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Chinese Art - Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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This 5 page paper examines three various historic pieces of Chinese art from LACMA. Many of the fundamental differences between Chinese secular art and the traditional modern art of the West are based on differences between the philosophies of nature and human nature held by the two cultures. For the Chinese, human beings are not dominant I nature; they are part of it, responding like all living creatures to its rhythms. To be happy is to live in accord with nature; to be an artist is to be the instrument through which nature reveals itself.
Filename: BBlacma.doc.

Chinese Art History
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10 pages in length. Chinese art history is both vast and comprehensive, spanning centuries and encompassing myriad formats. When one examines Chinese culture as it relates to art history, one can readily surmise that artistic endeavor is not merely superficial filler, but rather an integral component to the overall existence of Asian heritage. The writer discusses calligraphy and feng shui as they relate to Chinese art history. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TLCChArt.rtf

CHINESE ART, BALANCE AND HARMONY
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This 6 page paper examines the philosophy of the Five Processes based on Yin and Yang and applies them to the Chinese pieces of art titled: Four Happiness Toggle, and The Incense Burner. How the philosophy is defined within the element of the art pieces is discussed as well as a general overview of the Eastern philosophy toward art. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MBchinrt.rtf

Chinese painting from the Neolithic to the Tang dynasty
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A paper which looks at Chinese art, particularly secular figure painting, from the Neolithic period to the Tang dynasty. The writer considers the importance of Buddhist influences, the differences between Chinese and Western artists in their use of perspective, and the importance of individual painters such as Gu Kaizhi. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JLchinpaint.rtf

Chinese Wine Container (770-ca.475 B.C.)
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A 6 page research paper/essay that describes and offers aesthetic analysis of a wine container that dates from the early fifth century B.C. (770-ca. 475 B.C.). Attributed to the Eastern Zhou dynasty, spring and autumn period (1999.46 ab), the container is 15 and 3/8 inches in height and is composed of bronze inlaid with copper. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khwincon.rtf

Chinese Works of Art: Balance and Harmony
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A 7 page paper which examines two Chinese works of art, discussing their use of harmony and balance. The works discussed are "Four Happiness Toggle" from the 17th century and a table and chair from the Ming Dynasty. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAchart4.rtf

Chris Ofili and Jean-Michel Basquiat
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A 3 page comparison and contrast of Chris Ofili’s Monkey Magic and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Flexible. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAofili.rtf

Christian Art Today
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A 4 page paper which examines and analyzes the content of Christian art today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAchrart.rtf

Christo / A Contemporary Artist
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This 8 page overview about a contemporary artist is organized into four parts. One part discusses the artist's use of color and another compares him to DeKooning. The third part is an analysis of Christo's role in contemporary society and how the era in which he lives is reflected by his works. Finally, a mock interview with the man reveals answers to the public's most perplexing questions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Christo.wps

Christo and Jean-Claude, and Robert Smithson
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A 9 page paper which examines the art of Christo and Jean-Claude, and Robert Smithson, discussing the historical significance of the artists' works. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAchrto.rtf