Surrealist Sculptures Essay Examples

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The History of the Chinese Art and Japanese Sculptures (649 words, 1 pages)

Japanese sculptures served as fertility figures, but sexual characteristics are usually absent. Japanese sculptures create a sense of life and movement. They are usually of someone in a meditative position. Buddhism is a strong factor throughout Japanese art. The portrayals of Buddha in different forms as well as Bodhisattvas are ... Read More

Examples of Subtractive Sculpture Forms throughout History (1955 words, 3 pages)

In the Egyptian era there were many art forms that were done and sculpted. Seated Scribe is one of these Egyptians sculptures. It was done in 2400 B.C.E and was done in limestone by subtractive sculpting. The colors that are used in this sculpture are very plain and bland. You ... Read More

A Look at Constantine Brancusi’s Imprint of Contemporary Sculpture Practice (1568 words, 3 pages)

Constantine Brancusi I found it very difficult to find information on Constantine Brancusi in hard copy, therefore, you will see at the end of my paper that all of my sources are websites. The little information I did locate on the artist was very, very little. Therefore, I combined the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Sculpture of Corky in a Glass Fixture (603 words, 1 pages)

CorkyAs I was walking through the Memorial Union the other day, I noticed a magnificent sculpture encased in a glass fixture. This sculpture is of Corky, Emporia State Universitys esteemed mascot. Seeing this sculpture, I decided that it would be perfect for this paper.When an individual thinks of what a ... Read More

A Look at the Early Life of Salvador Dali and Surrealistic Painting Works (816 words, 2 pages)

The OutlineI. The early life of Dali A- The Place and Time of his birth.B-The incident of his dead brother.C-The effect of his brother on him.D- His study and the beginning of his drwings.II. The Surrealistic era and Dali A-The two important gifts.B-The price of the gifts.C-Loosing his paintings before ... Read More

Salvador Dali: The Ambassador for Surrealist Art and Philosophies (1248 words, 2 pages)

Calvyn EvansART Personal StudyDraft 1Salvador DaliSalvador Dali was born in 1904 and passed away in 1989. He had been what the critics call an eccentric genius, a self proclaimed madman, and had lived a life of fame and fortune, mingling with the zenith of society and living what is popularly ... Read More

An Overview of the Sculptures by Pheidias, an Ancient Greek Sculpter (1110 words, 2 pages)

Often credited as being the greatest of all Ancient Greek sculptors, Pheidias, was a man gifted with both talent and turmoil. No one specific piece can definitely be attributed to the artist, but historical record suggests that he was the supervisor and main sculptor for works such as the Athena ... Read More

An Analysis of Surrealistic Painting Time by Rene Margritte (361 words, 1 pages)

RENE MARGRITTE, TIME TRANSFIXED, 1938Time transfixed by Rene Margritte is a surrealistic painting. By watching the painting We see a very sharp and clear painting with dark colors close to the red. The painting look so real that fools the eye and the observer has the impression that it is ... Read More

An Introduction to the Interpretations of the ‘Primitive’: Fauvist, German Expressionist and Surrealist (2011 words, 4 pages)

THE MYTH OF THE OTHERFAUVIST, GERMAN EXPRESSIONIST AND SURREALISTINTERPRETATIONS OF THE "PRIMITIVE"With European exploration and colonization of the "new world" nearing its end at the turn of the twentieth century, a collection and cataloguing of primitive objects became paramount, not only to researchers interested in other cultures but to governments ... Read More

An Analysis of the David Sculpture by Donatello (1413 words, 2 pages)

Donatellos Davidemail rhainangelhotmail.comDonatello was one of the most important and influential artists of the fifteenth century. As a master artist, he sculpted some of the most beautiful pieces of the Italian Renaissance. His innovations impacted many artists of his time, and set the standard for centuries of sculptors to follow. ... Read More

A Review of Donald Finegan’s Sculpture “Symphony in Three Forms” (488 words, 1 pages)

"Symphony in Three Forms"Donald Finegan's sculpture, "Symphony in Three Forms", consists of three figures of abstract twisted metal on cement bases. Fiberglass was sprayed on thin strips of bronze and then molded into the shapes they are in. The metal was twisted in abstract ways to represent the flow of ... Read More

Salvador Dali: From Realist to Surrealist (443 words, 1 pages)

From the real to the surreal, Salvador Dali embodied it all. Once he was satisfied with his abilities to mimic what he saw in the world, he began to play with objects and space. He comprehended, perfected, and finally transcended realism, and his works became much more than paint on ... Read More

A Look at Smirnoff Advertising and How It May Have Been Influenced by the Surrealist Art (3019 words, 4 pages)

Smirnoff advertising and how it may have been influenced by the Surrealist art movementIntroductionMy study will to look at the ways in which Smirnoff Vodka has been advertised. I will investigate the advertising agencies that have been involved with producing the advertising campaigns and the processes, techniques, influences and other ... Read More

A Discussion of Michelangelo’s Paintings and Sculptures (1623 words, 2 pages)

Michelangelo was pessimistic in his poetry and an optimist in his artwork. Michelangelos artwork consisted of paintings and sculptures that showed humanity in its natural state. Michelangelos poetry was pessimistic in his response to Strazzi even though he was complementing him. Michelangelos sculpture brought out his optimism. Michelangelo was optimistic ... Read More

An Analysis of the Sculpture Group of King Menkaure and His Queen an Egyptian Sculpture (753 words, 1 pages)

The sculpture group of King Menkaure and His Queen is positioned in one of the basic types of Egyptian sculpture the StandingStriding pose. The figure of Menkaure is rigidly frontal, although his head is slightly turned to the right. His left foot is slightly advanced, however the upper body does ... Read More

An Analysis of the Sculpture Group of King Menkaure and His Queen in Egyptian Standing Pose (753 words, 3 pages)

The sculpture group of King Menkaure and His Queen is positioned in one ofthe basic types of Egyptian sculpture the StandingStriding pose. The figureof Menkaure is rigidly frontal, although his head is slightly turned to the right.His left foot is slightly advanced, however the upper body does not respondto this ... Read More

An Overview of the Sculpture of Shiva in Natarija Form (1050 words, 2 pages)

For a long time I have had a vast interest in a small sculpture located in my parents entryway. This sculpture is a figure with four arms, stands on one leg atop what appears to be a baby, and wears a funny looking headdress of some sort. For years Ive ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life and Artwork by Paul Klee a Surrealist Painter (813 words, 2 pages)

Paul Klee is a famous Surrealist painter, regarded by the Nazis as a degenerate artist. Born on December 18, 1879, in Munchenbuchsee near Bern, Switzerland, Klee enters the most prestigious art school in Germany, the Munich Academy, at the age of 21. Shortly thereafter, he moves to Munich and travels ... Read More

An Introduction to the Gothic Sculpture in the Gothic Period in Europe (395 words, 1 pages)

Gothic Sculpture In the Gothic period, remarkable sculpture was produced in France, Germany, and Italy. As in Romanesque times, much of it was made in conjunction with church architecture, although sculptured figures are also found on tombs, pulpits, and other church furnishings. France The great cathedral at Chartres exemplifies the ... Read More

The Four Major Sculptures That Biblical David Created Between 1430 and 1623 A.D (911 words, 5 pages)

The DavidsA ComparisonFrom 1430 to 1623A.D., four sculptures of the Biblical Davidwere created. From the master artists Bernini, Donatello,Michelangelo, and Verrocchio came the most famous Davids of theworld. Even though infinitely many were made, these surpass theothers to become marvels that will live forever.The earliest of the Davids, is the ... Read More

An Introduction to an Analysis of the Jonah Group a Collection of Marble Sculptures (705 words, 1 pages)

A collection of marble sculptures called the Jonah Group is now on display at the Cleveland Art Museum. Jonah Swallowed, Jonah Cast Up, Jonah Praying, Jonah Under the Gourd Vine, and The Good Shepherd, are the separate titles for each of the different statues depicting events in the Bible story. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Greek Sculpture Techniques and Art (1096 words, 2 pages)

Greek ArtBy Lizette There are three major categories of Greek sculpture freestanding statues, architectural sculpture, and nonarchitectural reliefs. The principal subjects of Greek sculpture are gods, heroes of legend, and athletes, youths, or maidens intended to demonstrate ideals of beauty. Whatever the subject, category, or material, the typical Greek sculpture ... Read More

The Origins of the Arts of Sculpture through Different Authors since the Fourth Century B.C. (448 words, 2 pages)

William Zorach conceived a sculpture entitled "Victory" that shows an indebtedness to the late classical fourth century B.C. idealized images of Venus, combined with a figural attitude of flight that is perhaps derived from the twisting torso of the conceptions of flight in the winged Victory of Samothrace. The figure ... Read More

The Life and Sculptures of Italian Paolozzi (295 words, 1 pages)

Paolozzi was born in Edinburgh to Italian parents in the year 1924. He grew up there and went to art school and colleges in Scotland. When he started his career he was a painter and a sculpter on the side but soon he began to sculpt more and paint less ... Read More

Life and Career of Donatello as a Master of Sculpture (1358 words, 6 pages)

Donatello Donatello (1386-1466) was a master of sculpture in bronze and marble andwas one of the greatest Italian Renaissance artists of his time. A lot is known about his life and career but little is known about hischaracter and personality. He never married and seems to be a man of ... Read More

The Many Different Kinds of Sculpture and Its Relevance to Art History (1440 words, 3 pages)

Sculpture has been a very important part of art history throughout thousands of years. For the past few months I have viewed many different kinds of sculpture, including Greek archaic sculptures, Greek classical sculptures, Greek Hellenistic sculptures and Roman sculptures. All of the sculptures that I have seen and analyzed ... Read More

An Analysis of the Jonah Group Marble Sculptures (705 words, 1 pages)

A collection of marble sculptures called the Jonah Group is now on display at the Cleveland Art Museum. Jonah Swallowed, Jonah Cast Up, Jonah Praying, Jonah Under the Gourd Vine, and The Good Shepherd, are the separate titles for each of the different statues depicting events in the Bible story. ... Read More

An Examination of the Gothic Sculpture on the Example of the Cathedral at Chartres (392 words, 1 pages)

Gothic Sculpture In the Gothic period, remarkable sculpture was produced in France, Germany, and Italy. As in Romanesque times, much of it was made in conjunction with church architecture, although sculptured figures are also found on tombs, pulpits, and other church furnishings. France The great cathedral at Chartres exemplifies the ... Read More

An Examination of three Major Categories of Greek Sculpture (1096 words, 2 pages)

Greek ArtBy Lizette There are three major categories of Greek sculpture freestanding statues, architectural sculpture, and nonarchitectural reliefs. The principal subjects of Greek sculpture are gods, heroes of legend, and athletes, youths, or maidens intended to demonstrate ideals of beauty. Whatever the subject, category, or material, the typical Greek sculpture ... Read More

An Analysis of the Sculpture Group of King Menkaure and His Queen (753 words, 3 pages)

The sculpture group of King Menkaure and His Queen is positioned in one of the basic types of Egyptian sculpture the StandingStriding pose. The figure of Menkaure is rigidly frontal, although his head is slightly turned to the right. His left foot is slightly advanced, however the upper body does ... Read More