History of Black Architects

Formal architecture education in the United States began with the establishment of the first architecture program in 1867 at MIT, and began instruction in architecture in the fall of 1868 with four students enrolled. This program was also significant for another...

The purpose of art is to imitate nature.

Roger de Piles and the Imitation of Nature. In 1708, the French art critic Roger de Piles wrote: “The essence of painting is the imitation of visible objects through form and color. From that observation one must conclude that painting imitates strongly and...

Analysis of the art gallery of ontario

Consider the following questions in your analysis of the AGO Is a visit to the AGO a ritual? IF so, what about your movement through the space shapes the experience in a ritual frame? How is the visit ideologically inflected? Does the museum encourage a sense of...

Art Museum Paper

Analyze artwork in a museum or possibly a gallery. You need to physically visit an art exhibition and write 3 to 5 pages on the artwork displayed The paper should focus on 2-3 individual art pieces that caught your attention, but you can also write about the...

Artisans

As the industrial revolution developed in the United States, traditional patterns of work were disrupted and replaced by more rigid, structured, factory-based workplaces. Apprentices who aspired to become masters in their fields found themselves doing menial,...