Essays on Art History

In 1998 a french art critique, historian and curator Nicholas Bourriaude coined the term “Relational Aesthetics” in his book of the same name, where he defined it “A set of artistic practices which take as their theoretical and practical point of departure the whole of …

Assyrian king, Sargon II gained tremendous power in a coup against his brother. In celebration of his victory, and in a shameless promotion of his power, he erected or rather commissioned a massive citadel with seven gates in the city of Dur Sharrukin (modern-day Khorsabad, …

In not more than 300 words, write a descriptive account of Harmen Steenwyck’s: Still Life: An Allegory of the Vanities of Human Life ( Illustration Book, Colour Plate 10), paying particular attention to the organisation and lighting of the composition and to the effects of …

Throughout history, monuments have been built to show power, wealth, and even conquest. Depending on a cultures value and tradition, the types of monuments can vary from era to era. However, the construction of sacred monuments has predated from the times of the start of …

The sari is an unstitched strip of cloth which resembles the classic Indian women’s fashion, it is usually made of soft cloth such as cotton and silk. The sari is available in many colors, and art work may be present to give the sari a …

Jade Richards-Butler Professor Jonathon Farris ARTH 100 Descriptive Essay This work resembles a four-legged animal wearing a mask with human features. It is a sculpture in the round created using an additive method. The smooth, highly polished texture and reddish colour of the sculpture give …

Modernism in art history is used to refer to art forms that according to Witcombe (2000) date back roughly from 1860 to 1970, starting with the paintings of Édouard Manet in the 1860s. The issue of historical dating or definition of art forms in art …

Artist and photographer, Sandy Skoglund spent her childhood traveling the country- her first few years of life is a reflection of the eclectic art she would later go on to create. Even early on in her life, it seemed as if Skoglund had an appreciation …

It was in the early 17th century that the first white man set foot in what was or perhaps even is the most intriguing land of all Black Africa. It was the age of exploration. European explorers went around the world, visiting various lands and …

Courbet’s stonebreakers is a painting drawn by Gustave Courbet and have been seen by two different art historians who write about their opinions about Courbet’s meaning behind his painting. Courbet’s painting can either be interpreted as a painting that shows in detail hardship and emotion …

Sandy Skoglund has been in the forefront of contemporary art in the United States, as well as overseas, for nearly two decades. Her dramatic impact to the art world didn’t begin overnight. After sheer dedication to art education she received her BA degree in Studio …

Note: This statue of an Ancient Egyptian woman clearly shows the way of dressing in Ancient Egypt. This statue belongs to the New Kingdome period. Body: The woman is wearing a kalasiris, a typical ancient Egyptian dress. The length of the dress tells us that …

My culture comes from where I am from and where I was raised. I am Pakistani. I was born and raised in Pakistan. I don’t know about art history. Where is came from? I am going to write about Art culture in Pakistan. Art is …

Art education is more than learning how to make aesthetically pleasing things. It is also a wonderful means of expression for many people and is a reflection of the times. A teacher of fine art should act as a facilitator for the creative outputs of …

Kings held a unique position in Egyptian society. Somewhere between human and divine nature, they were believed to have been chosen by the gods themselves to serve as their mediators on earth.” (HISTORY) The materials that were used to create Khafre’s Enthroned Statue, symbolized the …