Essays on Art

Fig 1: Madre, 2008 at the 10th st plaza       Fig 2: A detailed image of the artful cuts and shapes The artwork Madre, 2008 is one of the fine works of Maria Cristina Carlini. The name Madre is an interpretation of “Mother”. The art piece comprises of a large metal orb...

The two painting chosen for these essay is Pablo Picasso’s Seated Woman (Marie Therese) done in 1937 and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa completed in 1517 (Sassoon n.p).  The two artwork are exemplary drawings depicting defining characteristics of their era. The outstanding similarity is that the two portray pictures of...

The most fundamental part in archaeology is site gridding and documentation Gridding helps to gather information concerning the past activities and the way of life of the population, that once inhabited that site. It is essential for an anthropologist to aspire towards exploring various sites gridding and documenting any material present...

The Experiences of Women in a Class-Based Society The author of this article is Bell Hooks. The article focuses on the experiences that women have due to the existence of classes in the society. These classes led to the presence of conflicts by the reformist women who demanded equality in the...

The Structure of the Square The structure which was built between the years 1598 to 1629 became a vital historical site and part of UNESCO's World Heritage Site. The size of the building is 160 meters wide to 508 meters long.[1] Development of the Square The square was developed by Shah Abbas the...

The Roman architecture was unique compared to the other forms of architecture that existed at the time. Etruscans, Greeks, Egyptians, and Persians utilized monumental architecture. The grandeur of their buildings was mainly external. The buildings were primarily designed to impress those who look at it from the outside[1]. It is...

The contemporary city was an idea that was developed by Le Corbusier who lived between 1887 and 1965. Born Charles Jeanneret, Le Corbusier was one of the respected pioneers in the field of modern architecture. In 1922, Le Corbusier “presented the public with his Contemporary City” that was enough to...

Changing importance of anthropomorphism in The Pantheon, Rome (27BC) In the history of the Roman architectural structure, the pantheon stays as the most recognizable buildings from historical Rome. In spite the fact that its unique role is not well versed and discovered, the design of the architect seems to have been...

The architectural styles of building in the Liverpool have changed over the years in line with the development of the city as a major port in the British Empire. As such, the city has undergone a gradual change in architectural styles that date back to the 13th Century. The changes...

The Temple of Amon at Karnak The Temple of Amon at Karnak is an ancient cult center of worship dedicated to Khonsu, Mut, and Amun (Eaton 891). The structure was constructed more than 4,000 years ago from 2055 BC to 100 AD. In ancient Egypt, temples served as administration, learning, and...

Alvar Aalto’s architectural and design works have far-reaching influence on the contemporary building industry. The Finnish architecture lived between 1898 and 1976.[1] His housing plans, furniture, and inventions were inspired by personal experiences as well as the influential ideologies of his time.  According to Kim, Aalto is known for a distinctive...

The Impact of the Museum of Modern Art on Modern Architecture in the United States The article, “Codifying Modernism” outlines hows the Museum of Modern Art in New York had an immense impact on modern architecture in the United States (US). This commenced in 1932 when a group of architects presented...