Art Essays

Symbolic interactionism is a sociological school that remains less politically radical than conflict theory and sheds the restraints of the idea of structure that is the core of the structural functionalist school.  Reality and the social processes that create rational action is the basic premise of the study done within …

Introduction The long standing challenge to contemporary Korean art is to establish a historical claim for itself as it developed in the implicit absence of a time-honored norm of modern Korean art. The job of Korean artists now is to distinguish Korean art from those of other countries. This is …

One of his highly acclaimed works located at the Museum of Modern Art is Shimmering Substance. Shimmering Substance is a masterpiece in oil on canvas and measures 76.3 x 61.6 centimeters. The artist is Jackson Pollock, an American painter, a prominent figure of the Abstract Expressionist Movement. It is one …

Quartering Act             The “Quartering Act of 1765” obliged “each colonial assembly” to give the soldiers their fundamental needs including the following: 1) bedding; 2) cooking utensils; 3) firewood; 4) beer or cider; and 5) candles (Quartering Act (1765): Acts, Bills, and Laws, n.d., n.p.). When the “Quartering Act of …

The Lesson by Toni Cade Bambara highlights the social inequality and injustice that happened during the 1960s in America. It used the point of view of Sylvia, one of the child characters in the story, thus making her the narrator.             The story revolved around a day in the lives …

It would seem a given that Cubism was a major influence on what is now termed modern art, and Pablo Picasso was a major influence on Cubism.  The Cubism Movement began in France, with Pablo Picasso and George Braque considered to be its founding fathers. Cubism created a new way …

Everyone is familiar with the red and blue, ying and yang like Pepsi logo that promises a sweet dark cola is less than a dollar away.  The Pepsi commercials of the past 20 years have defined a “new generation” and their savvy, celebrity infused adverts have become a part of …

What aspects of the Montessori environment and education keep the child in touch with reality? And how did Dr. Montessori suggest we best help develop the child’s imagination? Introduction Maria Montessori advocated a “prepared environment” for children, where they are provided an opportunity to grow independently with the least assistance …

THESIS STATEMENT             Julio Gonzales was a renowned artist who pioneered the use of constructed metal structure and his work has greatly impacted on the works of artists today despite the modern advancements in technological art.  INTRODUCTION This paper examines the work and career of Spanish artist Julio Gonzales and …

The short stories A Hunger Artist and Bartleby the Scrivener illustrate two very deviant characters. They both represent the human being’s whimsical desire to rebel against social forces and community standards. In A Hunger Artist we see a man who refuses to accept the fact that times were changing and …