cwalch ART 200

                                           (ART):    "The Gleaners" by Jean-François Millet A Comparative Analysis of Romanticism and Realism : Intentions and Personal Preferences in Art From the late 18th through the middle of the 19th century, the Romantic Era saw a tremendous shift in philosophy, literature, and art. This was the era when the Romantic and Realist movements in art first appeared. Although both movements have their beginnings in the same time period, there are significant differences between their goals, methods, and subjects. By analyzing their goals and my own preferences for the two major Romantic era styles, this essay seeks to compare them. I will choose two pieces from each style, created by two separate artists, and analyze my aesthetic response to each style by looking at its visual components and talking about my feelings and presentation preferences. Romanticism: Intentions and Selected Works The development of romanticism was a response to t

Revolution and Art : A Virtual Exhibit on the Interplay of Political Change and Artistic Expression in the 1700s Introduction: The 1700s was a period of revolutionary change, marked by huge political changes, social changes, and the rise of new artistic styles. The era saw the birth of strong movements and ideas that opposed the established authority of monarchies and the Church, including the Enlightenment, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution. The classical era in Western art emerged during this period, which was marked by a rise in interest in the ideals of classical Greece and Rome, a buildup on harmony, balance, and proportion, as well as the exploration of new subjects and topics. It was also a period of profound artistic innovation. By highlighting three important works by three different classical artists from the 1700s—Jacques-Louis David's "The Death of Marat" (1793), Francisco Goya's "The Third of May 1808" (1814), and John Sin

                                        Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa One of the most famous and well-known pieces of artwork in the entire globe is Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa . Many studies, analyses, and interpretations have been made of the painting, which shows a woman with an unsettling smile. In this essay, I'll go into detail on the awe-inspiring qualities of the artwork and the feelings it generates. I will also talk on how the work is presented, whether I would own a copy of it, and the history of it. The work will be related to the impact of the rise of the merchant classes in my final point. First of all, the Mona Lisa's artistic components are amazing for a variety of reasons. The use of sfumato, a technique that combines colors and tones to produce a hazy, faded effect, is what makes the artwork famous. This method provides the painting an unmatched sense of depth and reality in Renaissance art. The painting's sense of drama and mystery is also enhan