Constructivism
Graphic design is known as the arrangement of visual elements to relay a message. This was influenced by the philosophy of the Constructivists, who rejected decorative stylization and personal expression to emphasize the importance of art that was functional and served a purpose to the masses…
Comparing Old St. Peter’s Basilica and the Duomo di Pisa
Elements of the early Christian basilica were incorporated into both Old St. Peter’s and the Pisa Cathedral. Reconstruction drawings and other basilicas of the time give us a better idea what the former must have looked like, as there were few remaining traces of the original structure…
Comparing the Portinari Altarpiece and Nativity and Adoration of the Shepherds
Both the Nativity and Adoration of the Shepherds and the Portinari Altarpiece are similar in concept, but they have their differences as well…
Exploring “The Lesson” and Oppression
Miss Moore wanted the kids to know that they can demand their share of the pie—the bigger world outside of poverty and systematic racism— if they work for it. By guiding those children to figure out that they can make a difference, she, the nonviolent resister, is also making a difference…