Final Review Key Points Thompson 2012

Prehistoric Art 1.Prehistoric Art was a storytelling tool. 2.Prehistoric Art is found all around the world in caves. 3.Prehistoric Art has simplistic style. 4.Prehistoric artist found their materials in nature.

Egyptian Art 1.Pharaoh was the ruler and was believed to be the son of a god. 2.Important people were drawn in composite stance (taller, twisted into a uncomfortable position). 3.Unimportant people were drawn in naturalistic stance (smaller, normal position). 4.The Pharaoh was always depicted with a calm facial expression. 5.The Nile River ran through Egypt.

Greek Art 1.Greek artist were in pursuit of idealism and the perfect human form. 2.KRITIOS BOY was the first sculpture to be made in the Contraposta stance. 3.DORYPHORUS was a sculpture made by Polykleitos of the perfect human.

Roman Art 1.Pantheon was an important Roman architecture with a domed roof 2.Romans wanted to show power through their artwork and architecture. 3.Romans invented concrete.

Medieval Art 1.Barbarian Art included Knotwork, Intricate Patterns, and Symbolism of Animals. 2.In a Mosque, Islamic worship place, you would worship individually by praying and bowing to Mecca. 3.Narrative Art is art that tells a story, decorates a story, or illustrates a story. 4.Parts of the Early Church and their purpose: 1.Apse – to receive the sacrament 2.Aisle – to travel back to your seat 3.Nave – to travel to the apse

Early Chinese Art 1.Chinese invented paper, fireworks, and silk. 2.Silk is made from the cocoons of silk worms. 3.Foo Dogs - The lions are always created in pairs, with the male resting his paw upon the world and the female restraining a playful cub that is on its back. 4.Buddhism started in India but is present in China. 5.Landscapes - They represent a figurative view painted with a few swift strokes of the artist's brush. They usually include calligraphy and an artist’s chop.

Pre-Columbian Art 1.Mayans created temples called ziggurats. 2.Mayans believed in many gods and used masks and sacrifice in rituals to appeal to their gods. 3.Mayans had a 3 part calendar that some believed predicts the end of time. 4.Mayans existed before Christopher Columbus discovered America.

Byzantine Art 1.The first Emperor of the Byzantine empire was Justinian and his wife was Theodora. 2.Byzantine artists created: 1. mosaics - artwork made from small pieces of stone) 2.icons - pictures of holy people believed to be embodying the picture. 3.Byzantine Icons show us: 1.holy people - like the Virgin and Christ child 2.cross contour shading – shows every fold of the cloth 3.the rules for drawing people - large eyes and long noses 4.Halo – sign of religious significance or holiness

Romanesque Art 1.Triptych – an artwork composed of three parts or panels 2.Block Print – an image is carved into a block; the block is inked; the block is used as a stamp on a piece of paper; the resulting image is left in ink on the paper 3.Illuminated Manuscript – an artist decorates and the first letter of the text of a story and the area around the text of a story 4.Romanesque art took place in Europe.

Gothic Art 1.Rose Window is the shape of a circle. 2.Gothic art took place in Europe. 3.Stained glass windows became widely used during the Gothic period. 4.The Gothic period was during the Dark Ages.

Renaissance 1.Renaissance is French for rebirth. 2.Renaissance artists used good compositions. 3.Four main artists of the Renaissance: – Michelangelo – forced to paint the Sistine Chapel and sculpted the 17 ft. David – Donatello – artwork is featured on the Duomo – Raphael – painted soft facial expressions – Leonardo – painted The Last Supper, Mona Lisa, and sketched inventions of future things like the tank

Baroque Art 1.Rembrandt and Vermeer were Dutch Baroque painters. 2.Baroque painted inside by candle light. 3.Vermeer painted the famous Girl with the Pearl Earring. 4.Baroque artists were into opulence and making people look rich.

Romanticism Art 1.Romanticism was during the Age of Passion where people started marrying for love. 2.Francisco Goya was an important artist during Romanticism. 3.Characteristics of Romanticism Art – -shows the height of action -emotional extremes -celebrated nature as out of control -dramatic compositions -heightened sensation (life and death moments)

Realism Art 1.Realism Art’s goal was truthful and objective vision of contemporary life. 2.Important Realism artists from France were Gustave Courbet, Henry Tanner, and Winslow Homer. 3.Realism artist used gritty detail and elevated the normal laborer. 4.Karl Marx’s literature, naturalistic literature, and the use of camera was also going on in the Realism period. 5.Realism took place from

Art Terms Value is lightness and darkness in artwork Color is a reflection of light Shape is an area enclosed by lines. Form is a three dimensional object that takes up space. Line is a mark made by a pointed tool. – Types of Lines and what they show Vertical – Power Horizontal – Rest Diagonal – Movement Curved – Calm or Action

Art Terms Contrast is differences in art elements. Perspective is the science of drawing so that objects have apparent depth and distance. In two point perspective, you are looking at a corner of an object. The horizon line separates land and sky. Texture is the surface quality of artwork. – Two types of texture Actual Simulated

Art Self-Expression