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Herrick, Roxanna, and Bette-Lee Fox. "Vincent: The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh." Library Journal 116, no. 10:208. Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost (accessed November 7, 2010). In this article it talks about Van Gogh's failure as an artist while he was alive. Van Gogh produced over 1800 pieces of work, and only sold one painting while he was alive. Van Gogh tried to find himself through his artwork. His life was very bleak and depressing. In the end Van Gogh ended up committing suicide, which was not found to be too surprising.

Sischy, Ingrid. "Coco Chanel. (Cover story)." Time 151.22 (1998): 98. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. This article is a retrospect from TIME magazine about the designer Coco Chanel. It talks about how other famous designers have copied some of Chanel's strategies. How she offered the people that wore her clothes were given the feeling of "hidden luxury" rather than outwardly ostentatious luxury. The article speaks about how Chanel constantly spoke of femininity rather than feminism. Chanel was part of a movement of designers that made fashion a type of art and expressing yourself. The article also talks about the way that Chanel "stuck it to the man", so to speak. It speaks about her early life and how she got to be the famous designer that she ended her life as

Wilson, Marie. "Obsession to Betrayal: The Life and Art of Pablo Picasso." Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity 11.3 (2004): 163-182. EBSCOhost: Academic Search Complete. Web. 18 November 2010. Picasso's life is discussed in this article. Where and when he was born, his parents and their personalities, as well as his many lovers. His lovers were his inspiration and often found in his art work. He was controlling and manipulative when it came to women. He had multiple affairs, often more than one at once, but never a serious relationship, even when he was married.

Seymour, Gene. "When John Lennon Was a Political Force." Newsday (2006): 1. EBSCOhost. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. This article is discusses the impact John Lennon had on the politics of America. The article reviews the documentary "The U.S. vs. John Lennon," which portrayed the conflict between Lennon and the US conservatives. The review provides enough summary to persuade me to see the movie and learn more about the impact Lennon had on the Nixon administration.

Mason, Brook S. "Dazzling DECO." Art & Antiques 27.3 (2004): 108-115. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. This article includes a brie history includint where Art Deco got its name, some founding designers and the previous artistic movements that founded Art Deco. There is a focus on the cost of an original Art Deco piece today- it could be anywhere up to 3 million dollars. The prices are so high due to the unique materials the art was made out of. The article mentions specific examples of major Art Deco art including the Chrysler Building. There is also mention of how Art Deco is in effect today as well as examplesof current designers.

Vannoy, Dana. "Where Art Deco is In: South Beach!." PSA Journal 72.11 (2006): 19-21. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. This article dictates South Beach, the Art Deco Historical District, in great detail. It descibes the weather, the population and the hussle and bussle of the South Beach streets. A brief history of the city is included, which is helpful in understanding Art Deco's roots. This article looks at Art Deco from a movie and photography point of view. It describes the best places and times to truly capture the beauty and originality of Art Deco

Gopnik, Adam. "VAN GOGH'S EAR." New Yorker 85.43 (2010): 48-55. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 14 Nov. 2010. After reading this article I realized how mentally disturbed Van Gogh was. On Christmas Eve he sliced his ear lobe. The police found Vincent laying in his bed bleeding and self bandaged. The town knew him as the crazy drunk who spent way to much time at whorehouses. His life really influenced his art work.

Soth, Lauren. "Van Gogh's Agony." Art Bulletin 68.2 (1986): 301. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 14 Nov. 2010. According to Soth's interpretation of Starry Night, Van Gogh is trying to get the message across that he has lost his faith in the Catholic Church. The painting goes beyond reality and he uses his imagination to create his depiction of nature. The painting represents Van Gogh's modern art style.

Fry, Edward F. "Picasso, Cubism, and Reflexivity." Art Journal 47.4 (1988): 296. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. This article gives an in depth look at the development of cubism. It talks about Picasso's influence on cubism. It also discusses the roots of cubism. The psychological aspect of cubism is also discussed. Other forms of similar techniques are also discussed.

McCully, Marilyn. "Pablo Picasso: The early years." USA Today Magazine 126.2626 (1997): 38. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 14 Nov. 2010. The is an article about Picasso extraced from the USA Today magazine. It gives a great detailed background. I really like it because it breaks up Picasso's life into different sections. The biography is extremely easy to follow. It also includes some of his paintings during the specified times included in the biography.

Klein, Richard, and Klein Richard. "Chanel's Cosmos." Sites: Journal of the Twentieth-Century/Contemporary French Studies 1.1 (1997): 251. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 3 Nov. 2010
This article is about how Coco Chanel changed fashion in Europe. How she took womens fashion to a new level. Rather than keeping women's fashion as it was she made it easier to be fashionable. Her hat's were the start of her fame, and from there her carreer took flight

Kimmelman, Michael. "At the Met With: Roy Lichtenstein; Disciple Of Color And Line, Master Of Irony." New York Times 31 Mar. 1995: 1. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 5 Nov. 2010.

Vallois, Thirza. "From Art Nouveau to Art Déco." France Today 22.7 (2007): 12-14. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.\n\nThis article explains Art Deco's predecessor, Art Noueau, from its start in Paris. The article details founder, Hector Guimard's signature style and trademark furniture pieces. The article details how Art Noueau's look quickly began to take over the city through street signs and restaurant. The article continues to mention how Art Deco and Art Noueau are identified differently. The pictures for the article show the similarities and differences between the two styles. The article helps to explain the roots and how Art Deco has grown from them.

salvador dali and surrealism

"The Grand Master of Surrealism Salvador Dalí." USA Today Magazine 133.2720 (2005): 34-41. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. This USA today magazine article provides imformation on the artistic works of Salvador Dali and his impact on surrealism. It also includes his artistic influences on his painting and the many exhibitions for his paintings.It talks about one exhibition in particular in which 150 of Dali's paintings were displayed along with his other works such as sculptures and writings. It was the largest grouping of his works ever. It also gives a good background and Bio of the artist.

"The Grand Master of Surrealism Salvador Dalí." USA Today Magazine 133.2720 (2005): 34-41. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. This review highlights of the works of Salvador Dali and the exhibitions where his artwork was presented. It describes his success as an artist during the mid 1900s. Also, it explains the importance Salvador Dali to other artists as pure inspiration.