Picasso: Cubism and Expressionism
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A 5 page paper which discusses the influence of Picasso in relationship to the contemporary art world, in relationship to his use of Impressionism and Cubism. For the most part, his use of Impressionism was nothing more than a stepping stone to his later innovative Cubist designs, and as such the primary focus of the paper is on the evolution of Cubism, and the influence his art has had upon the art world. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RApicasso.rtf

Cubism in Modern Art
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A 5 page paper that argues that Cubism, and particularly artists Picasso and Braque, was the forerunner to the 'science as art' movement that continues today. The paper defines Cubism and its originators, and looks at some of the works of the cubists and how it affected a modern application of science in the arts. Artists works and ideas discussed include Picasso, Cezanne, Leger, Uecker, Duchamp, Malevich, Frankenthaler and Klee. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Cubism.wps

Cubism vs. Futurism
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3 page essay comparing cubism and futurism (abstract art) with mention of Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Marinetti, DuChamp etc; No Bibliography.
Filename: Cubismfu1.rtf

Comparing Michelangelo and Raphael
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A 3 page analysis that compares Michelangelo's masterpiece, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's masterful fresco 'School of Athens,' while demonstrating the tremendous influence of classical Greek philosophy on these works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: 99mikrap.doc

Cultural Expression In African American Art
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A 4 page paper on the use of art to express the African American struggles (everyday and over the centuries), successes, and the search for identity and empowerment. Two artists highlighted are: Jason Miccolo Johnson and John Biggers, noting their past and contributing contributions to the culture of African American expression. The paper also relies on quotes from literary and other Black artists to express not only the daily struggle for survival and recognition for African Americans, but the struggle of Black artists in the art world itself.
Filename: Art.doc