Art Essay Examples

Documentary films are said to be an attempt to capture the reality. Before its wide acceptance and production as of today, documentary films are simply regarded as personalized films, such as a travelogue.

The age of Enlightenment is characterized by the emergence of a value system that is based on reason, and it was a reaction against what was judged to be Church dogma.

Raymond Williams suggests three broad definitions. First, culture can be used to refer to ‘a general process of intellectual, spiritual and aesthetic development’… second use of the of the word ‘culture’ might be to suggest ‘a particular way of life, whether of a people, a period or a group’… Finally, Williams suggests that culture can […]

Impact of Industrial Revolution on Modern Art at the turn of the 20th Century. To understand most period and movements in modern art, one must first understand the context in which they occurred. When one looks at the various artistic styles, one will realize how artists react to historical and cultural changes and how artists […]

Mary Cassatt created her oil on canvas painting In the Loge in 1878. The two dimensional painting measures 81.28 x 66.04 cm / 32 x 26 inches and is currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. The painting’s subject is a young upper class woman at the opera in Paris. The sitter […]

In the article, “Towards an Aesthetic of Popular Music”, Simon Frith tries to show the aesthetic value of poplar music in the sociological field, while most of the academic musicologists think popular music, submitted to social forces, is aesthetically worthless. There are two different sociological approaches to judge the value of music. First is technique […]

The Palette of King Narmer is a very small, flat 64 centimeters tall, shield shape palette that is believed to be used for holy ceremonies. Sculpt from smooth leveled siltstone. The siltstone is a soft yet dim color of gray. Small in scale, the palette is created with numerous intriguingly beautifully detailed carvings, and illustrations […]

Artist David Hockney’s arguably most famous works are those that portray the sunny environs of Califonia. But within his California paintings there is a large variety of tones and moods. In this essay I will compare and contrast “Mulholland Drive: The Road to the Studio” painted in 1987, and “California” painted in 1987. Hockney is […]

Laura Cummings in her 2006 article ‘Facing the Truth About Portraiture’ claims that ‘The desire to look at portraits is absolutely fundamental: to be face to face, eye to eye with our fellow beings.’ How much does this apply to such stylized works as this? Introduction This unusual acrylic on canvas double portrait of Fred […]

In my essay I will analyze the historical picture “The Death of Socrates” (Oil on Canvas, 51” х771/4 1787, Metropolitan Museum of Art), painted by neo-classicist Jacques-Louis David. David’s controversial painting depicts the last moments of life of the greatest Athenian philosopher – Socrates. The government of Athens condemned Socrates for death or for exile […]

The novella focuses on Gustave von Aschenbach, the protagonist whose attributes are emphasized by other characters. One of these characters is Tadzio, who receives a thorough description but mainly serves as the object of Aschenbach’s intense passion. Throughout the story, the author frequently compares Tadzio to a Greek marble statue. The novella emphasizes the significance […]

As understood in architecture, deconstructivism was a movement developed in the postmodern architectural era that came in late 1980s. It encompasses broad ideologies that include the fragmentation process of architectural ideas, manipulation of structural surface ideas, elemental shapes of non-rectilinear forms that dislocate and distort architectural figures above others. The historical foundation of the terminology […]

Decorative arts are traditionally defined as works in ceramics, wood, glass, glass, metal or textile. The field includes ceramics, furniture, furnishing, interior design, and architecture. The decorative arts are often categorized in opposition to the “fine arts” namely painting, drawing, and photography, and large scale sculpture. Some distinguish between decorative and fine arts based on […]

Martin Margiela, rightfully nicknamed the “J. D. Salinger of the fashion world,” rejects the idea of being photographed and only grants interview via fax. Moreover, he prefers not labeling his designs, and branding them with blank labels instead (Art and Culture). This is because he was opposed to designers’ “status-hungry cult” of the 1980s (Answers […]

American Apparel, an LA-based clothing manufacturer, distributor, and retailer founded by Dov Charney in 1989, is recognized for its dedication to ethical labor practices that discourage sweatshop garment production (source: AmericanApparel.net). The company operates as a vertically integrated manufacturer, overseeing all facets of production such as advertising and branding campaigns. The following text will explain […]

In art there are endless ways one can express themselves. Specifically, there are four roles of an artist. Each of which are essential to distinguishing an artist and their style as well as how their art speaks to the viewer. The four roles of an artist consist of helping us see the world in new […]

Yasumasa Morimura is an internationally respected and controversial Japanese artist who through his art, represents social changes in Japanese culture, such as Western influences, politics and gender values. Morimura explores how Japan interacts with the World through the lens of the artist and how the artist creates an identity within his culture and the global […]

“He decides to adopt the role of voyeur and look out in order to go unnoticed and noticed at the same time. ” (Lorna Simpson Video Part I) Although Lorna Simpson has been classified as a photographer, her art more appropriately approaches painting, sculpture, and even film, in its relation to its audience. The surfaces […]

The entrepreneur has long ties with Giorgio Armani. Giorgio Armani’s talent and his entrepreneurial spirit are the two qualities which have enabled him to achieve great success in building a genuine fashion empire since launching his own business in 1973 His evolution in taste and style has led Armani to eliminate the superfluous, emphasize the […]

Humans are creature that represents astounding intellect, emotion/s and use of language. The expression of these characteristics provides humans the capability of judgment and understanding. Nonetheless, it is natural for all forms of life to cope with their surrounding, thus, humans stay forever in flux with his environment. Such changes can best be seen in […]

Sir William Blake did say that “Art can never exist without Naked Beauty display’d. ” One could assume that this quote could be Spencer Tunick’s motto and motivation for doing his installation art, but one cannot be too sure. What is certain is that Tunick certainly has a knack for assembling and arranging hundreds of […]

Since then, the title “National Artist of the Philippines achieved its” achieved its complexity and great honor for having a broad criteria of choosing the nominees. It has been a prestigious award which fully granted for those who greatly excel and contributed widely in the development of Philippine arts. Philippine Arts, which plays a vital […]