Censoring Art
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A 5 page paper discussing the problem of censorship in regards to visual art. The main focus of the paper is the problem facing our schools art classrooms , with some mention of other types of censorship evident in the schools. Many parents are arguing that much of the material that is presented in the classroom is objectionable and should be removed from the classroom. Other people have complained about art that has been created by students stating that the art is satanic and disturbing and should not be exhibited. Censorship, in general, is wrong and should be opposed. There should, however, be measures taken to protect those who are offended for not all art is appreciated by everyone. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Artcen.wps

The Impact of Minoan Art and Culture on Mycenae & Early Greece
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This 5 page paper considers the structure of Minoan art and culture and demonstrates the Minoan influence on Mycenaean and early Greek art, architecture and culture. An emphasis is given on principle characteristics, stylistic developments and architecture within these styles. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Minoart2.wps

Aegean Art
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A 4 page study of art in the region surrounding Greece before the insurgence of the more traditionally known Greek period of art. Previous to Classical Greek art the Aegean art composed of several types of art forms that generally contained smooth and curved lines. The subject of art was oriented much more towards nature and animals than the Greek period that was to follow. The Aegean period includes the Minoan, Mycenaen, and Cycladic art forms. Bibliography included.
Filename: Ancient.wps

Ancient Greek Art
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A 4 page study of ancient Greece and the art form it produced. This period in time produced many forms of art. The art of the ancient Greeks was to influence the world greatly as many buildings were built with Greek architecture in mind. Even today we still see its influences in most of our government buildings across the nation. The sculptures, paintings and architecture were highly charged and elegant. It was an incredibly influential period in history that has perhaps not been surpassed by any period since. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Grekart.wps

A Comparative View of Works of Ancient Art
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This 5 page paper provides a comparative view of three pieces of ancient art, with a focus on elements like form, medium, the use of subjects, and the use of light and shadow. This paper includes a comparative view of three works of ancient Roman and Egyptian sculpture and considers the main similarities and differences in the pieces. Bibliography lists 4 source.
Filename: MHpsamti.wps

The Use of Color in Ancient Greece
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This 7 page paper discusses the use of color throughout the time between and including the Geometric and Hellenistic periods. Ceramics and paintings are among the many art examples provided. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: Colorgre.wps

The Progresss of Visual Communication
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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.
Filename: BBvisualCom.rtf

Symbolism in African Art
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A 6 page paper which examines the definition of symbolism in African art through masks and other three-dimensional work. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBafrart.rtf

Hitler's Degenerate Art Exhibition
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A 6 page paper in which the writer provides an overview of the elements leading up to the German 'Degenerate Art Exhibiton' of 1937, in which the Nazi's displayed and then destroyed the art works of major modernists artists. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Degenart.wps

Defining the Female Canon
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A 5 page research paper that addresses the field of art criticism and how, traditionally, the art world has either ignored or belittled the work of female artists. Beginning with the feminist theory of Simone de Beauvoir and continuing to the work of Linda Nochlin, and finally to the tongue-in-cheek analysis of art history by the 'Guerrilla Girls,' the writer argues that there is a considerable canon of female artistry that deserves to be examined and appreciated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 90grrart.rtf

DOROTHEA LANGE’S PHOTOTGRAPHY: MIGRANT MOTHER
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This 10 page paper discusses the photograph: Migrant Mother as taken by photographer Dorothea Lange. Her use of social theory in conjunction with her photography is included as well as the technical aspects of her work which made her work unique. A detailed analysis of the Migrant Mother is included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBlange.rtf

Ko Hung's The Moon Rises
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This 5 page paper takes a look at Asian art and most specifically The Moon Rises which was created at the end of the Ming era. The work is evaluated in the context of the time period. Composition and content are discussed as well as the political climate of the day. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA240Ko.rtf

Photography in the Healing Process
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This 5 page paper looks at this type of art therapy. Uses discussed include hospitals, schools and nursing home settings. How photography is used in the healing process is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA315pix.rtf

'Art Past, Art Present' by Wilkins and Schultz: A Specific View of...
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This 4 page report discusses both the text itself and the work of two different 'modern' artists - Jasper Johns and Diego Rivera -- from the book 'Art Past, Art Present.' By examining the work of artists within a specific timeframe, the authors also present a larger view of human history and culture. Bibliography lists only the text itself as a source.
Filename: Artpast.rtf

'Hagar' by Edmonia Lewis (1875)
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A 5 page reaction paper to this extraordinary marble representation of the biblical character emphasizes a variety of emotional responses. Several points are made including the artist's possible perception, the masculinity of the piece along with its angelic qualities.The figure's relationship with the biblical tale is also noted.
Filename: Hagar.doc

'Popeye is Not a Mickey Mouse Affair'
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Arguments have existed suggesting that fictional characters cannot be copyrighted because they are an abstraction of the minds of the viewer and, therefore, can have no tangible existence outside the original work. Yet it is now recognized that both Popeye and Mickey Mouse receive copyright protection on the basis that they were sufficiently developed to command protection. This 12 page paper considers the issue of copyright laws as they have developed in Japan and reflects upon the notion that fictional characters like Mickey Mouse and Popeye have been 'developed sufficiently to command protection.' Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Popmick.wps

“Art nouveau”
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A five page paper which looks at the importance of the art nouveau movement of the late nineteenth century and some of the other art and design movements, such as the Bauhaus school and New Objectivity which arose out of it. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLArtnouv.rtf

“Bernini and Gimaud”
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A paper which looks at the similarities between Bernini, the foremost artist of the High Baroque period, and Gimaud, one of the most prominent members of the Art Nouveau movement, in terms of their interpretation of their respective cultures and their use of innovatory forms and materials. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLBern.rtf

“Clockwork Orange” and Presumably Offensive Art
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A 7 page paper which examines the film “Clockwork Orange” as well as other art forms that are generally considered to be somewhat offensive. The paper then examines two artists who have been known to shock viewers. Those artists are the photographic artist Andres Serrano and the performance artist Gina Pane. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAclock.rtf

“Crumb” and “Basquiat”
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A 10 page paper which compares the artwork seen in the film “Crumb,” about Robert Crumb, and “Basquiat,” a film about Jean Michel Basquiat. 2 additional sources cited.
Filename: RAcrumb.rtf

“David” as Seen by Donatello, Michelangelo and Bernini
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A 5 page paper comparing the early and high renaissance depiction of David of Donatello and Michelangelo with the baroque representation of Bernini. The viewer is left guessing at what juncture Michelangelo’s David is standing both tense and serene. Donatello’s David clearly has finished his mission but gives no information about the moments preceding. Bernini, by using the baroque concept of time, combines these approaches, thereby placing himself into the baroque period through technique, as well as through chronology. Bibliography lists 10 sources in 14 footnotes.
Filename: KSartDavid.rtf

“Eannatum, Prince of Lagash” and “Woman or Goddess with Snakes” -- Ancient Art Representing Ancient People
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This 5 page report discusses two works of ancient art from Sumeria/Mesopotamia and the Greek island of Crete, home of the Minoan culture. The actual artworks are considered as well as what they represent for the ancient cultures from which they were created. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWlagbce.wps

“Graphic Design and Modern Technology”
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A five page paper which looks at the ways in which computer technology and the globalisation of communication has changed design concepts, and the extent to which such technology is leading towards a ‘paperless society’. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLcompdesign.rtf

“Impressionism and Patronage”
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A five page paper which looks at the extent to which the early impressionists were dependent on the patronage of individuals for the exhibition and preservation of their work, and the necessity for patronage in regard to art which does not have immediate popular appeal in the commercial market. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLimppatron.wps

“Italian and Russian Futurism”
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An eight page paper which considers some of the similarities and differences between the Italian and Russian Futurist movements of the early twentieth century, in terms of their political and artistic aims and the extent to which they influenced other movements in Europe and the development of the avant-garde as a whole. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLfuturism.rtf

“Mulligan’s Guard March”
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A 4 page paper which examines a still photo from a production of “Mulligan’s Guard March,” one of the earliest known comedies. The production, and the picture, featured Edward (Ned) Harrigan and Tony Hart. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAmull.rtf

“On Photography” by Susan Sontag
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A 5 page analysis of Susan Sontag’s work “On Photography.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAphotsn.rtf

“Self Portrait with Horn” by Max Beckmann
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An 8 page paper which analyzes the painting Self Portrait with Horn by Max Beckmann. No sources cited.
Filename: RAhornmx.rtf

“September Morn” by Paul Chabas
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A 5 page paper which examines the painting “September Morn” by Paul Chabas. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAchabas.rtf

“The Art Spirit” by Robert Henri
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A 4 page paper which examines Robert Henri’s “The Art Spirit.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAartspr.rtf

“The Castle” : A Messenger
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An 8 page consideration of the comical Australian film “The Castle”. This paper argues that the film is in fact a powerful societal messenger. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPfilmTheCastleMng.rtf

“The Effects of Industrialisation on Art”
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A five page paper which looks at the effect which the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century had upon art, and the ways in which reactions against it such as the Art and Craft movement led to the development of Art Nouveau and the later combination of functional design with aesthetics which was exemplified in the works of such artists as Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLindustart.wps

“The Gulf Stream” by Winslow Homer and “At The Seaside” by William Merritt Chase
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A 9 page paper which examines the paintings “The Gulf Stream” by Winslow Homer and “At The Seaside” by William Merritt Chase. The paper compares and contrasts the two. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAhomer2.rtf

“The Raising of Lazarus” by Rembrandt
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A 2 1/2 page paper which analyzes “The Raising of Lazarus” (1630) by Rembrandt. No sources cited.
Filename: RAremb.rtf

“The Return of the Body of Meleager to Kalydon and “The Indian Triumph of Dionysus”
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A 5 page paper which compares two sarcophagi, both from Rome, “The Return of the Body of Meleager to Kalydon” and “The Indian Triumph of Dionysus.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAmeleag.rtf

“The Romantic Movement” by Maurice Cranston
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A 6 page report on “The Romantic Movement” by Maurice Cranston. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAromcr.rtf

“The Viet Cong Execution”: A Reaction
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A 3 page paper which presents a discussion of the reaction upon viewing the infamous Pulitzer prize winning photograph from 1968 called “The Viet Cong Execution” by Eddie Adams. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
Filename: RAsaigon.rtf

“The Weather Project” by Olafur Eliasson
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A 6 page paper which analyzes and discusses the art piece “The Weather Project” by Olafur Eliasson. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAolafur.rtf

"Flags Of Our Fathers" - A Photograph's Ability To Shape Popular Perception Of An Event
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3 pages in length. Perhaps no other photographic image represents the inherently painful conditions of political and social upheaval than that of Joe Rosenthal's famous photograph of Marines raising a U.S. flag over Iwo Jima during World War II. The historic image - which "derives its power from a simple, dynamic composition, a sense of momentum and the energy of six men straining toward a common goal" (Macy, 2006) - illustrates just how popular perception of an event revolves around considerable randomness and unpredictability inherently associated with the historic impact a given photo might embody. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCFlagsFathr.rtf

"Living" Architecture
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This 7 page paper explores the historic work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen. An example of each architect's work shows how their design, through use of innovate materials and unique vision, still "lives" in its environment. Bibliography lists 10 sources..
Filename: BBlivarc.doc.