Does The Self-Referentiality Of Postmodern Art Speak Only To The Elite Audience?
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11 pages in length. The self-referentiality of postmodern art was no more an the exclusivity of the elite but rather an open invitation for all walks of life to enjoy, engage in and interact with what has long been considered one of mankind's greatest moments of growth. Hot off the heels of what was most certainly an elitist movement of modernity, postmodern art very purposefully spoke to everyone while at the same embracing the oneness of self so consequential to the change. Maurizio Cattelan and Richard Serra are two artists who effectively illustrate this reachable tenet of postmodern art by creating works attainable to all without discriminatory undertones. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Duty to the State -- the Philosophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the Painting of Jacques-Louis David
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This 6 page report discusses the political philosophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) in comparison with the French Neo-classicism of painter Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) in the context of duty to the state. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Early American Art
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A 3 page paper which examines the position of early American art. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Educating Artistically Talented Students
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A 15 page research paper which gives an overview of what is required in nurturing artistic talent. The writer covers such topics as the misconceptions which abound regarding the artistically talented, identifying the talented student, and general recommendations regarding teaching strategies. The writer also offers a general picture of the programs which are available in the U.S. for artistically talented students. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Environmental Art & Minimalism
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses Allan Kaprow, Michael Fried and Donald Judd as they relate to the artistic movement of Minimalism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Examples of Paintings, Photography and Modern Video Art in Regards to Societal Awareness and Sensitivity
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This is an 8 page paper discussing the transition of paintings, photography and modern video art in regards to societal awareness, change and post-colonial views. In the last two centuries, art has been used in different ways to portray societal expectations and norms and the acceptance or denial of art has led the way to societal change. The paintings of William Bouguereau depict perfection in regards to heavenly and pure images of women, children and mythological creatures. Bouguereau used his work to escape the societal realities and portray images which he believed people wanted to see and taught methods in art he believed that artists wanted to learn. Unfortunately, Bouguereau maintained his traditional and classic styles during the evolution of Modernist and Impressionist painters and his paintings were considered unrealistic. French colonists used photography in Africa in the mid 19th century as a way of depicting “realistic” images they believed people wanted to see of tribal Africa. However, despite the perception that photography was “realistic”, the images portrayed of Africans were those which were stereotypical portrayals of Africans as “savages” “needing” to be civilized by Imperialism; a concept accepted by European society. Lastly, modern video artists such as Montreal’s Nelson Henricks raise social awareness and self-identity by questioning societal norms, and viewers and critics of Henricks’ work feel the need to step back and examine conventional views. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Fascias
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A paper which considers the development of fascias and signage, with reference to the change from hand-lettering to mass produced signage and the current trend towards making signage appropriate to the environment. Bibliography lists 9 sources
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Fashion Counterfeiting
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of this little known secret of the fashion industry. Although counterfeiters on the streets are obvious, the less obvious infiltration in department stores is also problematic. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Fashion: Nylon, WWII, and Economics in the 20th Century
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A 7 page paper which discusses various aspects of fashion in the 20th century. The invention of nylon is discussed, as well as the liberation of women through WWII, and how economics effected fashion through the 20th century. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Female identity in Marnie and Jeanne Dielman
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A paper which considers the phenomenon of the male gaze in feminist cinema, illustrated with reference to the movies Marnie and Jeanne Dielman. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Feminist Art : (Art & Feminism)
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A 5 page essay discussing how art has evolved to capture the feminist movement and reflect its struggles. The writer is pro-feminist. Bibliography lists 3 sources w/ end notes.
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Feminist Perspective On The Postmodern Body In Art
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12 pages in length. The female form has long been admired through the painstaking efforts of artist renderings. Historical art has portrayed women as gentle, nurturing entities with a strong yet gentle demeanor. However, in postmodernity all that the body previously signified has disappeared; once inescapable and the genesis of identity, now it is like a ghost that haunts our flesh. Is technology and education the combined culprits of such an experience? Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Foucault, Power, Knowledge And The Art Of Video
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This 6 page paper explores the philosophies of Mihel Foucault in regards to power and knowledge and how it pertains to the study of human interaction. T. Kim Trang Tran's documentary of the plight of Cambodian women under the Khmer Rouge is examined in light of Foucault's theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Frankfurt School & View on Mass Culture
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A 10 page research paper that discusses view of the Frankfurt school in regards to popular culture. This group of scholars maintained a Marxist-influenced orientation to art that perceived mass culture as the primary cause for the disappearance of individualism in art and marked it as a cultural evil to be resisted. The writer focuses on the aesthetic philosophy of Adorno, Horkheimer and Benjamin. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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From Romanticism to Sexism / The Portrayal of Women in 18th Century Art
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A 5 page research paper focusing on how women are portrayed in 18th century art. The paper focuses on Fragonard and Goya. Substantial background is given on these artists and consequently how women are viewed in their works. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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German Expressionism and the Horror Film
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(5pp) Is it that life imitates art, or art that imitates life? It is a puzzle that has tweaked historians for a long time. There are instances where some clear cut parallels can be drawn. One of these is the connection and influence that can be made between German expressionism and the horror film. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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