Essays on Artists

Salvador Dali is noted for his obsession with sensory illusions and optical effects, which he uses deftly in many of his paintings. His works are notable for their use of pictorial techniques, holograms, and photography. He investigates these elements in order to create visual illusions that impair the audience's perception...

The Starry Night is probably one of the most famous paintings by Vincent van Gogh. The artwork was produced by Vincent Van Gogh using the oil-on-canvas technique. Today, Starry Night is everywhere, and the artwork can be seen on magnets, towels, t-shirts, and coffee mugs, among other things. The art...

Vincent Van Gogh, one of the most celebrated post-impressionist artists, was born on March 30, 1853, in Groot-Zundert, the Netherlands (Huntsman 137). He was raised in a cultured and moral community as the son of a preacher. Van Gogh struggled with personality and direction in his early years. His self-esteem...

The two readings, Language Awareness by Paul Eschholz and On Being 17, Bright and Unable to Read by Raymond David, both have a strong theme of courage. Learners benefit from language diversity because it allows them to build self-confidence and believe in themselves. Courage makes tough times easier because it...

The late John Peter Berger was an English writer, art critic, novelist, and poet. His 1972 novel G won the Booker Prize and was accompanied by an essay on art criticism. Born in England, he lived in France for fifty years. His works are considered to be important contributions to...

One of the most popular Impressionist artists was Edgar Degas. This French painter was known for his pastel drawings and oil paintings. His works capture the feeling of a moment in time. Many of these paintings were inspired by the landscapes he saw and the people he met. His oil...

This artwork represents a picture by Jeff Koons displaying a naked woman in the tub. The nude lady is acting a crude sexual joke in the bathtub. Normally, an artist makes a drawing with a unique message, but viewers interpret it differently, and in fact, this is the beauty of arts...

Maya Lin is an American sculptor and designer who has received national recognition for her works. She first became well-known when she won a national design competition for the planned library at Yale University. This win gave her national exposure and helped her establish her reputation as a major figure...

Claude Monet: A Pioneer of Impressionist Painting Claude Monet was a French painter who pioneered the style of impressionist painting. His paintings portray nature as he saw it. His work is considered an important precursor to modernism. Monet used a variety of techniques to create paintings that are considered a reflection...

Many people have wondered where to begin looking for ansel Adams photographs. Here is a brief description of the photographer s work. The images he made are divided into four categories: Early photographs, Landscapes, Self-portraits, and Self-portraits. Listed below are some of the most popular photographs by the American...

This chapter differs from Picasso and Braque This chapter differs from Picasso and Braque in that it reflects on the exhibition of Parisian Cubism. Talks about this artwork had been going on in the city for a long time, particularly after the death of Cubist Salon officials in 1910. Later that...

The Persistence of Memory (1931) by Salvador Dali The works the Persistence of Memory (1931) by Salvador Dali, Maternity (1924) by Joan Miro, and Two Children Are Threatened by a Nightingale (1924) by Max Ernst suits the imagination theme. Imagination in Dali s The Persistence of Memory Imagination which is abstract differs greatly...