The great Gatsby and American Beauty Paired text studies In what ways are the two texts connected or interrelated? To what extent do the texts reflect the values, attitudes and beliefs of the society, culture or historical period in which they were created and/or set? Both F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1926 novel, The Great Gatsby and Sam Mendes' film, American Beauty (1999) cannot fail to impress the reader or audience on the likeness surrounding the two. Even though both texts are established in America, they are set in different eras; whereas The Great Gatsby is set in the roaring twenties’ American beauty is a contemporary film. Both texts have strong social and historical context, nevertheless, the texts are connected through their exploration of several themes and issues which are of concern to contemporary readers and viewers.
Wiley takes these photos of young African Americans and puts them in place of famous white subjects from well known paintings by artists from various time periods, more commonly the neo-classical period. When we look at Wiley’s painting, the first thing we see is the pose of the animal and the figure. It temporarily convinces us that we are looking at something from an art history lecture, but the wallpaper appear as us almost simultaneously with a strong denial of that association. One by one we notice cues that this is about the present, yet here we are comparing this work to older paintings. There is no doubt that Wiley intended all this.
Ingres – a recognized nineteenth century artist – created Grand Odalisque in 1814. His painting contains some of the prominent features of the so-called Romantic art characterized by the presence of emotion, expressive palette and expressionistic painting techniques along with some approaches typical for the author. Thus, Romanticism is the cultural movement of 1750-1850, which has influenced literature, music and fine arts. The founders of Romanticism rejected some of the traditional academic approaches and sought complete freedom of expression in their artwork. They have been mainly concerned with expressing such ideas as adventure, romantic love, freedom of self-expression, human freedom and individualism.
Symbol, Theme and Depiction in Jacques-Luis David’s The Oath of the Horatii There are many paintings that stand out in the canon of art and art history. Jacques-Luis David’s neoclassical painting, The Oath of the Horatii, is one such painting. It is many things: a comment of family versus state, a merging of cultures and a political statement. It is important to study because of its many different comments and the true depth of its message about war, family, violence and culture. It is a painting that marks David’s opinion on the time that he painted it- the late 1700’s-through using an old Roman myth.
When looking at the history of art and painting, many revolutions and movements are focused around Europe and its artists. Although the majority of the art history is traced back to European art, the artistic movements that were happening in Europe were not limited to European soil. Many painters in America were influenced by Romanticism, and Thomas Cole was one of those painters. Although Thomas Cole was anything but a simple American painter; he conveyed European culture to America and was a large contributor to the development of American heritage. A leading light and a bridge between generations of artists, Thomas Cole and his art were a strong foundation from which the future of American landscape painting would be built.
The differences between Rocco and Neoclassical Art in the neoclassical period focused on portraying political truths of that time in a dramatic way. This period played a role in influencing French revolutionists, while rococo art was more decorative and light. Rococo was a decorative style based in France most often used in interior design, painting, architecture, and sculpture. Normally associated with the reign of King Louis XV, the movement actually began in the 17th century. With the rise of the middle class, the death of Louis XIV at this time, the high society in Paris became the pinnacle of fashion.
Romanticism versus Impressionism Bridgette Williams Martin Methodist College Art121 Abstract Romanticism had been a revolt against the values of the Industrial Revolution and middle class putting emphasis on individual subjective experience, the sublime, the supremacy of "Nature" as a subject for art, revolutionary or radical extensions of expression, and individual liberty. By mid-century, however, a synthesis of the ideas of Romanticism with stable governing forms had emerged, partly in reaction to the failed Romantic and democratic Revolutions of 1848. The first was impressionism a school of painting that initially focused on work done, not in studios, but outdoors. Impressionist paintings demonstrated that human beings do not see objects, but instead see light itself. Romanticism versus Impressionism The 19th century was a time of great change and revolution, especially in France.
Comparison and Contrast Essay: Seurat and van Gogh In the late 1800s, when Impressionist movement had lost most of its momentum, the Post-Impressionists appeared, started to seek for distinguishable styles, concentrate on themes and deeper meanings and express strong personalities and emotions rather than just focus on optical impressions. Among them were Georges Seurat and Vincent van Gogh, fathers of Pointillism and Expressionism respectively, two notable styles in the Post-Impressionism as well as modern art. Despite having many differences in techniques and styles as well as careers and personal lives, both Georges Seurat and Vincent van Gogh have proved their places in the Post-Impressionist movement, become brilliant inspirations for fellow artists and remained two of the most eminent artists of all time. There are numerous distinctions between Seurat and van Gogh, starting with their backgrounds and personal lives. Georges-Pierre Seurat was born in 1859 in Paris to a wealthy legal officer and a Paris woman.
In this essay I will compare and contrast two masterpiece paintings belonging to different artistic periods and containing unique characteristics of artists’ unique styles, namely, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres’ Grand Odalisque and Edouard Monet’s Olympia. Ingres – a recognized nineteenth century artist – created Grand Odalisque in 1814. His painting contains some of the prominent features of the so-called Romantic art characterized by the presence of emotion, expressive palette and expressionistic painting techniques along with some approaches typical for the author. Thus, Romanticism is the cultural movement of 1750-1850, which has influenced literature, music and fine arts. The founders of Romanticism rejected some of the traditional academic approaches and sought complete freedom of expression in their artwork.
Unequal Pay Between Genders In American History we are currently studying the concept of sectionalism. Sectionalism is division within a country based on regional beliefs and interests. In the early to mid 1800’s, sectionalism in America grew as slavery divided the Nation. Slavery was ignored, compromised, and argued about by the states until the conflict drove our country into the Civil War. Although regional differences are not as distinct these days, many issues are currently causing division among the states and people of our country.