Great student papers

Great student papers
On these pages you'll find examples of excellent student writing. There are different kinds: some are research papers or reviews investigating the arts. Others deal with literary or historical texts and issues pertaining to the early medieval Viking age. Some may be creatively written reflecting material or topics discussed in classes. Its my hope that the quality of these writings will inspire others to produce similar works of quality.

Snatch and Dash Job Final paper written in December 2002 for the UH 440, Domain of the Arts, class. by David Sweet ************************************** Katherine Kadish: “Patterns” Review of exhibit: "Paintings and Assemblages," CUB Gallery, Mary 24-April 4, 2003. Written April 2, 2003, for UH 440. by Kathleen Feldhusen ************************************ The Biology of Art Written March 14, 2003, for UH 440. by Joyce McPherrin ************************************ Aristotle, Art, and Greek Tragedy Written in March 2003 for the UH 440, Domain of the Arts, class. by Christian Ketelsen ************************************ Review of WSU's Art Gallery Exhibit: "Changing Landscapes" Written for UH 440, July 16, 2003 by Bethany Brown ************************************ YOU ARE HERE: Landscape Art Class: UH 440, Summer 2003 by Sara Swoboda ************************************ High Art for the Little Man Class: UH 440, Fall 2003 by Andrew Phelps ************************************ Richard Weissman's Warhols Class: UH 440, Fall 2003 by Kathi Miller ************************************ PSYCHIATRIST AND BOY SWITCH ROLES A Follow-up Story Class: UH 440, Fall 2003, review of Peter Schaffer's play "Equus" (1973) By: Kelly Dobbs ************************************ "Equus" UH 440, Fall 2003, review of Peter Schaffer's play "Equus" (1973) by Gry Høngsmark Knudsen ************************************ Laws of Killing in Viking Times UH 300, February, 2004, for UH 300: The Vikings - in Saga and Myth by Devlin Montfort ************************************ 3 Degrees of Cool UH 440, February 19, 2004 by Adam Hill ************************************ Art Theory and Analysis Written for UH 440, March, 2004 by John Dorsey ************************************** Structural Elements Provide Stylistic Unification throughout Njal’s Saga Written for UH 300 in March 2004 by Amanda Foust ************************************** Look! Down on the Ground! It’s the Anti-Heroes! Written for UH 440 in October 2004 by Steven Holmes ************************************ The Social Hero Written for UH 440 in October 2004 by Stuart Campbell ************************************ A Critique of George Dickie’s “What is Art?” Written for UH 440 in March 2005 by Robyn Brown ************************************ Blind Patriotism? Written for UH 300 in March 2005 by Andrew Landowski ************************************ Confusionist identity theory Written for UH 300 in April 2005 by Shola Alabi ************************************ Thomas Kinkade: Making more than just a ‘light’ profit Written for UH 440 in May 2005 by Inga Zornes ************************************ Women in Njal’s Saga Written for UH 300 in September 2005 by Katie Broberg ************************************ Women in Power: An Analysis of Njal’s Saga Written for UH 300 in September 2005 by Kelsey Hudson ************************************ Kant and the Problem of Disinterestedness Written for UH 440 in October 2005 by Tera Ray ************************************ On Dogma, Storytelling, and Truth in Film Written for UH 440 in November 2005 by Zach Purvis ************************************ Fateful Grace Written for UH 300 in March 2006 by Cameron Johnson ************************************ “Border Monsters/Border Crossing Views”: The nature and reality of physical and cultural boarders facing the US migrant population. Written for UH 440 in April 2006 by Jeremy Gronos ************************************ The Celebration and the Dogma Written for UH 440 in April 2006 by Kathryn Gehrett ************************************ Babette and the Seducer Written for UH 300 in May 2006 by Erika LiaBraaten ************************************ The Kierkegaardian Paradox: An Exploration of Post-Modern Existentialism Written for UH 300, October 2006 by Brielle Schaeffer ************************************ Good Art: Taste or Instinct? Written for UH 440, October 2006 by Lisa Waananen ************************************ Art is Everywhere Written for UH 440, November 2006 by Resa Roth ************************************ George Dickie’s Art Theory: Autonomy with Regulation Written for UH 440, November 2006 by Cassie Malecha ************************************ Come in, don’t be shy. Welcome to the scholars’ hell Written for UH 440, November 2006 by Jason-Edward McEnerney ************************************ In the Eye of the Beholder: An Artistic Challenge to Conventional Human Perspectives Written for UH 440, February 2007 by Kasey Vargo ************************************ Picture Day! Written for UH 440, February 2007 by Ben Arthurs ************************************ Kant and Conniff: Should We Analyze Inherent Beauty as Aristocrats or Neanderthals? Written for UH 440, March 2007 by Gretchen Dole ************************************ Goya’s Black Paintings Harsh, but Honest UH 440, October, 2007 by Kimberly Court ************************************ The Institutional Nature of Art UH 440, October 2007 by Felicia Lew ************************************ The Negative Side to a Darwinian Analysis UH 300, October 2007 by Amanda Lattin ************************************ Human Motive Explained through Carroll’s Structure UH 300, October 2007 by Trevor Mooney ************************************ Battle of the Sequins UH 400, March 2008 by Emily Cox ************************************ Hospitality and Graciousness as Valued by the Vikings UH 300, March 2008 by Piper Marshall ************************************ Friend or Foe? The Significance in the Difference between Heroes and Enemies UH 300, March 2008 by Keara Flynn ************************************ The “Beer-bowl’s goddess”: Women in Icelandic Mythology and Sagas UH 300, April 2008 by McKenzie Mohler ************************************ The Transmission of Pain Through Paint: A Critical Look At Frida Kahlo’s Expressive Art UH 440, April 2008 by Rachel Kliewer ************************************ Poured Paintings: Pollock and the Artworld UH 440, April 2008 by Rosalynd Billes ************************************ Boys without Dads in “Hamlet” and photo of an Iranian Boy UH 300, November 2008 by Erica Vanatta ************************************** Cross-Referencing Art: Laterna Magica and Les Escaliers de Montmartre, Paris UH 300, November 2008 by Valerie Fishman ************************************** Beauty, Meaning, and the Art Establishment: A Comparison of Hickey and Foucault UH 440, April 2009 by Ann Reeves ************************************ Is Kinkade’s ‘Oh so Popular Art’ as good as Pop Art? UH 440, October 2009 by Kristofor Nyquist ************************************ “Buying In”: Art and Value UH 440, October 2009 by Kyle Ryan ************************************ Impending Doom UH 440 in December 2009 by Katherine Wollstein ************************************ Art and Architecture Review: Sometimes a road is just a road UH 440, March 2010 by Charles Degan ************************************ Architecture Battling Art UH 440, March 2010 By Whitney Harmon ************************************ The Art of Law UH 440, April 2010 by Liam Corcoran ************************************ Lessons from Iceland UH 390, November 2010 by Michelle Maley ************************************ An International; Model of Right and Wrong UH 390, November 2010 by Jonathan Schillios ************************************ Exterior Context as a Criterion for Quality Art UH 280, April 2011 by Cat Carroll ************************************ Students Glimpse the Talents of Their Mentors UH 280, October 2011 by Breanna Bence ************************************ Unique Reproduction UH 280, November 2011 by Rachel Bender ************************************ Two Cultures, One Art World UH 280, November 2011 by Daniel Foust ************************************ From the Cluttered Closet UH 280, February 2012 by Alisha McBride ************************************ Valued Ambiguities UH 280, April 2012 By Brianna Berg ************************************ Master of Fine Arts: Are They Really Masters? UH 280. April 2012 By Brody Teare ************************************ Exhibit Review: “The Artist’s Hand: American Works on Paper 1945-1975” HONORS 280, November 2012 By Joanna Magtibay KRITIKEREN - The Critic Honors 280, February 2013 By: Leslee Graves The Debate of Language Origins Honors 380, February 2013 By Danielle Meyers Which Wise Man’s Castle is Built Stronger against The Art World? Honors 380, March 2013 By Lindsey Richmond Metaphor – A Solid Argument Honors 380, March 2013 by Katharine McDonald Suggestion and Delineation Honors 280, April 2013 by Shaylen Sharp Honor: A Comparison and Contrast of the Icelandic Saga Characters Hrafnkel and Gisli Honors 380, October 2013 by Joshua Johnson The Significance of a Pilgrimage to Rome Honors 380, October 2013 by Michelle Fedrickson Innovation and the Institution: Jackson Pollock vs the Art World Honors 280, April 2014 by Alexis Rapozo Juxtaposition of the Iconic and the Everyday Honors 280, February 2015 by Janey Beumeler Shipwrecked on a Metaphorical Reef Honors 380, November 2015 by Peter Sinclair A Thematic Analysis of “The Saga of the People of Laxardal” Honors 280, April 2016 by Maddie Kasimanickam Independent Women, Strong Family Ties and Dreams in the Saga of the People of Laxardal Honors 280, April 2016 by Hayley Lundstrom The Changing Context and Viewpoints of Art** Honors 380, September 2016 by Ashley Andersen Home