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An interpretative analysis of Edvard Munch’s The Scream
Art
Existentialism
Painting
The Artist Background A Norwegian painter and printmaker, Edvard Munch is most famous for his work ‘The Scream’, also known as the ‘The Cry’, and for his expressionist themes of anguish, despair and alienation. He carved for himself a place in the history of art through his contributions to the development of German expressionism in…
“Astronomer by Candlelight” Analysis
Art
Painting
Astronomer by Candlelight is an oil-on-panel painting by the Dutch master artist, Gerrit Dou. It was painted circa the late 1650s and is currently on view at the Getty Center Los Angeles. It is measured at 12 5/8 x 8 3/8 inches and pictures a scholar sitting in an arched niche. He appears to be…
Haremhab the Scribe: An Analysis
Art
Clothing
Light
Haremhab the Scribe was a statue produced by an unknown artist from the Egyptian area ca. 1323–1295 B.C. It depicts the historical figure of the scribe Haremhab, who was prominent during the time of King Tutankhamun. The medium of Haremhab the Scribe is of a durable stone that appears to be granite. The life-sized stone…
Han Gan “Night-Shining White” and Tang Dynasty Brush Drawing
Art
China
Painting
Tang dynasty is considered to be the second great dynasty of Chinese history. It had a very strong political system and a great economical background. During Tang Dynasty, noticeable improvements and developments were made in the areas of both art and technology. It was the first time in the history of China that the foreign…
Creativity and Works Andy Goldsworthy
Art
Nature
Sculpture
Andy Goldsworthy, a famous British sculptor, finds inspiration from the environment and the connection between society and nature. He creates sculptures using only materials found in the specific environment he is working in. His goal is for his artwork to harmoniously blend into its surroundings, evoking both discord and harmony. Goldsworthy’s strong bond with nature…
Comparison of Aesthetics: 3. The unity of the universal and the particular
Art
Beauty
Common sense
The present term paper provides a comparative and critical analysis of Schiller’s, Kant’s, and Hegel’s aesthetics, particularly concerning the unity of the universal and the particular. The paper will address basic concepts and theories from these philosophies, such as Kant’s doctrine of the free play of imagination, Schiller’s doctrine of the play drive, Hegel’s doctrine…
Art and the Environment
Art
Environment
In this postmodern moment, the significance of debate for art education rests on what particular interpretation that provides the basis for an art program. Art educators have continually recognized the need for an aesthetic component in their teaching. “Aesthetic experience” continually crops up in art education ever since Dewey’s (1934) mention of its necessity for…
Leadership as the Art of Motivating a Group of People
Art
Leadership
People
Leadership Styles Leadership is defined as the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal. The leader is the inspiration and director of the action. He or she is the person in the group that possesses the combination of personality and skills that make others want to follow his…
ARTS Research Paper For many years
Art
Money
Museum
Humanistic disciplines Essay, Research Paper For many old ages, Osakar Schelmmer’s Bauhaus Staircase in the Museum of Modern Art in New York has commemorated one of the twentieth century’s most of import art motions and transmittal of its thoughts to the United States. Schlemmer painted the piece of work in1932, the twelvemonth the Bauhaus school…
Funerary Stele of Tembu
Art
Sculpture
An ancient Egyptian stele is a stone or wooden slab designed for funerals or commemorative purposes. These slabs are usually carved with scenes that narrate a story, document events, or provide information about the individuals they are intended to honor. The “Funerary Stele of Tembu” was created during the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt, specifically…