Among the modern French paintings of the Cassatt Collection recently acquired by the Wilstach Fund and shortly to be placed on exhibition in the Museum are three examples of the work of Claude Monet, ...
As I looked outside the window, the sunlight fell on my face. As it warmed my face; I closed my eyes. All of a sudden it went black under my closed eyelids; my face went cold again. As I opened my eye...
Aboriginal Art – Painting Essay
The renaissance of modern day Aboriginal art started at the Central Desert Community of Papunya 230 kilometers from Alice Springs in 1971 with the arrival of Geoffrey Bardon. In 1960 Papunya was estab...
Discuss the artistic and cultural shift from Abstract Expressionism to Pop art with reference to particular artists and artworks. For example you might want to compare the work of an Abstract Expressi...
After the Scream: The Late Paintings of Edvard Munch Essay
Edward Munch lived for another half-century after painting “The Scream,” his Symbolic masterwork, which is perhaps the most widely recognized piece of fin-de-siecle European art. Before 1893, M...
Albrecht Durer Biography Essay
Durer was a goldsmith, he had come from Germany to Nurembourg in 1455 and married Barbara Holper. Barbara”s father was Albrecht”s master. Albrecht was his father”s third son. He was named Albrec...
An Art Criticism of the Painting “Flora” Essay
In the oil painting, Flora (Carrie Mainsfield Weir), by Julian Weir, a well-dressed Victorian woman is depicted, portrait style, sitting next to a small black table. The woman, Carrie, is also holding...
Are Asher Lev’s Paintings Disrespectful to his Parents? Essay
Asher Lev paints against the values of his family and community. He disregards Jewish traditions and observance by pursuing his passion for art. His individuality has him disobeying the Rebbe, the mas...
During the visit of the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen of Virginia, I came upon a piece of artwork that I was fascinated with. This artwork was “Immortal – Water” which had been painted by R...
Art Spiegelman’s Nature Vs. Nurture Essay
I enjoy the work of Art Spiegelman. Spiegelman uses the playful medium of comic books in order to communicate his thoughts and feeling on more serious topics. He is the only person to win the Pulitzer...