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Edward Steichen in History of Photography

Edward Steichen is one of the central figures in the history of photos. The astonishing sale charge of the print is, in part, featured to its one-of-a-kind personality and to its curiosity.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 780

Contribution of Modernity to Photography and Film Movements

Modernity in visual arts and cinema is part of the ever-changing world, wherein the establishment of ideas, different people in the world of art participates in experimenting with the forms and styles of art, thus [...]
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1369

Museum Exhibit: Oudry’s Painted Menagerie

Moreover, Clara and the lush exquisite landscape against which she is painted seem to be ideally matching pieces of a huge puzzle: the rhinoceros' jawline smoothly connects to the line of the horizon, and the [...]
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 801

Georges de la Tour and Gino Severini Art Review

Starting with biographical studies of Georges de la Tour, we should say that he was born on March 13, 1593 in the town of Vic-upon-Seille, in the part of the independent Duchy of Lorraine.
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1993

The ‘Sweet Charity’ Broadway Show

Charity is shown bravely covering for her rogue boyfriend, telling Nickie, Helene and the other colleagues that Charlie had actually tried to save her from falling into the lake, but managed to only 'grab her [...]
  • Subjects: Theater
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 1092

Tracey Moffatt: Australian Artist

Her photography masterpieces are permanently included in the collections of the Tate Gallery in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 2386

Predynastic Egyptian Pottery

The pottery of the Badarian period was made without the use of a potter's wheel, and it was usually the woman who turned out the pottery.
  • Subjects: Pottery
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 639

Self-Portraiture: Tracey Emin and Sarah Lucas

In this photo, she touches on her general theme as an artist of relating herself to the 'common people.' She is completely vulnerable and undisguised from her audience.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 3436

Terra-Cotta Army: Organizational Power of Qin Dynasty

After the museum, it seemed to be one of the marvelous art museums of the world."Life-size terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle formations are the star features at the museum.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1135

Isamu Noguchi and Ceramics in Japan

Japan is one of those areas of the world that never wholly abandoned its appreciation and exploration into the art of ceramics."Nowhere is there as great an appreciation for the potter's art as in Japan.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 1525

Value of Art in the Life of the Average Person

That's the uniqueness of a painting compared to the other art forms. Apart from that, as the inquisitive person that I am, I find art to be very mysterious and fascinating.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 880

The Genius and Mysterious Leonardo Da Vinci

The techniques that Da Vinci used in his paintings showed his careful studies in anatomy, lighting, and in the juxtaposition of elements in a painting.
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1424

Eastern and Southern African Art: Pottery

The commoner particles in the clay also acted to contain reduction within the bodies of the wares for the period of cooling, which was carried out gradually to reduce the risk of thermal stress and [...]
  • Subjects: Pottery
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1081

Roy Lichtenstein: The Art and Influence

It is quite twisting to consider that Lichtenstein was called the master of the stereotype side by side as the most sophisticated of the major Pop artists in terms of his analysis of visual convention [...]
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1535

My Journey Through Liberal Arts

Art is one of the main forms of liberal arts which influences the perception of the world and understanding of its beauty, allows a person to adapt to the new environment, and develops critical thinking [...]
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 12
  • Words: 3624

Impacts and Key Concepts of Impressionism

The Impressionists rejected this norm and took the act of painting out into the world, as they felt they could use the effects of changing sunlight and capture the transient light in their work by [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1546

Paris Exposition Internationale 1937

The light-hearted days of the liberated 1920's had come to an abrupt end in the United States, with the Wall-Street Crash in 1929; the first sound film was produced; the rise of Freudian psychology and [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 17
  • Words: 4471

Snapshot vs. Fine-Art Photography in Digital Age

The scale of distribution of everyday photography is associated with the improvement of photographic technology and the spread of electronic and digital technologies, making exploring snapshot photography particularly relevant. To analyse the functions of snapshot [...]
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2455

Picasso: Surrealistic Master of the Monsters

Picasso is one of the most enigmatic artists of all time, not so much for what he produced but for the quantity and hard work he has churned out of his ripe old age, estimated [...]
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1319

Famous American Photographers

His contributions to photography were challenged as it displayed most of the cultural and aesthetic conventions that were ahead of his time and did not fit in with the dominant notions of the kind of [...]
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1103

The Age of Romanticism and Its Factors

Characteristics of the genre identified by Welleck include a "revolt against the principles of neo-classicism criticism, the rediscovery of older English literature, the turn toward subjectivity and the worship of external nature slowly prepared during [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1246

The Sculptures from the Nepal

The sculptures worked in stone, metal wood and terracotta Many prominent pieces of art during the malla period were made by different artists one is the Achalla Destroyer of Evil made in the period early [...]
  • Subjects: Sculpture
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 843

Ancient Art. Tarantine Grave Relief and Kouros

Arts of the antique world refers to the lots of types of art that were in the backgrounds of ancient societies, such as those of antique China, India, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 501

Art and Music: Benefits to Society

The residence is not so much a house as it is a man-made outgrowth of nature, perfectly in tune with its surroundings, able to take part in the daily occurrences of the river and thoughtful [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1265

German Expressionism and Fauvism

The paintings portraying the mores and morals of pre-war Berlin are the exciting script of a soul fascinated by the temptations of the metropolis, and each stroke of the brush conveys nervous tension and emotional [...]
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 876

Jan Van Eyck’s “Ghent Altarpiece” Artwork Analysis

There's a picture of female - which is actually Eva; there's male which is Adam; there are the members of the church the leaders and the followers; there's the activities conducted inside and outside the [...]
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 611

Dada and Surrealism Movement

The events of the 20th century have created a platform for the rapid development of various artistic styles and approaches. One of the most notorious branches of art was the Dada movement and the spreading [...]
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 393

The Culture of Ancient Greece

The Archaic period and the Classical periods are separated by the Persian Wars and the reign of Alexander the Great is taken as separating the Classical from the Hellenistic periods.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1616

“The Palmer House After the Fire” by P. B. Greene

This effect is specifically beneficial for the artwork that depicts the horrifying picture of the ruins of a building that used to be a magnificent sight and a symbol of wealth and power.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1425

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

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

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 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

“Amadeus” the Play by Peter Shaffer

This is one of the details that should be considered by readers and viewers. The main tragedy of Salieri is that in many cases, his envy prevents him from simply enjoying the music created by [...]
  • Subjects: Theater
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 654

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

Photography Changes Who We Think We Might Be

This essay is interesting and was chosen because Bergen is famous for her acting and not for photography, yet she clearly has a passion for this trade.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 555

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

Women in Art: Yayoi Kusama, Maya Lin, Zaha Hadid

In her autobiography, Kusama says that "deep in the mountains of Nagano," where she was born in 1929, she had discovered her style of expression: "ink paintings featuring accumulations of tiny dots and pen drawings [...]
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 647

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

Theater Exam: Religious Rules

It describes the events that took place at the end of the 1990s when a male student was murdered because he was homosexual."How I Learned to Drive" is a play written by Paula Vogel that [...]
  • Subjects: Theater
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1170

Migration North Artwork by Elijah Pierce

The figures are schematic, but it is typical of the other works of this artist. The lines of the figures are close to natural but more schematic.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 595

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

Ring of Fire Over Mountain Valley: Picture Discussion

In the course of the eclipse, rings of fire appear since the moon silhouette does not completely cover the sun. The appearance of the rings is not witnessed all over the world but in few [...]
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 298

“Sculpture in the Expanded Field” by Rosalind Krauss

The major works that mark the transition from the classical to the modern period that she cites are Gates of Hell and the statue of Balzac by Rodin. In the 1950s, sculpture became a 'combination [...]
  • Subjects: Sculpture
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 205

Modern Art in Actions, Events, Performances

The relationship between the audience and a work of art was drastically transformed from observation to involvement as for the first time the viewer was placed in the art context.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 360

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

Art Exhibition in Contemporary Society

One of the key roles and benefits of the art exhibition is that it helps to advance and promote the value of different aspects of art, thus enabling artists to achieve their goals in those [...]
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2242

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

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

Art History During Twentieth-Century

This approach enables the writer to change the setting of the narrative. This novella implies that such distinctions can be the result of the evolutionary process and class discrepancies.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1025

Renaissance and Baroque Periods Comparison

The Italian Baroque and the Italian Renaissance are those periods in the history of art that attract the attention of both artists and representatives of the general public.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 577

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: 10
  • 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

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

The Effects of Digitalization on Art

The article by Peter Plagens is a reliable source of information about current technologies and the reasons why art is under the influence of digitization and what the consequences of such influence can be.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 621