fairly select group of artists."
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The Art of India, 2007.
This short paper briefly describes the art of India, highlighting painting, sculpture and architecture.
838 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This short paper explores both the art of India and the mysticism behind this art. The author describes the purposes of Indian art, citing the religious and philosophical meanings intertwined within a work. Several architectural landmarks are presented, including the complex of temples at Khajuraho. Specific styles of painting are also described.
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" The most prominent feature of Indian art is that it does not attempt a representation of the immediate reality as such, nor does it bring merely aesthetic figurations of it, but that its substance is always blended with the religions and philosophies of India, and therefore pervaded with rich symbolism, with a sum of philosophical concepts and many divine characters. This is why artistic objects in India serve usually more than one purpose - the temples, for example, are not, in terms of style, merely architectural forms, but are closer to sculpture. Also the stupas , were originally small burial or reliquary places , but they are also cosmic diagrams by the special elements of their construction such as the harmika symbolizing the heaven of the thirty three gods , and the yasti , as the axis of the universe , rising through the harmika ,and thus uniting the world with the paradise above."
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Fashion of Architecture, 2007.
This paper discusses the intersection of architecture and fashion in the global environment.
9,227 words (approx. 36.9 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 190.95
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In this article the writer takes a look at the similarities that exist in architectural design and fashion design in today's highly technologically advanced and globalized society. The writer points out that fashion and architectural design have passed through many phases as design technology has furthered the possibilities in design. The writer notes that it is now acknowledged among experts in the field, that architectural and fashion design intersect quite often in today's environment of designing products that are both attractive and that will serve the owner well. This study is of a qualitative nature and collects data in the form of information in these two design fields and then conducts what is an interpretive analysis of the information garnered from this study.
Table of Contents:
Chapter One
Background
Research Design
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Definition of Terms
Chapter Two
The Connection between Fashion and Architecture
Historical Trends in Fashion & Architecture
Impacts of Globalization & Technology on Design
Conclusion
Chapter Three
Discussion of Major Trends & Analysis
Data Collection - A Survey of Modern Designs, Designers, Photos, & Theory
Data Analysis - Criteria: Function versus Image-Statement
An Exploration of a Couple of Modern Japanese Fashion Designers' Work
An Exploration of Hussein Chalayan's Work
Chapter Four
Technology
Importance Of Materials
New Technologies -Quest For New Textiles
How Techno-Textiles Have Increased The Possibilities Of Both Architecture And Fashion
How Do They Work In Practice?
Chapter Five
Conclusion
Is the Interaction Between Fashion And Architecture A Positive Outcome Of Our Modern Life?
Where Do We Go From Here? What Will The Future Of Fashion And Architectural Design Look Like?
Recommendations For Future Research
From the Paper
"Today's architectural design and fashion design work have penetrated each others space. Fabrics are used in fashion design to create texture, color and to bring the design elements together into a whole. Architectural design uses the materials for building in much the same way and for the same purpose as each material, whether in fashion or architectural design creates a different effect on the same design. This research views the clothing of an individual making to shelter and provides a definition of our personal space such as do architectural structures although on a much larger scale. Fashion in clothing has allowed express in society for many millions of years. Generally it is those who have attained status within their cultural grouping that have the power to become trend-setters. Furthermore, color is greatly used as a matter of personal choice. Fashions vary greatly dependent upon age, social class, generation, occupation and geography. Fashion evolves constantly particularly in a capitalist society."
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Australian Art, 2006.
A detailed discussion on the influences of Australian indigenous art forms.
2,342 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper debates the influence of the colonial past and the way that indigenous art forms are altered and even possibly distorted in the process of appropriation. It discusses the topic of non - indigenous appropriation and whether this is artistically legitimate or even possible in terms of the perceptions brought by non - indigenous artists from other cultures. It also explores the ways in which two non - indigenous Australian artists have been influenced by indigenous art and makes reference to some of the issues relating to the appropriation of Australian indigenous art in a modern and postmodern context.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Brief Overview
Artists
Appropriation and other related issues
Conclusion
Works Cited
From the Paper
"One of her most well - known and lauded works is entitled 'Terra Spiritus'. This is in effect a series of 51 prints depicting the Tasmanian coastline,"...each feature labeled with both the English and the original Tasmanian topographic names, while the colors are derived from native Tasmanian ochres." (Bea Maddock) There is therefore a trajectory in her work which seeks to combine elements of indigenous art with the colonialist and European past and influences, in an attempt to create an area of discourse and interaction in art between the indigenous and non - indigenous. "
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Jules Cheret, 2007.
This paper discusses Jules Cheret's influence on the art and poster-making movement.
3,510 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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The paper describes how Jules Cheret who produced over 1,100 posters in the 1890s, is considered the father of the Paris poster movement. The paper discusses how he was commissioned to create original poster art for advertisers and for the Paris Opera. He lived and created during what is called the Belle Epoque. The paper describes his background and the innovative methods he employed in his poster making. The paper examines how Cheret birthed an industry that remains today with painters such as Charles Gesmar and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec whose works are published as prints or posters. The paper illustrates how Cheret elevated ,what had hitherto been a commercial tool to publish black and white words, to an art form.
Outline:
Cheret's Methods
The History of the Poster
The Belle Epoque
From the Paper
"To begin with, Cheret studied the techniques of past artists and admired and observed the painting techniques of the present-day ones. He visited all the Paris museums. He wanted to be a painter and the paintings he produced earned him a great deal of notoriety. But, observing the lives of the thousands of starving artists in Paris, holed up in leaky attic garrets, he realized that the life of a painter wasn't for him, especially since he had been working in a lucrative printing business. Although he was able to sell sketches to various music publishers in Paris, this did not satisfy Cheret."
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Kodak Problems, 2007.
This paper explores the challenges faced by the Eastman Kodak photography company today.
1,146 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper discusses how in the last few years the Eastman Kodak company lost competitiveness, due to their inability to adapt quickly to new market demands. The paper reveals that now the company is confronted with greater challenges than ever before. The paper explains that the company has to face global competitors and cope with a fast technological pace that requires speedy reactions to market demands every day. The paper relates, however, that there is still time to recover the leader market position that Kodak once had. They would have to adopt a new strategy and implement drastic changes, such as cost reductions and major R&D investments.
Outline:
Company overview
Main Competitors
Financial Information
SWOT analysis
Strong points
Weak points
Opportunities
Threats
Conclusions
From the Paper
"Kodak is a well known brand in the films industry. Eastman Kodak's activity is spread across various markets, such as: consumer photography, professional photography and labs, cinematography, medical solutions and graphic communications.
"In the end of 2005 the company registered over $14 bn in sales and it employed more than 50,000 people.
"The history of Kodak goes more than 100 years back in time. Mister Eastman Kodak, the father of this company is the one that made photography accessible to everyone, as we know it today."
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