Cubism in Modern Art
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A 5 page paper that argues that Cubism, and particularly artists Picasso and Braque, was the forerunner to the 'science as art' movement that continues today. The paper defines Cubism and its originators, and looks at some of the works of the cubists and how it affected a modern application of science in the arts. Artists works and ideas discussed include Picasso, Cezanne, Leger, Uecker, Duchamp, Malevich, Frankenthaler and Klee. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Cubism vs. Futurism
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3 page essay comparing cubism and futurism (abstract art) with mention of Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Marinetti, DuChamp etc; No Bibliography.
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Comparing Michelangelo and Raphael
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A 3 page analysis that compares Michelangelo's masterpiece, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's masterful fresco 'School of Athens,' while demonstrating the tremendous influence of classical Greek philosophy on these works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Cultural Expression In African American Art
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A 4 page paper on the use of art to express the African American struggles (everyday and over the centuries), successes, and the search for identity and empowerment. Two artists highlighted are: Jason Miccolo Johnson and John Biggers, noting their past and contributing contributions to the culture of African American expression. The paper also relies on quotes from literary and other Black artists to express not only the daily struggle for survival and recognition for African Americans, but the struggle of Black artists in the art world itself.
Filename: Art.doc

Robert S. Duncanson and 'The Lotus-Eaters'
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A six page paper looking at this nineteenth-century African-American artist in terms of the presence of racial motifs in his art, particularly his painting 'The Land of the Lotus-Eaters.' The paper presents both sides of the argument, but concludes that Duncanson was primarily concerned with evoking the beauty of nature, not making a social commentary. Bibliography lists six sources.
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Garden Of Eden, Garden Of Gethsemane & The Last Supper
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10 pages in length. No greater contrarieties could exist than between the Garden of Eden and the Garden of Gethsemane; their drastic differences were as vast as the day is long. Where one represented peace and tranquility, the other symbolized sadness, torture and the depths of despair. There is much controversy and mystery surrounding da Vinci's painting, The Last Supper, depending upon which account one believes -- the biblical version or the contemporary version. Even within the biblical version, however, there exists varying accounts of what took place in da Vinci's masterpiece. The writer compares and contrasts the differences between the Gardens, briefly accounts for the fall of Adam and Eve, discusses the various interpretations of The Last Supper, and also includes a bit about the history behind the artist's rendering. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Japanese Art Of The Kamakuran Period
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10 pages in length. The Kamakuran period marks the time in Japanese history when the city of Kamakura was the capitol of Japan. The period was characterized by great and beautiful art as a direct result of the change in military rule, and Buddhist beliefs. Most of the art of the time consisted sculptures pictures and portraits of Gods, spirits, and priests. This paper traces the development, significance, & style of Kamakuran Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Kamakura.doc

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