S/MD/99. Warhol's "Red Disaster": a departure from the cool calm of Pop?

The paper examines the depiction of electric chairs by Andy Warhol arguing that this work of modern art is not a commentary on capital punishment. The features of pop art are identified; the painting "Red Disaster" is analyzed discussing the artist's motives and techniques, and reviewing the interpretations of his works.

S/P/247. In what ways is the Pricke of Conscience Window a sermon in glass?

The paper examines the story around the Pricke of Conscience window in the All Saints North Street church in York representing the scenes of a religious poem. The panels of the window illustrating the text of the poem are described arguing that the window is in itself a 'sermon in glass'.

S/MD/83. What did artists look for in the Victorian City?

The paper looks at the famous artists of the past including Joshua Reynolds of the 18th century, Caspar David Friedrich of early 19th century, Sir Hubert von Herkomer the second half of the 19th century, etc. The impact of the Victorial artists on the development of the art movement is discussed.

S/MD/84. Renaissance Painting 1550-1610: Colour and Texture

The paper examines Renaissance painting describing the key features of the period and considering the effects of the richness of colour, the manipulation of light and shade, the realism of the depicted scenes, etc. The paintings by Caravaggio, Carracci, El Greco and Titian are analyzed.

S/MD/85. Discuss the relevance of painted pottery for the historian of Greek culture

The paper examines the history of the Greek culture focusing on the Greek vases and describing their purposes, features, the themes and functions of painted pottery, etc.

S/MD/86. Considering issues such as identity, likeness and display, discuss the extent to which portraits and/or self portraits can ever be called "authentic"

The paper looks at the development of the 'portrait' concept arguing how portraits represent the identity of the person, comparing Claude Monet's representations by Henri Fantin-Latour and by Renoir, describing self portraits of Vicent Van Gogh, etc.

S/A/18. According to Naum Gabo, '…the artist has an important contribution to make architecture'. Discuss what you think are the links between contemporary art and architecture. In what way is architecture enriched by art and what does art gain from an architectural setting?

The paper examines the relationship between art and architecture viewing it from the historical and present day's perspective and reflecting on the tasks of creative art, the artistic sketches of architectural design, the messages carried by buildings, the impacts of architecture on our lives, etc.

S/A/19. Influence of Feng Shui on Chinese Modern Architecture

The paper examines the role of Feng Shui, the art of placement and arrangement of space, in Chinese architecture identifying the basic rules of Chinese architecture, describing the most famous pieces of Chinese architecture, and focusing on the reflections of Feng Sgui in the modern architecture of Hong Kong.

E/MD/17. Is impressionism the new renaissance?

The paper offers a theoretical insight into the history of art movements examining the features of the European renaissance and French impressionism. Styles and techniques of both movements are compared; the paintings of Monet are analyzed; historical and philosophical background of renaissance and impressionism are described.

P/MD/74. Life and art of Rubens

The paper examines the life and work of the Flemish artist Pieter Paul Rubens describing the historical background of the 17th century Baroque, and focusing on the analysis of his three paintings.