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5 Examples of Minoan Art

In 5 pages this research paper discusses 5 Minoan art samples which include the Harvester's Vase, Snake Goddess from Knossos, the ...

Choreographers and Ballet

In eight pages ballet is examined from the perspectives of four choreographers Frederick Ashton, Kenneth MacMillan, William Forsyt...

The History of Photography

This paper discusses the history of photography, and discusses chemicals, lenses, and the impact of photography on art and journa...

Life in Art in In the Skin of a Lion and The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje

with Seven Toes, Ondaatje appeals to the innermost recesses of the readers soul. The author has a long history of reaching out an...

Graffiti and Whether or Not It Represents Vandalism or Urban Fine Art

In four pages this paper discusses graffiti and whether or not it represents fine art or vandalism and disrespect. Four sources a...

Islamic Art and Its Influence

In eight pages the influence of Islamic art is considered in terms of religion and Western artistic forms. Ten sources are cited ...

The Arts and Perceived Inferiority of Women

In five pages this paper examines the arts in a consideration of the historical discrimination against women. Three sources are c...

Performance Art and Autobiography

In five pages the aspects of autobiography as they manifest themselves in performance art are considered in a discussion of Holly ...

Artists Joseph Mallord William Turner, Henry Purcell, and Robert Schumann

In five pages this paper considers Baroque and Romantic music and visual arts from a social perspective with the music of Purcell ...

A Robert Staples Letter

In nine pages this research paper presents a letter to the author of The Myth of the Black Matriarchy in which the writer agrees w...

Art, Philosophy, and History of the Renaissance

also equated with humanism, a movement that put man at the center of the universe, as opposed to God (Honderich 375). While the hu...

Artistic Representations of Rulers

In five pages this paper discusses how secular and sacred rulers have been artistically represented from this art history perspect...

20th Century Propaganda and Art

In five pages the various ways in which 20th century propaganda has been reflected in art are examined. Three sources are cited i...

An Analysis of the Films, The Sacrifice, Stalker, and Daughters of the Dust

tending to interpret the film through the medium of his or her own perceptions and world view. Each viewer walks away from the fi...

W.H. Auden, Georges Braque, and Pablo Picasso

In five pages this report considers W.H. Auden's poetry line 'Art is a lie that tells the truth' within the contexts of painting b...

Argument as Art

In eight pages this paper discusses the communication art form of argument in a discussion of the theories of Van Eemeren, Gilbert...

16th Century Artist El Greco

In eight pages El Greco is examined in terms of his personal and artistic influences and how his art proved influential. There is...

Reflections of Society in Eighteenth Century Art, Music, and Literature

This paper examines the ways in which Eighteenth Century society is reflected in the art, music, and literature of the period, kno...

Analysis of Art Appreciation

originally painted with other details. Comparative evidence is just that: comparative. It can allow one, one might state, to ...

Poetically Examining Nature Through Figures of Speech

now that she is gone that they will have some rest, that no one will bother them anymore, least of all their mother. And yet, they...

Asian Culture in Art and Film

way or another by the culture itself. Now, while there are numerous contemporary artists and also numerous styles this section ...

Imaginary Dialogue Between Socrates and Sen. Jesse Helms

an imaginary podium, and is steadily building volume when Socrates interrupts.) Socrates: Oh, I see. Then the nude statuary that s...

A Study of the American Theater

- the nation then being confined largely to the east coast" (Theatre History, 2003). The four largest theatre towns were Philadel...

Jacksonville, Florida's Cummer Art Museum

and as such it is a testament to Mr. Cummers dedication to his wifes hobby that he procured them for her. Now, of course, these Li...

1960s' Countercultures

completely rejected the "establishment" and decided that it was unwise to trust anyone over the age of thirty. This was clearly a ...

Liberal Arts Degree and Personal Development

competitive? One has to think that those obtaining a liberal arts degree are not confined by the limitations of a box with a tit...

A Review of the Essay From Rosie to Lucy

the media of the time (i.e. television and movies), as well as the impact of various frames of "official" reference such as census...

Henri Matisse's Art

is all there in his first pictures" (Phillips, 1993, p. 20). Although his early works are regarded as nothing particularly extrao...

Ansel Adams' Life and Photography

son. Ansel was quite the musician and for many years believed that the music would be his professional career choice. However, h...

Psychoanalysis Spoofed by Jay Haley

to be an essential element in the overall aspect of human life. Without its influential element, myriad individuals would not be ...