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Art / 1300-1700 An 8 page research paper on the development of artistic techniques between 1300 and 1700 in The Netherlands, Flanders, Rome, Spain, Italy and France. Various artists' works are discussed in terms of evolving techniques, including Da Vinci, Van Eyck, Michelangelo, La Tour, Velazquez, and the Boucicaut Master. Other influences are also presented. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Jan van Eyck / Techniques and Innovations A 7 page research paper on the innovations of van Eyck. The writer looks at the incorporation of realism and religious/ethereal symbolism within everyday settings, describing the symbolism in the Ghent alterpieces and the Arnolfini Wedding. Also explored are his techniques in light, illumination, oil and color. A discussion of Panofsky's theory on not reviewing art within historical contexts is also presented. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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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.

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Rococo Style The Rococo period of the early eighteenth century is generally associated with opulence and frivolity. It is often passed over as 'the period between the baroque and the Modern'. It is seldom given it's rightful place in history as a productive era of great masters in all of the arts. It was the era of Tchaikovsky and the vaulted music of this master matches the atmosphere of the era. This 13 page paper argues that embellishments of the Rococo style were added to existing structures in order to give a sense of ownership to the past and to render a feeling of hope for the future. To say that the Rococo style was 'frivolous' is to do deep disservice to those who lived during the period and to discount the importance of their daily lives in the context of history. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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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.

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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.

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Charles Renny Mackintosh A 5 page paper which discusses the architecture of Scottish architect Charles Renny Mackintosh. In discussing the architecture of Mackintosh we examine three of his most famous buildings which are the Glasgow School of Art, Hill House, and the Willow Tea Rooms. Mackintosh was essentially an artist who did not fit into a specific genre, but instead implemented all forms of art and architecture into a truly unique style of architecture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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'Art Past, Art Present' by Wilkins and Schultz: A Specific View of... This 4 page report discusses both the text itself and the work of two different 'modern' artists - Jasper Johns and Diego Rivera -- from the book 'Art Past, Art Present.' By examining the work of artists within a specific timeframe, the authors also present a larger view of human history and culture. Bibliography lists only the text itself as a source.

9.	Movies - 20th Century Art Form This 8 page report discusses cinema as a form of 20th century art. Numerous examples are noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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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.

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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.

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

13.	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.

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Painting With Monet: Art is very much a journey, comparable to a long awaited vacation. It allows an individual to step outside the cares of everyday life, relax and be immersed in the colors and motion of living. It puts experience into the moment and on Impressionism. Monet was a master of setting to canvas the images he saw in a manner the evokes an emotional response. Most of his more famous works are landscapes done on site, known as plein air painting. This 8 page paper provides an overview of Monet, Impressionism and then guides a beginning painter through the journey of reproducing the painting, The Beach at Trouville, by Monet. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

15.	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.

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Michelangelo's Contributions to the Renaissance A 6 page research paper that critically analyzess the life and selected works of the Italian artist Michelangelo. Michelangelo's contributions and influence on Italy and the Renaissance period are discussed, with particular reference to his sculpture, `David', and his painting in the Sistine Chapel. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Michelangelo and Da Vinci A Comparison This 4 page paper provides a look at two Italian Renaissance artists and delves into both their psyches and works. Many aspects of the artists lives and work are examined including their relationships, sexuality, and unusual work habits. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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A Comparison of Two Italian Renaissance Paintings A 5 page research paper that compares two Renaissance works ñ the painting on the Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo and 'School of Athens' by Raphael. The writer argues that both of these works display the Renaissance fascination with ancient Greek philosophy. Bibliography lists 5 sources. 99mic&ra.wps

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Comparing Michelangelo and Raphael A 3 page analysis that compares Michelangelo's masterpiece, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's masterful fresco 'School of Athens,' while demonstrating the tremendous influence of classical Greek philosophy on these works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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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.

21.	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.

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Social, Political & Economical Impact Of 18th 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Fras Angelico and Lippi / Style & Social Perspective An 8 page research paper exploring the social and personal ideals held by Fras Angelico and Lippi and how these ideals translated to their art. The writer discusses several pieces, with focus on the contrast between their 'Madonna and Child' paintings. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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