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The “Vessels of Genealogies” Painting by Firelei Baez

In particular, Firelei Baez's painting shows the problem of the missing of race in feminism, when the racial identity of women is ignored, and focuses on the significance of this phenomenon in the modern world.
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1664

American Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern Designs

Therefore, this style continues to be present in the decoration and design of buildings, interiors, transportation, and accessories. The Mid-century Modern design remains popular due to its sole combination of organic materials, clear lines, and [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1182

Socio-Political Relevance of Artivism

It is not to say that the purpose of art is vague per se; it is to establish that art can be created for different reasons.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2760

Michelangelo’s “Sistine Chapel Ceiling” Artwork

As a result, the painting is stylistically significant as it sheds light on the attributes and special features of high Renaissance artwork. The whole painting is rich textured and detailed, which is a well-known attribute [...]
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 387

Dada Movement: Reading Synopsis

Dada was developed as an anti-war protest and an outrage; therefore, one of its main goals was confronting the materialist and nationalist views that had caused it and were promoting military actions at the time.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 289

The Niobid Krater Art Peculiarities

Besides that, the contrasting colors of the krater with the stark black background and the orange-gold hues of the figures. Because there are different scenes depicted on the krater, such as the death of children [...]
  • Subjects: Pottery
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 232

The Late Baroque Style in Music

The definition of the Late Baroque Era in music is slightly murky, given the fact that the pace of change in stylistic preferences and influences varied regionally.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 614

Eduardo Kobra’s Graffiti as a Form of Art

Hence, graffiti itself, as a separate genre, is a form of art due to its emotional and psychological influence. Due to its emotional and psychological impact, graffiti itself is a type of art as a [...]
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 328

Reading Synopsis: Picasso’s Paintings

Picasso's works from the early period, also known as the Blue and Rose period, can be characterized as melancholic and pessimistic because of the dark palette used in the paintings.
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 394

Graphic Memoirs and Forney’s Marbles

A cloud is depicted on the left side of her face, and beneath it is written, "This sank in like the sun had gone behind the clouds"."Like I had been covered by a heavy blanket [...]
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 661

The Starry Night Painting’s History

Thus, in the case of The Starry Night, the artist's personality and background play a significant role in the history of the painting's creation.
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 322

Art, Its Functions and Purposes

There are still many functions and purposes of art, each of which is significant for the spiritual development of people. One of the most attractive and widespread types of art is fine art.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 398

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea

Thankfully, modern technologies allow us to share museums' exhibits and opportunities online and our National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art located in Korea is not an exception.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 366

Characteristics That Qualify a Piece as Art

Thirdly, artistic work is called a work of art with a certain level of completeness and expressiveness, correspondence of full-fledged content and form, integrity, and the ability to influence the viewer, listener, and reader. The [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 607

Collections Management Policies

A good policy is created to address the unique demands of the institution and its collection and is continuous in the day-to-day administration of the institution's collections.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1950

Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet

Thus, the zigzag lines at the base of the pectoral represent primordial waters, which refers to the importance of the royal figure and the concept of eternity.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 242

Julie Mehretu’s Painting Mural

The painting's subject is different from representational ones, as it is not feasible to define painted objects as ones derived from sources observed in the natural world, with the exception that is the architectural drawing [...]
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 339

The 23rd Biennale of Sydney in Australia

The Biennale of Sydney and Rivus share a common goal to present contemporary art to the public; it features work by both Australian and international artists, while Rivus showcases the work of Australian artists only.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 993

The Technical and Artistic History of Porcelain

Jingdezhen, also known as the Capital of Porcelain, was the location during the time of the Yuan Dynasty responsible for the production of white and blue porcelain, which became the most well-known type of porcelain.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1450

“Laila and Majnun at School”: Formal Analysis

Second, the paper provides the formal analysis of "Laila and Majnun at School" without the value of judgment in order to enable the reader to understand the object of the inquiry.
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 496

“Adoration of the Magi” Analysis

The title of the artwork is "Adoration of the Magi"; Gentile da Fabriano created it in the 1423 year. The Adoration of the Magi, also known as the Adoration of the Kings, is a [...]
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 671

The Healing Wings Project After COVID-19

The pandemic of COVID-19 did not only pose a threat to the physical health of the population but also put many people in a position in which they had to deal with the loss of [...]
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 288

The Importance of Art in the Pandemic Times

Although many people have suffered because of COVID-19, art has positively impacted their lives, helping them understand the world better and improving their health.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 290

Ellen Holtzblatt’s Portraits of Her Mother

The paintings demonstrate the depressed and lonely state of elderly people, worsened by the pandemic. The blurriness of the landscape reflects the existence without meaning and emphasizes the lifeless state of the person.
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 319

If You Were to Create a Graphic Novel

In my graphic novel, I think that I could also neglect the excessive attention to detail of the main characters and the space around them.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 928

The Best and Worst Examples of Visual Arts

Once this drawing first appeared in Rembrandt's literature in the late 19th century, the vast, impressionistic application of the paints was recognized as a trademark of the painter's late technique.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 572

How Art, Theater, and Disney Communicate History

However, it also has many historical flaws, such as the use of the American flag that did not exist at the time of the Delaware crossing, improper depiction of Washington's age, and the wrong context [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 366

Michelangelo’s Sculpture and Webber’s Music Analysis

This paper is devoted to the analysis of the David of Michelangelo, one of the most influential and famous sculptures, and "The Music of the Night" composition by Andrew Lloyd Webber from his musical The [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 889

Museum of Modern Art: Reflection

The Cypress tree is also a significant element in the painting as van Gogh projects it as a rising flame from the ground to the night sky.
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 823

A Change in Art Style After World War II

After the end of World War II, the people of Europe were traumatized by the atrocities that were committed and the devastation that many cities were subjected to.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 587

The Thinker and Pointing Man Pictures Analysis

However, it is important to point out that The Thinker is also a depiction of impressionism due to the aspect of how the light reflects on the sculpture and the deviation from the traditional standards [...]
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1391

Portrayal of Human Figure in Renaissance Periods

It is one of the most famous in the world and is now in the National Gallery in London. The human figure is depicted in a very realistic way, with the use of light and [...]
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 931

In America: A Lexicon of Fashion Exhibition

The different installations operated back and forth in interesting ways throughout the show, and it was a highlight of the curators' strategy.
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 851

Abstract Sculptures: Brancusi, Hepworth, Moore, Catlett

Soon after, the artist developed his own techniques of sculpting and became one of the famous sculptors of his time. Brancusi is well-known for pushing his art to the limit of abstraction, creating a novel, [...]
  • Subjects: Sculpture
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 944

Expressionism in Germany and Austria

For example, The Lion Hunt by Delacroix shows the violence and robustness in society as depicted in the art. Some of the painters in the association, such as Ludwing Kirchner, articulated other essentials of expressionism, [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 613

Ron English: The Famous Graffiti Artist

This paper explores and analyses the aspects of graffiti - a form of painting and the work of one of the most famous and talented graffiti artists.
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1732

Analysis Role of Art as Revolution

Hogarth's painting is meant to depict the importance of a healthy breakfast, while David's painting is meant to depict the horrors of the French Revolution.
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 950

The Appearance of an Artist

The musician's wardrobe also influences the perception of performance, and it is important for performers not only of popular music, but also of classical music.
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 298

Perception of Visual Art Types

Therefore, my perception of art is largely creative but not analytical: in all three types, I tend to prefer visual and audio impressions rather than analyze something that is not on the surface.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 384

Ai Weiwei as a Contemporary Art Artist

The meaning of human rights and the destiny of the Chinese people are of primary significance for the artist, so many of his works reflect the issues that Weiwei recognizes and wants to eliminate.
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 585

Paul Gauguin’s Influence on Columbian Art

Gauguin's countless memoirs have linked the origins of his life-long fascination with primitive artwork to different trips and journeys he had as a child and teenager in the tropics before taking up painting in 1871.
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1957

Late Bronze Age Iib Egyptian-Style Objects

In addition, the article parses the influence of the material culture of the Egyptian style on the creation of the social identity of the inhabitants of Egypt.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 886

Art Education Preserving Ethno Cultural Identity

The image presents a fantasy of how sweet their fries and chicken are, and for some reason, some customers visit the place for the first time due to the visual art available.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 871

Art as Reflection: Searching for New Ways of Expression

As a result, the image incorporates the complexity of life and the ways in which it manifests itself and the calm, soothing lines and colors, thus, creating conflict, attracting the attention of the audience and [...]
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1940

Researching and Analysis of Ecology in Art

The ecological issues are represented in the biomimicry of design and integration with nature. Cucuzzella examines the Anthropocene imagery in art and design installations and their educational value.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1135

Venus de Milo, Sculpture of Ancient Greece Art

The statue also depicts the story of the Judgment of Paris. The findspot of the figure of the goddess is still unknown, and it cannot be said where exactly it was found.
  • Subjects: Sculpture
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 856

“Peter Pan”: The Broadway Musical

While the musical's plot easily captures the viewers' attention, the ending emphasizes the main idea of the play to illustrate how childhood is the only time when people can fly and travel to imaginary worlds. [...]
  • Subjects: Theater
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 953

Contemporary Visual Cultures on Learnodo Newtonic

This essay is an exploration of the "Portrait of an artist " and "A bigger splash" images which are listed among the top 10 famous contemporary artworks from the Learnodo Newton website.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 290

David Hockney and John Singer Sargent

As for the medium, its effect on Hockney's image is in the meaning of objects, and for Sargent, it serves for describing a process in motion.
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 304

The Harlem Renaissance and American Culture

The Harlem Renaissance was born as a result of the significant events which occurred in the lives of Afro-Americans at the beginning of the 20th century.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 349

Paintings of Atlanta High Museum of Art Works

The selected work is made in the style of expressionism, flows in the European art of the era of modernism. The work by Jean Baptist conforms to romanticism as the purpose of the author was [...]
  • Subjects: Art Exhibitions
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 631

Painter Angelica Kauffman’s Life and Work

One of the famous female artists of the 18th century was Angelica Kaufmann, and her importance in the field is conditional upon the particular role of gender for people of the time.
  • Subjects: Artists
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 292

“Maman” Abstract Sculpture by Louise Bourgeois

This situation irreparably crippled her and became the impetus for the beginning of artistic practice. At the beginning of her artistic career, the Bourgeois was involved in drawing and painting.
  • Subjects: Sculpture
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 272

“Walking Man” Abstract Sculpture by Giacometti

Alberto Giacometti was born in 1901 in the Swiss commune of Stampa in the family of the impressionist artist. The image is symbolic: it calls to return to the problems of a simple, vulnerable [...]
  • Subjects: Sculpture
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 297

Visual Arts: Ancient Art of the Greeks

Ancient art plays a significant role in helping the individuals of the current generation explain the civilizations of the ancient past. Fresco painted the Bull-leaping fresco from Knossos art to depict the civilizations of the [...]
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 571

How to Make a Perfect Travel Photo

More precisely, the essay informs how to choose the most appropriate location, set the settings of the camera or a smartphone, and manipulate the final photo.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1035

Social Justice Arts as a Remedy for People

The work led to the formation of the movement called Black Lives Matter which calls for an end to oppressing black people through law enforcement.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 617

Workplace Improvement Recommendations With the Help of Art

Accessibility and the freedom of choice in terms of styles and philosophies could be listed among the central trends related to art's impact, and modern culture and society value uniqueness and free self-expression.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1656

The Near Eastern & Egyptian Bowl Analysis

The major difference between the two cultural elements presented in the bowl lies in the diverse depictions of the huntsmen and the choice of illustrated animals.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 376

Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, and Rococo

Thus, in the second half of the eighteenth century, the neoclassical style was widely popular in Europe. This style contradicted the coldness and simplicity of neoclassicism.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 367

The Concept of Modern Art Development

Walter Benjamin stated in the book, The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction. In the statement, Benjamin was responding to the effect of reproduction on the aura of an object.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 576

Romanesque Art Period and Its Characteristics

The era of Romanesque art dates back to the 12th century before the emergence of the Gothic style. There were many reasons for this, such as the fire resistance of the stone, the strength of [...]
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 337

Indian Youth Against Racism: Photo Analysis

The main cause of racism within American societies is the high superiority complex possessed by the white individuals living with the Asian American in the society.
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 357

The Art of Mesoamerica

Generally, it appears that during the Pre-Columbian period of history, the Mesoamerican people devoted art to the main areas of their life, and such illustrations as Calendar Stone from Aztecs' culture, Bonampak Wall Paintings belonging [...]
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 575

Photographer Lene and The Heart Project

Lene has had an opportunity to work in a large variety of creative mediums, utilizing the skills acquired in a number of projects. The use of paint, charcoal, and mosaic in her art creates a [...]
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 273

Dutch Interior and Related Art Movement Issues

Abstract art is truly one of the most controversial and interesting movements in the history of art. It takes time to understand that there is a woman at the center of the composition.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 358

The Classical Period of Greek Art

According to the myth, Leda is the daughter of the Aetolian king Festia and the wife of the Spartan king Tyndareus.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 614

“Tom Torlino Student File” Photograph Analysis

The before and after photo of a native American student is vivid evidence of American influence on the disappearing cultural heritage. What was the impact of such boarding schools on the identity and values of [...]
  • Subjects: Photography
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 367

Heaven & Hell in Art of the Renaissance

It should primarily be mentioned that both Heaven & hell in art: The birth of the Italian Renaissance and The unchained art of the Renaissance are interesting and very insightful videos.
  • Subjects: History of Art
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 554

“Holocaust Horror…” by Moore

A considerable number of young people do not have the correct knowledge, and the most disturbing fact is that the Holocaust started to be interpreted in different ways.
  • Subjects: Visual Arts
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1114

The Coming of Modern Era and the Birth of “New Art”

The most notable movements included Impressionism, then Cubism, Expressionism, Fauvism, Suprematism, Abstract art, proponents of which contributed immensely to the establishment of a new perspective on the role of art in society.
  • Subjects: Art Movement
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1079

Syncretism in The Mosaic of Christ As the Sun

In the mosaic of Christ as the sun god, the beliefs of both early Christians and pagans are combined. In early Christian art, the image depicts Christ as the sun god pulled by a chariot [...]
  • Subjects: Paintings
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 272