Art Essay Examples

While evaluating the article on Raja Ravi Verma by Sidney Deb’s Evaluation of Indian Art and Verma it is important to understand the nature of art forms under the perspective of Hinduism first as Raja Ravi Verma used a wide variety of motifs and subjects from this philosophy as his subject. It could be mentioned […]

During the Medieval period, artists did not tend to represent in their paintings the naturalistic world as it appeared to a human eye but rather emphasized the importance and spiritual power of their figures and scenes by stressing their large size. The first signs of interest in naturalistic representation can be found in Giotto di […]

Is beauty in the eye of the beholder, or does it stem from the artists’ brush? Where can we find beauty in art; in landscape, people, myth or still life? Camille Picasso believe that ‘happy are those who see beautiful things in modest surroundings or where other men see nothing. Everything is beautiful, all that […]

Lord de Tabley, a poet, published a collection of poems called Rehearsals in 1870. One of the poems in this collection is ‘The Knight in the Wood’, in which the poet expresses his emotions towards art and specifically towards one sculpture. The poet devotes the initial section of the poem to drawing a comparison between […]

The poem “Standing Female Nude” by Carol Ann Duffy is written from the point of view of a nude model. The poem describes a day in the life of the dissatisfied model, which clearly shows that she finds her profession uninteresting. The tone at times is sombre although it is evident that towards the end […]

In the late 1960s, graffiti gained public attention primarily in New York City. It emerged as an expression of political radicalism, as well as black and Hispanic empowerment and identity. This art form then spread to Europe and other regions, becoming a part of the ‘graffiti underground’ (Ferrell J, 1995:74). The term ‘graffiti’ originates from […]

  In this place, the men began clearing away the rocks, revealing a cave opening so narrow they could barely squeeze through. As they were descending into the cave, the men were unaware they would soon uncover one of the greatest discoveries in human culture. Although at first the caves did not seem to be […]

Folk dances of Rajasthan include various folk art forms. The traditional dances of this region are absolutely colourful and energetic. Folk dances of Rajasthan derived from various folk art cultures. They have their own significance and importance. A medieval history includes the existence of princely states, which provided patronage to these art forms and their […]

I agree with many things and have my own interjections to add to this very well thought of interpretation of “Self-Portrait as Woman Recovering from Effects of Male Gaze (What’s Underneath)”. Firstly I would like to point out the purposeful use of vague images which would logically develop incomplete ideas is incorrect. I believe the […]

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 […]

“Mirrors are two-dimensional surfaces with virtual depth. If you measure the distance between the virtual object behind a mirror surface and the mirror surface, then you will discover that the distance is exactly the same as the distance between the real object and the mirror surface. Mirror images are in the mirror, not confined in […]

Ajanta and Ellora are renowned in Maharashtra as symbols of skill and artistry demonstrated by Indian craftsmen centuries ago. Ajanta, originating from 100 B.C., and Ellora, younger by approximately 600 years, feature world-famous rock-cut caves. Located in the Sahyadri hills, Ajanta is positioned around 99 kms from Aurangabad. The site consists of 30 caves within […]

In the art world, artworks are created with the purpose of challenging institutions and pushing the boundaries of tolerance, according to John A. Walker. These works challenge traditional institutions – conventions, government, and religious views – by offering new perspectives. In contemporary societies, artists are using non-conventional, appropriated techniques to challenge traditional bounds and rules […]

The generation gap refers to differences that exist between young people and their elders. This gap is noticed after a certain period of time, especially due to variations in notions and life views of children and their parents. Despite the fact that generational differences have always existed since ancient times, the modern evident generational gaps […]

The author, Sinclair Ross has managed to produce a marvelous piece of work that has become one of Canada’s most sought after novel. The exceptional piece As for me and my house captures the life of Philip Bentley who is a minister during the depression. The minister was also an artist and his life during […]

Geisha are not only artists, but they are also musicians who dance and entertain men by singing or playing traditional instruments. They are women who undergo strict training from a young age, making them perfect hostesses. In addition to their artistic skills, geisha must also acquire general knowledge in order to engage in meaningful conversations […]

Seppuku is a Japanese suicide ritual. It is a “unique phenomenon only existing in Japan” (Li Jian-jun). “The word seppuku comes from the words setsu ‘to cut’ and fuku ‘abdomen’” (Kallie Szczepanski). This exquisite ritual was most common in the samurai, it gave the samurai an honorable death, and honor was the most important thing […]

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 […]

Discuss the role of language in facilitating or hindering communication and provide relevant examples from various areas of knowledge (such as natural and human science, visual arts, literature, maths, history, etc.). Communication is crucial for the survival of social animal species. Within a species, animals use communication to convey basic messages, such as warning others […]

Signs and symbols are the foundation of visual language, just as the alphabet is the foundation of written language. Examine this statement with reference to a range of artists and artworks. Even before a young child can read or write they learn the alphabet as the beginning of interpreting the process of reading and writing. […]

The painting I have selected for my second project is the Last Supper made between 1592 and 1594 by Jacopo Tintoretto. I picked this piece of art for many reasons. When I first saw this painting I was immediately attracted to it because of the detail that went into every person. Every person seems to […]

What can this work of art tell us about cross cultural encounters? Cross cultural encounters happen every day, in business, people holidaying abroad, even in schooling and banking. These encounters can take many forms, the way we deal with other ethnicities problems, the way we greet people from other cultures, the different clothes worn by […]