Discuss Various Topics on Art

Discuss Various Topics on Art

2 paragraphs for each bullet point

• Compare and contrast Monet’s Gare Saint-Lazare and Cezanne’s Mont Sainte-Victoire. Explain why both of these artists fit into the Impressionist period. Explain what each artist was trying to accomplish with his piece. Is there a similarity to discuss when analyzing the subject for these works? (Think about how the Salon would look at both of these subjects)
• Discuss Industrial architecture using the Eiffel Tower and Berg’s Centenary hall as your examples. Be sure to include their functions and building materials to explain their respective significance.
• Explain why Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace is important and innovative. Be specific about the details of construction. Where did he find the inspiration for this design and construction? How did this design lead into the modern age of architecture that we see later in the Pevsner book, like Sullivan’s Guaranty Building?
• Compare and Contrast Cubism and Futurism using Picasso’s Seated Nudeand Carra’s Funeral of the Anarchist Gallias your examples. Both artists use fragmentation, but for very different reasons. Explain how these artists’ goals differ using these works as examples. Include in your answer how their art is related.