Critique of Georges Bataille’s 1949 Essay ‘The Cruel Practice of Art’
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In three pages this paper examines this essay within the context of the relationship that exists between art, sacrifice, religion, and emotion. Once source is cited in the bibliography.
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Cultural Analysis of Television Drama, With Particular Reference to Colin McCabe’s Model
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A seven page paper which considers Colin McCabe’s model of cultural analysis with specific reference to television drama, both in terms of technologies of communication and McCabe’s perspective on the structure of reality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Cultural Developments During the Age of Jazz
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A 3 page review of some of the primary cultural developments that occurred during the 1920s and 1930s. The author maintains that many of these developments came about as a result of the experiences of those that served in Europe during World War I. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Cultural Industries
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This is a 9 page paper discussing cultural industries and their importance. Cultural or culture industries are considered those within a region or country which are based on the creative, cultural, and popular markets of books, magazines, films, videos, multimedia and other products which are distributed on a worldwide basis. Cultural industries not only highlight the cultural diversity of a country but also are considerably important in the economy of each country as well. Since globalization and the deregulation of many restrictive policies, the distribution opportunities available for cultural industries has increased dramatically over the past decade and also expanded to include a shift in industry with more multimedia and electronic-based products. Because of globalization however, many regions fear that their cultural industries are threatened by conglomerates and has resulted in the formation of several organizations which focus on the development, maintenance, and protection of cultural industries. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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Culture and Society: The Message Sent by Gods and Monsters
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This 6 page paper looks at the film Gods and Monsters, as well as the debate in society in respect to high culture. The difference between high culture and pop culture is explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Dada in New York
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(10 pp) "From a distance these things, these Movements take on a charm that they do not have close up--I assure you." -- Marcel Duchamp, Letter to Ettie Stettheimer, 1921. Due to the conditions, and poverty present in Europe the art protest movement known as Dada, moved to New York, which had now replaced Paris after World War I as the heart of the world art scene and world art market. This discussion will center around three of the major players of the movement, Duchamp, Man Ray, and Picabia. We will also discuss how their work influenced that which was to follow. Bibliography lists 5 sources + 3 Man Ray photos
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Dali and political influence
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A paper which looks at the social and political influences on Dali's life and works, especially his support for Franco during the Spanish Civil War. Bibliography lists 3 sources
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David and Goya: Portraits of War
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(5 pp) David and Goya reflect opposite ends of the emotional and political spectrums, concerning the nature of war, in their works, the neoclassical, Oath of the Horatii, and the romantic, May Third 1808. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Developing a Programme for an Art Gallery
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This 14 page paper looks at an art gallery and undertakes to develop a programme to extend the current programme and increase the value it will give to potential visitors and make art more accessible and more relevant to the modern audience. The paper looks at how the programmes should be formulated and justifies the recommendations it makes. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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Do The Visual Arts Increase Academic Achievement?
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A 15 page paper that investigates the title question. The format is a research proposal with an introduction, hypothesis, methodology, literature review and conclusions. An extensive review of the literature reveals some interesting data regarding the assertion that the arts increased academic achievement. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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Documentation in Live Art/Performance
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A 7 page paper which examines the role of documentation in the live performing arts. Adrian Piper and Stuart Brisley are the focus in relationship to performing artists. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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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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