Academic papers on Art & Architecture

Jacob Lawrence and Henri Matisse
An 8 page paper which compares the artwork of Jacob Lawrence to that of Henri Matisse. The paintings examined are Matisse
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Dance Curriculum
A 6 page research paper that takes the form of a hypothetical proposal to a school official that argues that a dance curriculum should be included within the auspices of the school's PE department. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Role of Death in the Photography of Roland Barthes:
This 11 page paper examines the significant role that death played in the photographic philosophy of Roland Barthes. Many specific examples are provided and much reference is made to Barthes' infamous, "Camera Lucida". Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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INTERIOR-EXTERIOR EXPERIENTIAL CONTINUITY IN INTERNATIONAL MODERN RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE
This 30 page paper analyzes elements from the Eichler Homes Group (Wright, Schindler, Scharoun)for their application and theories dealing with experiential continuity in the residence. Specific examples given, applications for modern construction...
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Ancient Egyptian Art and the Art of Ancient Greece and Rome
A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts the ancient art of Egypt with that of Greece and Rome. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Guggenheim Museum by Frank Lloyd Wright
A 7 page paper which examines the history and architecture of the Guggenheim Museum. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Meaning in abstract art
A paper which considers the way in which meaning can be extrapolated from abstract art, with reference to theories of representation and the interaction between artist and audience. Bibliography lists 4 sources
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Science Versus Art:
This 3 page paper examines the assumption that science deals with truth and art deals with beauty. This paper seeks to determine how, in fact, these endeavors might actually be quite similar. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Leonardo da Vinci and the
A 5 page paper which examines the artist and his greatest work of art, including biographical information, a consideration from a historical context, and a summary and personal evaluation of the most famous painting in world history. Bibliography...
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Martha Graham: The Mother of Modern Dance
An 8 page overview of the life and dance style of Martha Graham. The author contends that although Graham's style is most often remembered as being shaped by the ancient cultures such as those she portrayed in "Xochitl", this view is an...
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Cartoons, Law, and Societal Prejudice: An Analysis of Cartoons Relating to the Brown v. Board of Education Decision
A 4 page examination of several political cartoons that were originally published in 1954 in response to the Supreme Court's decision on school desegregation. The author contends that numerous factors have to be taken into account to understand the...
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Benedictional of St. Ethelwold
An 11 page research paper that examines the Benedictional of St. Ethelwold, a magnificent tenth-century Anglo-Saxon illuminated manuscript, which is the penultimate example of what is known as the Winchester style of illumination. This examination...
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Secular Figure Painting in China
A 5 page paper which examines the origins and development of secular figure painting in China. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Chinese painting from the Neolithic to the Tang dynasty
A paper which looks at Chinese art, particularly secular figure painting, from the Neolithic period to the Tang dynasty. The writer considers the importance of Buddhist influences, the differences between Chinese and Western artists in their use of...
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The 50 State Jackets by Manuel: Tennessee
A 3 page paper which discusses and analyzes the 50 state jackets by Manuel. The paper discusses the jackets in general and focuses on Tennessee
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