Academic papers on Art & Architecture

Leonardo da Vinci and Fractals
A 15 page interpretation of Lenoardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' in terms of fractals. The writer presents Leonardo's mathematical leanings and application of his genius in his lifetime, and discusses basic fractal relationship to nature. The...
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Analysis of Rembrandt's 'Rembrandt Contemplating the Bust of Aristotle'
A 5 page paper discussing three aspects of this infamous painting : light, shadow and psychological basis (mood) of subject. These are tied into the relevancy of this self-portrait to the Baroque period and Rembrandt's move away from his peers,...
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Comparison Essay Between Rembrandt and Poussin
A 4 page essay using the fictitious act of describing the differences between Rembrandt's 'Prodigal Son' and Poussin's 'Arcadian Shepherds' that should be taken into consideration when selecting a painting for a natural environment
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Explication of Painting / Poussin's "Summer"
A 3 page essay reviewing a work by Nicolas Poussin on display at N.Y.'s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The work is sometimes called "Summer"-- or at other times, it is known as "People." The writer of this paper expresses why the first of these titles...
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Benton's "Self-Portrait"
Thomas Hart Benton, an American painter, created a "self-portrait" work on display at New Yodrk City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. In this 5 page essay, the writer discusses Benton's message in "Self-Portrait" as well as his thematic style, use of...
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Juan Gris' 'Breakfast' / Analysis Of Painting
This 1914 painting by Juan Gris hangs in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. In this 6 page paper, a brief biography of the artist is followed by an interpretation of the piece. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Hieronymus Bosch And 'The Garden Of Earthly Delights'
This 5 page paper reflects upon the images presented in Bosch's triptych 'The Garden of Earthly Delights' and looks specifically at the use of Biblical references and the African images presented in the work as a means of considering Bosch's...
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Painting Comparison Of 'Brazilian Landscape' (Frans Post) And 'Jewish Cemetery' (Jacob van Isaackszoon Ruisvael)
This 5 page report compares the two paintings and makes note of their similarities and distinct differences. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Capoeira
Capoeira is an ancient martial art which incorporates dance, music and elements of play. It is one of the defining characteristics of a rich Afro-Brazilian Bahia culture. Once stigmatized as a silly activity meant as simple entertainment for the...
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Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol was a bastion of improbability, an actor with the world as his stage and an artist who implemented the common into the guise of the extraordinary. The images that the world associates with Warhol include soup cans, brillo boxes, Elvis...
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Warhol's Campbell Soup Can Project
The Campbell soup cans project was one of the early and most successful of Andy Warhol's projects. It established Warhol's preferred method of silk-screening with acrylics, oil and enamel on canvas. Of all the pop art images, the Campbell's Soup Can...
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Art Opinion / At the Smithsonian
A 5 paragraph, 2 page essay expressing the author's opinions about five works viewed in Washington D.C.'s 'Smithsonian Gallery of Hispanic Art.' No bibliography.
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Lorenzo de Medici
A 5 page essay on the life and accomplishments of the great Renaissance patron of the arts and ruler of Florence. Bibliography lists 4 sources .
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Grant Wood's 'American Gothic'
A 5 page research paper on the artistic intent of Wood's famous work of the Iowa farmer holding his pitchfork next to his daughter. Included in the discussion of the work are the various interpretations of the piece, including iconography,...
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Experimental Typographer Frank Ford
A 5 page essay that explores the historical background and artistic content of three of Ford's typographical fonts. Bibliography lists 4 sources, including Ford's personal description of this art.
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