Analyzes the position of Theodor Adorno in regards to the surrealist movement, finding that Adorno emphasizes that this vanguard movement should be seen in a broader concept of art within a historically contextualized society administered and directed by the market. Calls for rejection of irrational interpretations. (BT)

This article describes how medieval cartography and art showing landscape scenes communicate important geographical knowledge. Specific attention is devoted to "Haymaking," the 1565 painting of Pieter Brueghel. (JDH)

This article reviews several movements in late 19th and early 20th century art and psychological research that are related to the early Greek method of proportional analysis generally known as the Golden Section. The document discusses the work of the artist Jay Hambidge on the nature of Greek art and design and his theory of dynamic symmetry.…

Reports a study of doctoral dissertations on studio education published in the United States between 1964 and 1985. Among the trends noted was an increase in descriptive, historical, and interdisciplinary research. (BSR)

Notes that educators often view art as an intellectually shallow, mechanical process. Describes Sir Joshua Reynolds's concept of invention as the intellectual combination of placing the painter's mental picture of actions, expressions, and characters on canvas. Calls for educators to stress intellectual qualities of art in order to develop…

Reviews the development of the new structure of art in England, France, and the United States. Examines how twentieth century changes in technology and science have created such artistic tools as photography and the computer. Explores how man's relationship with nature has changed in this period. (BSR)

Reviews the life of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) and examines how his early experiences influenced his art. (BSR)

Provides a brief background on current developments in aesthetics and the contested concepts of three approaches to aesthetics: (1) historical philosophical aesthetics; (2) aesthetic perception and experience; and (3) aesthetic inquiry. Concludes by proposing a fourth approach based on critical theory. (Author/BSR)

This paper discusses the ideas of Conrad Fiedler, a 19th century German philosopher of art, concerning art criticism, or the judging of works of visual art. In addition to a brief biography of Conrad Fiedler, the paper's main subject is Fiedler's ideas on art criticism as expressed in his book "On Judging Works of Visual Art" (1876,…

Rudolph Arnheim combined his knowledge of psychology with a love of art and interest in the artist. This paper describes his deep contact with the work of art in all of his endeavors and his almost single-handed establishment of a psychology of art movement in the United States. Rudolph Arnheim focussed his effort in writing and research rather…

An audio-tutorial approach for an art history course taught at San Jose State College in the fall semester 1973 is evaluated by the Project Director and by an Evaluation Consultant. The teaching method combines several techniques: a weekly film presentation, filmstrips and audio tapes to be used in individual audio-tutorial sessions, a study guide…

Presents a biography of Mine Okubo, a prolific Japanese-American artist who was among the thousands of Japanese imprisoned in "relocation camps" during World War II. Provides insights into Ms. Okubo's philosophy as well as the phases of her art, emphasizing her role as a living repository and documentor of Japanese-American history. (JDH)

Describes how the Art/Art History Department at the University of California at Davis are using QBIC (TM) (Query By Image Content) image query software as a tool for managing and retrieving images from online collections of digitized artwork. Two databases were created: a Web site linked to the department's home page and a non-web version that…

This document consists of remarks introducing a collaborative panel on women's art and art education. By exploring the realms, relevance, and resources on women's art in art education, the panel hoped to address new and continuing issues, and to clarify continuing misunderstandings. The panelists shared the belief that only through consciousness…

Reviews Betty La Duke's 1985 book "Companeras: Women, Art, and Social Change in Latin America." States that La Duke's background as an artist with more than 30 years of experience in Latin American travels produces a very clear impression of the aesthetic response of women to the fabric of their lives. (JDH)