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The Role of Art in the Christian World
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A 5 page discussion of the relationship of art and religion. Illuminates the role of Christianity in shaping the art of the Renaissance period in particular. Emphasizes that this relationship was not only positive in that the Church used its influence to restrict the types of art which was produced and also wielded art as a weapon designed to condemn those who held beliefs which differed from its own. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPchrArt.wps

Analysis of Rembrandt's 'Rembrandt Contemplating the Bust of Aristotle'
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A 5 page paper discussing three aspects of this infamous painting : light, shadow and psychological basis (mood) of subject. These are tied into the relevancy of this self-portrait to the Baroque period and Rembrandt's move away from his peers, which led to his genius. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Rembrand.wps

Comparison Essay Between Rembrandt and Poussin
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A 4 page essay using the fictitious act of describing the differences between Rembrandt's 'Prodigal Son' and Poussin's 'Arcadian Shepherds' that should be taken into consideration when selecting a painting for a natural environment—a riverfront home. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Cnrempou.wps

Rembrandt's Life & Works
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A 7 page paper on the life and works of Rembrandt. The writer discusses some of the more significant of his works, and talks about how he was perceived by his peers. Bibliography included.
Filename: Remb.wps

The Art and Landscape Of The Netherlands
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A 7 page paper that discusses the way in which art represents the geography and landscape of the Netherlands. This paper reviews the works of 4 artists, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Habbema and Vermeer and argues that the works of the latter two artists significantly represent the landscapes and natural beauty, while also considering the importance of cities and physical structures in the landscape of the Netherlands. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Artland.wps

The Works of Rembrandt and Ruben / Contrasts and Similarities
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An 8 page paper dealing with the life and works of Rembrandt and Peter Paul Rubens. Contrasts the styles of each. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Ruben.wps

The Bronze Doors of Grace Cathedral and Italian Renaissance
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A 5 page paper that looks at the doors of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, modeled after the doors of the Baptistery at San Giovanni by Lorenzo Ghiberti, and considers how they are representative of Italian Renaissance architecture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Grdoors.wps