Art Essays

Ernest “Ernie” Eugene Barnes Jr. was considered to be one of the leading artists in the world. He is popularly known for his portrait titled “Sugar Shack” which was featured in the 1970s sitcom, Good Times. His artistic expressions create uniqueness and imaginative experiences in African American culture. His interest …

What is ethical and unethical regarding digital manipulation of media content that society is exposed to in modern days? There are many theories and beliefs regarding ethics of digital manipulation. Many people are under the impression that digital manipulation began with the invention of Photoshop like imaging software. The truth …

Introduction Historical context and the understanding of the term “Restoration Literature” The English poetry in the period of the Restoration The English epic Lyrics, pastoral poetry, translations The Restoration of English prose Philosophical writing Religious writing Journalism The Development of drama and theatre during the Restoration Conclusion Bibliography Introduction In …

According to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, a picture is a visual representation or image (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) painted, drawn, photographed, or otherwise rendered on a flat surface. That said, we could say that pictures convey stories, and because they do, …

The definition and concept of art varies from one point of view to another. It can be explained using an objective approach which explains art in terms of its elements such as color, texture and space or using a subjective approach which explains art in terms of the content and …

The famous genius of realism in Northern Europe during the Renaissance was Jan van Eyck, who is a Flemish artist who was extremely successful in the area of using precise detailing and vivid lively colors. Van Eyck’s artwork and masterpieces were created in oil, usually on wood. As a painting …

            In 1450, many scholars were exploring the unknown to gain more knowledge about the  world that surrounds them. A wide-range of fields from the arts to science were studied and mastered. This fondness for discovery paved the way for the birth of the Renaissance in Europe which in French …

            Visual arts play an important role in identifying people’s way of life, culture, and beliefs. In particular, paintings and sculptures represent the views of the people during the time they are produced. In the same way, architecture represents human perception of order, space and structure during the period of …

In Frida Kahlo’s self-portrait entitled “On the Border of Mexico and the United States,” the artist evinces her sentiments on the disparity betweeen her homeland and America. Frida’s strong ideologies, persuasions, political views, and identity are interwoven in the painting. A picture of herself holding a Mexican flag on a …

Imagery in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s “The Rime of The Ancient Mariner” plays a significant role: it helps us to feel the atmosphere and sustain the willing suspension of disbelief. The imagery has also been complemented by the effective use of symbol of albatross.             From the outset the  strong and …