Art Essay Examples

Michelangelo’s Pieta is considered as one of the brilliant sculptures during his time and even in contemporary times. Created sometime between 1498 and 1500, the marble sculpture depicting the dead Christ in the arms of Mary revolves around the religious theme which exemplifies the ideals of Renaissance Humanism—beauty and physical perfection of the human being. […]

1. Caravaggio’s “Calling of St. Matthew” exemplifies the use of naturalism in its portrayal of religion, displaying elements that imply religious symbolism without explicitly depicting it. Notably, the painting contrasts the well-dressed men surrounding Matthew with two figures at the door, indicating their significance. The figure with a halo and pointing gesture, along with a […]

The Greek poet Theognis once said “What is beautiful is loved, and what is not is unloved” (getty. edu/… ). This idea of beauty was treasured during the time of ancient Greece. Greece during this period strongly emphasized male allure and youth, the artistic display of this world view was illustrated through the kouros sculptures. […]

“Although ‘Pygmalion’s Bride’ is humorous, it has an underlying dark message, like other poems in the collection.” With close analysis of ‘Pygmalion’s Bride’ explore how far you agree with this statement. Make references to other poems that we have studied in your answer. Undoubtedly ‘Pygmalion’s Bride’ is a humorous poem, but the underlying dark message […]

There are several different works called The Kiss, created by different artists. Auguste Rodin, Constatin Brancusi, and Gustav Klimt all have their own version of the work. While Rodin and Brancusi created a sculpture, Klimt created a painting. These artists conveyed many different emotions for their viewers to perceive. These works of art also have […]

Throughout history, different Christian groups have utilized Christian art as a means to visually represent and enhance the teachings of Christianity. The style, significance, and portrayals have evolved over time. Typically, these artworks concentrate on depicting Jesus’ ministry and occasionally stories from the Old Testament. Additionally, saints are often featured in artistic representations within Roman […]

In the Paleolithic era, Homo-sapiens relied on hunting and gathering as their main source of food. They utilized tools like the nd axe, chisel, arrow and spearhead, and grinder to improve their abilities. These tools were also used in creating sculptures such as the Venus of Willendorf, an artwork that depicted a perfect female form. […]

A pale, tall figure looms over all who are in its presence, overwhelming and shockingly real. The Giant, ‘Wildman’, a huge modal of a man, is nude, this nakedness, displayed for all to see. This ultimate exposure is a symbol to modern culture as one of ultimate indecency and of vulnerability. He sits on a […]

This Greek sculpture carved with parian marble was found on the island of Paros in 1775 and consists of a young girl wearing a woolen garment with her head bowed giving her farewell to two pet doves. The young girl’s facial expression is strong, yet somber while she holds one dove close to her serene […]

Sculptor extraordinaire George Segal made a huge impression on American still life art and the Pop Art Era. Segal was born in New York City, in 1924. His family moved to South Brunswick, New Jersey where Segal was raised on a chicken farm. Living in New Jersey led to Segal attending Rutgers University, where he […]

Contents Introduction2 History of Junk Art Sculpture4 Chapter 1: Junk sculptors8 Introduction From ancient Egypt to the 20th century, sculpture has often reflected the wealth, faith, and political power of nations. The Pharaohs of Egypt commissioned grand tombs and artifacts to showcase their status, while the Greeks created sculptures of gods and religious figures to […]

Late Classical Period (Dionysus and Pan) Based on the visual observations and analysis conducted on paper assignment one, I would classify the sculpture, Dionysus and Pan, under the Late Classical period. This sculpture depicts Dionysus, the god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, together with Pan, his follower. It is sculpted from the finest […]

Michelangelo’s process of sculpting was very unique compared to the other artists of the Renaissance era. Some say that his greatest accomplishment was his statue of David which soars an astonishing 17 ft. Michelangelo took on this 4 year project, 1500-1504, at the age of 26. In the Renaissance time period, it was common for […]

Han Xueyuan The Bronze Statue from Artemision The Bronze Statue from Artemision is made in Transition period and probably in Attica. It is made of bronze and depicts a naked man. As a result of its provenance and subject mater, scholars have debated whether the Bronze Statue from Artemision portrays an athlete or a god. […]

My topic today is my favorite city , my favorite city. Sydney is my favorite city. It is a big city located in Australia. Some people maybe thinks that the city seems ordinary and simple. However, if we compare it with other famous cities in the world, for example, the fashionable Paris , prosperous New […]

Benjamin Genocchio, an art critic, appreciates the ambiguity and uncertainty of contemporary art. He believes that these qualities are what makes it captivating and disconcerting. This perspective challenges traditional notions of art. It is worth discussing specific art forms such as installations, happenings, and site-specific works. These works are often subjected to pretentious judgments by […]

Andrew Reyes Ancient Humanities Professor The name Phidias will be remembered for the rest of time. Phidias was a sculptor born around 490 BC. Phidias is often recognized as a the most renown ancient Greek sculptors. While there are no originals of his work remaining, his reputation has been made well known through various writings. […]

The Riace Bronze made warriors are from the southern part of Italy, near Riace on the 16th of August, 1972. They are believed to have been thrown by a ship due to storm in Calabria. There were no remains left of the ship. These sculptures were produced later after the great revolution in Greek of […]

Introduction The statue of the Egyptian scribe Haremhab was sculpted in the 13th century of the Egyptian dynasty. The artist remains unknown but it is alleged that the statue was created according to Haremhab’s orders while he was still a general and administrator in the Egyptian government. The statue shows him seated on the ground […]

The Maya were a dominating society of Mesoamerica, rich in culture, community, and art. While life may not be completely interpretable yet, much in known about how these societies were constructed, and how their religion dominated their lives. Much is generally made of their massive stonework, their ceremonial complexes, and ritual sacrifices, but their small […]

The word pixcell was derived from two words; (Pixel) then (cell) .which is the fundamental building material for both digital and organic structures. A renowned sculptor Kohei Nawa of Japanese origin has worked with a unique synthetic glass substance known as Pixcell beads, from the year 2000, applying so as to express the difference between […]

Title of Building: Dancing House Name of Architect: Frank Gehry Date Completed: 1996 Illustration of Work: ? Frank Gehry. Dancing House. Prague, Czech Republic. http://www. columbia. edu/~beecher/prague/Dancing_House/0600/dancing_building_1. html. Part 1: Description of This Building Dancing House by Frank Gehry, was a building that was started in 1992 and was finished in 1996. The building obviously […]