Analysis of Rembrandt's 'Rembrandt Contemplating the Bust of Aristotle'
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A 5 page paper discussing three aspects of this infamous painting : light, shadow and psychological basis (mood) of subject. These are tied into the relevancy of this self-portrait to the Baroque period and Rembrandt's move away from his peers, which led to his genius. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Comparison Essay Between Rembrandt and Poussin
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A 4 page essay using the fictitious act of describing the differences between Rembrandt's 'Prodigal Son' and Poussin's 'Arcadian Shepherds' that should be taken into consideration when selecting a painting for a natural environment—a riverfront home. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Rembrandt's Life & Works
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A 7 page paper on the life and works of Rembrandt. The writer discusses some of the more significant of his works, and talks about how he was perceived by his peers. Bibliography included.
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The Art and Landscape Of The Netherlands
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A 7 page paper that discusses the way in which art represents the geography and landscape of the Netherlands. This paper reviews the works of 4 artists, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Habbema and Vermeer and argues that the works of the latter two artists significantly represent the landscapes and natural beauty, while also considering the importance of cities and physical structures in the landscape of the Netherlands. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Works of Rembrandt and Ruben / Contrasts and Similarities
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An 8 page paper dealing with the life and works of Rembrandt and Peter Paul Rubens. Contrasts the styles of each. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Bronze Doors of Grace Cathedral and Italian Renaissance
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A 5 page paper that looks at the doors of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, modeled after the doors of the Baptistery at San Giovanni by Lorenzo Ghiberti, and considers how they are representative of Italian Renaissance architecture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Religious Architecture
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A 9 page paper focusing on the architectural styles of three primary religions. The writer explains various structures common to Christian, Buddhist, and Islamic religious styles. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Classical Antiquity: Its Influence Upon Art And Architecture Of The European Middle Ages
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5 pages in length. Classical antiquity has played an integral role in myriad mediums: literature, music, art and architecture. Particularly pertinent to the European Middle Ages, classical antiquity was significant in the appearance of art and architecture, inasmuch as it was representational of the transformation from the typical Gothic appearance. The writer discusses how historical structures such as the Chartres Cathedral, Giotto's Arena Chapel, the Church of Madeleine at Vezelay, St. Michael at Hildesheim, St. Etienne, Abbey Church at St. Denis and the Church of Notre Dame all clearly demonstrate the influence that classical antiquity had upon art and architecture of that period. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Religious Symbolism in the Architecture of Westminster Abbey
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A 10 page essay examining the ways in which the Abbey plays a significant role both in the religious and political consciousness of the England. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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