The Art of War

Popular Front did not directly end the spread of fascism, it achieved its goal in uniting artists for a political cause and set the precedent for the abstract expressionism movement to do the same against communism. Immediately following the Second World War, the United States experienced a major shift away from the progressive New Deal era to a more conservative era. The ideology of social responsibility ushered in by the various reform programs of the New Deal was replaced by a renewed…

which challenged the meaning of what art is and the necessity of the manual labour required to make art. This masterpiece was influenced by the Dada movement, World War 1 and cubism. The dada movement was a movement which, was launched in 1916 in Zurich, was a direct reaction to the slaughter, propaganda and inanity of World War 1. In 1905, Marcel Duchamp began his compulsory military service with the 39th Infantry Regiment, working for a printer in Rouen. World War 1 caused societies ideologies…

can cease to be the "static record" of a moment in time and transcend to a "deeper level" of artistic understanding. Momaday makes these claims when discussing the work of renowned photographer Edward S. Curtis, who spent his lifetime perfecting the art of photography while capturing images of Native Americans. Upon examining Edward S. Curtis's photographic work and the effects of photography on American culture from its inception to its use in the modern age, one can clearly see that Momaday's…

Statement of Purpose Art during world war was not merely an expression of heart-felt imagination and inspiration, but rather the art was artificially instigated by Woodrow Wilson’s newly formed, Committee on Public Information. First I will support my argument by showing that the art that emerged from the era was indeed influenced by the events of history and propaganda was the inspiration for the artwork. I will them show that the new art form of film was used as an impetus for gaining public…

The idea of the female, both in form and in psyche, has been debated as long as art has been produced. Two particular examples of artists and their representation of the female stand out and allow for a greater comparison: The Guerrilla Girls and Howard Chandler Christy’s ‘Christy’s Girls’. To a certain extent, both artists focus on the duality of women, however, The Guerilla Girls focus on the psyche and the actuality of the woman whereas ‘Christy’s Girls’ represented the form of the woman and…

Joseph Minton once said, “True art captures emotions, feelings, and the energy of the object, setting or event that is being depicted. It goes far deeper than the cold, flat surface of duplication. True art has an entity of its own, it is alive, and has the ability to speak, effect, move, and convey emotions to its viewer. This is why I personally choose to paint in derivatives of expressionism.” Art is a form of expression. Art is a way in which society can express themselves and show their…

2017 Surrealism Art Thesis statement: Surrealism is not only a form of art but also a cultural movement that was expressed through art, literature, and even politics. Brodskai︠a︡, N V. Surrealism: genesis of a revolution. New York: Parkstone International, 2012. Page 6-9. One thing cannot be doubted: Giorgio De Chirico’s paintings produced such an unforgettable impression that it became one of the most important sources in Surrealism art as it began to develop after the First World War. The…

Vladek’s Personality Before and After the War The Graphic Novel Maus A survivor’s Tale by Art Spiegelman is about Art’s father Vladek Spiegelman’s real story as a survivor from Holocaust. Vladek Spiegelman is a complex character that faces many challenges and tragedies through life. His survival of Holocaust is a major event in his life. The Holocaust began when Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany in 1933. During holocaust, about 6 millions of Jews were killed, about two-third of Jews in…

The art show exhibit, Aktion, was inspired by posters, prints, and rare books of Germany's revolutionary war, and it shows the role artwork took in this era. It shows the violent and powerful struggle of Germany's civil war, during the end of the World War. during the time the painting was based on there was many of battles held on the streets and art didn’t only show political positions, but social change in the society. The civil war lasted about one year from 1918-1919, it had happened due to…

Looted Art It is because of the looting, we have lost thousands of art pieces and possibly never learned about artists that have existed. I chose this article because it shows how looting has been an ongoing problem almost from ever since the beginning of art. This article explains that almost every country when it would acquire new lands and conquer other countries would take over their art and make it their own. This way it would bring more wealth to the nation that is taking over. But not…