Dali's Use of the Paranoiac-Critical Method and the Influence of Freudian Theory
Dissertation - 11 pages - Paint
Explore the intersection of Salvador Dali's art and the Freudian concept of the unconscious, delving into the artist's use of the paranoiac-critical method and its impact on his works. Discover how Dali's repressed desires and relationships with surrealism and Gala influenced his...
The Oath of the Jeu de Paume: A Founding Event of Democracy
Artwork commentary - 3 pages - Paint
Discover the significance of the Oath of the Jeu de Paume, a pivotal moment in the French Revolution, as represented in various paintings by renowned artists. Learn about the historical context, artistic interpretations, and enduring impact of this iconic event.
George Washington (Lansdowne Portrait) - Gilbert Stuart (1796); Margaret Thatcher - Michael Leonard (1979) - Presentation
Artwork commentary - 2 pages - Paint
Washington was the general who led the American revolutionary troops to victory against the British. Afterwards, he became president of the USA twice, in 1789 and in 1792. The portrait was painted at the end of his second presidency. He was a Virginian planter and was frustrated with...
Starry Night - Vincent Van Gogh (1889); Les Demoiselles d'Avignon - Pablo Picasso (1907) - A Museum Visit
Artwork commentary - 3 pages - Paint
One of the most appealing artworks featuring a painting by Van Gogh was The Starry Night. In 1889, the young artist created this iconic outpouring of his thoughts and emotions on canvas. This picture immediately made my heart flutter with its brilliant colour scheme, swirling clouds, and...
The Little Green Fields - Gerard Dillon (1945) - What is the artist's real objective through this painting?
Artwork commentary - 2 pages - Paint
"To be Irish is to know that in the end, the world will break your heart." This phrase by modern Irish artist Daniel Patrick Moynihan could perfectly match the atmosphere of The Little Green Fields, a painting by Gerard Dillon made in 1945 and depicting a peaceful atmosphere typical of the Irish...
The mortar of assimilation-and the one element that won't mix - C.J. Taylor (1889)
Presentation - 1 pages - Paint
First and foremost, the picture can be obtained in higher resolution and quality and uncropped by a simple web search. The version that can be found on The Newberry's website, which calls itself « Chicago's Independent Research Library », will allow us to deepen our analysis.
