Pablo Picasso, Leonardo Da Vinci, Daniel Defoe And Harriet Beecher Stowe: Influences Past And Present
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5 pages in length. Vastly different in their pursuits, Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Daniel Defoe and Harriet Beecher Stowe all contributed something unique to the worlds of art and literature. The writer notes that to discuss each individual's influences in both his or her own era as well as in contemporary society requires only that one become a part of the artistic rendering and relish the distinctive singularity enveloped within their respective works. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCvinci.doc

Picasso / Review of Style and Attitude in the War Years (WWII)
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A 5 page essay on the psychology behind the radical change in the art of the war years, with specific focus on Pablo Picasso. The writer reviews the change in Cubist form in 'Guernica,' and describes these changes in terms of realism encroaching upon Cubist ideals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Picasso's 'Les Demoiselles' vs. Botticelli's 'Birth of the Virgin'
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A 5 page essay that looks at the form of art as a reflection of scientific principles and societal attitudes of the two eras (Renaissance and Early 20th Century (Cubist)). The paper discusses how these two artists' works embody these principles and attitudes in regards use of color and light, and volume and mass v. geometrics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Picasso: Political and Social Views
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This 9 page paper examines the life and times of Picasso, spanning the most of the twentieth century, as reflected in his paintings. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BBLTpicass2

Basilica of National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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A 5 page description of the history, architecture and art of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Details it original conception and construction and describes it current beauty. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Virgin Mary, Or Madonna in Art / Changing Image
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In 6 pages, the author discusses how the art images of Virgin Mary, or Madonna have changed. There have been numerous paintings and sculptures of the Virgin Mary since the time of Christ. Some pictures of the Virgin Mary are in Bibles. There are elaborate paintings done in the styles and manners of famous artists. The Virgin Mary is seen through the eyes of the artist, and it is he/she who takes that image and puts it on canvas or in clay. The style of work also depends on the era, and the country in which the work was created. Over time, those images have changed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PCvma.doc

La Parisienne / Fragment Of Wall Painting At Knossos Palace
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An 8 page overview of La Parisienne, the fragment of a wall painting unearthed at Knossos Palace. Describes the painting and discusses its relevance to Minoan art and culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Minoan Art
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A 5 page overview of Minoan Art. Discusses the interaction of cultures and the corresponding reflection in art. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Minoan Art And Culture
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A 7 page overview of Minoan Art and culture and how it related to surrounding regions. Includes specific descriptions of various pieces of art and recognizes this culture as the first advanced European culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Minoan.wps