Terrorism and Verbal Art; The Impact of the Destruction of the World Trade Towers
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This 10 page paper consider what we mean by verbal art, and how the destruction of this well known land mark and symbols of capitalism may be seen in the postmodernism school of thought. The writer considers how we perceive art and actions in order to demonstrates that although despicable the terrorist actions after September 11th 2001 may be seen as a form of verbal art. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEverart.rtf

The Agenda of the Far Right / A Future Without Arts or Humanities
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A 5 page essay based on the essay, ‘‘Pulling the Fuse on Culture,'' by Robert Hughes. (Time Magazine, 8/7/95) The writer explores the ramifications of the far-right Republican agenda and what that could mean to the America of the future. No Bibliography.
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The Architecture of Birmingham:
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This 9 page paper examines the architecture of Birmingham, UK in terms of how it reflects the city's heritage and changing character. Specifically, this paper explores issues such as economy and social impact, as well as highlighting many points through the use of examples. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: GSUKArch.rtf

The Artisan Profession Up To 1850 England: Was Its Demise Inevitable?
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10 pages in length. The basis upon which the artisan profession existed subsequent to 1850 England was due to a metamorphosis of social and cultural change called the Enlightenment that ultimately provided for a foundation of renewed creativity that an otherwise industrial society had all but buried. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCartis.wps

The Arts & Political Power
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A 4 page research paper that discusses the relationship between the arts (focusing principally on architecture) and political power. The writer argues that from the dawn of history, art has been the handmaiden of those who possessed political power. For an artist to function, he had to have a benefactor, that is, someone who had sufficient wealth to subsidize an artistic enterprise. Throughout early history, wealth of this magnitude was possessed only by the state. The writer draws examples from Egyptian, Roman and Christian history. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khartpol.rtf

The Arts-a Mix or a Match with Freud, Jung and Hegel
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(6 pp)After the last major space exploratory flight, an announcer quipped, now all that is left for major exploration is the human mind. That probably became the case shortly after man thought he had conquered fire, rather than conquered space. Art has always played a part in that exploration. This discussion will examine the role of Art in the exploration of the psyche for Freud, Jung and Hegel. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: BBpsyart.doc

The Beauty of Art in the Romantic Period
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A 5 page paper which examines the beauty of art during the Romantic period as seen in the theories of G.W.F. Hegel in “Introduction to the Philosophy of Art” and Percy Bysshe Shelley in “Defence of Poetry.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAhegart.rtf

The Bias of the State Towards Cultural Institutions
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This 5 page paper consider the way in which traditional cultural institutions, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum are given more support, both general and financial in preference to the modern icons of popular culture and entertainment. The paper argues that there are many reasons for this including the governments role of protecting the heritage of the nation and its paternal attitude. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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The Black Paintings of Francisco Goya
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A 6 page examination of the Black Paintings of Francisco Goya. The paper focuses primarily on "Saturn Devouring His Children" and "St. Isidore," although central ideas possessed by Goya, and displayed in his paintings, are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAgoya.wps

The Body and Art
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A 4 page paper which examines how artists have incorporated the body into art in different ways. The artists and work examined are Jackson Pollock's "Number 1 (1950)," Chris Burden's "Doorway to Heaven (1973)", and Arahmaiani's "Dayang Sumbi Refuses Status Quo (1999)." Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAbdyart.rtf

THE BODY AS STATEMENT: THE WORK OF FRIDA KAHLO AND GWENDOLYN BROOKS
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This 7 page paper discusses the works of protest artists, Gwendolyn Brooks and Frida Kohol. Shared themes and a work of art are compared to Brook's poetry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBbodyart.rtf

The Concept of Talent and Genius of Artists in Renaissance Europe
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This 5 page paper considers how the perception of artist in contemporary renaissance Europe differed form today; seen more as craftsmen the role of talent and genius was less important, This paper discusses this idea and considers how this perception began to change during this period. The bibliography cite 1 source.
Filename: TErengen.rtf

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ART AND SOCIETY -- REAL OR NOT?
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This 6-page paper is an argumentative essay that refutes art critic Clement Greenberg's philosophy that art must separate itself from everyday life and everyday culture to remain pure and not become "kitsch." Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTartsoc.rtf

The Controversy Surrounding the Public Funding of Art
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This 3 page paper highlights the Sensation exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. The paper argues that government should not define art. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA615art.rtf

The Debate Concerning the Elgin/Parthenon Marbles
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A 4 page paper which summarizes articles (provided by student requesting paper) concerning the debate over the Elgin/Parthenon Marbles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAmarble.rtf

The Definition of Art
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A 4 page paper which examines how the definition of art has changed through history and cultures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAartw2.rtf

The Diversity of the Renaissance Period
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This 5 page paper considers the argument that the renaissance period should be subdivided into two separate periods due to the differences between the early and later time in this era. Evidence is used to argue this case including evidence from the arts and science as well as social history. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TErenasa.wps