Category: Art History

Why Have There Been No Great Female Artists’ by Nochlin Linda: Summary In the reading Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists? written by Linda Nochlin, the author attempts to explain how the social and cultural biased system has obstructed women from partaking in and succeeding in the art field. She also reflects on…

Historical, Social, Economic and Political Implications of Art: Art History Introduction The main topic to be discussed in this synthesis paper will be the Historical, Social, Economic and Political Implications of Art. Through the various given readings, specifically 5 readings related to the topic, the determining of main arguments in each reading by carefully deconstructing…

Superheroes in Art: Critical Essay Do you ever wish you could be a superhero like Batman, The Incredible Hulk, or Spiderman? Growing up, I idolized seeing superheroes go as far as to even dress up as them for Halloween and watch movies with friends for hours and hours. The heroes captured my imagination and made…

Analytical Essay on Art History: Study of Medieval and Modern Art Art history spans the entire history of humankind, from prehistoric times to the twenty-first century. In modern times, art history has emerged as a discipline that specializes in teaching people how to evaluate and interpret works of art based on their own perspective. Art…

Critical Analysis of Audrey Flacks World War II (Vanitas): Evaluation of Painting from an Art History Perspective Using Audrey Flacks World War II (Vanitas), I hope to outline the ways in which visual culture and art historical interpretations of images might differ, and the ways in which they might overlap. First, I will evaluate this…

Approaches to Studying Art History: Analytical Essay When observing the progression of humanity, the accomplishments achieved regarding art have proven not only everlasting but ever-impressive. From the first cave paintings to the most recent architectural marvel, art in any form can both reflect and impact society in significant and meaningful ways. With each work serving…

My Decision to Pursue Studies in Art History: Opinion Essay My decision to pursue graduate studies in art history originates from a strong desire to teach and do cutting-edge research within the discipline that I would define as my raison dêtre. While attaining my undergraduate degrees in Anthropology and Art History at the University of…