Art History

Monet’s use of color along with use of intricate brush strokes and composition is outstanding. The vast variations of brush strokes and color placement techniques are what make his work so unique and individual. Grand Canal, Venice, 1908 is a prime example of Monet’s talents in these areas. The structure of the painting is very…

Hungary has only been a nation of the “millennial constitution and a nation of lawyers” since the middle of the 18th century. Up until that point, the Kingdom of Hungary was divided “ethically, culturally, and in terms of property.” It was not until the 19th century that Hungarians considered themselves as having a “millennial constitution…

The arts of Korea, while largely influenced by Chinese, are characterized by simplicity, spontaneity and naturalism. A work of Korean art is not very meticulous in tiny details. It rather tends to embrace wholeness. This seemingly indifference lies in the flexible state of mind of early Korean artists who love nature as it is. Ko…

Art History Museum As a student of art history, going to a museum is the only way to fully experience a work of art. By only looking at a painting or sculpture in a book or on a slide, you cannot fully experience the work of art. By going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art,…

You must always start with something. Afterwards you can remove all traces of reality. -Pablo Picasso Picasso had not always been so enlightened with the fact that there was more to art than the eye could see. During the course of his ninety-one year life, Picasso encountered many ideas and people that helped form the…

Art History Essay Question: Analyse the visual signs and symbols of your chosen work of art, interpreting how they signify deeper meanings or content. Support with historic evidence from your research. Visual signs and symbols are evident in many pieces of art work, a lot of these painting all have a valuable meaning or try…