Term Papers and more model term papers on Art & Architecture

Comparison of Two Art Genres -- Sensibilite vs. Rococo : 4 pages in length. An analytical discussion of how paintings from different eras are indeed, representative of entirely different genres. The writer describes Francois Boucher's "The Toilet of Venus" as being exemplary of the Sensibilite Movement while Greuz's "Broken Eggs" is more clearly a work from the Rococo Period. The key features that separate these two types of art are defined and each painting is described in the context of its own period. No Bibliography. Paintin3.wps

Comparing Three Minimalist Artists : A 10 page paper highlighting the work of Marcel Duchamp, Ulrich Ruckriem and Donald Judd. Of these three artists, it would appear that only Ruckriem is in danger of taking too seriously both his work and minimalist art in general. Duchamp made fun of the entire area of modern art and encouraged others to do the same; Judd even disdained hearing his work called sculpture. They each presented very different styles, both in their approaches and their final work, as evidenced by Ruckriem’s concerns of his work being too much for a building to support weighed against the report of Judd’s volume of work and wide range of sizes. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Minimal.wps

Abstract Expressionism / Art & Architecture Comparison : A 20 page paper that explores layering, spatial depth, minimalism, combination of materials, objects and colors, and the moralist vein, all of which typify abstract expressionism. The artists and architects reviewed and compared include: Pollock and Richard Gluckman, Helen Frankenthaler and Garth Alexander Oldershaw, Jasper Johns and James Stewart Polshek, and Barnett Newman and Sam Durant. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Artarch.wps

The Contributions Of Meyer Shapiro To Romanesque Art : An 8 page paper that discusses the contribution that Meyer Shapiro made to Romanesque Art. It discusses how Shapiro relates the aesthetics of Romanesque Art to the social desire of the period to create beauty as well as speak to the religious themes, and that aesthetic renderings of religious themes was the main intent of the artists. He proves this through a discussion of the liberties the artists took with those themes. This representation runs counter to most discussions of Romanesque art, which focus on form and function. 1 source cited. Romanart.wps

Cubism in Modern Art : A 5 page paper that argues that Cubism, and particularly artists Picasso and Braque, was the forerunner to the "science as art" movement that continues today. The paper defines Cubism and its originators, and looks at some of the works of the cubists and how it affected a modern application of science in the arts. Artists works and ideas discussed include Picasso, Cezanne, Leger, Uecker, Duchamp, Malevich, Frankenthaler and Klee. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Cubism.wps

Cubism vs. Futurism : 3 page essay comparing cubism and futurism (abstract art) with mention of Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Marinetti, DuChamp etc; No Bibliography. Cubsimfu.wps

French Impressionism vs. Modernism : A 4 page paper comparing these two art forms. The writer describes how each is different from the other, as well as comparing one of Monet's paintings [Water Lillies] with one of Picasso's [Ma Jolie]. Bibliography cites 6 sources. Artcomp.wps

Human Nature in Renaissance Art : A 20 page paper describing the view of human nature on renaissance art. The writer describes the Renaissance belief in humanism and its effects on the view of human nature and how this is portrayed in art of the time. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Renaissat.wps

Romanesque Art : The contributions of Marilyn Stokstad are noted in this 8 page paper that focuses on the Romanesque style. The only source for this analysis is her 1988 book Medieval Art in which she focuses on history in interpreting the evolution of various art periods. The roots of Romanesque art are discussed, which include such influences as the Carolingian, Ottonian and Byzantine styles. Romart.wps

Pop Art : The sixties art movement is discussed in a 6 page overview. Definitions of the movement are in depth. Specific works are analyzed along with the movement itself. Social and political meanings of the art are explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Popart.wps

Social, Political & Economical Impact Of 18^th Century Art : 3 pages in length. The social, political and economical impact of eighteenth century art was vast and encompassing. The world, at that time, was changing in leaps and bounds, and those of the artistic circles were not to be left behind. The writer discusses the particular influence to this change of two extraordinary and celebrated French artists: Jacques-Louis David and Francois Boucher. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Art18cent.wps

African-American Art & Apartheid : A 5 page paper that considers the impacts of African American art and artists on the transition from Apartheid rule and suggest that the prevellence of compassionate correlations made in American art have underscored the imperative of black artists in South Africa. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Afra.wps

Cultural Expression In African American Art : A 4 page paper on the use of art to express the African American struggles (everyday and over the centuries), successes, and the search for identity and empowerment. Two artists highlighted are: Jason Miccolo Johnson and John Biggers, noting their past and contributing contributions to the culture of African American expression. The paper also relies on quotes from literary and other Black artists to express not only the daily struggle for survival and recognition for African Americans, but the struggle of Black artists in the art world itself. Art.doc

The Rediscovery Of The Human / The New Physicality In Late Medieval Art & Literature :
A comprehensive, 60 page thesis paper on the transition between what has come to be called in the art field the Romanesque & Gothic periods. The writer asserts, first, that a similar distinction is also present in the literature, and that the Gothic spirit is actually a rediscovery of the physical which had been lost due to the Christian Church’s obsession with the spiritual alone. It is ultimately concluded that the transformation of vision that occurred in late medieval ages was the movement from a culture obsessed with becoming divine to a culture more at home in its own humanity. Bibliography lists more than 25 sources. Artthes.rtf

The Renaissance & Humanism In the Art and Music in San Marco, Venice : A 12 page paper that provides a comprehensive overview of the significant features of the art and music of San Marco, Venice during the Renaissance era and considers the relationship between the art and the ideal of humanism. Bibliography lists 7 sources. venicen.wps

The Influence Of African Art in Haiti : A 10 page paper that describes the influences of African art on Haiti and looks at some early Haitian artists and considers the role of their African heritage in the development of their craft. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Arihaiti.wps

Japanese Art and Culture : This 10 page paper provides an overview of Japanese culture with an emphasis on art. Included is a section on the history of art in Japan. Contemporary subjects are addressed including the culture's treatment of AIDS and homosexuality. Comparisons between Japanese and Western culture are made throughout the paper. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Japcult.wps

Japanese Art During The Asuka Period : This 5 page paper provides an overview of Japanese art as was created during the Asuka period. The scope of the era is defined and its link with the introduction of Buddhism is highlighted. The Horyuji Temple is noted as being important to the history of Japanese art and the clothing as created during the time period is also included. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Asuka.wps

Japanese Art Of The Kamakuran Period : 10 pages in length. The Kamakuran period marks the time in Japanese history when the city of Kamakura was the capitol of Japan. The period was characterized by great and beautiful art as a direct result of the change in military rule, and Buddhist beliefs. Most of the art of the time consisted sculptures pictures and portraits of Gods, spirits, and priests. This paper traces the development, significance, & style of Kamakuran Bibliography lists 5 sources. Kamakura.doc

Mimbres Pottery : A 10 page essay on the beautiful pottery produced by this tribe of ancient North American Indians. Bibliography lists six sources. Mimbres.wps

Mexican Art of the 19th and 20th Centuries / Comparison of Styles and Trends :
A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the basic trends in art in 19th and 20th century Mexico and considers the impact of the War of Independence on the emergence of the focus on regional art. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Mexiart.wps

Leonardo DaVinci : A 10 page overview of Leonardo DaVinci's life & work. Bibliography lists 7 sources. End notes. Davinci.wps

Rembrandt’s Life & Works : A 7 page paper on the life and works of Rembrandt. The writer discusses some of the more significant of his works, and talks about how he was perceived by his peers. Bibliography included. Remb.wps

Salvadore Dali : 5 page biography and discussion of the 20th century Spanish surrealist painter, Salvadore Dali. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Dali.wps

Salvadore Dali / Life & Works : 10 pages exploring the life of Dali concentrating on how aspects of his life influenced his painting. Examples of his early, Surrealist, and Classical periods are given with analysis. Bibliography that lists 6 sources. Saldal.wps

Salvador Dali / A Look At Two Of His Works : This 3 page report examines two of the painter's most renown works, The Persistence of Memory and Sacrament of the Last Supper. They are not done in the same style, yet share many similarities. A brief synopsis of Dali's life as an artist serves as an introduction. No Bibliography. Dali2.wps

The Use Of Non-Naturalistic Coadjutors In The Work Of Salvadore Dali : An 8 page essay on the use of non-naturalistic ‘‘coads,’’ or images, in representatives works from the different periods of Dali’s career. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Coads.wps

Breton, Dali, & Dada / Surrealism : A 7 page essay on the roots of Dada and Surrealism, with a discussion of the political and personal influences characteristic of these art forms—their beginning and their end. Artists work reviewed include Salvadore Dali, Rene Magritte, and Sherwood Anderson, among others. Bibliography cites 9 sources. Surealda.wps

"Hagar" by Edmonia Lewis (1875) : A 5 page reaction paper to this extraordinary marble representation of the biblical character emphasizes a variety of emotional responses. Several points are made including the artist's possible perception, the masculinity of the piece along with its angelic qualities.The figure's relationship with the biblical tale is also noted. Hagar.doc

Howard Finster / An Artist on a Mission : A comprehensive 10 page discussion of the life and works of Reverend Howard Finster, a 20th century artist who, when suddenly endowed late in life with the talent to paint, believed that God was guiding him artistically. Numerous works are analyzed. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Finster.wps

Helen Frankenthaler : A 4 page paper that discusses Frankenthaler's experience in the world of art, her unique technique and its subsequent applications. The paper discusses the fact of recognition for her technique in a male-dominant art world, but not her works. Through feminist descriptions of a few of her works, the paper posits that the beauty of the paintings themselves may have been largely ignored in light of the fact that her technique was so intriguing. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Frank2.wps

Frida Kahlo : This 1 page paper discusses the life of famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. The writer analyzes the way Kahlo's paintings represent her life, and the inspiration she offers as a Latin American woman. Bibliography lists one source. Frida.wps ..Total Price Only $ onfiles