The Vandals’ traditional reputation: a coloured steel engraving of the Sack of Rome (455) by Heinrich Leutemann (1824–1904), c 1860–80
Write a modern short story in which your protagonist discovers they are a rare descendant of the Vandals.
Vandals
Category Archives: Art
Group of Seven
Write an essay on one of the Group of Seven.
- Franklin Carmichael
- Lawren Harris
- A. Y. Jackson
- Frank Johnston
- A. J. Casson
- Arthur Lismer
- J. E. H. MacDonald
- Frederick Varley.
Find out what influenced the artist, and the effect his/her work has had on others. Include an assessment of one piece of his/her art.
The Art of Nature
In our highly industrialized and urbanized society, sometimes we forget about or ignore or overlook the beauties of nature. But when we do go to nature, we often have a rich experience. Choose an outstanding example from your contact with nature and write an essay about it. Be descriptive so that the reader can also enjoy your discoveries.
The Life of an Artist
The life of an artist is very appealing because it permits individual expression. If you had your way, what kinds of an artist would you like to be? Compose an essay in which you describe the achievements you would make and the acclaim success would bring you?
A Beautiful Work of Art
Describe the most beautiful work of art you have ever seen. It may have been a sculpture, a painting, a dance or a set design. It may have been indoors, outdoors, on a stage or on television. Describe it in full detail so that the reader can try to see what you saw.