In 300-500 words, compare and contrast Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s At the Moulin RougeLinks to an external site. (26.8) with Auguste Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating PartyLinks to an external site. (25.16). How are the pieces representative of their...
In what ways did Marcel Duchamp’s “Assisted Readymade”Links to an external site. test the traditional notions about what constitutes art? How did this affect the contemporary art world? Select a contemporary artwork or artist to discuss that is...
What aspects of Impressionism were embraced by Paul Cézanne? What aspects did he reject? Why is Cézanne considered to be “the Father of Modern Art”? Select an image to use in your first post to illustrate your thoughts.
In 300-500 words analyze Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (27.5). What does this painting depict? Why is this painting considered to be among the formative paintings of early modern art?
#1 – How did instrumental music develop during the Baroque era? Discuss 3 baroque composers that contributed to this development and how they contributed. Include 1 piece from each composer that we have discussed in class, from the textbook,...
In much of their work Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot portrayed women and children. Some scholars suggest that Cassatt’s and Morisot’s subject matter was restricted by their gender, although their paintings also highlight the importance of women as wives...
In of 300-500 words analyze Manet’sThe Luncheon on the GrassLinks to an external site. (25.10) What was its initial reception? Why was it criticized? How could this work be interpreted as making a social statement and a condemnation of the bourgeoisie?
Why are oil painting and printmaking considered technological innovations in the history of art? How did each media dramatically change the course of art making? Include specific artworks as examples in your posts.
In of 300-500 words compare and contrast Francisco Goya’s The Family of Charles IVLinks to an external site. (24.2) and Diego Velázquez’ The Maids of HonorLinks to an external site. (19.38).
In what ways do Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Eugène Delacroix seemingly represent the opposing forces of early nineteenth-century French painting? What specific works by these artists exemplify their attitudes and artistic philosophies?
What were some obstacles that Angelica Kaufman faced as a female artist working in eighteenth century England? Do contemporary women artists face any of the same sort of obstacles?
