Art is a creative expression of the artist's emotions, experiences, and perceptions. Two artworks from different periods are compared and contrasted in this paper. The two artworks are the 1888 primitivist artwork, "Vision After the Sermon" by Paul Gauguin, and the 1936 naive art artwork, "Voyage to Labrador" by Alfred Wallis. Paul Gauguin's "Vision After … Continue reading Compare &contrast Voyage to Labrador by Alfred Wallis to Vision After the Sermon by Paul Gauguin – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Compare & contrast Untitled film Still #21 by Cindy Sherman to Untitled Self Portrait by Francesco Clemente – An ‘Isms’ Overview
The art world of the 20th century has seen many different movements and styles. Two such styles that are often contrasted are postmodernism and neo-expressionism. In this paper, we will compare and contrast two works of art from each of these movements: Untitled Film Still #21 by Cindy Sherman, created in 1978, and Untitled Self … Continue reading Compare & contrast Untitled film Still #21 by Cindy Sherman to Untitled Self Portrait by Francesco Clemente – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Comparing and Contrasting the 1934 project for Massine for Beethoven 7th Symphony Ballet by Ben Nicholson to Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol – An ‘Isms’ Overview
The 1934 project for Massine for Beethoven 7th Symphony Ballet by Ben Nicholson and the 1962 artwork, Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol are two iconic pieces of art that reflect their respective time periods. This paper aims to compare and contrast the two artworks in terms of their artistic movements, techniques, and meanings. The … Continue reading Comparing and Contrasting the 1934 project for Massine for Beethoven 7th Symphony Ballet by Ben Nicholson to Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Comparing and Contrasting Pablo Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon to André Derain’s Charing Cross Bridge, London – An ‘Isms’ Overview
The early 20th century marked a significant period in the development of modern art, particularly through the emergence of Fauvism and Cubism as groundbreaking styles that departed from traditional artistic conventions. This paper compares and contrasts two works of art that are emblematic of these movements: Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907) and André Derain's … Continue reading Comparing and Contrasting Pablo Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon to André Derain’s Charing Cross Bridge, London – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Comparing and Contrasting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat to The Scream by Edvard Munch – An ‘Isms’ Overview
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat and The Scream by Edvard Munch are two iconic paintings from the late 19th century. Both paintings are considered masterpieces of their respective artists and have been widely recognized as significant contributions to the development of modern art. Although the two works … Continue reading Comparing and Contrasting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat to The Scream by Edvard Munch – An ‘Isms’ Overview
An ‘Ism’ Overview – Naive Art vs. Romanticism
Naive art and Romanticism are two movements in art history that emerged in different contexts and with distinct aesthetic goals. While naive art sought to represent the world through an untrained, childlike perspective, Romanticism aimed to express the individuality of the artist's imagination and emotions. In this essay, I will compare and contrast these two … Continue reading An ‘Ism’ Overview – Naive Art vs. Romanticism
An ‘Ism’ Overview – Fauvism vs. the Arts & Crafts Movement
Fauvism and the Arts and Crafts movement are two artistic movements that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, each with its own unique style and philosophy. Fauvism, a French movement led by artists such as Henri Matisse and André Derain, emphasized bold, bright colors and free brushwork, while the Arts and Crafts … Continue reading An ‘Ism’ Overview – Fauvism vs. the Arts & Crafts Movement
An ‘Ism’ Overview – Gothic Art vs. Arte Povera
Gothic art and Arte Povera represent two distinct art movements that emerged in different historical periods and contexts. While Gothic art flourished in the Middle Ages, Arte Povera emerged in Italy in the late 1960s as a response to the social, political, and economic changes of the post-war era. Despite their differences, both movements share … Continue reading An ‘Ism’ Overview – Gothic Art vs. Arte Povera
An ‘Ism’ Overview – Street Art vs. Land Art
In the world of contemporary art, two distinct movements have emerged in recent decades: Street Art and Land Art. While these movements share a certain degree of similarity in their use of unconventional materials and locations, they also exhibit profound differences in their aims, methods, and social contexts. Street Art, as its name suggests, is … Continue reading An ‘Ism’ Overview – Street Art vs. Land Art
An ‘Ism’ Overview – Classicism vs. Mannerism
Classicism and Mannerism are two distinct styles of art that emerged during the Renaissance period. While both styles emerged during the same time period, they are vastly different in their approach and techniques. Classicism is known for its emphasis on simplicity, balance, and harmony, while Mannerism is characterized by its exaggerated forms, heightened drama, and … Continue reading An ‘Ism’ Overview – Classicism vs. Mannerism
The New Renaissance Mindset 