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By the Piece created by Robert Colecott entitled the Bilingual Cop, a bull is positioned in the centre of the work standing behind a brick wall. The bull is shouting racial slurs at two work forces who are passed out; one adult male is an African American and he is tilting up against a rubbish…

INTRODUCTION Attempting to comprehend the role of photography in the mediation of our lives would have to account, apart from historical evidence, an understanding of the importance and the necessity of the photograph in every day life. In a society that is constantly bombarded by images from different mediums, photography has transformed the audience, its…

The name of the artist I am researching is Claes Oldenburg. They were born in Stockholm Sweden on January 28, 1929. Their family life was mainly spent in USA, Chicago due his father’s occupation as a Swedish consul. Some of their early influences include working as a reporter, publishing drawings in magazines, painting pictures influenced…

            The untitled painting by Jean-Michel Basquait is much like that of graffiti because it is colorful and primitive.  In fact the painting has childlike qualities that would make one think that an untrained artist was at work with this particular piece.  However, on a deeper level, it is obvious that Basquiat was successful in…

The Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC is both a timeless building and a work of art. It was designed with a contemporary style, serving as an outward expression of the artistic treasures it houses. I had the opportunity to visit the Museum on Tuesday, July 02, 2013, at approximately 2 o’clock in the afternoon. I…

            Comparing two works of art from different periods requires careful study and an understanding of the differences that defined those periods. The concept of art and the way in which it has been organized has also changed drastically over the centuries meaning that it has to seen in the context of the period from…

The chosen extract is from Chapter 2 of “The Picture of Dorian Grey” by Oscar Wilde. It starts with the sentence “Suddenly the painter appeared at the door of the studio” and ends with the sentence “I would give my soul for that!” This chapter is significant because it introduces readers to Dorian Grey and…

Minimalism is a design trend that focuses on reducing an object or subject to its essential elements. This trend can be seen in various forms of art and design, including visual art and music. The goal of minimalism is to reveal the essence or identity of a subject by removing any unnecessary forms, features, or…

 Tyche-Fortuna & St. Hilary of Galeata The Metropolitan Museum of Art, or “The Met”, as it is commonly known, is a grand museum located in New York City, just along the east edge of Central Park. Housing over two million works of art, The Metropolitan Musueum of Art is considered as one of the biggest art…

The School of Athens, an intricately composed painting by Raphael, is both captivating and elaborate. Its subjects, architecture, composition, and color utilization contribute to its alluring nature. This artwork is highly ornamental and intricate. Through the use of diverse techniques, Raphael skillfully highlights various elements and immerses the viewer into the painting. The color palette…