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Gustave Courbet (1819-77) is usually regarded as the father of European Realism. He even used the term Realism in defining his aims and he championed the Realist cause. When his paintings were ...

In general Romantic artists adopted two contrasting attitudes toward nature but both are reactions to the dominant 18th century view. To Neoclassical thinkers nature was a rational, ordered cosmos ...

Throughout history artists have often represented events of their times, sometimes objectively, sometimes with personal commentary. An earthshaking event like the French Revolution called forth the ...

"history" paintings most important (especially subjects from Greek or Roman history or mythology) various subject matters; if "historical" subjects, the Bible was the source ...

As you'll see, I make reference to a video, The World at War: Genocide (in the library), which I show students the preceding period. If you're interested, you're welcome to the handout about canonical ...

The skyscraper is the most important development in 20th century architecture. Techniques for making steel, a more refined and stronger iron, led to new possibilities in architecture. Metal beams can ...

A great site about the playwright, his work, and his life. Be sure to visit the links on the left!

Do you have a desire to explore new vocational opportunities and “discover yourself” this summer? The Summer Discovery Grant is here to help you find your vocation. Both the application below and two ...

Honoré Daumier (1808-79) lived in Paris during troubled political times (the revolutions of 1830 and 1848) and during a time of rapid industrialization and much social unrest. He was a painter, ...

Note: all documents should download in either Word or PowerPoint so that you can save them in an appropriate format. If you're asked again for a password, you can simply click cancel. Here is my ...

A. Willard and I decided to go to the prom together in his white corvette and I decided, to wear my blue dress. B. Willard and I decided to go to the prom, together in his white corvette and I decided ...