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Baroqe Art. Our Assignment asks us in to begin by defining the word
“art”. As this is a basic overview I’ll begin by citing ...
Submitted by dave5308 on April 19, 2008
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Our Assignment asks us in to begin by defining the word “art”. As this is a basic overview I’ll begin by citing that art is art, fine art (the product of human creativity; works of art collectively) "an art exhibition"; "a fine collection of art" (n) art, artistic creation, artistic production, the creation of beautiful or significant things. (Princeton.edu 2008) There are too many aspects to the basic descriptive view of “art” as it is a creative expression of each individual or admirer.
Painting
The painting I chose was the Angle stopping Abraham from sacrificing Isaac, by Rembrandt. (http://www.canvaz.com/gallery/2188.htm) This famous painting by Rembrandt depicts an angel of God stopping Abraham from sacrificing his son as God had instructed. Rembrandt was one of the early masters and his works transcend time.
Sculpture
One of the most famous sculptures in history was the statue David (http://vlsi.colorado.edu/~rbloem/david.html), by Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni. This sculpture is arguably the greatest and most famous in the history of art. He was a leader of the Italian High Renaissance and provided a significant amount of influence over western art for centuries.
Architecture
A famous architectural landmark I chose for this subject is the St. Louis Arch (http://www.gatewayarch.com/Arch/index.aspx). It’s the tallest structure in America, made of mainly stainless steel and is the gateway to the west. It is also one of the most recognizable structures in the USA.
Photography
One of the most famous photographs of the late twentieth century was the picture of the firemen raising the American flag after the World Trade Center collapsed on September 11, 2001 (http://www.worldsfamousphotos.com/ground-zero-spirit-2001-2.html). This picture showed the resolve and pride even in the face of disaster and the worst of times.
Printmaking
I was unsure...
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