Trip / Metropolitan Museum of Art # 1
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Written after a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this 3 page essay examines works on display of various European painters including : ElGreco, Picasso, and Renoir. No bibliography.
Filename: Metmuseu.wps

Trip / Metropolitan Museum of Art # 2
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3 page reaction from a visit to New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Specific works from various periods are discussed and analyzed in light of their culture and artistic content. Included are works from the Greek & Roman, African, and Japanese wings and galleries. No Bibliography.
Filename: Metmuse2.wps

Trip / Metropolitan Museum of Art # 5
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A 2 page reaction to exhibits from various wings of NY's Metropolitan Museum of Art including paintings, sculptures, etc;-- from the Greek & Roman, Asian, African, and other galleries/wings. No Bibliography.
Filename: Metmuse5.wps

Trip / Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art
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3 pages worth of analytical reaction to works on display at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. Included in the discussion are Max Beckmann's (1932-33) work entitled 'Departure,' Giacomo's 'Street Light,' and others. No Bibliography.
Filename: Modernar.wps

Rococo Style
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The Rococo period of the early eighteenth century is generally associated with opulence and frivolity. It is often passed over as 'the period between the baroque and the Modern'. It is seldom given it's rightful place in history as a productive era of great masters in all of the arts. It was the era of Tchaikovsky and the vaulted music of this master matches the atmosphere of the era. This 13 page paper argues that embellishments of the Rococo style were added to existing structures in order to give a sense of ownership to the past and to render a feeling of hope for the future. To say that the Rococo style was 'frivolous' is to do deep disservice to those who lived during the period and to discount the importance of their daily lives in the context of history. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KTrococo.wps

George Seurat - Scientific Impressionism
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A 3 page essay on George Seurat-- a French neoimpressionist painter from the late 19th century. The writer analyzes Seurat's work, technique, & style,-- arguing that he represented 'the ultimate example of an artist as a scientist.' Several of Seurat's paintings are discussed. No Bibliography.
Filename: Seurat.wps

A Comparison of Two Italian Renaissance Paintings
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A 5 page research paper that compares two Renaissance works ñ the painting on the Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo and 'School of Athens' by Raphael. The writer argues that both of these works display the Renaissance fascination with ancient Greek philosophy. Bibliography lists 5 sources. 99mic&ra.wps
Filename: 99micrap.rtf

Renaissance Technology / Art Forms
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A 7 page paper that explores the development of sophisticated ceramic forms. During the Renaissance, a form of pottery called maiolica was developed. It became very popular among all classes because the undecorated pieces could be purchased by people outside the aristocracy bringing at least a semblance of equality. Also discussed is the Saint-Porchaire pottery, a very different kind of piece. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGpttry.wps

Human Nature in Renaissance Art
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A 20 page paper describing the view of human nature on renaissance art. The writer describes the Renaissance belief in humanism and its effects on the view of human nature and how this is portrayed in art of the time. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Renaissat.rtf