Academic papers on Art & Architecture

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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The Transformation of Modern Art in the Last Quarter of the 19th Century
The changes in paintings in the last 30 years of the 19th century mark the most dramatic, distinct, and impressive changes in visual art since the Renaissance. This 5 page paper looks at the works of Seurat, Van Gogh, and Cezanne and considers the...
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The Use Of Crimson In French Art, Neoclassic To Art Nouveau
An 8 page essay on how the use of crimson in French art evolved over time. The writer discusses paintings by Delacroix, Gericault, Corbet, Manet, Monet, Seurat, Gaugin, Moreau, and others. Also briefly discussed are the sociopolitical underpinnings...
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Graffiti Artist / Basquiat
A 30 page paper discussing Jean-Michel Basquiat, his life, his art, and his art in relation to society and what its message stresses for us. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Graffiti
This 8 page paper provides support for the continuance of graffiti. The view considers the works as both art and a social message from the inner cities. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Art & Its Depiction of the Human
5 pages discussing how art intricately depicts the human figure as evidenced by the following works : "David" (Michelangelo), Portrait of Giovanni Anolfini" (John Van Eyck), "David" (Bernini), and "Merode Alterpiece" (Robert Campin). Theme, form,...
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Comparison of Two Similar Paintings
5 page opinionated comparison between two similar paintings : Edgar Degas' 'Nude Woman Having Her Hair Combed' (Metro. Museum of Art) and Francois Boucher's 'The Toilet of Venus.'
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Comparison Between Two Paintings / Ter Borch & Brouwer -- Technique
A 10 page comparison between 'A Young Woman at her Toilet w/ Her Maid' and 'The Smokers.' The writer compares these two works of art in terms of six key echnique points with respect to the Flemish and Dutch schools. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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National Museum Of Women In The Arts
5 pages in length. Creating an institution such as the National Museum of Women in the Arts is bound to bring both critics and supporters alike, inasmuch as there will be those whose opposition would stem from the fact that the museum's focal point...
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