Thomas Wolfe's 'The Painted Word'
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This 5 page report discusses Tom Wolfe's essay on modern art and then reviews the work of one of the artists who fits into his dismissive description of 'modernism.' Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Wordpain.rtf

Classical Antiquity: Its Influence Upon Art And Architecture Of The European Middle Ages
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5 pages in length. Classical antiquity has played an integral role in myriad mediums: literature, music, art and architecture. Particularly pertinent to the European Middle Ages, classical antiquity was significant in the appearance of art and architecture, inasmuch as it was representational of the transformation from the typical Gothic appearance. The writer discusses how historical structures such as the Chartres Cathedral, Giotto's Arena Chapel, the Church of Madeleine at Vezelay, St. Michael at Hildesheim, St. Etienne, Abbey Church at St. Denis and the Church of Notre Dame all clearly demonstrate the influence that classical antiquity had upon art and architecture of that period. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCclass.wps

Ancient Religious Statues
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This 9 page paper examines the deep and constant relationship peoples of ancient civilizations had with their gods. The countries of the ancient world used to make this point are Sumer and Egypt. A small religious statue of the god Abu of Sumer, The Prince of Lagash is compared with the intimate nineteenth dynasty Egyptian statue, Nedjem. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBlagash.doc.

Navajo and Hopi
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A 7 page research paper describing the world and religious views of each tribe and their impact on arts.The writer describes how certain worldviews of each tribe contribute to the art forms including sandpaintings of the Navajo and kachina dolls of the Hopi. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Hopinava.wps

La Parisienne / Fragment Of Wall Painting At Knossos Palace
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An 8 page overview of La Parisienne, the fragment of a wall painting unearthed at Knossos Palace. Describes the painting and discusses its relevance to Minoan art and culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Knossos.wps

Minoan Art
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A 5 page overview of Minoan Art. Discusses the interaction of cultures and the corresponding reflection in art. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Minoart.wps

Minoan Art And Culture
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A 7 page overview of Minoan Art and culture and how it related to surrounding regions. Includes specific descriptions of various pieces of art and recognizes this culture as the first advanced European culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Minoan.wps

Aztec Art
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An in-depth, 6 page discussion of Aztec art. Describes culture, history, and its influence in several examples from relevant periods. Bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: Aztecart.wps

Native American Culture As Reflected in Art
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A 5 page paper which examines the way in which Native American culture has been reflected in their art work, with specific emphasis on the Pueblo tribe. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TGnatart.rtf

Lakota Man's Necklace: A Description of One of the Holdings of the Denver Art Museum
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A 5 page description and artistic analysis of a necklace created in the 1920s and held as a part of the Denver Art Museum's Native American collection. Provides a detailed description of the necklaces components, including quill work and otter fur as well as more commercial components such as mirrors and ribbons. Analyses the piece in terms of color, symmetry, repetition, and other aspects of composition. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: PPnaNeck.wps

Comparing Aztec and Inca Art
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A 9 page comparison between Aztec and Incan art & architecture. The writer makes their analysis based upon each group's respective culture, design, structure, etc; Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Incaazte.wps

Art and Hindu Gods Shiva and Vishnu
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A 5 page paper which examines the Gods Shiva and Vishnu and their importance to the Hindu religion, with emphasis on their symbolic significance and how this symbolism is represented in art. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGshivis.rtf

Development of Greek Sculpture
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This 12 page paper explores the sculptural form of Greek art which evolved steadily and achieved elegance over a period of seven hundred years. The beauty and emotional appeal of an object, or its aesthetics, was essential, or at the core of Greek thinking. As Plato said, 'If there are arts, there is a standard of measure, and if there is a standard of measure, there are arts; but if either is wanting, there is neither.' Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBgrsclp.doc.

The Impact of Buddhism on Asian Aesthetics
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A 7 page research paper on Buddhism and art especially in China and India. The writer details the general tenets of Hinduism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, and the changes in visual and written arts with the dominance of each. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Buddhart.wps

Chinese Art / Book Review
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- 4 page review of Michael Sullivan's 'The Arts of China,' a comprehensive book detailing the history and development of Chinese art from ancient times to the twentieth century. Includes bibliographic reference for Sullivan's book.
Filename: Chinabok.wps

Penjing: Social and Philosophical Aspects
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This 5 page paper examines Penjing, the formal and real name for 'Bonsai,' the art and science of growing miniature trees and shrubs in decorative pots. This green art form has been labeled the 'pearl' in the art of Chinese ornamental horticulture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBpenj.doc.

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