Visual Arts Essay Examples

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 […]

Figure 7-50 illustrates the common shapes that the Builder often needs to cut the brick into. Brick Classification: They are known as half or bat closures, three-quarter closures, quarter closures, king closures, queen closures, and splits. These closures are utilized to fill in gaps at corners or other locations where a full brick won’t fit. […]

Swiss-French writer, painter and mostly self-taught architect Le Corbusier was one of the pioneers of what is now called Modern architecture or the International style. He is best known for his architectural projects and theoretical thought. (Liukkonen, P. 2008. Creative Commons Nimea-Epakaupallinen-Ei muutettuja teoksia 1. 0 Suomi. ) Believing that architecture is a combination of […]

Andrea Palladio, an influential architect during the Late Renaissance and the Baroque period, left a lasting impact on the field of architecture. His ideas and designs continue to resonate even after 400 years. Palladio’s architectural style, known as Palladianism, centered around concepts of symmetry, perspective, and proportions. This architectural approach can be observed in various […]

Types of Concrete and their Sustainability Concrete was first made with fragments of stone or sand mixed with cementatous materials and water. Concrete has changed over the many years and today it is made with basically the same materials, but the main differences between concrete when it was first made and now, is the concretes […]

The housing used by the Inuit people depended upon the time of the year. In the summer they lived in tents. But in the winter they needed to protect themselves from the cold so they built and lived in a winter home they called an igluvigak. Most people refer to the Inuit winter home as […]

The ruling Papacy in Rome during the 17th century was predominately concerned with spiritual its rule and an assertion of its authority, the approach of which had recently undergone a change in response to Protestantism and the Counter Reformation. The work on art and architecture at St Peters reflected the change in approaches towards religious […]

A temple is defined as an edifice or place dedicated to the service or worship of a deity or deities. Temples in Ancient Greece date back to as far as the late 9th century B. C. Each temple serves to worship a god or goddess, but the architectural structure of these temples has changed over […]

“Pizza on Credit” analyzes Italy’s historical perception of its own beauty, encompassing ancient architecture, timeless art, and picturesque landscapes. For centuries, Italy has been renowned for its exceptional art and aesthetics, as well as its beautiful women. In the 17th century, young aristocrats visited Italy to discover their European cultural heritage. During the Renaissance period, […]

In Jane Eyre Bronte uses descriptions of the inside of Thornfield Hall to create a Gothic atmosphere in which Jane feels uncomfortable. The isolation and large uninhabited spaces of the manor remove it from the outside world. Strange entities and details as well as metaphor make the house seem unknown and plagued with the supernatural. […]