Academic papers on Art & Architecture

Gustav Klimt -- Two Paintings of Adele Bloch-Bauer -- 1907 and 1912
This 6 page report discusses the Austrian painter and illustrator Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) and two of his paintings. The work of Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) was rich with a mosaic of romance, passion, with layer upon layer of sensuality and intrigue...
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Typography and Multi-Media Discussion
7 pages. The thousands of different typography styles that are available make our choices for design elements quite amazing. A discussion of the different kinds of typography available and why some are chosen over others in different situations...
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The Covered Bridges of New York State
This 6 page paper provides an overview of New York State's covered bridges with a focus on the counties of Dutchess, Sullivan and Ulster. Several bridges are named and described. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Similarities Between David and Rousseau
This 7 page paper looks at the influences of Jacques Louis David and Jean Jacques Rousseau. David was a painter and Rousseau a philosopher. David's The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons is used to explore the painter's philosophy and...
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SACRED AND SECULAR SPACES
This 6 page paper discusses the difference between sacred and secular spaces and why they are considered each. Examples given include: Dendur, Nureddin, and others.Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Southwark; The Tate Modern and the Cultural Quarter
This 5 page paper considers the London borough of Southwark and how the cultural quarter, which includes many modern art facilities and tourist attractions has been developed. The writer pays particular attention to the Tate Modern Gallery, and the...
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Duty to the State -- the Philosophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the Painting of Jacques-Louis David
This 6 page report discusses the political philosophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) in comparison with the French Neo-classicism of painter Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) in the context of duty to the state. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Renaissance Art and Architecture v. Modern Art and Architecture
A 9 page paper which defines and then compares and contrasts Renaissance and Modern art and architecture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The History and Future of Graphic Art
This 28 page report discusses graphic art in terms of its development, its history, and where it will go in the future. In considering the future of graphic arts, it can be remarkably instructive to look at its history and how it has governed its...
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Using Italian Pavement Designs in Landscape Architecture
5 pages. The use of Italian pavement designs in landscape architecture is becoming increasingly popular. Topics within this paper include the origin of the paving patterns throughout history, the cost and installation techniques of using pavement...
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Jean Fran
This 5 page report discusses the cause and effect of the Millet painting
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Rembrandt
This 6 page report discusses the painting by Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn (1606-1669) titled
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Margaret Bourke-White (1904-1971): An Overview
This is a 12 page paper discussing the life and professional career of Margaret Bourke-White. Margaret Bourke-White (1904-1971) was considered by some to be the most famous photojournalist of her time. Born to open-minded and progressive parents,...
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Graphic Design, Corporate Identity and Subculture
This 12 page paper considers the importance of graphic design in the formation of cooperate identity, and the way in which sub culture is used successfully and unsuccessfully. The writer looks at influence of logo
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Architecture Article Analysis
A 5 page paper that critiques an architectural article by Gustina Scaglia, "Building the Cathedral in Florence." The writer discusses the content of the article and critiques Scaglia's presentation. While the writer finds fault with the...
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