Aristotle & Plato on Art
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A 5 page research paper that examines the attitudes of Plato and Aristotle toward art. The writer argues that while they both made the fundamental assumption that art is a form of mimesis, the imitative function that is inherent in all forms of art provoked Plato's disdain, but provoked Aristotle's curiosity. An examination of their views demonstrates that Aristotle carried his philosophy of art beyond the concepts put forth by Plato. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khartmim.rtf

Armando Morales
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This 5 page report discusses the life and work of Nicaraguan-born painter Armando Morales (1927 - ). His paintings have a duplicitous nature to them to the point that one wonders if they are paintings of statues or if they are subjects portrayed as still and stationary as sculpture. Three of his paintings -- Nature morte: Pommes, poires, olives (1984), Oracle sur Managua: Hommage a Ernesto Cardenal (1989), and Trois Baigneuses en se Deshabillant (1994) -- are considered. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWmrales.rtf

Arnolfini’s Marriage by Jan Van Eyck
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A 6 page paper which examines the historical context and the symbolism of Jan van Eyck’s painting “Arnolfini’s Wedding” (Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and his Wife”). Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAeyck.rtf