Visual Arts Essay Examples

tIn his enlightening paper on Realism and Hyperrealism Nicholas Oberly (2003) notes that: “The Oxford English Dictionary defines reality foremost as “the quality of being real or having an actual existence” and supplements this with a definition of real as “having objective existence,” and finally to exist as having “place in the domain of reality.” […]

Analysis Worksheet for Critical Analysis EssayTwo Dimensional:A.            Self Portrait with Braid, Frida Kahlo                oil              I own this pieceB.            This is a self portrait of Frida Kahlo in which she had braids.                    This is a portrait of herself   The title is self explanitory   C.            Elements and Principles                Line – describe the direction of the objects in the work                  List and provide an explanation of the […]

The Renaissance led the mired middle Ages artistic scene into a new era of creative expression and enlightenment. Pre-Renaissance Italian painting was characterized by depictions of the “ideal” – it ignored the common people, and focused only on religious figures. This painting shows what appear to be three saints at a table, celebrating the Eucharist. […]

Carlo Crivelli 1430’s The Dead Christ supported by Two Angels 1494 Oil on canvas This piece has been created by Carlo Crivelli and is called ‘The Dead Christ supported by Two Angels’. This piece shows the cycle of life, death and religion. The painting indicates that Jesus is dead by the colours that have been […]

We four in Paris is a perfect example of using cubism as a school of art. Palmer Hayden used bold shapes such as squares, and circles, when drawing the characters faces, and bodies. Like many cubism painters, he used browns, blacks, reds, and dark oranges. The painting is of men playing a card game around […]

Nephthys was an Egyptian Goddess who is only known because of her sisters, Isis and Osiris. She is affiliated with a mythical group formally known as the Great Ennead of Heloipolis. She guarded the corpse of the God Hapi. Nephthys symbolizes life after death, however her name means Lady of the House. She appeared on […]

In this Oil on canvas picture Gustave Caillebotte is uncovering the astonishing endowment he got to turn a existent life image into a picture. In this picture _Paris Street. Rainy day_ the creative person selected a complex intersection in Paris near Saint Lazare train station. This picture was painted during the clip Napoleon III authorities […]

Renaissance, which occurred during the 14th to 16th century to Europe after the whole region went through a great plague (known as bubonic plague) that decimated their population by almost half. Renaissance period means “rebirth” as believed by many historians, was a period of transformation in the history of Europe because it was the age […]

Before photographs existed, paintings were employed to give expression to people’s feelings and ideas. Paintings, depicted on canvas, capture the aspirations and imaginations of many. They serve various purposes and convey diverse ideologies. In addition, each shape in a painting holds its own spatial significance and its arrangement reflects its relationship with other forms. Through […]

Nowadays, advertising products such as cars, clothing and jewelry commonly utilize sex and leisure themes to appeal to individuals of all ages. Advertising often incorporates themes that appeal to people’s desire for a better life, rather than confronting harsh realities. These themes may not directly relate to the products being advertised, but they serve to […]

The late 19th and early 20th century was one of greatest periods of technological advancement that the world had ever seen. The advent of flight, transportation by automobile, communication by electric phone, and development of cinematography and photography as an art form all progressed during this period. There was also great turmoil during this period. […]

This sculpture was one of Mene’s most famous pieces of art work. This sculpture was first put out for viewers to see in the Paris Salon in 1952. The public went nuts over this sculpture, later this sculpture was made in three different sizes. The sculpture in my presentation is the smallest one made and […]

Art can provoke powerful meanings and appeal to all senses of those viewing it. There can be hidden meanings derived from masterpieces that can make even high intellectuals ponder. Some artworks can have such a tremendous impact on society that it can last through the ages. The common saying “a picture is worth a thousand […]

Have you ever wondered why people in foreign countries live so differently than us in the United States? It has a lot to do with their culture backgrounds and what they believe in. There are several different cultures and beliefs outside of the United States that we do not realize or even understand. We question […]

1. Advertising – This is a form of promotion where a business will advertise to let people know about their product whether it is on TV, leaflet or email. This form of corporate communication is directed at customers or potential customers. Advertising can be used to show promotional offers or new products and even when […]

Raqib Shaw’s paintings are stunningly beautiful, with a natural, exquisite quality that is impossible to dislike. He incorporates an array of textural materials into his work, making it exciting and distinct. I am drawn to the mythical, mystical, and colorful style of his art. Observing any art that tells stories is truly fascinating. Personally, I […]

On my first visit to the Tate I was completely unprepared for the room of the three awesome and enormous John Martin Paintings. I am also going to compare and contrast the three paintings with works I found on a school trip to Berlin. In this essay, I intend to focus on the three judgement […]

I thought it would be interesting to compare these two artists of whom one, Munch, lived in and worked in Scandinavia and Europe surrounded by a vast historical wealth of art and music and the other, Hopper, who lived and worked in the still very much developing society of artists and musicians in America. It […]

Solarium Series explores the biological advances in animal cloning represented by a tree, referenced from the speaking tree in mythology that spoke of warnings, but it also looks at rejection personified by the fallen tree. This, perhaps, is Kher’s way of showing her opinion of animal cloning, and that she feels she needs to “warn” […]

Born in Limoges on February 25th, 1841, Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a renowned French artist of the 19th century. Despite coming from a middle-class family background, he became an important figure in the art industry. Although Renoir’s family struggled after relocating to Paris in 1845, he eventually achieved success as an artist, creating an estimated 6000 […]

In his book Leonardo’s Sfumato, Alexander Nagel begins with a French quote by Paul Valery that emphasizes the significance of Leonardo da Vinci’s work in guiding our spiritual practice and attention towards the ideas he transmitted. Leo Steinberg shares Nagel’s perspective on the study of Leonardo’s art. Steinberg and Nagel both emphasize the importance of […]

The inception of contemporary art can be traced back to Impressionism. In the 19th century, a movement emerged that was initially ridiculed by the public. However, artists who were once insulted by this label are now celebrated for their exceptional artwork as society now values “different” and “unique” perspectives. Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre Auguste […]