Van Gogh

Choose one of the following artists and explain how they have contributed to art history with innovations: Picasso, Van Gogh, Dali (suggested 2-3 examples).

Response Assignment Let’s lighten your load a bit this week and only write two responses. Choose any two of the following. Romanticism vs realism – define each and compare/contrast one example of each Define Impressionism and describe two specific examples Explain how the theme of war has influenced 20th century art – use two examples […]

Write a 300 word essay that analyzes the influence of Japanese art on one artist above.

Japonism The Western world’s fascination with Japan since 1854 (when her ports were forcibly opened to the rest of the world by the U.S. Navy) has caused almost every major artist up to the end of the last century to adopt the styles, techniques, and ideas of the Japanese. Japanese influences in the works of […]

What are the bold lines that separate the planes of color in Japanese vases made from?

Japonisme: The Crave for Eastern Goods by the Western World The following link will take you to a virtual exhibition called “Japonisme Rediscovered”, which focuses on the unique influence of Japanese art on art and material goods of the Western World from the mid-19th century to the early-20th century: As you go through the exhibition, […]

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