Jackson Pollock / Abstract Expressionist : This 9
page
paper proposes that the abstract expressionist was the leader
of the art movement in America during the post World War
II era. Ultimately, he and his cohorts, shifted the center of
the art world from Paris to New York. Several of his works
are explored in a piece that looks at the art movement in
historical perspective. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Jackpoll.wps John La Farge / Stained Glass
Artist : A 5 page essay on the
nineteenth century artist who invented opalescent stained
glass and was a leader in other areas as well. He created
thousands of beautiful stained glass windows during his
career that rival Tiffany’s, who was a contemporary and a
competitor. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Laforge.wps
Henry Moore / A Sculptor : A 10 page paper on Henry
Moore, one of the greatest sculptors of the 20th century.
His childhood is discussed -- detailing much of his father’s
strength which supported Moore with common sense. A
discussion of Moore and his position as a sculptor in
regards to his particular time followed by a section
discussing particular works of Moore’s which demonstrates
his unique style, a style that was just as unique and
adventuresome as the other popular artists of the time.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Hmoore.wps
Minimalism in Sculpture: The maxim, "less is
more" could
very well stand for the basic definition of the abstract
development known as minimalism. In painting, sculpture,
and other media, minimalism emphasizes the least
discernible variation of technique. This 10 page paper
looks at four very different artists who have worked as
sculptors in Minimalsim: John McCracken, Raheed Araeen,
Michael Lucero and Lee Bontecou. Bibliography lists 5
sources. KTminscp.wps
The Progresss of Visual Communication : A 4 page
paper
in which the writer examines a painting of each, Ambrogio
Lorenzetti, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael Santi, and
shows through their depiction of the human body, the
progression of visual communications. Bibliography lists 4
sources. BBvisualCom.wps
Donatello vs. Ghiberti : The works, styles, and
respective
contributions of these Italian Renaissance artists are
compared and contrasted in this 6 page analysis.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Donat.wps
The Works of Rembrandt and Ruben / Contrasts and
Similarities : An 8 page paper dealing with the life and
works of Rembrandt and Peter Paul Rubens. Contrasts the
styles of each. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Ruben.wps
Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) : A 6 page paper
which
examines the life of Flemish painter and sketch artist Peter
Paul Rubens (1577-1640), three of his works and his legacy
as one of the most renowned artists of the seventeenth
century baroque movement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Pprubens.wps
George Seurat - Scientific
Impressionism : A 3 page essay
on George Seurat-- a French neoimpressionist painter from
the late 19th century. The writer analyzes Seurat's work,
technique, & style,-- arguing that he represented "the
ultimate example of an artist as a scientist." Several of
Seurat's paintings are discussed. No Bibliography.
Seurat.wps
George Seurat & Pointillism : A 6 page research
paper that
examines the system of painting develop by French
Neoimpressionist painter, Georges Seurat (1859-1891).
Although Seurat's use of colored dots is usually referred to
as "Pointillism," Seurat preferred the term "divisionism."
Pointillism involves using thousands of dots of color that
are of uniform size applied with calculated and painstaking
control. Seurat controlled the application of these dots so
precisely that the subtlest tints were brought under his
control. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Pointill.wps
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