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What is the meaning of the term "Grand Manner" and in relation to which paintings can we apply it?

For every member of the Royal Academy (an institution dictating the “official” taste in art in the eighteenth and nineteenth century) the term “Grand Manner” would have been applied to every painting cons...

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Why is Saint Denis said to be the proponent of Gothic architecture?

The Abbey of Saint Denis was rebuilt from 1135 - 1144 under the watchful eye of its abbot, Suger, a schoolfellow of the King. Although Saint Denis' position in the evolution of Gothic architecture is disp...

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What are the characteristics of Gothic Style in architecture?

Gothic Style in architecture has several characteristics which help us understand and recognize a gothic building from a romanic building, for example.

the main characteristics are:

  • po...
CC
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Essay Question: How did women artists expand Surrealism? Discuss with reference to at least two women artists, and works of art in any medium.

Introduction:

Begin with an introductory paragraph, in which you problematise the question and give context.

For example, in this case, you cou...

IH
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What kind of influences form the shape of a building?

First of all we have to consider natural conditions, for example the geographical area, climate and the structure of the ground. All these factors play a siginificant role in constructing a piece of art. ...

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