Art Essay Examples and Topics. Page 12

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Realism: Art Movement

This movement appeared in France in the 1840s as a reaction to changes in the government, military, and economic spheres.edouard Manet, Gustave Courbet, Ilya Repin, Edward Hopper, and other representatives of early realism contributed significantly [...]
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 357

Mid-Century Modern Design

However, the key focus of the style is the combination of function and a unique design that is appealing to the eye.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 293

French Art Movement New Realism

Klein was particularly interested in what he called the vacuum the endless expanse of the sky above his head, the sea at his feet.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 331

Neoclassicism and Romanticism: Comparison

They were the two poles of architectural thinking on the side of Neoclassicism was a rational, objective, almost scientific method of thought, which put reason in the first place among human abilities.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 321

América Tropical Mural by David Alfaro Siqueiros

Murals, as one of the major forms of revolutionary art, were popularized by the government of the country that promoted exterior frescoes in Mexico City and other cities of the country.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1133

Renaissance Movement in Europe

The book by Chrysoloras introduced the Renaissance audience to the key concepts of Greek art. The painting is characteristic of the Early Renaissance.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 852

Work of David Hockney

Paintings, photography, stage design, and digital works are just some of the sections that allow a more in-depth look at the work of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, and still [...]
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 570

Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum’s Attraction

Due to the combination of legal and ethical concerns, the problem of ownership will have to be resolved by consulting with the authors of the art pieces and lawyers.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 11
  • Words: 3029

Imogen Cunningham, an American Female Photographer

The high contrast and neutral tones of the image bring to the viewer's attention a variety of details, including the woman's hair, her wrinkles, and the unevenness of her skin.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 930

Edward Weston’s Modernist Photographs

More attention should be paid to the analysis of Weston's photographs and the comparison of their style to my photographs. The object in my black-and-white photograph looks like a kind of tubes, which texture is [...]
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 597

Anubis: The Statuette of the Egyptian God

The mission of Anubis was to guide the souls of the recently dead people through the underworld. This art object is masterfully carved and color-coded, especially the clothing of Anubis that has a rhombus pattern.
  • Subjects: Sculpture
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 558

Gilded Flask: Artwork from Ancient Islamic World

This flask is a magnificent work of art made from clay, gilded, and kilned to deliver harmony and contrast, portray the cultural and religious attributes of the people, and whose elements of art continue to [...]
  • Subjects: Pottery
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1403

De Young Museum Virtual Guide

America and the US, in particular, have become one of the most influential investors in the world culture due to the rapid development of contemporary art and youth impact.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1548

Artists’ Legal Advice Services Definition

ALAS has shown to foster collaboration with artists through holding events during which artists share their experiences and ask for the advice of the organization's team.
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 554

Formal Analysis of the Artwork “The Looming”

The reason for such a conclusion is the fact that there are three significant elements, besides a person in the boat, such as the mountains, the sea, and a hill with plains.
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 679

The Christ as the Good Shepherd

The purpose of this essay is both a description and analysis of this work of art and its place in the culture of the ancient world.
  • Subjects: Sculpture
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 661

The History Museums in Nottingham

First of all, choosing history as the main focus of the proposed museum will ensure the success of the project and help to bring together the diverse populations living in Nottingham.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 660

Robinson, Emerson, and Photography as an Art

Both of them viewed the newly created form of image capture as a medium for the expression of art, but their views on the nature of the movement were radically different.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 290

Mickalene Thomas Exhibition: Press Release

Through the Mickalene Thomas exhibition, the museum will attempt to implement its mission in terms of acknowledging the contribution of women in the development of art. The exhibition is the mutual effort of the artist [...]
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  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 574

Landscape Consciousness in Art

The landscape consciousness of the America of the 19th century was distinguished by the desire to contemplate nature in its totality. This approach changed over time, but for the 19th century, details were not typical.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 101

Russian Avant-Garde in History of Modern Art

The Russian avant-garde is a massive wave of non-traditional, experimental, and innovative art that covers the period from the end of the 19th century to the middle of the 20th century in Russia.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 259

“Bull and Woman” Artwork by Faraj Daham

At the same time, when evaluating the object from the standpoint of conformity with Arab culture, it can be argued that the style and plot of the work largely convey the peculiarities of social organization.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1104

Renaissance as an Inspirational Era in Europe

The development of crafts and trade, the rise of the role of cities, as well as political events in Western Europe in the XII and XIII centuries entailed significant changes in the whole way of [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1183

Andreas Gursky’s “The Rhine II” Photography

In The Rhine II, the photographer attempts to deliver "an accurate image of a modern river" and invites viewers to see the river enclosed in the deep-colored stripes of grass, concrete, and the clouded sky.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 583

Michelangelo and Da Vinci’s Art Appreciation

It symbolizes the incident of the last supper during the last days of Jesus when he declared that one of his disciples would inform him. The artist did the masterpiece in an attempt to produce [...]
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 321

Cultural Activity: Chrysler Museum of Art

One of the pieces of art that attracted my attention in the museum is the oil on canvas painting by Edward Hicks entitled "The Declaration of Independence"; the painting was created circa 1840.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 601

James Turrell’s Art and Change in Perspective

He cemented his image of an innovator in the realm of installation art by exploring the way in which lighting can alter the perception of space, thus introducing the interaction of the two concepts in [...]
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 320

Human Figure in Rembrandt’s and Picasso’s Art

To support the idea that the concept of spring is not central to the work, Flora wears clothing appropriate to the period and the location instead of Roman garb such as a tunic.
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1471

Planisperic Astrolabe as an Art Object

This aspect of the object that is reminiscent of modern watches is crucial because it determines the practical purpose that was the primary objective of the astrolabe's creation.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1166

Actors Training: Attitudes and Approaches

It is assumed that the approaches of the three directors to the process of organizing the training of actors and their performance have had a significant impact on theatrical art in general and on the [...]
  • Subjects: Theater
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1663

Islamic Art: Design an Art Exhibition

Artist: Ibrahim and Isma'il Year: Unknown Period: Pre-Islam Culture: Islam The Kaaba is the most significant building in the Islamic culture, being the center and the destination of all Muslim prayers.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 672

Dagger and Its Scabbard Analysis

The information on the label provides that the object is a dagger and its scabbard. The blade of the dagger is made of steel, and the hilt is jade.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 893

Baroque and Rococo: Imagination, Values, Emotions

The church chose the style so that it could communicate religious themes in emotional involvement during the time of the Council of Trent. The style dynamically reflected the growth of absolutist monarchies, and in power [...]
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1421

Keith Haring and His Performance Art

Keith Haring is one of the most inventive and talented artists at the end of the twentieth century as he combined a variety of forms in his works.
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2235

The Impact of Patron in Art

The work of a patron in painting, sculptures, and architecture is a great function in the development and design of art.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 552

Art-Society Nexus in the Museum of Modern Art

Whether it is in the genesis of individual works, the act of reception, or the course of the history of style, the dialectical development of art does not proceed from the antagonism between social and [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1989

Richard Avedon’s Photo Portraits of Celebrities

Therefore, I decided to focus on his works and explore their features to understand the topic of photography in detail. Still, instead of selecting fashion photographs by Avedon, I concentrated on his portraits of celebrities.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 245

Performing Arts and Plays Analysis

In turn, the key purpose of this paper is to show how these performances can be related to the coarse goals that had to be attained.
  • Subjects: Theater
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2165

Running a Museum: Inventories and Documentation

The suggestion of considering the elements borrowed in the long term as a single unit has simplified the process of keeping track of the loans to a considerable extent.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 826

Impressionist Art for Company Offices

He managed to capture and convey the atmosphere that prevailed at that unique moment in the image of the Japanese bridge and the pond: a static picture seems alive and breathing, the foliage and water [...]
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 892

The Works of Famous Photographers

Brandt's photographs reflect the controversies of the British and European society in the twentieth century with the help of concentrating on the most provocative aspects and details.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1108

Tile: Design and Architectural Structure

In essence, the tile is painted blue except for the thick contours, the thick lines bordering the contours, and the badge-like shape.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1155

Artwork Culture and Values

A representational artwork, in my understanding, is an artwork that aims to present an object, person, or event to a viewer with the preservation of its natural qualities.
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 427

Photography: A Cultural History

In the middle of the 1850s, there were many photographers, whose projects caused people's admiration, and the works of Edouard Baldus, Imperial Library of the Louvre, and Roger Fenton, Rievaulx Abbey, may be considered as [...]
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 562

Italian Art in 15th Century

When the sculpture was created, it was meant to become a part of a chain of sculptures of prophets on the top of the Florence cathedral.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 12
  • Words: 3369

A Critique of a Photographer’s Works: Matthew Abbott

Matthew Abbott underlines one simple fact that Istanbul is the only place where East has all chances to meet West, this is why it is hard to predict the traditions and interests of Turkish people, [...]
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 970

Made in China 2017 Exhibition

Regarding the fact that the main aim of Made in China 2017 was to interest potential customers in the offered products, there were numerous media events to highlight particular aspects of the industry and attract [...]
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1413

Art Theft in South Africa

In the article, Massie points out that art theft is a profitable trade in many parts of the world, just like drug trafficking and the illegal sale of firearms.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 573

History of Theatre: Purposes of Playing

By using the ritual origins theory, one can argue that this scene explores the conflict between a human being and the forces that are beyond his/her control.
  • Subjects: Theater
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 567

“American Progress” the Painting by John Gast

This painting by John Gast "might not convey the facts and aspects of the country's history". The "railroad lines and wagons presented in the painting say a lot about the country's economic position during the [...]
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 550

Hector Mediavilla Photographic Series “The Congolese Sape”

The photographer's decision to organize the order of photographs influences the viewer's interpretation of the image. The photographer captures an image from a focal position; the decision to capture the image is influenced by the [...]
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 566

A Visit to the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC

People visited the museum to learn about the atrocities caused to the Jews by the Nazi administration, headed by Hitler. The other piece I learned is that in the museum there was a video of [...]
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 892

History and Theory of Archaeology: Museum Field Trip

One can argue that the principles of archeological theory manifest themselves in the collections that are showcased in the museum. This is one of the details that can be identified.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1306

The Piece of Art “Confrontation” by Spencer Fiddler

While line etching as a form of art has been around for quite sometime the distinctive style utilized by Spencer in this instance is unique in that the personally identifiable details of the subjects involved [...]
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 645

The Neolithic Culture in China: Art Objects

On the other hand, the Jade bi with two dragons on the rim, which is on the right in the table above, is made of jade rather than nephrite.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 12
  • Words: 3095

Exhibition Chicago: Crossroads of America

Among all the historical artifacts, the pioneer locomotive an exhibit of the City on the Make exemplifies the cornerstone of the building of the city best symbolizing the cause and effect of its industrialization and [...]
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 607

Man Ray’s Artworks Blazing the Trail to Africa

However, as the fascination of the view subsided and gave way to more constructive thinking it occurred to me that the artworks were somewhat polished, that the tint of the ingenuity, so precious and so [...]
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 927

Drama Elements Developed by Aristotle

The sixth is a spectacle which is the visuals in the drama that include props, set, and actor's costumes. An example of a tragic hero is King Macbeth in Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth.
  • Subjects: Theater
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 169

“Barbie Dolls” Image by Chris Jordan

However, the image passes the test, and, consequently delivers its intended message, which is to portray the "nudity" of the modern people in various activities that they undertake each passing day.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 561

Sculptures Kuduo by Marco and Star by Paley

As I mentioned earlier, art is subject to individual interpretation with abstract art in particular being subject to the whims of a person's imagination, similar to the concept of a block of wood looking like [...]
  • Subjects: Sculpture
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2376

Greco-Roman Sculptures in the Classical Style

The following damages have been done to the work: the nose is completely smashed up, several slashes can be observed on the face and portions of the face as well as hair are missing, the [...]
  • Subjects: Sculpture
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 473

Jackson Pollock’s Style of Painting

According to Cohn, the uniqueness and innovative techniques used by Pollock provide a glance into an in-depth meaning of the painting itself.
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 296

Tom Wesselmann’s and Ellision Robertson’s Paintings

While the painting itself is far from the quality of the old masters of abstract art it does bring out a certain emotional response as it can be interpreted that the woman in the painting [...]
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1482

Art and Design Projects Examining

The photographers involved in this project attached importance to the use of color. This is one of the recommendations that can be offered.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 565

“100 Cans” Artwork by Andy Warhol

They say that the work reflects the pop art of the USA. I would like to clarify that the type of an art movement appeared in the early fifties in the United Kingdom of Great [...]
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 827

Media Arts: Char Davies’ Osmose Virtual Environment

Osmose by Davies as the art installation reflects all the features of the modern media while combining the elements of the virtual environments with the persons' perception and such physical processes as breathing and moving.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 501

David Lynch’s Life and Directed Movies

Working on the script for the movie The Grandmother, he applied for grand offered by the American Film Institute, and fortunately for him, he managed to win.
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 822

Interactive Design of Museum Exhibitions

Furthermore, the process of learning is also at the core of every exhibition as museums usually provide much information about the authors of art pieces and the history of art itself.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2302

Career of Teaching Art

Many people recognize and think of art as a business, with very few noting the importance of teaching art itself as a more important business and a career worth to be chosen.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1173

Ideas in Neo-Expressionism and Contemporary Art

The insights of identity can be seen in the artworks of many contemporary artists. The majority of them try to reveal their philosophical views and attract the public's attention to those issues they consider to [...]
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 842

Boston Museum of Fine Arts’ Marketing Challenges

The primary challenge facing the MFA is the gradual decrease in the number of visitors. Since the MFA is a museum, it presents interest to the two groups of customers: local and tourist visitors.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 621

Art Exhibitions and the Impact that They Leave

The specified approach toward representing the idea of beauty, in general, and the female body, in particular, seems quite legitimate seeing that Carolee Schneemann has been known as the pioneer in the study of subjectivity [...]
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2229

Etihad Museum: All You Need to Know

The museum is the visitors pavilion, and the museum is underground. The museum looks at the time period of the unification of the United Arab Emirates.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1558

Visual Analysis of Nature in Modern Art

In the age of modern arts, when both the creators and the audience is less concerned with the physical form and more with the underlying messages and feelings that art invokes, the multi-faceted topic of [...]
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1701

Chinese Ceramics: Historical Research

The following is an ewer related to the Song Dynasty and created between 11thC and 12thC in Hebei province 1: That period of China was very intense and devoted to improving the quality of the [...]
  • Subjects: Pottery
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 839

Norton Simon Museum Exhibition

Rubens' Meleager and Atalanta and the Hunt of the Calydonian Boar is among the highlights of the museum's collection of European paintings.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 552

Western and Eastern Pop Art Differences

For this reason, the modern age with its great dependence on money and consumer character of society gives rise to a question of whether there is a significant difference between western and eastern pop art [...]
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 821

Baroque and Rococo: Different Styles and Their Purposes

An example of such a confrontation could be found between the adepts of two different art styles that were prevalent in the 18th century Baroque and Rococo. Gerome is a classic example of Baroque style [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 568

“Foxfinder” Theatrical Production by Dawn King

The lighting of the stage was remarkably balanced to represent a farmhouse and the intentions of the playwright. The conversation between the couple and the government agent represented the interaction between the state and the [...]
  • Subjects: Theater
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 564

Modernity of Gustave Courbet and Eduardo Manet

Because of this, most of Gustave's paintings done in the 1860s, are known for ushering in the era of modernism. In the Origin of the World, there was an image of a nude female showing [...]
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 811

Drawing with/without Paper: Moving from 2D to 3D

Part 3 takes a close look at the initial wire drawing for the benefit of developing the same linearly on a bigger scale. The figure below shows the development of a 3-D effect:
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1243