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Japanese Art, 2007.
This paper studies the form and function of Japanese art.
921 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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In this article, the writer looks at one of the most famous Japanese woodblock prints ever created, "The Great Wave at Kanagawa" . The writer notes that woodblock prints were a common form of Japanese two-dimensional art, involving the creation of a raised surface that was intended to either replicate a picture or create a new picture on the surface of a beautiful piece of paper. The writer then studies the three-dimensional "Ewer for Use in Tea Ceremony," which functioned as a wine server for the meal that takes place after the tea ceremony. The writer notes that today, it is considered an art form that observes the harmony between food and nature, and takes the diner on an odyssey of flavors, textures and colors. The writer concludes that the works of art considered, reflect the idea that artistic form and sacred function should be united in Japanese art and that the difficulty of artistic creation should not call attention to itself.
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"How the food appears within the serving ware is just as important as the tastes of the food itself, and the harmony of the flavors of the meal are reflected in the harmony and balance of colors on the vessel. Unlike the woodblock, the images upon the vessel are not dramatic, although the vessel is crafted in an innovative fashion, in terms of its use of kiln technique and introduction of unexpected colors. The striking nature of the color reflects its function as a wine vessel, one of the stronger flavors of the kaiseki meal. The heavier, brighter flavors of the wine are intended as a balance to the flavors of Japanese rice wine, known as saki."
"Thus, within the woodblock composition there is balance, and the apparent ease with which the mountain withstands the terrible typhoon parallels the ease with which the woodblock artist creates, with great difficulty, the deceptively simple raised etching that creates a print."
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Nicolas Tournier, 2007.
This paper discusses the works of French painter, Nicolas Tournier.
916 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that in all his paintings during his lifetime, Nicolas Tournier displayed a grace and style that makes him one of the most notable painters during his time and in the Caravaggesque tradition. The writer notes that not much is known about Tournier's life, apart from what his paintings depict about him. The writer also points out that even Tourneir's birth and death dates have been obscured by the mists of time and that some of his paintings are only recently rightfully attributed to him. The writer concludes that Tournier is most remembered for the unusual atmosphere and depiction of character in his paintings.
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"According to the Musee des Augustins, Tournier came from a family of Besancon artists in Montbeliard. This was a Lutheran enclave, where Tournier received his first instruction from his father, Andre. The senior Tournier was a painter in the Northern Mannerist style. From here, Tournier left to complete his training, as is commonly believed, in Rome and Languedoc. The first years, from 1610 to 1618, were spent in Languedoc, while Tournier resided in Rome from 1619 to 1626. This is a fairly obscure time in Tournier's career, as little is left of this period."
"Tournier's work during his time in Rome is said to revolve mostly around copying assignments of compositions by Bartolomeo Manfredi. Manfredi is an important influence on Tournier's work, as he, like Tournier later, was a main artist in the Caravaggesque tradition."
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Korean Video Art, 2007.
A description of video art in Korea.
1,201 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explores the emerging popularity of video art in Korea. The writer discusses the reasons for the interest in this art form, and some of the major artists practicing this art form. Several recent exhibitions are described as are some of the works that were part of the exhibits. The author concludes that Korean artists are now taking the world stage to showcase their work, even if some of their creations are only significant to Korean audiences.
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"Park Hyun Ki was born in 1942 in Seoul, his focus in art is in the link between spirituality and technology. He explains that his particular interest is in finding the balance between industrialization and culture. The deeper undertones of his art is that he finds in Korean culture the economic growth and the social growth from Western countries have changed it away from traditional values. He sees the video art as a method of using video monitor as an art object, however he has evolved to using a more sophisticated "merging of video and nature". "
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Sori Yanagi, 2007.
An analysis of the success of Sori Yanagi's industrial designs.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of industrial design. Specifically, it discusses the designs of Sori Yanagi, a Japanese artist and industrial designer. It describes Yanagi's background and development in the area of design. The paper then discusses some of his most famous works, such as his butterfly stool and describes why his designs still sell well today.
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"Yanagi's designs still sell well today, which helps illustrate the timeless excellence of their execution. Even though they are over 50 years old, they are still popular and beautiful, and it is clear they can blend with a variety of decors. They do not look dated or out of style at all, which is a difficult feat to accomplish in design. Many designs from the 1950s are outmoded and even laughable today, but Yanagi's designs seem to work in any decade. That is because they are simple and elegant, but also because they use the principles of aesthetics and usability to create products that are easy to use and beautiful to view."
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Tahitian Tattoos, 2006.
A discussion regarding the history of tattoos.
1,868 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the origin of tattoos. According to the paper, the history of tattoos dates back some five thousand years. The paper reports that the earliest inhabitants of Tahiti were Polynesians and it is believed that it was these Polynesians that brought the art of tattooing to the Islands. According to the paper, this art form was used to express personality and family identity.
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"The earliest inhabitants of Tahiti were Polynesians who came there from Asia centuries ago. The first European to the island was British sea captain Samuel Wallis in 1767, who claimed it for Britain, followed a year later by French navigator Louis Antoine de Bougainville, who claimed it for France (Tahiti 1996). It became a French protectorate in 1842, a French colony in 1880, and in 1946, France declared Tahiti and the other islands of French Polynesia to be French overseas territory. Today it remains under French rule (Tahiti 1996)."
"No one knows for certain, but it is most likely that the art of Polynesian tattooing was brought to the islands by the migrant population from Asia. Because there was no written language in Polynesian culture, this art form was sued to express personality and family identity (History 2006). Tattoos were used to indicate an individual's status in society, such as sexual maturity, genealogy and rank within society, thus the majority of all ancient Polynesians were tattooed (History 2006). "
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Salvador Dali, 2007.
A look at the background of Salvador Dali and his artistic achievements.
1,871 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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The paper discusses Salvador Dali's life in detail and then provides a summary of the main points of his life. The paper relates his upbringing and how he became a master in surrealist art. The paper discusses how Dali introduced his paranoiac-critical method, which perceives the universe according to the interpretation of dreams and delirious processes. The paper identifies his best-known masterpieces and explains that Dali's works are of a high standard of art but because of his disgraceful behavior, his masterpieces did not merit their due recognition.
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"Salvador Dali was born on May 11, 1904 in the small Catalan town of Figueras, Northern Spain (Great Masters 1999). His father was a well-known notary but respected his artistic talent, which surfaced at an early age. Dali received his first drawing lessons at 10 years old from art teachers, Spanish impressionist painter, Ramon Pichot, and an art professor at the Municipal Drawing School (Artelino 2007). He studied art at the Royal Academy of Art in Madrid where he was expelled two times and refused to take the final examinations because he believed he was more qualified than those who wanted to test him (Artelino). Having been permanently expelled, he never received formal art training."
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Michelangelo and Da Vinci, 2006.
A review of Michelangelo Buonarroti's sculpture, "David" and Leonardo Da Vinci's painting, the "Mona Lisa".
943 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes the art of Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci. Specifically, it focuses on Michelangelo's sculpture "David", and Da Vinci's painting the "Mona Lisa". According to the paper, studying these two masterpieces can give a true understanding of artistic components and great technique.
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"It is clear by the time Michelangelo created this work (from 1501 to 1504) he had honed his craft. The piece is extremely well crafted, showing a good understanding of the human form and physique. David is an ideal man, with a pleasing form, just the right amount of musculature, and kind, youthful features. Michelangelo is adept at communicating his ideas through his work, and David is no exception. The figure exudes strength, but youthful insecurity as well, along with grace and natural beauty. As one art critic notes, "The result looks natural, a unified pose rather than an accumulation of observed details. It is, however, an artifact, a simulation of nature" (Hibbard, 1985, p. 56). Michelangelo's work is just as memorable as Da Vinci's is, because both men combine many artistic elements in their works to make them seem real and alive to the viewer. "
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From Silver Base to Digital Photography, 2003.
A review of the history of photography.
1,497 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the history of photography. According to the paper, George Eastman introduced the first film roll in 1884 and the first camera called a Kodak, in 1888. The paper then goes on to discuss the digital camera and the development of photography.
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"There were many attempts until the XIX century to capture drawings or images using the reaction to light, but the resulting work always deteriorated. In 1816 Joseph-Nicephore Niepce succeeded to capture the first negative images, using paper treated with silver chloride but failed to fixate the image. He managed to achieve positive images using a pewter plate covered with a petroleum derivative called bitumen of Judea . Although ti was successful there were still many problems to cover. He received the reversed image, and the exposure took hours to fixate the picture, which caused the sun to move and alter the position of the light. Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre, interested in Niepce's work conducted his own researches. In 1835 he published his first results, called daguerreotype. This was a sheet of silver-coated copper, treated with iodine vapor. He achieved to reduce the exposure time to 30 minutes, achieving a barely visible image that he later revealed with mercury vapor and fixated with salty hot water. "
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Tadao Ando, 2007.
This paper explores the work of modern architect, Tadao Ando.
3,360 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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The paper examines the presence of light, shadow and texture in Tadao Ando's work. The paper discusses how light is one of the most important elements in Japanese art and looks at the use of light and water, light and nature, light and color and light and shadow. The paper shows how, by studying Ando's work, one can explore the use of light in a new way.
Outline:
Ando's Concept of Light and Architecture
Light Environment in Traditional Japanese Architecture
Light Environment in Ando's Religious Buildings
Conclusion
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"Art is an expression of the human spirit. It is a way of describing elements, which lie in the sublime, the world that is just out of reach of the present reality. Architecture is a means for humanity to connect with the finite nature of existence. The edifices that we build in our lifetime will stand long after we are gone as a testimony to our very existence. Buildings are more them concrete and walls to serve a functional purpose. Buildings are a reflection of the humans that built them and their search for a place in the universe. It is for this reason that we study architecture and its various forms."
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Art in Society, 2007.
This paper explores the function of art in society and education today.
4,093 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 110.95
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The paper discusses how the role of art in society is many-faceted and is far-reaching socially, politically and culturally. The paper describes a participation by the writer in the Royal Docks Community School project and includes his/her student journal entries. The writer notes the educational lessons learned from this experience. The writer concludes that the place of the artist in society exists in the most unusual and unexpected places in the rapidly changing face of today's culture.
Outline:
Introduction
Structure of the Royal Docks Community School Project
Exploring the Royal Docks Community Student Journal Entries - Week One Through Week Eleven of the Project
Student Journal Entries Summary
Cultural Diversity - Art Forms, Language, Societal Elements
The Realization of the Teacher's Role - Called 'Miss' by a Student
Pre-conceived Notion about Students
Collaboration with Other Teachers/Mentor
Collaboration with Agencies and Public Entities
Adaptation in Plans & Adherence to Scheduling of Time
Importance of Collaboration with Community
Conclusion
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"The aims of the Fine Art Student Programme is one that builds on the three aspects of skills, experience and theory and that extends the comprehension and competence in the practice of art in the public realm and fosters the learning of students who are less experienced. The role of art in society is many-faceted and one that is far-reaching socially, politically, and culturally. Art may persuade, stimulate the mind, or stimulate changes within the fabric of society. Art not only provides a contribution to the development of the human being in understanding the physical, emotional, intellectual, aesthetic, social, moral and spiritual dimensions of the human experience but as well art assist with "the expression and identity of individuals and groups through the recording and sharing of experiences and imagination." (The Arts, 1998)"
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