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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Dominant Ideology of Art Verses the Reception Theory
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A 5 page exploration of the validity of the theory of dominant ideology, the theory that art is used as a tool to reinforce existing power structures. Uses examples of the church control of art during the middle ages to substantiate that the theory of dominant ideology is valid for at least one period of our history. Concludes, that in truth, it is a theory which has application even today. While the concerns of Wolfgang Iser and Hans-Georg Gadamer, i.e. the reception theory and translatability, are obviously valid they do not negate the theory of dominant ideology. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Emergence and Significance of the Superhero Films, Cartoons and Comics in the United States: World War II and the Cold War
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This is an 8 page paper discussing the emergence and significance of the superhero comics, cartoons and films in the United States in World War II and the Cold War. Within the United States, superhero cartoons, comics and films shifted dramatically in both themes and popularity in World War II and again during the Cold War with the Soviet Union. Suddenly, when it became obvious that the United States was becoming involved in the Pacific and Atlantic conflicts in World War II, superheroes who bestowed patriotic American virtues were used as propaganda in the war against the Japanese and the Nazis. Superheroes such as Superman and Captain America appeared on the battlefields with equally heroic super soldiers. The comics and cartoons supporting the American war effort were reinforced within the daily newspapers, cartoons, comics and films. After the war, comics which highlighted horrific and terrifying crime images were quickly shut down by the U.S. Senate Committee interested in maintaining American virtues and not corrupting American youth. During the 1950s and the 1960s, the Cold War and the threat of nuclear war increased and superheroes took on superpowers which allowed them to combat the “Red Threat” but remained out of the war zones due to the unpopular conflict in Vietnam. Regardless of the era, superheroes depicted in cartoons, comics and films have tried to reinforce the traditional American virtues and have remained increasingly popular using this format and have also remained important and significant on their influence and impact on the American public. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Function of Museums through History
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This 10 page paper delves into museums and how they are to be considered in light of new technology. The function of museums throughout history, and throughout the world, are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Future of Graphic Arts
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This 32 page paper consider the way that graphics may develop in the future. This study is undertaken by looking at the way this art has developed in the past. Starting at the beginning of modern graphic art at the beginning of the twentieth century, the writer considers the manner of development, and also considers more modern graphic artists such as Paul Rand. Issues such as technology and modern inspiration are also discussed as is the role of the internet. The role of the artist themselves is also considered, with both the threats and the opportunities they will face in the future. The bibliography cites 29 sources.
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