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Sexism, Romanticism, and the Portrayal of Women in Eighteenth Century Art

and females are portrayed during that time period. A highlight of the Fricks holdings is its collection of 18th-century rococ...

Arts and Government Spending

In seven pages the effect of reduced government funding of the National Endowment for the Arts is discussed. Seven sources are ci...

Art, Women, and Elsa Honig Fine's A History of Women Painters and Sculptors from the Renaissance to the Twentieth Century

In ten pages this paper discusses this text's perspectives on art and women. Nine sources are cited in the bibliography....

Art Defined by Heidegger, Nietzsche, Hegel, and Kant

In twelve pages this essay considers the art definitions of these philosophers in a comparison and contrast of their similarities ...

The Internet and Art

In five pages the benefits and advantages of creating and showing art on the Internet in order to supplement its usual creative pr...

An Exploration of Aztec Art

In a paper consisting of six pages various aspects of Aztec art are explored in terms of history, culture, and influence, with per...

A Trio of Minimalist Artists Compared

In ten pages the minimalist art of Donald Judd, Ulrich Ruckriem, and Marcel Duchamp are compared. Five sources are cited in the b...

Scottish Architect Charles Renny Mackintosh

Scottish architect Charles Renny Mackintosh and his architecture are discussed in five pages with such famous buildings as the Wil...

A Continental Overview of Africa

In a paper containing six pages the art, religion, geography, and history of the African continent are examined. There are three ...

Apartheid and African American Art

In five pages this paper discusses the influence of apartheid on African American artists and their art and the compassionate corr...

Romanesque Art and Meyer Shapiro's Contributions

In eight pages this paper discusses the beauty and social desire evoked by Meyer Shapiro's Romanesque art in a consideration of hi...

Art of the Renaissance and Human Nature

renaissance view of human nature by examining the works of the great renaissance artists. The Renaissance View of Human Nature The...

Comparison Between Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo

follows "A good painter must paint two things above all others the person and the intent of that persons soul" (qtd. in North 16)....

Prevarication or Why People in Western Culture Lie

In eight pages this research paper considers the art of lying as a Western cultural component. Six sources are cited in the bibli...

Art and Techniques from 1300 to 1700

bottom of the painting, first highlighting the travelers, then an interim space of field, forest and hills where a winged angel gr...

Haiti and the Impact of the Art of Africa

In ten pages this paper discusses how the art of Africa contributed to the culture of Haiti in a consideration of artists, craft, ...

Art, Religion, and Cultural Anthropology

In seven pages this paper considers how cultural anthropology is influenced by religion and art with the argument presented that e...

Fine Arts of China and Japan

the Chinese cultural influence continued to increase. Efforts to compose poetry became quite popular and Tang poets such as Li Po,...

Ancient Art and Biblical Patriarchs' Physical Descriptions

In six pages this paper discusses how Abraham, Isaac and other biblical patriarchs were depicted in ancient art in a consideration...

1960s' Pop Art Movement

In six pages this paper discusses the political and social significance of the pop art movement of the 1960s in an overview that a...

Eighteenth Century Art and Its Economic and Sociopolitical Impacts

In three pages artists Francois Boucher and Jacques Louis David are discussed in an examination of how the art of the 18th century...

Late Medieval Literature and Art and Human Body Rediscovery

his right hand in blessing toward the Virgin, who raises both palms in what is obviously intended to be surprise. The overall ef...

San Marco, Venice's Artistic and Musical Humanism During the Renaissance

of Venice and the notion of Renaissance humanism. The focus of this research study, then, is to consider the notion of humanism i...

Social Perspectives and Style of Fras Angelico and Lippi

In eight pages this research paper demonstrates how Fras Angelico and Lippi's ideals were showcased in their art with their painti...

Culture and Art of Japan

In ten pages this paper discusses the art that characterizes Japanese culture and also considers how issues including homosexualit...

Asuka Period Art of Japan

In five pages this paper discusses Asuka art in a consideration of Buddhism's introduction and influence with the Horyuji Temple a...

Kamakuran Period Art of Japan

In ten pages this paper discusses the style and development of Kamakuran Period art in a consideration of Buddhism, priests, spiri...

Comparison of Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Mexican Art

In five pages this paper compares the Mexican art trends of this time period and examines the regional impact generated by the War...

Life and Artistry of Leonardo Da Vinci

In ten pages this paper explores the life and art of Leonardo Da Vinci. Endnotes are included and seven sources are cited in the ...

Artistry of Helen Frankenthaler

In four pages Frankenthaler's are is examined in terms of her fascinating technique and an acknowledgment that they have unfortuna...